Sunday, June 23, 2013 A device known as the Mosquito, set to be trialed in New South Wales (NSW), Australia by RailCorp in a bid to deter vandals from areas frequently the target of graffiti, is attracting criticism. Wikinews reached out to several people about the trials. The units work by emitting a high-pitched buzz, […]
Read MoreBus crash in Victoria, Australia injures twenty, some critical
Thursday, July 24, 2008 A bus crash in Victoria, Australia has injured at least 20 people, two of whom are listed as critical. One victim is reported to be still trapped in the wreckage. The accident occurred between a bus and a semi-trailer on the Princes Highway in the Traralgon area around 10:50am AEST. The […]
Read MoreTe Connectivity Introduces New Models Of Standard Timer Connectors}
Read An Opinion On: Ash Aryal TE Connectivity Introduces New Models of Standard Timer Connectors by prping Hong Kong, Asia, December 05, 2017 /PressReleasePing/ – TE Connectivity (TE) introduces new models of standard timer connectors for improved wire-to-board power connections. TE’s new model can help enhance the accuracy and security of PC board power connections. […]
Read MoreEgyptian treasures found in ancient tomb
Friday, March 13, 2009 A team of archaeologists excavating an Ancient Egyptian tomb have discovered golden jewelry in a recently-discovered lower chamber at the Valley of the Kings burial site in Luxor, Egypt. Two golden rings and five golden earrings were found in the tomb of Djehuty, an 18th-dynasty official of Queen Hatshepsut, and were […]
Read MoreColleges offering admission to displaced New Orleans graduate students
See the discussion page for instructions on adding schools to this list.Tuesday, September 13, 2005 NAICU has created a list of colleges and universities accepting and/or offering assistance to displace faculty members. [1]Wednesday, September 7, 2005 This list is taken from Colleges offering admission to displaced New Orleans students, and is intended to make searching […]
Read MoreDocuments regarding post-9/11 prisoner transport flights released
Friday, September 2, 2011 During a court case between two US charter aircraft companies, documents have been released detailing flights chartered by the US government from private sector companies in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks to transport prisoners suspected of links to terrorism. The documents, totalling more than 1,700 pages, were released as part […]
Read MoreHow To Solve A Short Term Financial Squeeze
Read An Opinion On: Car Loans Finance Sydney Aistralian Premier Finance Website byAlma Abell Online short-term loans are a viable means to help you pay your bills when money is short. If you have experienced a medical emergency that has kept you out of work for a short time, you may need little financial help. […]
Read MoreAustralia government funds edible worms research
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Read MoreMumbai officials demolish 39K shanties; 200K homeless
December 25, 2004 Officials in Mumbai, India, demolished over 6,000 shanties today in a push to eradicate the capital city’s slums. In total, 39,000 shanties have been flattened, displacing over 200,000 people, in the city’s biggest-ever demolition drive, which began in early December. When complete, over 2 million people are expected to be displaced. After […]
Read MorePsychiatrist Dr. Jerald Block tells Wikinews about addiction to the Internet
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 Dr. Jerald Block is a psychiatrist based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Dr. Block has attracted some media attention due to one theory of his – the idea that Internet addiction can be viewed as a distinct mental condition. In an interview with Wikinews, Dr. Block discusses this theory, including what […]
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