Thursday, April 1, 2010 US President Barack Obama has announced that he will ease the country’s ban on offshore oil drilling, which has been in place since the 1980s. According
Saturday, April 30, 2005 The British Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced a recall of foods containing banned dyes which increase the risk of cancer. The food products were sold
Monday, March 12, 2007 24 of 26 Swiss Cantons rejected the proposal for a single health insurance system, in which premiums would be based on income and wealth. The vote
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Yesterday, US-based entertainment company Disney announced its plans to shut down Blue Sky Studios, the animation studio behind the Ice Age movie franchise. Logo of Blue
Sunday, August 3, 2008 K2 Image: Adam Jacob Muller. At least seven mountaineers have died while climbing K2, the second highest mountain in the world. The accident was reportedly caused
Wednesday, October 3, 2007 Kristen Monster is running for the Family Coalition Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Willowdale riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed her regarding her values,
Friday, April 9, 2010 An Iberia Airbus A321-200 Image: Adrian Pingstone. A British Airways Airbus A321-200 Image: Adrian Pingstone. British Airways (BA) and the Spanish airline Iberia have signed a
A compilation of brief news reports for Thursday, April 5, 2007. Russell Square on July 7, 2005 Prosecutors in the United Kingdom filed charges against Mohammed Shakil, 30, Waheed Ali, 23,
Friday, March 9, 2007 Map of divided Cyprus. This street is cut by the Green Line in Nicosia. From the platform, tourists overlook the no man’s land and the Turkish
Monday, August 27, 2007 A hot air balloon caught fire and crashed in western Canada. Two people were killed and 11 were injured. The disaster occurred as the airship was