Gasoline pipeline explosion in Nigeria kills hundreds
Tuesday, December 26, 2006 Reports say that hundreds of people are dead after a gasoline pipeline exploded in the northern suburbs of Lagos, Nigeria on Tuesday. “Some of the bodies were so burnt that it would be difficult to recognize them as those of human beings,” said one Red Cross official, Kingsley Amori. The Red […]
Sweden’s Crown Princess marries long-time boyfriend
Monday, June 21, 2010 Sweden’s first royal wedding since 1976 took place Saturday when Crown Princess Victoria, 32, married her long-time boyfriend and former personal trainer, Daniel Westling, 36. The ceremony took place at Stockholm Cathedral. Over 1,200 guests, including many rulers, politicians, royals and other dignitaries from across the world, attended the wedding, which […]
Get A Great Deal On Stylish Fireplaces
Read An Opinion On: Lego City For Sale Buy Lego Technic byAlma Abell A stylish fireplace can form a wonderful addition to any home, adding class, style, a great centrepiece, and practicality. With some great designs and styles available these days, you can find the perfect fireplace for your home whether you live in a […]
UK Wikinews Shorts: July 8, 2013
A compilation of brief news reports for Monday, July 8, 2013.
Wikinews investigates: Advertisements disguised as news articles trick unknowing users out of money, credit card information
Notice — May 19, 2010 This article has been judged, by consensus of the Wikinews community, not to meet Wikinews standards of style and neutrality. Please see the relevant discussion for details. Wednesday, May 19, 2010 The Internet has already brought great things to the world, but has also brought spam, phishing, scamming, etc. We all […]
Celebrities contribute to Katrina relief
Published:Wednesday, September 7, 2005Updated:Saturday, September 10, 2005 (Travolta, Preston, Moore, Stones, Three Doors Down, Johnson, Smith) After Hurricane Katrina passed across the United States, various artists and media stars have leapt at a call to action. John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston flew his private plane to deliver a load of supplies and tetanus vaccine […]
Tips On Cleaning A Persian Rug In New York City
Read An Opinion On: Sydney Luxury Granny Flats Backspace Living March, 2014 byAlma Abell For many years all over the world a Persian rug is a very treasured possession due to the quality and workmanship that it takes to construct the rug. It is very important to keep the Persian rug clean and properly maintained […]
Egypt cancels 15 year gas supply contract to Israel
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 According to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the termination of a natural gas contract between Egypt and Israel is a business matter and not a political issue between the two counties. Netanyahu’s statement on Monday backs away from other officials’ earlier responses to the action. Egyptian Natural Gas Company announced Sunday, […]
Car Insurance Seattle: A Matter Of Necessity
Read An Opinion On: Motor Insurance Online Affordable Motor Insurance Australia byAlma Abell Car Insurance Seattle is not a matter of choice. It is required. Some drivers may not realize the seriousness of driving without it. If people take chances on not having insurance, it can land them in jail. They could also suffer from […]
On the campaign trail, September 2012
This article mentions the Wikimedia Foundation, one of its projects, or people related to it. Wikinews is a project of the Wikimedia Foundation. Tuesday, October 9, 2012 The following is the eleventh in a monthly series chronicling the U.S. 2012 presidential election. It features original material compiled throughout the previous month after a brief mention […]