UK petrol prices rise to five-month high
Tuesday, March 28, 2006Petrol prices across the UK rose to an average of 91.1p per litre (U.S. $6.02 per U.S. gallon) of premium unleaded on Tuesday, which is the highest they have been for five months. Prices have been rising ever since December 2005, when they reached a trough in the current cycle of 87.6p […]
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Taliban resurgent in Pakistan on enforcement of Sharia law/Interview archive
What is the current situation in the NWFP? The Pashtun people are or were renowned for their hospitality. Many westerners commented on it. Some with suspicion NOT willing to believe some people so poor could be so generous. It was almost a character flaw. One could travel with out fear of personal danger as long […]
The Benefits Of Installing A Solar Photovoltaic System In Hawaii
Read An Opinion On: Energy Savings Adelaide Best Energy Efficiency Consultant Perth byAlma Abell There was a time when energy costs in Hawaii were higher than many other areas of the country, but solar energy has changed that picture. Several years ago residents began to harness the sun’s power to create renewable energy, and today […]
Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Libertarian candidate Larry Stevens, Kitchener-Conestoga
Thursday, October 4, 2007 Larry Stevens is running for the Libertarian Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Kitchener-Conestoga riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign. Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, Progressive […]
27 dead after consuming poisonous alcohol
Friday, September 21, 2007 At least 27 people in Karachi, Pakistan have died after they consumed poisonous, home-made alcohol at a private party. At least 11 more people are hospitalized, with eight of them in critical condition. Reports say that among the dead are police officers, and that at least one of the individuals responsible […]
Linkin Park’s lead singer Chester Bennington dies at 41
Saturday, July 22, 2017 On Thursday, Chester Bennington, lead singer of US rock band Linkin Park, died in his home in Los Angeles at the age of 41. The Los Angeles county coroner confirmed Bennington’s death; reportedly it was being investigated as a possible suicide. A two-time Grammy award winner with the band, Chester Bennington […]
New Bie In Internet Marketing Let’s Get Started,A Call To Action
Read An Opinion On: Website Development Professional Designer Port Moresby By Alphonso Smith Let’s go…. Remember we’ve already decided that we will be successful in offering premium content.(video, digital, etc.) via e-commerce in a almost 100% electronic environment. Our business will be conducted in a beneficial manner for all parties involved. At this point, we’ve […]
Former Formula 1 designer unveils new electric car
Monday, November 9, 2009 Former Formula One McLaren designer Gordon Murray has unveiled a new all-electric car. The car model, which is known as the T.27, is due to be developed over the course of the next 16 months with four prototypes. The process that will be used during the course of the manufacturing of […]
Two New Zealand men ran illegal text lottery
Friday, August 18, 2006 Two New Zealand men, Richard Stuart Hayes and Troy Jonathon Elliot, have been convicted of running an illegal mobile text based competition after 27 winners did not receive the car prizes. The pair were found guilty yesterday in a decision reached by Judge Nicola Mathers in Auckland District Court, following a […]