Modern technology maps new sections of the Great Wall of China
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Using infrared laser rangefinders and global positioning system modern technology, a survey released that the Ming Dynasty section of the Great Wall of China is 8,851.8 kilometers (5,500 mi), some 2,551 kilometers (1,585 mi) longer than previous estimates. Historical accounts put the wall’s length around 5,000 kilometers (3,107 mi), however it wasContinue Reading
Wikinews interviews 2020 Melbourne Lord Mayor Candidate Wayne Tseng
This article mentions the Wikimedia Foundation, one of its projects, or people related to it. Wikinews is a project of the Wikimedia Foundation. Thursday, October 22, 2020 2020 Melbourne Lord Mayor candidate Wayne Tseng answered some questions about his campaign for the upcoming election from Wikinews. The Lord Mayor electionContinue Reading
Sunnis withdraw from Iraqi government
Wednesday, August 1, 2007 The Sunni half of the Iraqi government, also known as the Sunni Accordance Front, is withdrawing from the Iraqi government. Reports are also saying that Iraqi’s Deputy Prime Minister, Salam al-Zaubai, will resign after more than 70 people were killed in suicide bombings in Baghdad. AccordingContinue Reading
The Potential Of Online Forex Trading Market
Here’s An Opinion On: Blueberry Markets Website Submitted by: Ruth S. Lanham The online forex trading market is so far the world s biggest financial market but its accessibility is sometimes limited to a regular trader. If you are familiar with forex trading, you know that the business is notContinue Reading
Greek parliament passes austerity bill
Thursday, May 6, 2010 The Greek parliament has approved an austerity bill proposed by the government to help rescue the country’s ailing economy. The proposal, which includes increases in taxes, as well as salary and pension cuts, passed with 172 members of parliament supporting, 121 opposing, and several abstaining; theContinue Reading
Thirteen dead, several wounded in Fort Hood, Texas shooting
Thursday, November 5, 2009 The United States Army has confirmed that thirteen people have been killed after a shooting rampage at the Fort Hood army base in Texas. An additional thirty are reported wounded, and the gunman is in stable condition after being shot by military police. Two other soldiersContinue Reading
Commercial Real Estate’s #1 Myth Exposed}
Here’s An Opinion On: Real Estate Sold New Lambton Heights Submitted by: Monte Lee-Wen There it was in the Wall Street Journal last week. The headline in the Real Estate Section blared, “Apartment Vacancy Rate Hits 22-Year High !” and I murmured to myself … here we go again. ItContinue Reading
Residents and business owners attend “private” meeting on Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal
Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Buffalo, N.Y. Hotel Proposal Controversy Recent Developments “Old deeds threaten Buffalo, NY hotel development” — Wikinews, November 21, 2006 “Proposal for Buffalo, N.Y. hotel reportedly dead: parcels for sale “by owner”” — Wikinews, November 16, 2006 “Contract to buy properties on site of Buffalo, N.Y. hotelContinue Reading
Mario Lopez favored to win Dancing with the Stars
Friday, September 1, 2006 Mario López is favored to win the third season of American television series Dancing with the Stars, with 3:1 odds of winning, but close on his heels is actress Vivica Fox, with four-to-one odds. López is perhaps best known for his role on Saved by theContinue Reading
2008-09 Wikipedia for Schools goes online
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 This article mentions the Wikimedia Foundation, one of its projects, or people related to it. Wikinews is a project of the Wikimedia Foundation. Monday saw the latest edition of the vetted version of Wikipedia, which is aimed at educational use, go quietly online. The extensively revisedContinue Reading