Thief steals over €6 million worth of jewels from Paris store

Sunday, May 31, 2009 Police reports say that €6 million (approximately US$8.4 million) worth of jewellery was stolen by a single thief on Saturday at the Chopard store in Place Vendome in Paris, France. The crime happened in broad daylight, at about 15.00 local time (13.00 GMT), near the Ritz Hotel, an official from the Parisian police headquarters stated. The […]

US Senate finance committee to vote on health care bill

Friday, October 9, 2009 US Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has said that the Senate Finance Committee will vote on a sweeping health care reform bill next Tuesday. US President Barack Obama has made clear that extending health insurance coverage to as many Americans as possible is his top domestic priority. Republican lawmakers, however, are still overwhelmingly opposed to the […]

House approves Senate amended economic stimulus package

Friday, February 8, 2008 The United States House of Representatives has passed the bipartisan US$152 billion economic stimulus package that gives one-time rebates to United States citizens, US$600 for individuals or US$1,200 for couples plus US$300 for each child. US$300 checks would be sent to people on low-income including retirees on Social Security which was not included in the original […]

Global Dental Devices 2008 2012}

Global Dental Devices 2008-2012 by ReportsnReports Browse Complete Report: Global Dental Devices 2008-2012 http://www.reportsnreports.com/reports/11577-global-dental-devices-2008-2012.html Dental Devices comprises examination & surgical equipment, orthodontic equipment, endodontic equipment, dental implants, dental prosthetics, and imaging equipment. There has been a phenomenal growth in the Global Dental Devices Market, owing to new innovations in different sectors of this market. Advancement of technology has catered to […]

Security guards attacked in Peshawar, Pakistan

Thursday, July 24, 2014 In the capital city Peshawar of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan, unidentified armed men targeted security guards at the Hayatabad Industrial Estate on Sunday. At the time, two security guards were checking vehicles entering the estate, while others were praying. Police said guard Akhtar Zaman died at the scene, while guard Imran Zaman was taken to […]

Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Progessive Conservative candidate Tyler Currie, Trinity-Spadina

Monday, October 1, 2007 Tyler Currie is running as an Progressive Conservative candidate in the Ontario provincial election, in the riding of Trinity-Spadina. 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 Conservatives, New Democratic […]

Airplane in Nigeria crashes during mock rescue exercise

Saturday, March 13, 2010 A Nigerian airplane crashed in the city of Port Harcourt yesterday, resulting in several minor injuries. The plane was supposed to be taking part in a mock rescue exercise, and was carrying 30 members from the National Emergency Management Agency and other emergency workers, when it slid off the runway and into some bushes after landing […]

Australian health workers to close intensive care units in Victoria next week

Thursday, March 13, 2008 Members of Australia’s Health Services Union (HSU) will go on strike in Victoria next week in a dispute over stalled wage and career structure negotiations. Over 5000 physiotherapists, speech pathologists and radiation therapists will walk off the job next week, effectively closing the state’s 68 largest health services. The strike will force the closure of intensive […]

Michelin’s tyre mistake sends US Formula One Grand Prix into farce

Sunday, June 19, 2005 The Indianapolis Formula One Grand Prix descended into farce when just six cars started the race on Sunday. The problem arose when Michelin discovered that its tires were incapable of more than ten laps at race pace. The first indication of trouble was when the rear left tire of Ralf Schumacher’s Toyota racecar exploded during practice […]