Tuesday, January 2, 2007 U.S. President George W. Bush plans to announce his new strategy for Iraq sometime this week, according to a senior administration source quoted by the BBC. That strategy will reportedly include a troop increase and will focus on securing Iraq rather than training Iraqi forces. Bush Continue Reading
Republican leaders in US want more tax relief in economic stimulus
Monday, January 26, 2009 As the newly inaugurated Barack Obama administration continues to push for a US$825 billion stimulus package to aid the struggling United States economy, some Republican legislators say they will not vote for such a plan without the inclusion of more tax cuts and less “unnecessary” spending. Continue Reading
Auto parts maker Delphi plans to cut 8,500 jobs; union contracts
Friday, March 31, 2006 The world’s second largest auto parts maker, Delphi Corporation, has announced today that 8,500 salary workers may be out of a job soon as part of a major restructuring plan, which will also include voiding the contract with the UAW union. The move would also shutdown Continue Reading
Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Green Party candidate Brett McKenzie, London North Centre
Saturday, October 6, 2007 Brett McKenzie is running for the Green Party of Ontario in the Ontario provincial election, in the London North Centre 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, Continue Reading
War on terrorism memorial planned near Oklahoma Capitol
Thursday, June 15, 2006 A memorial dedicated to Oklahomans killed in the war on terrorism is planned for just north of the Oklahoma Capitol. The memorial would be built next to the proposed Veterans Affairs Department building on the side of Lincoln Boulevard between NW 30 and NE 32. The Continue Reading
Five Ways To Fight The High Blood Pressure Gout Connection
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Thomson Corporation and Reuters agree to merge
Wednesday, May 16, 2007 The Thomson Corporation and Reuters Group PLC announced Tuesday that they have agreed to combine the two companies. The boards of both Thomson and Reuters will recommend the merger to their shareholders. The Canadian Thomson-family holding company Woodbridge, which controls 70% of Thomson, has agreed to Continue Reading
Designing A Nursery With Lots Of Stripes
Click Here For More Specific Information On: Curtains Sydney Bedheads Sydney Submitted by: Alyssa Davis Stripes are a gender-neutral idea that can easily be adjusted for boys or girls; or to create a space that works for both genders if you have a bedroom with boys and girls. There are Continue Reading
Dog’s throat cut in Cairns, Australia
Thursday, July 15, 2010 In what the RSPCA calls a “horrific” case of animal cruelty, a dog’s jaw was taped shut, and its throat cut, in Cairns, Australia. The Staffordshire mix, who was found by police in a critical condition last Thursday, was reportedly struggling to breath and bleeding heavily Continue Reading
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