Swiss President visits Ghana

Wednesday, July 11, 2007 The President of the Swiss Confederation, Mrs. Micheline Calmy-Rey, has begun a 2-day visit to Ghana. The trip is part of an African tour which includes Senegal, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda and Burundi. She has already been in Benin. She held talks with John Kufuor her host. Mrs. […]

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Former Chadian leader receives death sentence

Friday, August 15, 2008 Hissen Habre, the former President of Chad, has received a death sentence for plotting to overthrow the Chadian government. He is currently in exile and is living in Senegal. In addition, the head of Rally of Forces for Change, Timane Erdimi, was sentenced to death in absentia as well as 10 […]

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Why Maldives Should Be Your Next Holiday Destination

More Detail Here: Restaurant Takeaway Menu Toronto Canada Why Maldives should be your next holiday destination by Anthony North Palm trees, pristine beaches, and turquoise blue waters. These terms are enough to make you fall in love with Maldives. With a cocktail in your hand and watching the setting sun, you will never be able […]

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Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with NDP candidate Rick Morelli, Vaughan

Thursday, October 4, 2007 Rick Morelli is running for the NDP in the Ontario provincial election, in the Vaughan 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 Conservatives, […]

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Romanian government to sell 10 percent of its shares in Romgaz

Monday, April 18, 2005 The Romanian Minster for Economy and Commerce, Codru? Sere?, announced on Friday that his ministry intends to sell 10% of its shares in the state-owned natural gas distributor, Romgaz, this year. The Ministry is still deciding whether to transfer the stock to financial investors or whether to list it on the […]

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Michael Moore’s new film ‘Sicko’ leaked via P2P

Thursday, June 14, 2007 A number of reports confirm that Michael Moore’s forthcoming documentary has been leaked onto Peer-to-peer networks. This is the second pre-release leak in a month of a film from Lionsgate Studios. The movie, SiCKO contrasts the U.S. healthcare system with that of several other countries and includes a trip to Cuba […]

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American racehorse Barbaro euthanized, co-owner reports

Monday, January 29, 2007 Barbaro, winner of the 2006 Kentucky Derby, was euthanized on the morning of January 29, according to co-owner Roy Jackson. Barbaro suffered a major injury to his right hind leg shortly after the start of the 2006 Preakness Stakes. According to Jackson, “We just reached a point where it was going […]

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