Wikinews Shorts: April 1, 2007

14 November, 2018

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A compilation of brief news reports for Sunday, April 1, 2007. Contents 1 Nepal: Former rebels join government; elections set for June 2 Russia bans foreigners from retail sales jobs 3 Google TiSP April fools joke 4 Iranian students protest outside British embassy in Tehran Five former Maoist rebels were sworn in as ministers as part […]

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Vestas delays closure of Newport plant

14 November, 2018

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Friday, July 31, 2009 Vestas Wind Systems, whose closing wind turbine blade manufacturing centre in Newport, Isle of Wight, England remains the site of a occupation now in its 11th day, has suddenly announced that the consultation period preceding the closure of the plant has been extended, and that the plant will remain open until […]

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Warhol’s photo legacy spread by university exhibits

13 November, 2018

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Tuesday, January 28, 2014 Evansville, Indiana, United States — This past week marked the opening night of an Andy Warhol exhibit at the University of Southern Indiana. USI’s art gallery, like 189 other educational galleries and museums around the country, is a recipient of a major Warhol donor program, and this program is cultivating new […]

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Australian offshore drilling rig leaks oil, could take weeks to plug

13 November, 2018

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Sunday, August 23, 2009 A leak at an offshore oil drilling rig has caused an oil slick off Australia’s coast. According to the rig’s operator, it could take weeks to fully plug it. Gas and oil started leaking from a hole beneath the sea floor on early Friday. It has caused an oil slick about […]

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Valuable paintings stolen from Greek gallery

13 November, 2018

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Thursday, January 12, 2012 Art thieves in Greece broke into the Athens National Gallery on Monday and stole three valuable works of art. Among them was a painting by famous Spanish painter Pablo Picasso, dated 1939, called Woman’s Head which was a gift to the Greek people for their resistance to the Nazis during World […]

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News briefs:August 6, 2010

12 November, 2018

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Wikinews Audio Briefs Credits Produced By Turtlestack Recorded By Turtlestack Written By Turtlestack Listen To This Brief Problems? See our media guide.

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Wikinews interviews 0 A.D. game development team

12 November, 2018

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Tuesday, March 22, 2011 0 A.D. is a historical, open source, strategy game, published by Wildfire Games. It focuses on the period between 500BC and 500AD. The game will be released in two parts: the first covering the pre-AD period, and the second running to 500AD. With development well underway, Wikinews interviewed the development team. […]

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Four Reasons To Use An Ice Cube Distributor Long Island, Ny

11 November, 2018

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Get More Information Here: Container For Hire Container Brisbane byalex For most people, using an ice cube distributor Long Island, NY would never enter their mind. But if you often throw parties and celebrations, a qualified ice distributor can help make your gathering be a successful one. Here are several reasons why you might want […]

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