News briefs:July 14, 2010

1 June, 2018

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Repeal of ministerial control of RU486 bill passes Australian Senate

31 May, 2018

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Thursday, February 9, 2006 The bill on whether the Australian Federal Health Minster Tony Abbott should not exercise ministerial control of the abortifacient RU486 has passed the Australian Senate February 9, 2006. If the bill passes the Australian House of Representatives, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will exercise control and evaluation of the suitability of […]

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Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Liberal candidate Brian Jackson, Oxford

31 May, 2018

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Monday, October 1, 2007 Brian Jackson is running for the Ontario Liberal Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Oxford 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, […]

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Category:Education

30 May, 2018

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This is the category for Education. See also the Education Portal. Refresh this list to see the latest articles. 19 May 2018: Principal, teacher arrested for allegedly whipping two students late for school in Ayetoro, Nigeria 25 April 2018: India: Jammu and Kashmir government orders private tuitions to shut down for 90 days 26 January […]

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Colleges offering admission to displaced New Orleans students/LA-ND

30 May, 2018

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See the discussion page for instructions on adding schools to this list and for an alphabetically arranged listing of schools. Due to the damage by Hurricane Katrina and subsequent flooding, a number of colleges and universities in the New Orleans metropolitan area will not be able to hold classes for the fall 2005 semester. It […]

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Pfizer and Microsoft team up against Viagra spam

30 May, 2018

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Sunday, February 13, 2005 New York –”Buy cheap Viagra through us – no prescription required!” Anyone with an active email account will recognize lines like this one. According to some reports, unsolicited advertisements (spam) for Viagra and similar drugs account for one in four spam messages. BACKGROUND Spamming remains one of the biggest problems facing […]

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Tips For Getting Quality Hair Cuts In Omaha

30 May, 2018

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Get More Information Here: Organic Skin Care Products Online Argan Life byAlma Abell A good haircut is the foundation for a great hairstyle. Stylists who are able to consistently deliver quality haircuts to clients are always busy. There are tips that people can use to ensure they receive a haircut that they will love. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7BfWRV8zWs[/youtube] […]

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Australian Treasurer told to ‘try harder on welfare’

29 May, 2018

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Saturday, April 2, 2005 A professor from Australia’s most prestigious university said yesterday that Australian Treasurer, Peter Costello, “must try harder on welfare.” Professor Bob Gregory of the Australian National University and leading economist said, “If people could not hide on disability and sole parent pensions then [Mr Costello] couldn’t claim credit for the fall […]

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Teenage gunman kills 15 in south-west Germany

29 May, 2018

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Wednesday, March 11, 2009 A 17 year old gunman has killed 15 in the towns of Winnenden and Wendlingen, near Stuttgart in southwest Germany, before being killed himself in a shootout with police. Dressed in what has been described as black combat gear, the gunman entered Albertville school at 9.30am on March 11 2009 and, […]

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Anti-whaling Sea Shepherd crew detained in South Africa

29 May, 2018

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Saturday, January 28, 2006 After seven weeks in the Southern Ocean disrupting the Japanese whaling fleet, a Canadian registered anti-whaling ship, the Farley Mowat, has been detained by South African authorities. The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society vessel, its captain Paul Watson, and his crew, have been detained indefinitely. The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) […]

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