Sunday, April 3, 2005 The time has come for North Americans to enjoy the extra length of the Northern Hemisphere’s spring and summer day, by observing Daylight Saving Time (DST). In most areas of the United States, Canada, and Mexico, DST observers should turn their clocks ahead one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday morning. In […]
9/11 health care bill passed in US House of Representatives
Thursday, September 30, 2010 The United States House of Representatives on Wednesday approved US$7.4 billion to pay for the medical bills of workers sickened or injured by the September 11, 2001 attacks (9/11 attacks) on the World Trade Center in New York City, New York. The bill was passed by a vote of 268–160. Thirteen […]
Combining Hdtv And Dvd Are Better Than Vcd
Read More About: Projector For Hire Combining HDTV And DVD Are Better Than VCD by Bradley Valentine Blu-rays could be the latest format, but a lot of people are now watching flicks online. HD-quality films are available to purchase over the internet, and perhaps this will become the dominant way to watch films soon. For […]
Train accident kills three girls in Central Florida
Sunday, February 21, 2010 Three teenage girls were killed in Florida after they were hit by a train while crossing a narrow bridge. The accident occurred Saturday night at around 1830 local time (2330 UTC) in Melbourne, Brevard County. The names of the girls have not been released, as the next of kin are still […]
Man commits suicide by jumping from Burj Khalifa
Thursday, May 12, 2011 A man committed suicide on Tuesday by jumping from the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The unnamed man, believed to be in his twenties and of a South Asian ethnicity, jumped from the 147th floor and landed on a decking area of the 108th floor. His death would be […]
US Congress passes $787 billion stimulus package
Monday, February 16, 2009 The United States Congress passed a US$787 billion stimulus package late Friday night, in an effort to curb the recession and boost the faltering US economy. The bill was passed by a vote of 60&ndashp;38, barely reaching the minimum number of 60 votes needed to make the bill a law. Only […]
Aadhar Card A Game Changer For Indian Economy}
Read More About: Hardware Store Ipswich Air And Power Tools Toowoomba Aadhar Card a Game Changer for Indian Economy by anajni Even you wished to purchase a mobile SIM card, you need to show your Aadhar card. This police is introduced to prevent the SIM forgery on the market. Aadhar card is vital and compulsory […]
Centennial of ‘father of contemporary Thai cinema’ celebrated
Saturday, May 24, 2008 Thailand’s National Film Archive in Salaya, Nakhon Pathom unveiled a new museum and cinema on Thursday night for the 100th anniversary celebration of the birth of Rattana Pestjoni, a filmmaker who is considered the “father of contemporary Thai cinema”. With Pestonji’s family, movie stars, filmmakers, government officials and fans on hand, […]
Wikinews interviews Brian Moore, Socialist Party USA presidential candidate
Sunday, March 30, 2008 While nearly all cover of the 2008 Presidential election has focused on the Democratic and Republican candidates, the race for the White House also includes independents and third party candidates. These parties represent a variety of views that may not be acknowledged by the major party platforms. As a non-partisan news […]
At least 107 killed in Mecca crane collapse
Saturday, September 12, 2015 A storm yesterday caused a crane to fall into Mecca’s Grand Mosque, killing 107 or more and wounding 238, according to Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense Authority. Civil Defense Authority director General Suleiman al-Amr, in remarks to al-Ikhbariya television, said “All those who were wounded and the dead have been taken to […]