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Five tourists die in car crash in South African park

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Saturday, December 1, 2007 Five tourists including a child, have been killed in a car accident in Kruger National Park in South Africa. Four of the tourists were from Austria and one was from Germany. The driver survived the crash with minor injuries. On Thursday November 29, the tourists were traveling in a Mercedes-Benz 4×4, […]

Indian Government blocks Blogger, Typepad and Geocities

April 18, 2019 0

Monday, July 17, 2006 The Government of India has reportedly instructed Internet Service Providers to block Blogger, Typepad and Geocities, among around twelve other domains perceived to be hosting ‘radical’ and ‘anti-India’ websites. Many Internet users in India were unable to access blogs over the weekend. The ISPs which have complied with this alleged directive […]

World’s oldest seaborne passenger vessel on tour as floating library

April 18, 2019 0

May 2, 2005 The Merchant Vessel (MV) Doulos, listed in the Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest active ocean-going passenger ship, has docked in the port of Muscat, Sultanate of Oman this week. The ship was built in 1914, two years after the Titanic, but unlike the more famous luxury liner, Doulos has over […]

Nigerian parliament votes to make vice president acting president

April 17, 2019 0

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Goodluck Jonathan, vice-president of Nigeria, has become the country’s acting president after president Umaru Yar’Adua travelled to Saudi Arabia last November to receive medical treatment for a heart condition. In a televised address, Jonathan commented, “I am fully aware of the responsibilities reposed in me, and I want to reassure all […]

2008 Boao Forum for Asia starts with sectors on economy, environment, and the Internet

April 16, 2019 0

Sunday, April 13, 2008 “2008 Boao Forum for Asia” started two days ago in Bo’ao, Hainan, China, and participated with government and industrial executives worldwide. Because revolutions in the Web 3.0 era have made a major impact on global economy, several elites from the Internet industry like Kai-Fu Lee provided forecasts for this key industry […]

Fifty killed in commuter plane crash in Clarence Center, New York

April 16, 2019 0

Friday, February 13, 2009 A Continental Connection flight from Newark to Buffalo crashed into a house about four to six miles from Buffalo Niagara International Airport on Thursday night, killing 50 people, officials said. Continental Airlines Flight 3407 is a daily commuter flight from Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey to Buffalo, New […]

Security Council backs ceasefire in Israel-Lebanon conflict

April 16, 2019 0

Saturday, August 12, 2006 The United Nations Security Council has unanimously approved Resolution 1701 calling for a “full cessation of hostilities” in the Israeli-Lebanon war and for international and Lebanese troops to replace Israeli troops in south Lebanon. The UN decree comes on the heels of an Israeli government decision to expand its offensive in […]

Planning Outdoor Weddings In Tucson

April 14, 2019 Bean Bags 0

More Detail Here: Bean Bag Filling Bean Bag Covers byadmin Outdoor weddings come with many advantages. You get to enjoy the bright blue skies, the natural beauty, and romantic breezes. At least this is how you are going to envision it, though sometimes things won’t go as you plan them. Still, there are things you […]

Wikinews interviews Australian Statistician Brian Pink

April 10, 2019 0

Monday, April 7, 2008 The Australian Bureau of Statistics is responsible for some of Australia’s largest surveys, including the Census of Population and Housing, held every five years. At its head is the Australian Statistician. The current Statistician, Brian Pink, started in his position on March 5, 2007, following the retirement of predecessor Dennis Trewin. […]

Sweden’s Crown Princess marries long-time boyfriend

April 10, 2019 0

Monday, June 21, 2010 Sweden’s first royal wedding since 1976 took place Saturday when Crown Princess Victoria, 32, married her long-time boyfriend and former personal trainer, Daniel Westling, 36. The ceremony took place at Stockholm Cathedral. Over 1,200 guests, including many rulers, politicians, royals and other dignitaries from across the world, attended the wedding, which […]