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Australian government announces study of tax system

June 14, 2020 0

Monday, February 27, 2006 The Australian federal treasurer, Peter Costello, has announced a study to compare the Australian taxation system with those of other countries. It will include overall tax levels, as well as indirect tax, income tax and company tax systems. Mr Costello says that the results are intended to inform discussion of the […]

American film director John Hughes dies at age 59

June 13, 2020 0

Thursday, August 6, 2009 American film director John Hughes, noted for such movies as Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink and The Breakfast Club, died Thursday due to a heart attack. A statement, released by his representative, said that he experienced the heart attack while on a morning stroll in Manhattan, New York. Hughes was born […]

UK general election, 2005

June 13, 2020 0

Thursday, May 5, 2005 The United Kingdom General Election Results: Labour Conservative Lib Dems 355 197 62 DUP SNP Sinn Féin 7 6 5 Plaid Cymru SDLP UUP 3 3 1 RESPECT IKHH Ind. 1 1 1 Wikinews will have coverage of the election results at: Results of 2005 United Kingdom General Election […]

New species of dart frog discovered in Colombia

June 12, 2020 0

Thursday, August 30, 2007 Scientists have discovered a new species of venomous dart frog in Colombia. The new species, dubbed the ‘golden frog of Supatá’, is 2cm (0.8 inch) long and has a range of just 50 acres (20 hectares), which is believed to be the reason why the frog remained undiscovered until now. The […]

Sprint Nextel customer service rep. harasses client; Sprint cancels his account

June 11, 2020 0

Sunday, July 22, 2007 Virginia – Joshua Brady, a former Sprint Nextel customer, has had his cellular phone account shut off, but not because he wasn’t paying the phone bill, or even because he was late on payments, but because a customer service representative who assisted him, began to call him outside of her job, […]

Nokia appoints Microsoft Business Division Head as chief executive

June 11, 2020 0

Sunday, September 12, 2010 The Finnish communications corporation Nokia announced that its Head will change on September 21. The previous chief executive Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo will continue to chair in non-executive capacity. The head of Microsoft Business division Stephen Elop will take the position. It is the first time a non-Finn becomes Nokia president and chief […]

Fraud And Fitness Helpful Things You Need To Be Aware Of

June 10, 2020 Industrial Packaging Supplies And Materials 0

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Wikinews interviews meteorological experts on Cyclone Phalin

June 10, 2020 0

Monday, October 14, 2013 Half-a-million people have fled their homes in and around the Indian state of Orissa after Cyclone Phailin made landfall. Wikinews interviewed specialists in meteorology about the devastation the cyclone has caused.

Engine troubles delay Airbus superjumbo tour

June 8, 2020 0

Saturday, November 5, 2005 The departure from France of the new Airbus A380 superjumbo airliner on a tour of Asia and Australia has been delayed, leading to a rearrangement of its public appearances. Citing “a precautionary measure”, Airbus announced that two of the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines on the prototype airliner would be replaced before […]

Ways A Heating Contractor In San Antonio Tx Can Help Maintain Your Heating System

June 5, 2020 Earthmoving Machines 0

More Detail Here: Buy Undercarriage Parts Sydney Buy Excavator Parts Melbourne byAlma Abell As the colder months of the year approach, you will need to consult with a Heating Contractor in San Antonio TX about having your unit serviced to ensure it is ready for the colder weather. Most times this will involve having the […]