India discontinues ?500, ?1000 denominations; releases ?2000 and new ?500 bills

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Monday, November 14, 2016 On Wednesday, India demonetised ?500 (about US$7.50) and ?1000 notes, announced as a measure to fight corruption, fake notes, and black money. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian citizens late Tuesday, and said 500 and 1000 rupee notes would cease to be legal tender at midnight. To minimise possible difficulties …

Oversight Committee: White House attempted to influence Congressional elections

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Thursday, October 16, 2008 A report released by the US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform today found that the White House had “used the political affairs office to orchestrate an aggressive strategy to use taxpayer-funded trips to help elect Republican candidates” during the 2006 Congressional elections. The actions of the White House may …

The Canine Distemper Disease And How To Prevent It}

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Find Out More About: Marc Ching The Canine Distemper Disease and How to Prevent It by Cristian Stan I am sure we all want to protect our pets from disease and one common disease, called Canine Distemper is a worldwide problem and young puppies, in particular are the most susceptible and the most likely to …

Stage collapse at Canadian “Big Valley Jamboree” kills one, and seriously injures four others

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Wednesday, August 5, 2009 Two probes have been initiated into the collapse of the Big Valley Jamboree stage which killed one person, placed four others in the critical care unit and caused injuries to 75 others in Camrose, Alberta located in Canada. “We are trying to determine from what is left of the evidence what …

Over 30 killed in a Baghdad restaurant bombing

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Thursday, November 10, 2005 A suicide bomber detonated himself in a crowded Baghdad restaurant Thursday morning at approximately 9:30 local time (0630 GMT). 35 were reportedly killed and 25 wounded in the blast. Responsibility for the attack was claimed by Al-Qaeda in Iraq. The restaurant was frequented by US-backed Iraqi security forces, often the target …

Category:April 27, 2010

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? April 26, 2010 April 28, 2010 ? April 27 Pages in category “April 27, 2010” Media in category “April 27, 2010” Retrieved from “https://en.wikinews.org/w/index.php?title=Category:April_27,_2010&oldid=3106854”

Take The Pain Out Of Acquiring New Equipment

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Find Out More About: Rent Underground Mining Equipment Take The Pain Out Of Acquiring New Equipment by Richard Johnson Financial pain. It\’s financial pain that often causes the most headaches. Do you buy outright? Do you buy now, or later when the cash flow is less of a problem? Maybe even second-hand as a last …

Interview with Vicky Dhillon, City Council candidate for Wards 9 & 10 in Brampton, Canada

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Thursday, October 26, 2006 The upcoming 2006 Brampton municipal election, to be held November 13, features an array of candidates looking to represent their wards in city council or the council of the Peel Region. Wikinews contributor Nick Moreau contacted many of the candidates, including Vicky Dhillon, asking them to answer common questions sent in …

News briefs:January 04, 2008

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Contents 1 Wikinews News Brief January 04, 2008 23:35 UTC 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Israeli troops kill 9 in Gaza 1.3 Georgian President faces election challenge 1.4 US unemployment hits two-year high 1.5 Israel plans crackdown on West Bank settlement outposts 1.6 Transaven Airlines plane carrying 14 people crashes off Venezuelan coast 1.7 Sportswriter Milt Dunnell …

UK PM’s speechwriter awaits sentence

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Wednesday, August 29, 2007 An English lawyer has pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice. He faked a legal judgment and sent it to a father who was pleading in Taunton family court to be able to remain involved in his child’s upbringing. The lawyer, London barrister Bruce Hyman, now awaits his sentence. The …