Australian carbon tax plans hit road block

February 24, 2023 0 Comments

Sunday, April 17, 2011 Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s plans to implement a carbon tax in Australia have hit a roadblock today with the national secretary of the Australian Workers Union Paul Howes demanding that exemptions be made to certain heavy polluting industries including steel production as well as concerns about whether jobs will be …

Canada’s Eglinton—Lawrence (Ward 16) city council candidates speak

February 24, 2023 0 Comments

Wikinews This exclusive interview features first-hand journalism by a Wikinews reporter. See the collaboration page for more details. Friday, November 3, 2006 On November 13, Torontoians will be heading to the polls to vote for their ward’s councillor and for mayor. Among Toronto’s ridings is Eglinton—Lawrence (Ward 16). Two candidates responded to Wikinews’ requests for …

BP says Gulf oil spill slowed as estimates of oil spilled increase

February 23, 2023 0 Comments

Thursday, May 27, 2010 A US Coast Guard official said today that BP’s latest effort to plug the Gulf of Mexico oil spill has been successful in slowing the amount of oil leaking from the well. The official, Admiral Thad Allen, said that the procedure, known as a “top kill” operation, has been able to …

Fifteen players leave Bolton Wanderers F.C. after relegation

February 23, 2023 0 Comments

Saturday, May 19, 2012 The Reebok Stadium, home of Bolton WanderersImage: Mark Hammond. A total of fifteen players have left Bolton Wanderers F.C. after the club was relegated from England’s Premier League at the end of the season. Eleven of the players were released after their contracts expired while Nigel Reo-Coker activated a clause in …

Wikipedia founder embroiled in affair and financial allegations

February 23, 2023 0 Comments

Wednesday, March 5, 2008 This article mentions the Wikimedia Foundation, one of its projects, or people related to it. Wikinews is a project of the Wikimedia Foundation. The implosion of a relationship between Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales and journalist Rachel Marsden has resulted in controversy and international headlines. Associated Press and ABC News have also …

Iranian International Master Dorsa Derakhshani discusses her chess career with Wikinews

February 22, 2023 0 Comments

Tuesday, April 14, 2020 Dorsa Derakhshani in Baku, 2017 (Image: Gibraltar Chess Festival) In February 2017, the Iranian Chess Federation announced two teenage chess players, Dorsa Derakhshani and her younger brother Borna Derakhshani, were banned from representing the national team. The federation announced their decision although Dorsa Derakhshani had previously decided and informed the chess …

Wikinews interviews World Wide Web co-inventor Robert Cailliau

February 22, 2023 0 Comments

Thursday, August 16, 2007 Robert Cailliau in 1995.Image: CERN. The name Robert Cailliau may not ring a bell to the general public, but his invention is the reason why you are reading this: Dr. Cailliau together with his colleague Sir Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web, making the internet accessible so it could grow …

Burris sworn in as US Senator for Illinois

February 22, 2023 0 Comments

Friday, January 16, 2009 American politician Roland Burris of the United States Democratic Party was sworn in Thursday as US president-elect Barack Obama’s replacement in the United States Senate. Roland Burris.Image: Josh S. Jackson. Burris was initially not admitted into the Senate, even though Governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich appointed him to the position, due …

Category:Science and technology

February 20, 2023 0 Comments

This is the category for science and technology. Refresh this list to see the latest articles. 12 February 2023: India launches Small Satellite Launch Vehicle, deploying three low-earth orbit satellites 16 January 2023: UK Treasury considering plans for digital pound, economic secretary says 27 September 2022: Polyurethane plastic substitute can biodegrade in seawater, say scientists …

2008 Canadian Championship: Toronto FC vs. Montreal Impact

February 18, 2023 0 Comments

Thursday, May 29, 2008 May 27, 20087:30 PM (EDT) Toronto FC 1–0 Montreal Impact Saputo Stadium, Montreal, Quebec Attendance: 12,083 Referee: Paul Ward Brennan 32’Wynne 37’Dichio 41’Smith 41’Valez 72′ (1) 24′ Di Lorenzo 24′ Ribeiro 37′ Pesoli 53′ Pesoli Toronto FC opened up the Nutrilite Canadian Championship with a 1-0 win against Montreal Impact at Saputo Stadium …