Sunday, October 25, 2009 US president Barack Obama declared a swine flu emergency in the country on Saturday, according to a statement released by the White House. Obama signed a declaration late on Friday, authorising health secretary Kathleen Sebelius to bypass some federal rules, in order to let health officials respond more efficiently to the […]
Two dead after building collapse in Kenya
Sunday, January 10, 2010 Two people in Kenya died earlier today after a five-storeyed building under construction in the town of Kiambu collapsed. Four others were said to have been injured. The incident occurred in the middle of the night, at 02:30 local time (23:30 UTC), on Sunday morning. The building was only a few […]
Tips To Find The Ideal Home For Sale In Sierra Vista
byAlma Abell When you are searching for a Home For Sale in Sierra Vista, you need to take the time and put in the effort to find the ideal location for you. This can be a daunting task if you are not sure what you are looking for. Use the tips here to find the […]
Tanker spills 1000s of tonnes of crude oil off Nicobar Islands
Tuesday, August 15, 2006 A Japanese tanker has spilled an estimated 4,500 tonnes (1.4 million gallons) of crude oil in the eastern Indian Ocean, after colliding with a cargo ship, which it was trying to assist, the tanker’s owners report. A statement released by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd, the owners of the tanker, Bright Artemis […]
Ten dead after earthquake in Bhutan
Monday, September 21, 2009 Local officials have said that an earthquake, measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale, has struck Bhutan, killing at least ten people and damaging many buildings. The US Geological Survey said that the epicentre of the tremor was located along the country’s southern border with India, 180 kilometres (110 miles) east of […]
Australian researchers confirm stress makes you sick
Wednesday, December 7, 2005 Australian researchers say they have scientifically proven that stress causes sickness. The Garvan Institute in Sydney has discovered that a hormone, known as neuropeptide Y, (NPY) is released into the body during times of stress. Their findings show the hormone can stop the immune system from functioning properly. “Neuropeptide Y is […]
Obama succeeds Bush as 44th president of the United States
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 Today, the official ceremony ushering in Barack H. Obama II as the new president of the United States took place at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.. A 21-gun salute, as well as the playing of four ruffles and flourishes and “Hail to the Chief”, marked the moment he assumed […]
Australians may choose to change head of state beyond Queen Elizabeth II: Howard
Thursday, March 16, 2006 Australian Prime Minister John Howard has given his strongest indication yet that Australians may choose to change their head of state beyond Queen Elizabeth II‘s reign. The comments are the first from Mr Howard, a proud monarchist, casting doubt over the future of the monarchy in Australia. In an interview with […]
In depth: Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal controversy
Friday, May 26, 2006 Buffalo, N.Y. Hotel Proposal Controversy Recent Developments “120 year-old documents threaten development on site of Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal” — Wikinews, November 21, 2006 “Proposal for Buffalo, N.Y. hotel reportedly dead: parcels for sale “by owner”” — Wikinews, November 16, 2006 “Contract to buy properties on site of Buffalo, N.Y. hotel […]
What To Look For In A Financial Advisor}
More Detail Here: Financial Planning Advisor Best Financial Advice Submitted by: Jay Moncliff Competent financial advisors dont have a particular look about them, even if they claim to have proof of their ability. To protect yourself, it is important to ask the kind of questions that will indicate whether the potential advisor has the requisite […]