Sunday, July 25, 2010 London — The Open Rights Group, a pressure group pursuing reform of intellectual property law in the United Kingdom, held its first “ORGCon” yesterday at City University London. Approximately 100 delegates took part in six hours of panel discussions and workshops on a wide range of topics in intellectual property, discussing such subjects as “How To […]
Wikinews Shorts: March 28, 2007
A compilation of brief news reports for Wednesday, March 28, 2007. Contents 1 US to seek less than 20 years for Hicks 2 Global stock markets are lower 3 Gunmen kill 50 overnight in Sunni district in Iraq 4 UK releases GPS data in dispute with Iran 5 First black airmen in US Airforce to be honored The United States will […]
Father accused of trying to sell daughter, child star of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’
Monday, April 20, 2009 Rafiq Qureshi, the father of Rubina Ali, a child star of the Academy Award winning movie Slumdog Millionaire, has been accused of trying to sell his daughter. Qureshi was brought in for questioning by Indian police after a British news agency made accusations that he tried to sell his daughter. Ali played the character Latika. Ali […]
How Mission Furniture Shores In Salt Lake City, Ut Provide Timeless Beauty…
Click Here To Know More About: Leather Sofa Sydney Desired Living byAlma Abell Mission style furniture is an ideal choice for anyone who enjoys a classic but unique look. The style features simple, straight lines. Pieces are made from fine oaks, and sometimes other woods. Designs feature flat panels that emphasize the wood grains. The mission style originally became popular […]
Prohibition Party holds convention; nominates Jack Fellure for U.S. President
Thursday, June 23, 2011 Retired West Virginia engineer Lowell Jackson “Jack” Fellure won the presidential nomination of the Prohibition Party yesterday at the party’s National Convention in Cullman, Alabama. He won on the second ballot, defeating Thompson Township tax accessor James Hedges of Pennsylvania, who initially ran unopposed. Party Chairman Toby Davis of Mississippi received the vice presidential nomination. The […]
Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with NDP candidate Glenn Crowe, Bramalea-Gore-Malton
Thursday, October 4, 2007 Glenn Crowe is running for the NDP in the Ontario provincial election, in the Bramalea-Gore-Malton riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign. Crowe did not reply to various questions asked. Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from […]
IBM Releases 500 patents to open source community
Saturday, January 15, 2005 United States – “IBM hereby commits not to assert any of the 500 U.S. patents listed below, as well as all counterparts of these patents issued in other countries, against the development, use or distribution of Open Source Software.” [1] So begins the pledge IBM has made to “any individual, community, or company” writing or using […]
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Syrian jail riot kills at least 25
Sunday, July 6, 2008 A riot in a prison located in the Syrian city of Damascus has resulted in 25 deaths, according to reports provided by human rights groups. Military police fired into the rioters, who were protesting against alleged violence by prison guards against prisoners. Prisoners have claimed that they have been routinely beaten by guards. One prisoner said […]
2012 Olympics clash with Ramadan
Sunday, October 15, 2006 Muslim groups from across the world are criticising the organisers of the 2012 Olympics in London after it was revealed that the games will take place over Ramadan. The most holy month in the Muslim calendar, which will take place from the 21 July to 20 August in 2012, involves fasting during daylight hours and will […]