News briefs:July 14, 2010
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Continue ReadingLobby groups oppose plans for EU copyright extension
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 The European Commission currently has proposals on the table to extend performers’ copyright terms. Described by Professor Martin Kretschmer as the “Beatles Extension Act”, the proposed measure would extend copyright from 50 to 95 years after recording. A vast number of classical tracks are at stake; the copyright on recordings from […]
Continue ReadingStolen minibus recovered 35 years after theft
Friday, November 6, 2009 A 1965 Volkswagen minibus that was stolen in 1974 has been recovered by customs agents in Los Angeles. The vintage minibus was in pristine condition, valued at $25,000, and was found during a routine inspection of a shipping container scheduled for departure to The Netherlands. A routine computer database search on […]
Continue ReadingBucharest to be ‘rebranded’ for 800 million euro
Wednesday, March 2, 2005 Bucharest, Romania — The city centre of Bucharest, the capital of Romania, is set to get a major facelift due to a real estate project called Esplanada (The Esplanade), which will be constructed by TriGranit Development Corporation. The total investment in the project will be greater than 800 million euro and […]
Continue ReadingColleges offering admission to displaced New Orleans students/OH-WY
See the discussion page for instructions on adding schools to this list and for an alphabetically arranged listing of schools. Due to the damage by Hurricane Katrina and subsequent flooding, a number of colleges and universities in the New Orleans metropolitan area will not be able to hold classes for the fall 2005 semester. It […]
Continue ReadingGerman beer company Eichbaum issues public apology for printing Saudi Arabian flag on beer bottle caps
Monday, May 14, 2018 On Friday, German beer company Eichbaum issued a public apology and said they have halted their marketing campaign of printing caps of beer bottles with flags of 32 countries participating in next month’s FIFA World Cup in Russia. Saudi Arabia’s flag printed on a beer bottle was condemned by many on […]
Continue ReadingAustralian nuclear power plants rejected by states
Monday, June 5, 2006 Wikinews Australia has in-depth coverage of this issue: Australian nuclear debate Australian media reports that Prime Minister John Howard is expected to push a nuclear energy inquiry through federal cabinet this week. Meanwhile, a list of possible sites for nuclear reactors has been leaked by the Opposition to media. The locations, […]
Continue ReadingNineteen activists killed by Israeli commandos aboard aid convoy bound for Gaza
Monday, May 31, 2010 Notice — August 24, 2015 The title of this article states nineteen were killed, whereas the body more accurately reflects the facts of the time by recording between nine and nineteen deaths. The correct figure at the time was in fact nine deaths. Between nine and nineteen Free Gaza Movement activists died […]
Continue ReadingBenefits Of Professional Carpet Cleaning In Honolulu
Read More About: Leather Sofa Adelaide Desired Living byAlma Abell Having carpets in the home is a great way to add color and décor to the home. Carpets are more than just an aesthetic addition to the home; they trap dirt from shoes and keep the floors and furniture dust free. This is the reason […]
Continue ReadingBritish Business Secretary Cable stripped of powers after ‘totally unacceptable and inappropriate’ comments
Tuesday, December 21, 2010 British Business Secretary Vince Cable has tonight been reprimanded by Prime Minister David Cameron after saying he was “at war” with Rupert Murdoch over News Corporation’s attempts to take full control of BSkyB. Cable will remain in the cabinet, but he will have no further role in the takeover bid. A […]
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