Monday, June 7, 2010 The MTR Corporation, the only railway company in Hong Kong since the rail merge in 2007, has loosened their rules. The corporation proposed the new modifications, then transferred the proposal to the Legislative Council, and will be effective from September 2010. The new set of rules allow ‘non-disruptive’ use of profanity…
Wikinews Shorts: September 29, 2010
A compilation of brief news reports for Wednesday, September 29, 2010.
Fresh pictures of Castro and Chavez shown in Cuban media
Monday, August 14, 2006 An additional round of new photos of a recuperating Fidel Castro have been published in the Cuban media. There has been international speculation on the state of the Cuban leader’s health since he temporarily relinquished power two weeks ago prior to undergoing intestinal surgery. Castro had not been seen in those…
A Few Things To Consider When Ordering A Masonic Silver Ring
Read More About: First National Bullion Gold Store San Diego byAlma Abell One accomplishment that many people are proud of is holding membership in a masonic lodge. If you are ready to announce your achievement and share it with the world, consider ordering a Masonic Silver Ring for Sale that you can wear to let…
Pakistan: car rams into police truck killing at least seven, injuring 22 in Quetta
Friday, October 20, 2017 On Wednesday, at least seven people were killed and 22 were injured in Quetta, Balochistan province, Pakistan, after a car rammed into a truck carrying policemen. Abdur Razzaq Cheema, a police chief, said five police officials died in the incident and eight were critically injured. Speaking to Al Jazeera, police official…
Sharapova takes U.S. tennis title
Sunday, September 10, 2006 19-year old Maria Sharapova won her first US Open title, defeating Belgium‘s Justine Henin-Hardenne 6-4, 6-4 in the Saturday final. The match lasted over 90-minuites, in which Sharapova used her powerful serve, and forehand to command the entire match. The day before the final, Sharapova defeated world number one Amelie Mauresmo…
U.S. manufacturer General Motors seeks bankruptcy protection
Monday, June 1, 2009 United States automobile manufacturing firm General Motors filed for bankruptcy and Chapter 11 protection from its creditors at 12:00 UTC Monday, in a Manhattan, New York federal bankruptcy court. This was the largest bankruptcy filing for a U.S. manufacturing company, and with declared assets of $82.29 billion and a debt of…
Canadian Prime Minister Harper plays small role in television show Corner Gas
Wednesday, August 30, 2006 Tuesday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper was filming a cameo appearance on the popular sitcom Corner Gas. Corner Gas is filmed about 40 km south of Regina in the tiny farming community of Rouleau. Harper was filmed in a scene where he was surrounded by a large group of actors playing reporters…
Empty tower at Miami International Airport catches fire
Wednesday, July 11, 2007 A fire broke out earlier today at an Airlines ramp control tower at the Miami International Airport. The building is currently being constructed. The fire is believed to have been sparked by hot roofing tar that spilled. The building is part of an expansion at the airport. There fire is confined…
Rachel Weisz wants Botox ban for actors
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 English actress Rachel Weisz thinks that Botox injections should be banned for all actors. The 39-year-old actress, best known for her roles in the Mummy movie franchise and for her Academy Award-winning portrayal in The Constant Gardener, feels facial Botox injections leave actors less able to convey emotion and that it…