October 9, 2017

Former Indian president APJ Abdul Kalam dies at age 83

 Correction — October 14, 2015 The UTC conversion here is incorrect — 6:30pm IST is 1300 UTC, not 0000UTC the next day.  Tuesday, July 28, 2015 Yesterday, former Indian president APJ Abdul Kalam died at the age of 83 after collapsing at about 6:30 p.m. local time (0000 today UTC) while delivering a speech about Livable […]

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October 9, 2017

India signs on to chemical patents to comply with WTO order

Wednesday, March 23, 2005 A bill passed by India’s Parliament put an end to the manufacture of many cheap generic drugs copied from products protected by foreign company patents. A Patents Amendment Bill (2005) has been condemned by foreign aid groups who expect a significant rise in drug costs as a result of the bill. […]

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October 8, 2017

Keep The Wedding Schedule With Houston Car Service}

Keep the Wedding Schedule with Houston Car Service by Mark Jones Your wedding schedule is important, and you must do everything that you can to secure its success. When possible, providing Houston car service for those directly participating in events and helping with scheduling will serve your ultimate success well. Making sure that those who […]

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October 8, 2017

Canada’s Toronto—Danforth (Ward 30) city council candidates speak

Saturday, November 4, 2006 On November 13, Toronto residents will be heading to the polls to vote for their ward’s councillor and for mayor. Among Toronto’s ridings is Toronto Centre (Ward 28). One candidate responded to Wikinews’ requests for an interview. This ward’s candidates include Edward Chin, Paula Fletcher (incumbent), Patrick Kraemer, Suzanne McCormick, Daniel […]

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October 8, 2017

Man disguised as Darth Vader robs bank

Saturday, July 24, 2010 A man dressed as the Star Wars antagonist Darth Vader robbed a bank in Setauket, New York. The robber was dressed in a character themed mask and blue cape. Armed with a hand gun, the robber stole an undetermined amount of cash from the Chase bank branch. The robber entered the […]

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October 7, 2017

Slovenia adopts euro

Monday, January 1, 2007 File:Bruselj euro slovenia.jpg On January 1 2007, Slovenia officially joined the Eurozone and adopted the euro as its new official currency. At the same time, Slovenian euro coins, which were available as a “starter kit” from December 15, became legal tender everywhere in the Eurozone. A period of dual circulation, when […]

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October 7, 2017

Canada’s Don Valley West (Ward 25) city council candidates speak

Friday, November 3, 2006 On November 13, Torontonians will be heading to the polls to vote for their ward’s councillor and for mayor. Among Toronto’s ridings is Don Valley West (Ward 25). Three candidates responded to Wikinews’ requests for an interview. This ward’s candidates include John Blair, Robertson Boyle, Tony Dickins, Cliff Jenkins (incumbent), and […]

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