Tuesday, November 22, 2005 The California-based non-profit organization Electronic Frontier Foundation, as well as the Attorney General of Texas, has filed a law suit against […]
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Monday, June 25, 2018 On Saturday, the plastic ban in the Indian state of Maharashtra came into force. In an attempt to minimise pollution, the […]
Read MoreBelgium stops telegram services
Saturday, December 30, 2017 After 171 years of existence, telegram services were permanently stopped in Belgium as of yesterday. The service was launched in 1846, […]
Read MoreCanadaVOTES: CHP candidate John M. Wierenga running in Yellowhead
Friday, September 26, 2008 On October 14, 2008, Canadians will be heading to the polls for the federal election. Christian Heritage Party candidate John M. […]
Read MoreColleges offering admission to displaced New Orleans students/AL-KY
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 […]
Read MoreNational Museum of Scotland reopens after three-year redevelopment
Friday, July 29, 2011 Today sees the reopening of the National Museum of Scotland following a three-year renovation costing £47.4 million (US$ 77.3 million). Edinburgh’s […]
Read MoreAustralian Parliament hears reply to Budget
Thursday, May 11, 2006 The Australian House of Representatives heard the traditional right-of-reply to the Budget released May 9, from the Australian Labor Party, led […]
Read MoreHaile Gebrselassie announces retirement from athletics
Monday, November 8, 2010 Haile Gebrselassie, a 37-year-old Ethiopian road-running athlete, announced his retirement from the sport on Sunday, after leaving the New York City […]
Read MoreSandy Allen, world’s tallest woman dies at age 53
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 American Sandy Allen, recognized as the tallest woman in the world, has died at age 53 at her nursing home in […]
Read MoreLancet cancer study a hoax
Friday, January 20, 2006 In Norway, the Oslo and Akershus County Medical Officer has announced that it is launching an inquiry into a possible scientific […]
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