Thursday, December 7, 2006 The New Zealand Government has tabled the Therapeutic Products and Medicines Bill, despite unprecedented political opposition. In 2003 the Hon Annette King signed a Treaty with Australia agreeing to hand control of the natural health products sector over to an Australian regulatory body, however she needs to pass enabling legislation in…
Norway’s Conservative, Progress parties form minority government coalition
Monday, September 30, 2013 Following three weeks of talks, the leader of Høyre, Norway’s Conservative Party, Erna Solberg announced today that the Conservatives will form a minority government in a right-wing coalition with the Progress Party. The coalition will be the first time the Progress Party have been in power in the executive branch. The…
Iran to conduct missile defense exercise
Saturday, September 26, 2009 The Iranian government has announced that the nation will be participating in a missile defense test which could take place as early as tomorrow. According to the IRNA, Iran’s official news agency, the test is an annual exercise aimed to “maintain and develop” defense capabilities of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. The…
Chula Vista, California becomes model for blight control laws in the US
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 The San Diego, California suburb of Chula Vista has responded to the recent housing crisis with an aggressive blight control ordinance that compels lenders to maintain the appearance of vacant homes. As foreclosures increase both locally and throughout the United States, the one year old ordinance has become a model for…
Wikinews interviews candidate for Cleveland mayor Arthur Kostendt
Monday, June 14, 2021 Arthur Oliver Kostendt, a candidate running in the mayoral election of the US city of Cleveland, Ohio set to take place November 2, discussed his campaign and policies with Wikinews this spring. According to Cleveland Scene, 29-year-old Kostendt is a member of the Cuyahoga County, Ohio Republican Party but has referred…
A Beautiful Wrought Iron Stair Railing In Wayne, Pa Is Both Attractive And Sturdy
Read More About: Sage Painting byAlma Abell Wrought iron products are both durable and attractive; the best part is that wrought iron can be used for fences, gates, stair railings, and many other items. They come in various colors and designs so you can get as creative as you like when looking for these products….
SEPTA buys rail cars from NJ Transit to deal with crowding
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 As gas prices have risen in the United States, the regional transport authority for southeastern Pennsylvania, SEPTA, has seen a sharp increase in ridership, which has caused overcrowding on the trains. “As fuel prices have continued to rise, SEPTA ridership has steadily increased and is the highest in 18 years,” said…
Riots in Tonga
Friday, November 17, 2006 Rioting erupted in Tonga today in protest at the slow pace of democratic reform, with rampaging protesters setting fire to buildings and overturning police and government vehicles. The violence erupted two months after the death of the South Pacific nation’s conservative king. Rioting crowds overturned cars, looted and set fire to…
Magnitude 5.8 earthquake in Virginia felt up and down U.S. east coast, Pentagon evacuated
Tuesday, August 23, 2011 A 5.8 earthquake struck 4 miles southwest of Mineral, Virginia, 80 miles south of Washington D.C., at 1:51 p.m. EDT (17:51 UTC) and lasted for 15–30 seconds. The quake had a magnitude of 5.8 with an epicenter 27 miles (43 km) east of Charlottesville, Virginia. A 2.8 aftershock was reported at 2:46 pm EDT (18:46…
Atv India The Growth Of Atv Use In India
Read More About: Goulburn Off Road Carts & Generators ATV India the Growth of ATV use in India by Elena Brown If you were Googling ATV India then you are probably an adventure sports buff. Otherwise, there arent many people who know what an ATV is. An ATV or All Terrain Vehicle is a three…