Wednesday, November 8, 2006 Polish Prime Minister Jaros?aw Kaczy?ski has ordered the pharmaceutical company Jelfa to halt production following revelations that Jelfa had placed mislabelled medication on the market, whose use could be potentially fatal. Jelfa distributed vials labelled as Corhydron, a hydrocortisone used to treat allergies and inflammation, but in fact containing Suxamethonium chloride, a drug normally used to […]
Tokelau voters reject self-rule
Thursday, February 16, 2006 The people of Tokelau have rejected greater independence from New Zealand in a referendum held this week. 60% of the eligible voters voted “yes” to become an independent state in free association with New Zealand, but this failed to reach the two thirds support required to take effect. The turnout for the referendum was high, reaching […]
Employment figures in Brazil up by 2.2% according to IBGE
Thursday, February 14, 2008 According to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), the 2007 rate of employment in Brazil was 2.2% higher then figures for 2006. According to the IBGE the employment figures are at their highest since 2001. The IBGE reported growth in employment levels for all the 14 regions surveyed, with the highest rates of increase […]
Spreading floods in Pakistan worsen, at least 1600 dead
Friday, August 6, 2010 Since last reported, the flooding in Pakistan has spread and has now struck more than four million people. The UN reports it has left at least 1,600 people dead. The floods have been confirmed as the worst in eighty years. Heavy monsoon rains led to the flooding of the huge Indus River, destroying homes in the […]
Local government elections held in Balochistan, Pakistan
Tuesday, December 10, 2013 Saturday, local bodies elections were held in Balochistan, Pakistan. Pakistan has not held local bodies elections since 2002. Polling was active from 8:00AM to 5:00PM local time (0300 to 1200 UTC). High security arrangements were made; law enforcement officials were deployed at the polling stations. According to media reports, in some areas of province women were […]
“Massive” oil spill in Alaska
Monday, March 13, 2006 BBC News is reporting “up to 267,000 gallons (one million litres)” of crude oil has leaked from a pipeline in the Prudhoe Bay oilfield. Although not as large as the Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989, this is thought to be the largest spill on record affecting the Alaska North Slope. The Alaska Wilderness League reports […]
How Keloid Removal Is Now Possible Without Surgery!}
See More About: Dentist North Bondi Best Cosmetic Dentist Edgecliff Submitted by: Carmen Spencer Scars are quite a common of the healing process. Small lesions usually heal without leaving any visible signs. However, the larger injuries are the ones that will most certainly culminate in the formation of scar tissue. Visible scars are what result from one of two processes: […]
Existing US home sales fall 9.6% in February
Monday, March 21, 2011 Sales of existing homes in the U.S. fell 9.6% in February, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) said today, in a sign that the U.S. housing market is still depressed. The figure was worse than the 3.9% decline anticipated by the economists surveyed by Dow Jones Newswires and questions whether the U.S. housing market is beginning […]
Wikinews interviews Duncan Campbell, co-founder of wheelchair rugby
Friday, September 7, 2012 London, England — On Wednesday, Wikinews interviewed Duncan Campbell, one of the creators of wheelchair rugby. ((Laura Hale)) You’re Duncan Campbell, and you’re the founder of… Duncan Campbell: One of the founders of wheelchair rugby. ((Laura Hale)) And you’re from Canada, eh? Duncan Campbell: Yes, I’m from Canada, eh! (laughter) ((Laura Hale)) Winnipeg? Duncan Campbell: Winnipeg, […]
Why Timely Ac Repairs In Mobile, Al Make A Difference
See More About: School Of Performing Arts Sydney Acting Classes Sydney byAlma Abell Anyone who lives along the Gulf Coast knows the heat and humidity can be extreme during certain parts of the year. That means it is in the best interest of the homeowner to keep the air conditioning system in good shape. When and if something seems a […]