Thursday, June 15, 2006 One hundred and twenty detainees at an immigration removal centre in Oxford, UK, are on hunger strike. The protest started when some detainees refused breakfast on Wednesday 14th June 2006. A letter from the hunger strikers…
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Cosmetic Dentistry Advancement}
Submitted by: Jonaha Knaacik Fifty years ago, cosmetic dentistry was something only the privileged could afford. A perfect smile was something that you only saw in movies and magazines, but in today’s world, the smile of your dreams is attainable.…
UK house prices have fallen 10.5% this year, says Nationwide Building Society
Thursday, August 28, 2008 After dropping 1.9% in July, house prices in the United Kingdom are now falling at the fastest rate since 1990, according to Nationwide Building Society. The average price of a home has dropped by £20,000 down…
Australian government to tackle banks on mortgages
Sunday, January 13, 2008 In response to higher than expected mortgage rate increases last week, Australian treasurer Wayne Swan flagged changes to banking regulations to increase competition between lenders on home mortgages. Swan announced yesterday he had sought a Treasury…
How To Use A Mortgage Calculator}
How to Use a Mortgage Calculator by Karen Kirby Each mortgage type has advantages and disadvantages but with the help of a mortgage calculator you can see which one gives you the best option for financing your home. Although there…
MMVAs handed out in Toronto, Canada; Wikinews was there
Wednesday, June 20, 2007 Last night was the 2007 MuchMusic Video Awards in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. MuchMusic is the most watched music channel in Canada, and has been holding the event since 1990. Roughly 6,000 fans line the streets…
Cricket: South Africa to host 2009 ICC Champions Trophy
Monday, March 16, 2009 South Africa will be the host for the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy for cricket. The tournament, originally planned for 2008 in Pakistan, was postponed to 2009 owing to security issues. Sri Lanka was proposed as an…
Golden Goals The Ambassador Of The Golden Game}
Golden goals The ambassador of the Golden game by Kev Rob Football has been the most popular sport on earth for a very long time now. No other sport has even come close to achieving what football has done all…
Philippine fireworks factory explosion kills at least 8, injures 70 more
Thursday, January 29, 2009 A powerful blast has razed a fireworks factory 50 kilometers (31 miles) south of the Philippines capital Manila shortly before noon on Thursday, killing at least eight people and injuring more than 70 others, Cavite Governor…