Saturday, January 29, 2022 North Korean state-run newspaper Rodong Sinmun reported yesterday that high-ranking political and military official Ri Yong-mu died of acute myocardial infarction on Thursday morning at age 97. Ri held positions in the State Inspection Commission, the Ministry of Public Security, the Traffic Commission and in the General Political Bureau of the…
Tonga enters lockdown after detecting new COVID-19 cases
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 Yesterday, Tongan Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni announced the country would go under lockdown starting today. This comes after two COVID-19 cases were detected among the workers handling foreign aid in the capital Nuku’alofa. According to officials, another three cases of coronavirus were detected among the family members of the port workers….
2021 Car Buying Resolutions: Set The Right Goals For The New Year
Here’s An Opinion On: Trex 550l The end of 2020 was one of the most awaited and anticipated part of the year. Now that we can finally bid goodbye to 2020, we welcome 2021 with new hopes and in regards that it will be a better year. With the onset of a new year, we…
UK Serious Fraud Office to investigate MG Rover collapse
Sunday, July 5, 2009 The United Kingdom’s Serious Fraud Office is to launch an investigation into the collapse of car manufacturer MG Rover. The move follows the conclusion of a four-year enquiry started immediately after the firm became insolvent. The group of four who owned MG Rover — John Towers, Nick Stephenson, Peter Beale and…
Clinical Signs And Treatment Options For Flea Bite Dermatitis In Dogs
Here’s An Opinion On: Ash Aryal Clinical Signs and Treatment Options For Flea Bite Dermatitis in Dogs by Dr Jerry Flea allergy, also referred to as flea dermatitis, is the most frequently found type of allergy identified in canines and is brought on by the bite of a flea. It\’s the primary cause of scratching…
Air Pacific re-brands as Fiji Airways
Saturday, June 29, 2013 Fiji’s national airline Air Pacific has now officially returned to its original name: Fiji Airways. Fiji Airways adopted the Air Pacific name in 1971, slightly prior to its first international flight on June 3, 1973. The re-brand was described by interim CEO Aubrey Swift as allowing the airline to align itself…
California jury orders Skilled Healthcare to pay $671 million in damages
Friday, July 9, 2010 A California jury in a Humboldt County courthouse ordered nursing home operator Skilled Healthcare (SH) to pay $671 million (about €531 million) in a class action lawsuit from patients of SH’s 22 California facilities and their families. The jury found that SH failed to properly staff its facilities to comply with…
UK study highlights child abuse by humanitarian workers
Thursday, May 29, 2008 A study by the non-profit organisation Save the Children UK claims that a number of aid workers and peacekeepers from organisations such as the United Nations and Save the Children itself have engaged in sexual abuse of children in the course of their humanitarian efforts. The study also says that many…
Madrid Car Hire Guide, A Useful Hand In Travel In Spain
Here’s An Opinion On: Behaviour Change Campaign Sydney By Lakshmi Reddy Get Comfort and ease with car hire Madrid Airport The one of the best way to travel by rental car while you plan to visit Spain? Car hire Madrid airport is one of the best sources that can help you in every need. There…
Wikinews interviews USA wheelchair curler David Palmer
Monday, April 8, 2013 Wikinews interviewed David Palmer, a member of the USA 2013 World Wheelchair Curling Championship team, about the 2014 Winter Paralympics being held in Sochi, Russia. ((Wikinews)) The US qualified a team for the Sochi Games. How likely are you to be on the final team? As these games would be your…