Dollars Cause A New Round Of Global Economic And Financial Risks

November 27, 2018 0 Comments

Click Here To Know More About: Financial Planner Services Cost Best Financial Advice By Jerri Lily Global volatility in the other major currencies, higher commodity prices and a weaker dollar are closely related. There are signs that the weak dollar is prompting a new round of global economic and financial instability. In addition to adversely …

On the campaign trail in the USA, June 2016

November 27, 2018 0 Comments

Sunday, July 17, 2016 The following is the second edition of a monthly series chronicling the U.S. 2016 presidential election. It features original material compiled throughout the previous month after an overview of the month’s biggest stories. In this month’s edition on the campaign trail: the effect of the Brexit vote on the US presidential …

Glasgow cannabis enthusiasts celebrate ‘green’ on city green

November 27, 2018 0 Comments

Tuesday, April 22, 2014 Coinciding with Easter Sunday, Glasgow Cannabis Social Club’s annual 420 event was held on Glasgow Green, under sunny blue skies, and overlooking the river Clyde. Despite the city’s council attempting to revoke permission for the gathering at the last minute, police were happy for it to go-ahead with approximately a dozen …

Volvo announces all new car models electric or hybrid from 2019

November 26, 2018 0 Comments

Friday, July 7, 2017 On Wednesday, automobile company Volvo announced all of its cars to be released in 2019 onwards are to use some form of battery-powered engine, leaving conventional petrol-only vehicles altogether. The decision comes after Volvo announced in May their intent to cease production of diesel vehicles. The chief executive of Volvo Cars, …

Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Family Coalition Party candidate Ray Scott, Algoma-Manitoulin

November 26, 2018 0 Comments

Tuesday, October 2, 2007 Ray Scott is running for the Family Coalition Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Algoma-Manitoulin riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign. Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, …

Reflections, Lichtenstein, two new exhibitions at Edinburgh’s Modern One

November 26, 2018 0 Comments

Saturday, March 14, 2015 This weekend saw the opening of two new exhibitions at Edinburgh’s National Gallery of Modern Art. Wikinews attended Thursday’s press preview for the event where a full contingent of the capital’s press turned out to see the striking collection of paintings, photographs, and other works. Presented below are a selection of …

2006 MLS championship goes to Houston Dynamos

November 25, 2018 0 Comments

Friday, November 17, 2006 Ninety minutes wasn’t long enough to decide the Major League Soccer’s 2006 Championship game last Sunday between the Houston Dynamo and the New England Revolution. At the end of regulation play the score stood at 0-0. Two 15 minute overtime periods commenced. In the 113th minute Revolution striker Taylor Twellman finally …

Copiapó, Chile mining accident: in depth

November 25, 2018 0 Comments

Wednesday, October 13, 2010 The rescue of the Chilean miners trapped in the San José Mine in Copiapó, codenamed Operación San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo Operation), began on Tuesday night, at around 20:00 local time (23:00 UTC). Florencio Ávalos was the first miner to be rescued, at 00:12 local time (03:12 UTC) on Wednesday. He was …

Glasgow cannabis enthusiasts celebrate ‘green’ on city green

November 25, 2018 0 Comments

Tuesday, April 22, 2014 Coinciding with Easter Sunday, Glasgow Cannabis Social Club’s annual 420 event was held on Glasgow Green, under sunny blue skies, and overlooking the river Clyde. Despite the city’s council attempting to revoke permission for the gathering at the last minute, police were happy for it to go-ahead with approximately a dozen …

John Vanderslice plays New York City: Wikinews interview

November 25, 2018 0 Comments

Thursday, September 27, 2007 John Vanderslice has recently learned to enjoy America again. The singer-songwriter, who National Public Radio called “one of the most imaginative, prolific and consistently rewarding artists making music today,” found it through an unlikely source: his French girlfriend. “For the first time in my life I wouldn’t say I was defending …