Fire in central London causes traffic chaos

December 8, 2022 By

Tuesday, June 14, 2011 A fire on Aldwych, in central London, England, has led to serious traffic problems in the area since this morning. Many roads have been closed for some hours while firefighters attempt to extinguish the blaze. There are no reports of any casualties. The blaze is at Marconi House, a ten-storey building […]

Italian goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini seriously injured in motorcycle accident

December 4, 2022 By

Friday, November 13, 2009 Italian goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini has been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in London. The player, who plays for Tottenham Hotspurs, was involved in a collision with a car at 10:30 GMT. The football club reported that he has fractured his wrists and injured his pelvis. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan […]

Researchers discover high temperature enables more efficient hydrogen generation

December 3, 2022 By

Sunday, November 28, 2004 A more efficient way to produce useable hydrogen has been demonstrated by researchers. It uses very high-temperature electrolysis to separate hydrogen from water, so that hydrogen may be used for energy production. Electrolysis is one method by which laboratories and factories produce hydrogen. An electrical current is passed through water, breaking […]

World’s cheapest car launched in India, will go on sale in April

November 30, 2022 By

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 The world’s least expensive car, the Tata Nano, has been launched in India. It will go on sale in April, and will start delivery in July. The automobile costs only 100,000 Indian rupees, or just under US$2,000. “We are at the gates offering a new form of transportation to the people […]

Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Green candidate Marion Schaffer, Oakville

November 30, 2022 By

Monday, September 24, 2007 Marion Schaffer is running for the Green Party of Ontario in the Ontario provincial election, in the Oakville riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed her regarding her values, her experience, and her campaign. Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from […]

Conficker computer worm infections soar

November 30, 2022 By

Monday, January 19, 2009 New reports indicate that the proliferation of the Conficker computer worm (also known as Kido or Downadup) has nearly quadrupled in the last four days. The worm has gone from just over 2 million Microsoft Windows computers infected to 8.9 million, according to estimates by anti-virus company F-Secure. Though Microsoft issued […]

Bird Flu found in Africa

November 27, 2022 By

Wednesday, February 8, 2006 The H5N1 Avian Flu virus, also known as Bird Flu, has been found in Nigeria by Italian scientists. Tests done on samples in a laboratory confirm that the strain is the one that can kill people, although no human cases have been reported said the Paris-based United Nations body. This is […]

Sales of Jackson songs and memorabilia rise after his death

November 27, 2022 By

Saturday, June 27, 2009 The death of Michael Jackson on Thursday has caused retail demand for his songs and for memorabilia to increase. Yesterday, the top nine selling items at Apple’s iTunes Store were albums by Jackson, with first and second being a “hits” album and the 1982 album Thriller. Amazon.com similarly reported selling more […]

McGuinty passes on Caledonia dispute to federal government

November 25, 2022 By

Friday, November 3, 2006 Ontario premier Dalton McGuinty wants the federal government to deal with the Caledonia dispute. The Ontario government says that Ottawa alone is responsible for resolving the dispute, along with another 27 land claims. Indian Affairs Minister Jim Prentice, who refused to meet with David Ramsay, Ontario’s aboriginal affairs minister, said Ottawa […]