Saturday, September 22, 2007 British architect Norman Foster and FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta presented today in Barcelona the redevelopment project for the team’s stadium, Camp Nou, built in 1957. The Catalan club expects that this redesign will turn the stadium into a city landmark and that “the external image of the stadium will become […]
Read MoreMonday, October 11, 2010 Wikinews interviewed author Amy Scobee about her book Scientology – Abuse at the Top, and asked her about her experiences working as an executive within the organization. Scobee joined the organization at age 14, and worked at Scientology’s international management headquarters for several years before leaving in 2005. She served as […]
Read MoreSunday, May 18, 2008 An HIV-positive man was sentenced to 35 years in prison Wednesday, one day after being convicted of harassment of a public servant for spitting into the eye and open mouth of a Dallas, Texas police officer in May 2006. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that no […]
Read MoreRead An Opinion On: Best Hair Transplant Surgeon In New York City By Gloria MacTaggart Spring is now official. It’s time to shed our heavy winter boots and clothing and don sandals, shorts, tank tops and bathing suits. However, for some of us it’s not going to be the joy nature intended. Dry skin on […]
Read MoreWednesday, August 27, 2014 With many venues reporting sell-out shows, the 68th year of the Edinburgh Festival attracted visitors from around the globe. Wikinews’ Brian McNeil roamed the city for the four weeks of the event, capturing the colour, spectacle, and comedy, in photos. The image gallery below may take some time to load on […]
Read MoreSunday, June 13, 2010 The New South Wales Fire Brigades (NSWFB) in Australia has come under scrutiny as a report highlights the latest in a string of sexual abuse and harassment cases. The report also describes the humilation of new recruits in “bizarre” initiation rituals. The independent investigation led by KPMG, a Swiss audit, taxation […]
Read MoreRead An Opinion On: Mad4 Heli Wooden ship models are scale representations of ships, constructed by carving wood into miniature form. These models have a history of thousand years, and have stayed till date in trend amongst hobbyist. Types of Wooden Ship Models built around the world: There are five basic types of assemblies followed […]
Read MoreTuesday, November 16, 2010 China’s Xinhua News Agency said Tuesday that at least 53 people were killed in Shanghai during a deadly fire. The blaze, which occurred on Monday at 2:15 p.m. CST (0615 UTC), consumed a 28-story high-rise apartment building in the city’s Jing’an District. The building was being renovated at the time of […]
Read MoreFriday, November 30, 2007 A major oil pipeline in Minnesota exploded and caught fire, killing two workers. The pipeline carries oil from Saskatchewan, Canada to close to Chicago, United States, representing 16% of America’s total oil imports. The section of the pipe that exploded was undergoing maintenance at the time to address a pinhole leak […]
Read MoreRead An Opinion On: Investment Property In Brisbane By Martha Vasquez Acquiring a home is one of the most important investments that most people aim to do in their lives. Other than being prepared financially, it is important to gather some data to help in making the final decision. A mortgage agent helps one choose […]
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