Britain unveils flu pandemic preparedness plan, buys 14m courses of treatment drug

Tuesday, March 1, 2005 The government of the United Kingdom has unveiled their strategy to deal with any future influenza pandemic in their Pandemic Influenza Contingency Plan. The document, based on the World Health Organization‘s framework for responses, explains how the UK would respond to a major outbreak of flu. Any flu pandemic would differ […]

Looking For A Change? Plastic Surgery Advice You Can Use

Here’s An Opinion On: Deep Plane Facelift Surgery Washington Dc Looking For a Change? Plastic Surgery Advice You Can Use by Narconon Fresh Start Average individuals around the world are making drastic decisions to change their lives and improve their appearance. Sometimes these decisions involve plastic surgery. If you are one of the millions of […]

Judges rule patrons may sue nude bars for lap-dance overcharges

Saturday, April 23, 2005 A three-judge Texas Court of Appeals ruling will allow men who were overcharged at nudie clubs to sue for refunds and damages. The two plaintiffs, Paul Brian Meekey and Michael Fulmer, had their cases heard because they were charged more than a regular lap dance fee when they used a credit […]

Cleveland, Ohio clinic performs US’s first face transplant

Thursday, December 18, 2008 A team of eight transplant surgeons in Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, USA, led by reconstructive surgeon Dr. Maria Siemionow, age 58, have successfully performed the first almost total face transplant in the US, and the fourth globally, on a woman so horribly disfigured due to trauma, that cost her an eye. […]

Sweden’s Crown Princess marries long-time boyfriend

Monday, June 21, 2010 Sweden’s first royal wedding since 1976 took place Saturday when Crown Princess Victoria, 32, married her long-time boyfriend and former personal trainer, Daniel Westling, 36. The ceremony took place at Stockholm Cathedral. Over 1,200 guests, including many rulers, politicians, royals and other dignitaries from across the world, attended the wedding, which […]

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Here’s An Opinion On: Asset Tracking Software Australia Personal Tracking Device for Family Members by SubhashKeeping the track of your family members especially kids and elderly is always the prime concern. Where are they? Are they at a safe place? Are they in company of well-wishers? These are some questions that haunt us day and […]

Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Liberal candidate Brian Jackson, Oxford

Monday, October 1, 2007 Brian Jackson is running for the Ontario Liberal Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Oxford 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, […]

Iranian International Master Dorsa Derakhshani discusses her chess career with Wikinews

Tuesday, April 14, 2020 In February 2017, the Iranian Chess Federation announced two teenage chess players, Dorsa Derakhshani and her younger brother Borna Derakhshani, were banned from representing the national team. The federation announced their decision although Dorsa Derakhshani had previously decided and informed the chess federation she did not wish to play for Iran. […]

Canadian nuclear reactor shutdown causes worldwide medical isotope shortage

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 The nuclear reactor at Chalk River, Ontario in Canada was shut down on Thursday, May 14 by the Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) due to a leak of heavy water. Government officials say that by Saturday the demand for medical isotopes will no longer be met, due to the shortage […]

Why Health Services Need Arabic Translations

Here’s An Opinion On: Employee Management Australia By Charlene Lacandazo It is not only the world of business in which Arabic translations prove to be of benefit. There are all corners of life in which other languages are encountered and communication difficulties arise. Take for example the medical profession: hospitals, dental clinics, walk in centres […]