Wikinews Shorts: April 27, 2007

A compilation of brief news reports for Friday, April 27, 2007. Contents 1 Stephen Hawking goes weightless 2 Saudi Arabia arrests 172 militants 3 Abdullah Gül does not get presidency in first round 4 Chinese cat reportedly gives birth to ‘poodle’ 5 Top al-Qaeda operative reported in US custody 65-year-old scientist Stephen Hawking took a ride […]

Ricky Hatton regains IBF light welterweight title

Sunday, January 21, 2007 Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton regained the IBF light welterweight title belt he relinquished less than 12 months ago when he defeated Juan Urango in Las Vegas, Nevada tonight. “The Hitman” won by unanimous decision, as the fight went to 12 rounds. Despite early match odds suggesting Hatton would dominate the fight, […]

Toronto to have socialized city-wide wi-fi access

Thursday, March 9, 2006 Toronto’s public utility, Toronto Hydro Telecom, will make Canada’s largest city into a huge wireless hotspot. “This is both an exciting and very important initiative for the city of Toronto”, said Toronto’s mayor, David Miller. “It puts us on the leading edge of the telecommunications industry nationwide and globally.” Toronto Hydro […]

Guide To Quality Lab Coats}

More On This Topic: Custom Printed Scrubs Brisbane Guide to Quality Lab Coats by K. Green-20414As healthcare costs increase, Physicians are often required to provide their own personal lab coats. In lieu of purchasing a flimsy, uncomfortable and poorly fitted lab coat, healthcare providers now have their eye on high quality, flattering, and stain resistant […]

“Jezebel of Jazz” Anita O’Day dies at age 87

Friday, November 24, 2006 Anita O’Day, best known for her sassy rendition of “Sweet Georgia Brown” and “Honeysuckle Rose” died in her sleep early Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2006. She was 87. Known as the “Jezebel of Jazz,” she was one of America’s most respected jazz vocalists whose vocal contemporaries included Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday […]

The Swiss vote yes to same-sex relationships and “Schengen/Dublin”

Sunday, June 5, 2005 The Swiss people have voted a double yes in referenda to the proposals over same-sex partnerships and the Schengen/Dublin bilateral agreements. Overall they voted 58.03% for the same-sex partnerships and 54.60% for Schengen/Dublin. The referendum of allowing the registration of same-sex partnerships was widely welcomed with the people voting 58.03% Yes […]

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