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‘Fascinating’ and ‘provocative’ research examines genetic elements of bipolar, schizophrenia

Saturday, October 1, 2011 Last week, Nature Genetics carried twin studies into the genetics of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. This special report examines the month’s research into the illnesses in detail, with Wikinews obtaining comment from experts based in Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom ahead of the U.S. Mental Illness Awareness Week, […]

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Poker’s all about luck, says Swiss Supreme Court

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 The Supreme Court in Lausanne, Switzerland has ruled that Texas hold ’em poker is a game of luck, rather than a game of skill. As a result, only casinos can host poker tournaments in Switzerland. Private games with friends, even where money is at stake, are still permitted under the ruling. […]

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Sanjay Dutt found guilty under Arms Act in 1993 Mumbai blasts case

Tuesday, November 28, 2006 Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt has been pronounced guilty under the Arms Act for possession of illegal weapons, in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case by a TADA court in Mumbai . The Special TADA court in Mumbai found the actor guilty of charges framed under the Sections 3 (possession of firearms and […]

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See More About: Designer For Kitchens Australia Design For Indoor Kitchen We are all better educated about design than ever before, we know how we want to dress, where we want to eat and holiday, also due to the proliferation of TV design makeover shows and interior magazines we know what we aspire to in […]

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ACLU, EFF challenging US ‘secret’ court orders seeking Twitter data

Thursday, April 7, 2011 Late last month, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) filed objections to the United States Government’s ‘secret’ attempts to obtain Twitter account information relating to WikiLeaks. The ACLU and EFF cite First and Fourth amendment issues as overriding reasons to overturn government attempts to keep their […]

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British TV presenter Rico Daniels tells Wikinews about being ‘The Salvager’

Saturday, March 14, 2009 Rico Daniels is a British TV presenter living in France who is known for his two television series — The Salvager — whilst he still lived in the UK and then Le Salvager after he moved to France. Rico has been in a variety of jobs but his passion is now […]

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Wikinews Shorts: January 10, 2010

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Wikinews Shorts: January 10, 2010
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A compilation of brief news reports for Sunday, January 10, 2010. Contents 1 Croatian president pardons convicted war criminal 2 Saudi Arabian court commutes Canadian’s death sentence 3 Thousands attend murdered Ottawa police officer’s funeral 4 Gunman opens fire at ABB Factory in St Louis, Missouri 5 Sarkozy wins fraud case; awarded one Euro 6 Creator […]

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Soapstone Counters Provide Practicality And Add Elegance To Your Home

See More About: Best Surgeons For Facelift In Fort Worth Texas Reviews Submitted by: Seo5 Consulting If you re looking for something unique to add to your kitchen and bathrooms when you re renovating, why not look at soapstone counters as a change from the usual marble or granite? You ll find that soapstone is […]

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Suicide bomber kills twelve in northwest Pakistan

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Suicide bomber kills twelve in northwest Pakistan
Posted by Admin . Published on 21 October 2022, No Comments Received

Saturday, March 6, 2010 At least twelve civilians have died and over 25 wounded in a suicide bombing in the Hangu District of north-west Pakistan, Thursday night. A convoy of 140 vehicles running from Tall, in Hangu District to the town of Parachinar in Kurram Agency, FATA was targeted. The victims, some of them women, […]

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Lorry drops thirteen tonnes of fish in British town

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Lorry drops thirteen tonnes of fish in British town
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Tuesday, March 29, 2005 A lorry spilt thirteen tonnes of raw fish on a road in the small British town of Shaftesbury, Dorset, earlier today. Crates of iced fish, worth £80,000, apparently burst out the rear doors of the lorry as it climbed a hill. The BBC reports Dorset Police as saying “It appears as […]

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