Mascots for Vancouver 2010 Olympics based on native mythology

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 The mascots of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia were just announced. Based on mythological characters, they are Miga, Quatchi and Sumi. Miga, a sea bear who lives in the ocean with her family pod near Tofino, and Quatchi, a young sasquatch, represent the Olympics, while Sumi represents the…

A Quality Auto Dealer In Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Find Out More About: Brand New Skoda Superb Australia Skoda Superb Australia byJudie Langford Regardless of what type of car you have your heart set on, if it’s time to purchase another vehicle, you may want to consider purchasing a Chevrolet vehicle. There are many different Chevrolet models and you’re likely to find a Chevy…

Imprisoned Haitian priest may need US doctors

Friday, December 16, 2005 Supporters of jailed priest Jean-Juste say that he needs medical treatment in the United States. His attourney, Bill Quigley, told reporters that the priest, who was considered a potential presidential candidate before his arrest and long detainment, may have cancer and should be released so that he can seek medical attention…

Explosion at earthquake-damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant

Saturday, March 12, 2011 An explosion has been reported at Japan’s stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant after its cooling system was damaged by a massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake that hit off the North-East coast of Japan on Friday. The explosion occurred at around 3:00pm local time (6:00am UTC). According to the plant’s operator, Tokyo…

News briefs:May 18, 2006

The time is 18:00 (UTC) on May 18th, 2006, and this is Audio Wikinews News Briefs. Contents 1 Headlines 1.1 Nepal Parliament passes resolution to curb King’s power 1.2 Cholera Outbreak Hits Angola 1.3 New Italian government proposes withdrawal of troops from Iraq 1.4 Australian opposition expected to release workplace plan 1.5 FBI searching Michigan…

News briefs:July 16, 2010

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Scottish Midlothian car crash kills three

Monday, December 24, 2012 Two cars have been involved in a road traffic accident in the Scottish Lothian and Borders region, causing three fatalities and sending three to hospital. The incident occurred on the A68 road approximately 1.5 miles south of the Midlothian village of Pathhead when a Škoda Octavia and a Nissan Note travelling…

News briefs:May 26, 2006

The time is 17:00 (UTC) on May 26th, 2006, and this is Audio Wikinews News Briefs. Contents 1 Headlines 1.1 Shots fired on Capitol Hill 1.2 U.S. Senate passes immigration reform bill 1.3 Melbourne – Adelaide train services disrupted into next week following fatal crash 1.4 Australian troops land in East Timor 1.5 Science minister…