Greece declines Finland’s offer of helicopters, personnel to help fight forest fires

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Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Greece has declined Finland’s offer of three firefighting helicopters and 25 firefighters.
The offer had been made as a result of a request by Greece for aid with the forest fires Greece is currently experiencing. Greece had stressed at the time that the most urgent need was for fixed-wing aircraft with water-bombing capabilities, assets Finland does not possess.
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Neanderthals ‘knew what they were doing’: Archæologist Dr Naomi Martisius discusses her findings about Neanderthals’ behaviour with Wikinews

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Sunday, June 28, 2020
Last month, a study conducted by archæologist Dr. Naomi Martisius and other researchers concluded Neanderthals living in Europe tens of thousands of years ago were more sophisticated than previously thought. The now-extinct species used to carefully select bones from a particular animal species to manufacture their bone tools, the research showed. The research was publisRead More…

Eurovision ’04 winner Ruslana discusses her paths as singer, spokesmodel, stateswoman and source of inspiration

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Monday, March 30, 2009
First becoming famous in her native Ukraine in the 1990s, long-haired self-described “Amazon” Ruslana gained international recognition for winning the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest with her song “Wild Dances,” inspired by the musical traditions of the Hutsul people of the Ukrainian Carpathian Mountains.
In the five years since, Ruslana has decided to use her name and publicRead More…

Cannabis Fine Dining Meet Torontos Newest Experience, Enlightened Dining Club

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More Detail Here: Buy Cbd Oil For Dogs Best Cbd Oil For Dogs Calling all cannabis-enthusiasts and foodies! Meet our latest obsession. Underground, nomadic and infused with cannabis? Get ready to meet Toronto’s latest obsession: the Enlightened Dining Club that brings together design, cannabis, and food in the heart of the city. The dinner features a uniquely tailored menu, chock full ofRead More…

Man claims Blue Man Group put camera down throat; allegations denied

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Wednesday, January 30, 2008
The Blue Man Group issued a press release Friday morning refuting a man’s claims that they forced a tube down his throat as part of a show.
Earlier this week, audience participant James Srodon filed a court claim in Cook County Circuit Court that members of performance trio forced a dirty tube down his throat against his will while he was part of a skit called “EsophaRead More…

Edmund White on writing, incest, life and Larry Kramer

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Thursday, November 8, 2007
What you are about to read is an American life as lived by renowned author Edmund White. His life has been a crossroads, the fulcrum of high-brow Classicism and low-brow Brett Easton Ellisism. It is not for the faint. He has been the toast of the literary elite in New York, London and Paris, befriending artistic luminaries such as Salman Rushdie and Sir Ian McKellenRead More…

Purchasing Home Insurance In Lancaster, Pa

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Homeowners insurance provides valuable protection in more than one way. First and foremost insurance is there to protect your investment. Should your home be damaged or destroyed by a fire or storm, your insurance will provide the money you need to rebuild or repair the damage. If you have someone break into your home and steal possessionRead More…

Fur fans flock to Toronto’s Furnal Equinox 2019

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Monday, March 25, 2019
From March 15 to 17, the Canadian city of Toronto played host to the tenth Furnal Equinox, an annual event dedicated to the “furry fandom.” Wikinews attended. Programming ranged from music to gender, science to art, covering dozens of aspects of the varied subculture. The event’s featured guests were visual artists Moth Monarch and Cat-Monk Shiro, as well as the co-owners Read More…

McCain ad questions Obama’s benefit to families

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Thursday, August 7, 2008
The latest advertisement for United States Republican presidential candidate John McCain is questioning Democrat Barack Obama’s benefit to families.
Last week the BBC reported that the McCain campaign had released an advertisement comparing Obama to American celebrities Britney Spears and Paris Hilton, calling him “the biggest celebrity in the world.”
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