Volkswagen emissions scandal may affect thousands more cars

Wednesday, November 4, 2015 A 2010 VW Golf TDI with “Clean Diesel”, one of the cars affected by the scandal.Image: Mariordo Mario Roberto Duran Ortiz. The Volkswagen emissions scandal continued yesterday with the company announcing 800,000 mainly diesel vehicles may also be affected by carbon dioxide emissions problems. The company stated “the safety of the

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Lightning strikes park in Connecticut killing 1, injuring 4

Monday, June 9, 2008 At least 4 people are injured, one “very seriously”, and at least one is dead after being struck by lightning during a thunderstorm which passed over a park located in Madison, Connecticut. According to the city’s local chapter of the environmental Protection Agency, lightning struck a pavilion at approximately 5:00 p.m.

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U.S. federal marshals seize killer beds

Wednesday, March 23, 2005 Federal marshals seize killer beds on behalf of the FDA On behalf of the FDA, U.S. Federal marshals have begun seizing beds which have killed at least seven patients out of about 30 who had become trapped by the products. Three versions of the bed were found to be “dangerous to

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IMF approves US$1.13 billion loan to Pakistan

Saturday, May 15, 2010 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said yesterday that its board has approved a loan package worth US$1.13 billion to be granted to Pakistan. The move came after the IMF reviewed Pakistan’s economic performance with a standby arrangement worth $11.3 billion aimed at improving the country’s balance of payments. According to a

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Toyota recalls up to 1.8 million automobiles

Saturday, January 30, 2010 The automobile manufacturer Toyota has said that it will recall up to 1.8 million cars across Europe, after a problem with the accelerator pedal was discovered. According to the firm, eight models were affected by the problem — AYGO, iQ, Yaris, Auris, Corolla, Verso, Avensis, and RAV4 — after it was

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Australia/2005

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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.

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Israeli PM Ariel Sharon declared ‘permanently incapacitated’

Tuesday, April 11, 2006 The Israeli cabinet today (Tuesday) declared Prime Minister Ariel Sharon “permanently incapacitated,” a declaration that officially ends his tenure as Prime Minister. Acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, whose centrist Kadima party won parliamentary elections in March, is currently in negotiations to form a coalition government. Sharon has been in a coma

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Ariel Sharon’s brain shows activity

Saturday, January 14, 2006 Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon remains in a coma after 10 days. Medical experts on the outside say that Sharon’s failure to regain consciousness does not look well for his recovery. On Wednesday, doctors began reducing the level of sedatives with the intent of drawing Sharon out

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Alex Necochea and Bryn Bennett: the ‘Guitar Heroes’ of Bang Camaro

Monday, October 8, 2007 When a fan connects with a band, it’s often during moments like a drive down a highway at night reflecting on some aspect of his or her life; sitting at home after a fight with a girlfriend; singing in the shower; or celebrating at a party with her friends. Music becomes

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