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Wikinews interviews Rocky De La Fuente, U.S. Democratic Party presidential candidate

Admin January 19, 2023 January 20, 2023Uncategorized

Thursday, March 31, 2016 Businessman Rocky De La Fuente took some time to speak with Wikinews about his campaign for the U.S. Democratic Party’s 2016 presidential nomination. The 61-year-old De La Fuente resides in San Diego, California, grew up in Tijuana, and owns multiple businesses and properties throughout the world. …

CanadaVOTES: NDP candidate Jo-Anne Boulding in Parry Sound—Muskoka

Admin January 18, 2023 January 19, 2023Uncategorized

Friday, October 10, 2008 In Wikinews’ attempt to speak with as many candidates as possible during the 2008 Canadian federal election, Wikinews has talked via email with Jo-Anne Boulding. Jo-Anne is a candidate in Ontario’s Parry Sound—Muskoka riding, running under the New Democratic Party (NDP) banner. The riding’s Conservative incumbent …

Mongolia’s ex-communists ahead going into Sunday’s election

Admin January 17, 2023 January 18, 2023Uncategorized

Sunday, May 22, 2005 “Communism was much better,” said Tsahiriin Daariimaa Saturday on the eve of Mongolia‘s presidential elections. Polls predict that many Mongolians plan to vote for their former communist rulers — the Mongolian People’s Revolutionary Party (MPRP). Under communism, “everyone worked for the collective farm,” Daariimaa said. None …

Wikinews interviews former Salt Lake City mayor and 2012 presidential candidate Rocky Anderson

Admin January 12, 2023 January 13, 2023Uncategorized

Wednesday, December 21, 2011 Former Salt Lake City mayor and human rights activist Rocky Anderson took some time to discuss his 2012 U.S. presidential campaign and the newly-created Justice Party with Wikinews reporter William S. Saturn. Anderson served as mayor of Salt Lake City for eight years (2000–2008) as a …

France to be first nation to donate Western armored vehicles to Ukraine

Admin January 8, 2023 January 9, 2023Uncategorized

Thursday, January 5, 2023 On Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron’s office announced that France would be shipping “light tanks” to Ukraine, which would make it the first to provide Western armored fighting vehicles to Ukraine. The announcement came following a virtual meeting between Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Sébastien …

Norwegian politicians face voter suppression allegations

Admin January 7, 2023 January 8, 2023Uncategorized

Monday, September 14, 2009 A viral election joke has landed several politicians in hot water as Norway goes to the polls to elect its parliament today. A hoax message turning voters away from polling stations is circulating in digital media. The message was also passed on by politicians, who have …

Southern Minnesota plane crash kills eight

Admin January 6, 2023 January 7, 2023Uncategorized

Thursday, July 31, 2008 At least eight people have been killed in a plane crash near the southern Minnesota town of Owatonna, the Associated Press and local media reported Thursday morning. One person, who had been listed in critical condition as of 11:40 a.m. in the Owatonna hospital has died …

Former Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian released on bail

Admin January 5, 2023 January 6, 2023Uncategorized

Saturday, December 13, 2008 Taiwan’s former President, Chen Shui-bian (???), has been conditionally released on bail, some ten hours after he was indicted for corruption. Speaking to media at the Taipei District Court, he said: “I want to thank my lawyers, members of the Democratic Progressive Party and my supporters …

MV Rachel Corrie seized by Israeli Naval Forces

Admin January 4, 2023 January 5, 2023Uncategorized

Saturday, June 5, 2010 The 1,200-ton MV Rachel Corrie, an Irish aid ship, was seized by the Israeli Naval Forces, as it attempted to challenge the blockade of Gaza. It was seized in international waters, about 20 miles (30 kilometers) from Gaza’s shore. The military said its forces boarded ship …

Chinese yuan revalued against dollar

Admin January 2, 2023 January 3, 2023Uncategorized

Thursday, July 21, 2005 The government of China has decided to stop its currency peg to the U.S. dollar. The country will revalue its currency, the yuan, for the first time in a decade. This comes after international pressure from Western countries, especially from the United States. The yuan will …

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