Wikinews’ overview of the year 2008

January 9, 2019 By

Wednesday, December 31, 2008 Also try the 2008 World News Quiz of the year. What would you tell your grandchildren about 2008 if they asked you about it in, let’s […]

UN summit results in pledge to mitigate food crisis

January 8, 2019 By

Friday, June 6, 2008 A three-day United Nations (UN) summit, bringing together leaders from 181 countries, has wrapped up with a pledge by all attending countries to address the global […]

Canadian woman gives birth while sitting on toilet

January 8, 2019 By

Friday, December 18, 2009 International media attention has been a harsh mistress for 32-year-old Heather Richard of Winnipeg, Manitoba, who gave birth on Sunday while sitting on the toilet. Richard, […]

Queen’s University agree to cut 103 members of staff

January 7, 2019 By

Thursday, June 25, 2009 Queen’s University of Belfast, Northern Ireland has agreed to cut 103 members of staff and to close its German department. The ruling body agreed with the […]

Danish PM pushes for new referendum on euro

January 6, 2019 By

Friday, November 7, 2008 Anders Fogh Rasmussen, the Prime Minister of Denmark, said on Tuesday that he will seek broad parliamentary support for a national referendum on joining the euro, […]

European football: Santa Cruz to Rovers

January 5, 2019 By

Saturday, July 28, 2007 Paraguayan footballer Roque Santa Cruz has left Bayern Munich for Blackburn Rovers. Roque Santa Cruz signed a four year deal. Roque Santa Cruz became expendable after […]