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• 16 October 2022: United Nations denounces Russian annexation of Ukrainian territories
• 30 September 2022: Shooting injures three at Kennywood amusement park in Pennsylvania, US
• 29 September 2022: Numismatic exhibition “Coins of the world” opens in Simferopol, Crimea
• 27 September 2022: Ukrainian forces continue to push back the Russians
• 27 September 2022: Polyurethane plastic substitute can biodegrade in seawater, say scientists
• 26 September 2022: United Kingdom buries Queen Elizabeth II after state funeral
• 26 September 2022: US trade deficit hits new record
• 24 September 2022: Hurricane Fiona batters parts of Caribbean
• 18 September 2022: Powerful earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea
• 12 September 2022: Albania blames Iran for cyberattacks

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International row after Spielberg quits 2008 Beijing Olympics

The U.S. film director stepped down as artistic adviser saying that China, which has close links to the Sudanese government, should do more to address the Darfur situation. » Full story

‘Top Model’ winner Jaslene Gonzalez on her career and being a Latina role model

Wikinews talks with America’s Next Top Model’s first Puerto Rican winner, Jaslene Gonzalez, about her childhood, what makes her a strong individual, and what television show her abuela would want her to go on. This is also the first time one of our interviews can also be read in Spanish at Wikinoticias. » Full story

Wikinews from October 18, 2008 (More…)

• Iran to stop executing children
• Russia asks Iceland for details of bank rescue plan before giving loan
• Indian aviation sector hit by financial trouble; domestic traffic at five-year low

Wikinews from October 18, 2007 (More…)

• ‘Large-scale attack’ against ex-Prime Minister Bhutto leaves more than 100 dead in Pakistan
• John Reed on Orwell, God, self-destruction and the future of writing
• Avro Vulcan returns to the air after restoration
• Brownback to drop out of Presidential race on Friday, says AP

Wikinews from October 18, 2006 (More…)

• U.S. Defense officials: Satellite photos suggest second North Korea nuclear test
• Suicide bombing kills 16 in tourist city in Sri Lanka
• Virus carried on fifth generation iPods
• Indian lawyers debate how to execute Mohammad Afzal

Wikinews from October 18, 2005 (More…)

• Armed conflicts in the world down by 40% since early 1990s
• Next political election in Italy will be on April 9, 2006
• Major rallies escalate teacher strike in BC
• Phone threat closes tunnels, snarls traffic in Baltimore, Maryland

• King Shines As Rain Spoils Aust T20 Clash
• Presentation of textbook “Hobo tourism” was held at the Crimean Republican Universal Scientific Library
• Los Angeles city councilors ousted from committees after scandal
• 3 Tips To Start Building A Lawyer Turkish Citizenship By Investment You Always Wanted

• BENZEMA WINS THE BALLON D’OR 2022
• Wakefield to benefit from Home Office’s Project Adder
• Russia passes laws to annex Ukrainian territories
• NASA’s planetary defence spacecraft DART hits Asteroid Dimorphos
• Indian Actress Madhuri Buys 48cr Sea Face Apartment in Mumbai
• New appointed Russian commander to help military in Ukraine
• NY Author Urges President to Ratify Child Rights
• Vodafone New Zealand name change to One criticized for its link with white supremacists
• North Korea launches first missile over Japan since 2017
• Vance, Ryan debate in Ohio US Senate race

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• Numismatic exhibition “Coins of the world” opens in Simferopol, Crimea
• High potential for wildfires across Texas for several days
• Ballarat candidates debate climate at election forum

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