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Top Stories Wikipedia Current Events "At the time we first announced it, we were like, 'Well, we think these World reacts to execution of December 2006 coup d'état. are probably lakes,’ but that was Saddam Hussein •A meteor is observed entering about our level of confidence. I The execution of Saddam Hussein the atmosphere, breaking up and would say at this point, we've has unleashed a wave of criticism disintegrating over Denver, analyzed the data to the extent from both governmental and non Colorado, and is seen throughout that we feel very confident that governmental quarters in the the Rocky Mountains of the they are liquid-filled lakes," said days following. While the United United States, is identified as University College London and States, Australia, Iran, and part of the Quadrantids meteor Caltech and Cassini team member, Poland all came out in support of shower. None of the fragments Ellen Stofan. the move, not all governments are believed to have struck Earth. have agreed with endorsements The rivers and lakes are likely to like those from U.S. president •An irregular metallic object, the contain ethane or methane in a George W. Bush, who called size of a golf ball and the weight liquid form, but the liquids are said Saddam's execution a "milestone" of a can of soup, severely to "act like water" and are "clear" on the way to a democratic Iraq. damages a house in Freehold like water. Both ethane and Township, NJ. No one is injured. methane are organic gases on Canadian PM cabinet shuffle •Nancy Pelosi is elected speaker Earth. results of the United States House of Canadian PM has Representatives, and becomes "Dark surfaces are smooth and shuffled his cabinet today. Rona the first woman to hold that post. most likely liquid, rock, ice or Ambrose has been replaced with organics. More than 75 radar-dark •U.S. National Intelligence Treasury Board President John patches or lakes were seen, Director John Negroponte Baird. The new cabinet will ranging from 3 kilometers (1.8 resigns. United States President consist of 32 ministers. miles) to more than 70 kilometers George W. Bush appoints him (43 miles) across. Some lakes Deputy Secretary of State Featured story appear partly dry, while others according to officials. seem liquid-filled. Some of the CNN typo mixes up U.S. •NASA announces Nature article, partly filled lakes may never have Senator with Osama bin Cassini-Huygens found methane filled fully, or may have partly Laden lakes on Titan, a moon of Saturn. evaporated at some point in the CNN mixed up U.S. Senator past. The dry lakes have margins Barak Obama and Osama bin •Keith Ellison, the first African or rims and a radar brightness laden by mistake Monday, leading American elected to the House similar to the rest of the into a segment on Osama bin from Minnesota and the first surrounding terrain, making them laden with the title, "Where's Muslim member of the United appear devoid of liquid," said a Obama?" on The Situation Room, States Congress is sworn in using statement by NASA on their a show hosted by pundit Wolf Thomas Jefferson's Qur'an website. Blitzer. CNN called it a "bad typographical error." Saturn's moon Titan hosts "It's going to behave like water. liquid lakes and rivers It's transparent just the way water Wikipedia Current Events The Cassini Spacecraft has taken is. So if you were standing by the •Josefa Iloilo is restored as images from July 22, 2006 that shoreline, you would be able to see President of Fiji by Commodore show rivers and lakes present on down to whatever pebbles or gunk Frank Bainimarama, leader of the Saturn's moon Titan. that was on the bottom. As far as

If you would like to write, publish or edit articles, visit e n . wikinews.org Friday, January 5, 2007 Wikinews Page 2 we know, there is only one planetary body that displays more Pelosi named new Speaker of The major change with this shuffle dynamism than Titan, and its the House is , Minister of name is Earth," added Stofan. Californian Democrat Nancy Pelosi Environment, being replaced by has been named the 60th United Treasury Board President John Cassini will be performing at least States Speaker of the House with Baird. When a reporter asked her 22 more flybys of Titan. The next the votes 233-202 at the age of earlier if she would be replaced flyby is expected to take place this 66. She is the first female House she replied, "Yes -- very excited." month. speaker in United States history. Ambrose is the new The opening of the Congress in intergovernmental affairs minister. United States Navy ordered to 2007 marks the first time in a Somalian coast dozen years that the Democrats , the justice minister, is The United States Navy has been have control of the entire now President of the Treasury ordered to the Somalian coastline Congress. Board. , who was in an attempt to stop Islamic house leader, is now justice Militants who are part of the Union In her speech she said it was time minister. , who was of Islamic Courts, from escaping for a new America: "Now it is our intergovernmental affairs minister, the country. responsibility to carry forth that is now house leader. Monte vision of a new America. A new Solberg, the immigration minister, Naval forces have been boarding America that seizes the future and replaces as Minister of ships searching for militants who forges 21st century solutions Human Resources and Social might be hiding on them to escape through discovery, creativity, and Development. Diane Finley, looses Somalia. The Navy is also innovation, sustaining our the Human Resources portfolio and attempting to stop any "terrorists" economic leadership and ensuring gets the Citizenship and that may also be trying to leave our national security. A new Immigration ministry. the region. America with a vibrant and strengthened middle class for Six MPs were appointed "Secratary "We...are going to be working whom college is affordable, health of State" roles, they are junior closely with states in the region to care accessible, and retirement cabinet ministers. Secretary of ensure that these individuals secure. A new America that States do not make part of the aren't able to transit those borders declares our energy independence, cabinet. These new Secretary of and exit Somalia," said a promotes domestic sources of States are : spokesman for the U.S. State renewable energy, and combats , MP for Simcoe— Department, Sean McCormack. climate change. A new America Grey, Secretary of State (Foreign that is strong, secure, and a Affairs and International Trade) Uganda is also expected to help respected leader among the (Sport); with the fleeing militants by community of nations," said Pelosi , MP for Prince George— providing peacekeepers for in her speech. Peace River, Secretary of State and Somalia, but Uganda's parliament Chief Government Whip. must first approve the request. She finished her speech by calling , MP for all the children, including her own Southeast, Secretary of State "The troops are ready but I have grandchildren, to the microphone (Multiculturalism and Canadian to consult the speaker of and declaring "For all of America's Identity); parliament. As soon as parliament children, the House will be in MP for Mégantic— approves, they will be sent to order." L'Érable, Secretary of State Somalia," said Ugandan President, (Agriculture) and Yoweri Museveni. If Uganda's Rep. John Boehner of Ohio was , MP for Battlefords— Parliament approves, between named the new Republican Lloydminster, Secretary of State 1,200 and 2,000 peacekeepers will minority leader. (Small Business and Tourism); be deployed inside Somalia. The force, with approval, could be Canadian PM cabinet shuffle Marjory LeBreton who was the ready in at least a month. results Leader of the Government in the Currently, no U.S. troops are anadian PM Stephen Harper has Senate now also has the role of engaged in fighting inside Somalia. shuffled his cabinet today. Secretary of State (Seniors).

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The new cabinet still will consist of in Monk. Series" are The Office on NBC, 27 ministers, 32 if you include the ABC's Ugly Betty and Desperate Secretaries. The females given a nod were Housewives, and two cable series, America Ferrera as Betty Suarez in Showtime's Weeds and HBO series A complete list of the new Ugly Betty, Felicity Huffman as Entourage. Ministers and Secratary of States Lynette in Desperate Housewives, is found on this Canadian Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Christine Many of the series have writing governmental site. Campbell in The New Adventures and performances that could of Old Christine, Megan Mullally as qualify them for either Drama or Stay with Wikinews for the latest Karen Walker in Will & Grace, Comedy series, such as Boston updates. If you have any new Mary-Louise Parker as Nancy Legal and Desperate Housewives. information on this topic please Botwin in Weeds, and Jaime click the "edit this page" link at the Pressly as Joy in My Name is Earl. The Sopranos was the only series top of this page. to get three nominations; telefilm Thespians also got their due Broken Trail also received that Television actors salutes. many. acknowledged by SAG Awards nominations "Outstanding Performance by a As with many television-related Introduced by Alan Rosenberg, Male Actor in a Drama Series" award shows over the last decade, current President of the Screen nominees are James Gandolfini as HBO lead the pack in nominations, Actors Guild, Grey's Anatomy star Tony Soprano in The Sopranos, with 10. ABC and NBC received 8 Sandra Oh and Bobby, Happy Feet Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan each. actor Elijah Wood announced in Dexter, Hugh Laurie as Dr. nominees for "the Actors". Gregory House in House, James Canadian PM will shuffle Spader as Alan Shore in Boston cabinet today The award ballots will be mailed to Legal, and Kiefer Sutherland as Canadian PM Stephen Harper will voters tommorrow. The Guild's Jack Bauer in 24. shuffle his cabinet today at 11:00 entire active membership is a.m. ET. The replacing cabinet allowed to vote, before the Nominations for "Outstanding ministers will be sworn in at a January 26 deadline. It is the only Performance by a Female Actor in ceremony in Rideau Hall, the award voted on solely by actors, a Drama Series" go to Patricia Governor General's official and the only award given solely to Arquette as Allison Dubois in residence in Ottawa, the nations actors. Medium, Edie Falco as Carmela capital. Soprano in The Sopranos, Mariska The ceremonies are held two days Hargitay as Det. Olivia Benson in Harper is scheduled to make a later, on January 28. TNT and TBS Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, statement at 12:30 p.m today at will both air the program in the Kyra Sedgwick as Deputy Chief 24 Sussex Drive, the Prime United States, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 Brenda Johnson in The Closer, and Ministers residence. p.m. CT, and 6 p.m. MT. In Chandra Wilson as Dr. Miranda , CTV is expected to show Bailey in Grey's Anatomy. The suffle could involve five (some the special. sources say seven) cabinet Two nominations in the ministers. A total of eleven funny men and "Outstanding Performance by an women got "Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series" went Environment minister Rona Performance by a Actor in a to each ABC and HBO. The first got Ambrose will likey be replaced. Comedy Series" nominations. acknowledgement for Grey's The Canadia media speculated that Anatomy and Boston Legal, while Treasury Board President John For male actors, the list reads Alec the series on the latter were The Baird will replace her. Earlier it was Baldwin as Jack Donaghy in 30 Sopranos and Deadwood. The FOX said that Indian affairs minister Rock, Steve Carell as Michael Scott network's series 24 also received a would be replacing in The Office, Jason Lee as Earl nomination. her but Prentice denied rumors. Hickey in My Name is Earl, Jeremy Ambrose, then, could be minister Piven as Ari Gold in Entourage, Up for "Outstanding Performance of Intergovernmental affairs. and Tony Shalhoub as Adrian Monk by an Ensemble in a Comedy

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Jim Flaherty is expected to keep "Our tests show that pollution substances are accumulating his job as Finance Minister. affects everyone. From Parliament inside is why the Hill to kids in Vancouver and Saint Chemical Management Plan The Canadian media says that the John, harmful pollutants are announced December 8th includes Conservative government, who contaminating the bodies of a Biomonitoring component," said were elected on January, 23, 2006, Canadians no matter where they . "This first-ever could have an election in spring live, how old they are or where national survey will help determine 2007. they work, play or go to school," future trends and allow said Dr. Rick Smith. "I don't know comparisons to other countries, Toxic chemicals found in four why that is. Maybe it has to do and will give scientists valuable Canadian politicians with their strange lifestyle — data in making those Toxic chemicals were found in four eating out a lot and a high-stress determinations and proposing Canadian politicians after they existence," he said. prevention or remedial measures volunteered to have their blood where needed." tested as part of Environmental "Maybe its attributable to the Defense's report titled Toxic Nation unique lifestyles these guys lead," "A growing awareness of the on Parliament Hill. Mr. Smith said. "Politicians have a impacts toxic chemicals are having very strange, very stressful on families and children confirms The federal politicians that were lifestyle that results in them for us that our government is tested are: grabbing a bite to eat when they moving in the right direction with Environment Minister Rona can and eating a lot of junk food." groundbreaking action against Ambrose, harmful pollutants," said Rona Health Minister Tony Clement, All four politicians were more Ambrose. "By delivering an NDP Leader Jack Layton, and polluted than child and adult aggressive, world-leading Liberal Environment Critic John volunteers that participated in a approach to chemicals Godfrey. survey released last June for management, we are ensuring the pollutants in families. health of our environment and Godfrey at number 55 had the future generations." highest total number of pollutants The blood was tested in Quebec followed by Health Minister Tony and for pollutants "No one is immune from picking up Clement and Jack Layton at 54 that fall under seven broad groups dangerous chemicals, no matter and Environment Minister Rona which are the following: how healthy a lifestyle you lead," Ambrose at 49. ● PCBs (polychlorinated said John Godfrey. "These results biphenyls), underline the need for a greater They were tested for a total of 103 ● Stain repellents and non- effort to get harmful substances chemicals, which are related to stick chemicals (known as out of the air we breathe, the food cancer, developmental problems, PFCs, or perfluorinated we eat, and the products we use respiratory illnesses, and nervous chemicals), and dispose of." system damage. The chemicals ● Organochlorine pesticides found in them were mainly from (such as DDT), "Like many, I've been concerned household items which can cause ● Organophosphate about these toxics for decades and cancer. In total, 54 carcinogens, insecticide metabolites worried about them a lot," said 37 hormone disruptors, 16 (such as the breakdown NDP Leader Jack Layton. "I've respiratory toxins, 54 reproductive products of malathion), worked for years to have or developmental toxins, and 33 ● Heavy metals (such as pesticides and other toxics banned neurotoxins were found within the mercury and lead), or reduced. In light of these recent four politicians. ● Air pollutants called PAHs results, our party will redouble its (polycyclic aromatic efforts because this toxic shocker According to Dr. Rick Smith, hydrocarbons), reinforces our commitment to be Environmental Defence's executive ● Flame retardants (PBDEs, or tough on companies that pollute director, the politicians are more polybrominated diphenyl and governments that don't act. contaminated than the ordinary ethers). And clearly, this commitment citizens tested last year. should go beyond party lines." "The need to measure what

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Record number of bicycles sold propanone, a chemical known as in Australia in 2006 "liquid ecstacy" during a raid in the Saddam was hanged Saturday for Bicycle sales in Australia have North-Western Sydney suburb of the summary executions of 148 recorded record sales of 1,273,781 Castle Hill. Authorities estimate Iraqi residents of Dujail, following units for 2006, exceeding car sales the chemical could be used to an unsuccessful assassination by 32 percent. It is the fifth year make up to two tonnes of ecstacy attempt in 1982. in a row that the bicycle industry with an estimated street value of has sold more than one million AU$540 million. Today in History units, a figure yet to be realised by 1477 - Charles the Bold died at the car manufacturers. Police claim the bust is one of the Battle of Nancy, leading to the largest in Australia's history. annexation of Burgundy by France. The Cycling Promotion Fund (CPF) 1527 - Felix Manz, a leader of the spokesman Ian Christie said The operation was carried out by Anabaptist congregation in Zürich, Australians were increasingly using New South Wales, Victorian and was executed by drowning. bicycles as an alternative to cars. Australian Federal Police. 1968 - Alexander Dubček came to Sales rose nine percent in 2006 power in Czechoslovakia, while the car market stalled. Mr Police are yet to make an arrest beginning a political reform known Christie said people were looking and are continuing their as "Socialism with a human face". to cut their fuel costs and improve investigations. 2005 - Eris, the largest known their fitness. dwarf planet in the Solar System, Baghdad TV station shut down was discovered by the team of Mr Christie said organisations were for showing Saddam mourners Michael E. Brown, Chad Trujillo, beginning to supply bicycles as a The Iraqi government has shut and David L. Rabinowitz using company vehicle. “There is an down the Baghdad studios of a images originally taken in 2003 at emerging trend towards people privately-owned satellite TV station the Palomar Observatory. using bikes as their official for "inciting sectarian violence" January 05 is Twelfth Night company-supplied vehicle in place because it broadcast images of (Western Christianity) of the traditional company car,” he people mourning the execution of said. Saddam Hussein. Quote of the Day All statements are true in some “Some of Australia’s biggest The press-freedom organization sense, false in some sense, corporations now have bicycle Reporters Without Borders on meaningless in some sense, true fleets, and when you add in Tuesday condemned the interior and false in some sense, true and government organisations, we now ministry's decision to shut down meaningless in some sense, false know of at least 50 organisations the Al-Charkiya station, which and meaningless in some sense, which operate fleets of bikes." follows the earlier closures of the and true and false and al-Zaura and Salah-Eddin TV meaningless in some sense. “Although the company bicycle is a stations for showing footage of ~ Principia Discordia long way from taking over from Iraqis protesting Saddam's death the company car, it’s an important sentence. Word of the Day trend when you consider that flail; v nearly half of all cars sold are to "We are very concerned by the 1. To beat using a flail or company fleets.” attitude of the Nuri al-Maliki similar instrument. government which is imposing 2. To move or beat in the The CPF claims most commutes to more and more restrictions on the manner of using a whip or work are less than 5 kilometres (3 press," a statement issued by the scourge. miles) making bicycle travel a Paris-based NGO read, adding that viable alternative. "[t]he authorities should show About Wikinews more restraint..." We are a group of volunteer journalists Australian Police net $540 whose mission is to create a diverse million in "liquid ecstacy" Despite the closure of their Iraqi community where citizens from around Police in Sydney have seized 1,900 bureau, Al-Charkiya continues to the globe (including you) can litres of 3,4- broadcast from their Dubai and collaborate to report the news on a methylenedioxyphenyl-2- Amman offices. wide variety of current events. By

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