Australian Budget for 2006-2007 released

Tuesday, May 9, 2006 The Australian Budget (Appropriation Bill No. 1) for 2006-2007 was released by the Australian Liberal Party–Australian National Party coalition government treasurer, Peter Costello (Higgins, Liberal). Costello noted the resilience of the economy against natural disasters and terrorism, and through “disciplined and prudent management” the Government was …

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UK government announces cut in VAT

Monday, November 24, 2008 Related news 2008 financial crisis on Wikinews Elizabeth II annuls Fred Goodwin knighthood Nationalised bank Northern Rock sold to Virgin Money Iceland voters reject deal to repay billions to UK, Dutch US bank Goldman Sachs accused of fraud G20 Summit plans to inject US$5tn into economy …

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The Taj Mahal turning yellow due to pollution

Tuesday, May 15, 2007 The Taj Mahal, one of India’s most famed monuments, has been gradually yellowing due to air pollution, authorities say. Plans are afoot to give the white marble structure a mud bath – the mud will absorb the dirt already accumulated as it dries and is then …

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Oral Roberts University president accused of illegal political donations and financial misappropriation

Friday, October 5, 2007 Richard Roberts, the President of Oral Roberts University, and his wife, Lindsay Roberts, are accused of illegal political contributions, financial wrong-doing, and wrongful firings in a lawsuit filed Tuesday. The lawsuit was filed by three former professors who claim “they were wrongfully dismissed after reporting the …

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