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Create a level 4 header with the article name (==== Your article here ====). Add (RD) or (Ongoing) if appropriate.
Then paste the {{ITN candidate}} template with its parameters and fill them in. The news source should be reliable, support your nomination and be in the article. Write your blurb in simple present tense. Below the template, briefly explain why we should post that event. After that, save your edit. Your nomination is ready!
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A conference to "rescue Syria" is held in Damascus by the National Coordination Body and around 20 other parties. Twenty eight parties, which are also opposed to the militarization of the conflict, have not participated. The conference calls for a ceasefire and a peaceful political transition to succeed the Assad regime. The armed opposition considers the position as "too lenient on the dictator". (Xinhua)(AP via Washington Post)
The Libyan government asks the population to discriminate among "legitimate and non-legitimate" militias; Raf Allah al-Sahati, Feb. 17 and Libya Shield are supposedly "legitimate" militias. (AP via ABC News)
The National Coordination Body, an internal civilian opposition umbrella group in Syria, is to hold a conference in Damascus on Sunday. According to Xinhua, the 28-party conference is cancelled due to internal divisions. (Reuters)(Xinhua)
The Musée du Louvre in Paris opens a new wing dedicated to Islamic art. It holds 3,000 artifacts from the seventh to the 19th century. An Egyptian Mamluk portal, disassembled in France since 1889, is shown for the first time. (AFP via France 24)
Disasters and accidents
The drunken driver of a car, speeding at nearly 200 kilometre (124 miles) per hour, hits a bus stop on Minskaya Street in Moscow. Seven pedestrians who were waiting for the bus were killed. (Ria Novosti)(Xinhua)
During a Green Day performance at Las Vegas' IHeartRadio music festival, Billie Joe Armstrong became agitated onstage and stopped the band's set midway through their performance. In an expletive-filled rant, Armstrong criticized the event's promoters for allegedly cutting short the band's performance before smashing his guitar and storming off stage.
Nominator's comments: As an advance on the below nomination (a prediction), this is a story about the current state of the sea ice. Significant, and, in a sense, global in scope. --LukeSurltc17:25, 22 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support. The actual minimum was on September 16th, but I guess you couldn't know it was the bottom until now a few days later. A very significant climate record, especially in the context of global warming. Thue (talk) 22:33, 22 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Weak support, this is factual with neutrally worded blurb on a subject that could be controversial. It's not majorly notable however, it's been the same trend for years, so in a way that was obvious years before but now is just expected every few years. Regards, Sun Creator(talk)23:18, 22 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
WE'RE ALL GONNA DIEEEEEEE. Erm, yeah, conditional support. Science stories dont' often come up, and this one seems to be making the rounds in the various news sources. However, before I can remove the conditional part, we'd need an update to the bolded article. I don't see one yet. If that is done, you can count this as a support. If that isn't done, you can't. --Jayron32 23:21, 22 September 2012 (UTC) Edit: Nevermind, I found it. It's there, but its a bit skimpy. Could we fill this out a tad? That'd be nice, but this seems to meet the bare minimum, news has been slow, and this is a minority topic. Still, don't let this stop anyone from improving it. --Jayron3223:24, 22 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Weak oppose - Not to ignite any arguments over climate change, this is only the lowest recorded minimum, and may not be a true minimum. I'm fully aware of what this implies in terms of the issues, but this could be taken as fear-mongering without conclusion. --MASEM (t) 01:28, 23 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose I don't often say this but, "I agree with Lugnuts". This is a very nicely laid out research paper, no doubt, and I'm sure he was well paid, but ultimately it's no more notable than "weatherman says it's going to be a bit warm next month". It's nothing much to do about nothing. doktorbwordsdeeds10:42, 22 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose. If it had been the first ever uterus transplantation I would have supported. But the first mother-to-daughter thing seems more like record trivia than a milestone. Thue (talk) 14:53, 21 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
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Time to rmove? News has slowed lately (inlight of the protests, mainly). There have also not been b big battles/casualties lately. In the last few days, the biggest syria story is an internview with assad predicting an end. So thats more speculative.Lihaas (talk) 12:15, 21 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Keep sticky The war is ongoing and bloody. For example, just yesterday there were reports of 110 dying or being wounded in an airstrike to a gas station in Northern Syria. --hydrox (talk) 15:48, 21 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Neutral Though I dont understand why Syria gets a sticky and Afghanistan doesn't, I think we're probably stuck with the Sticky until Assad is overthrown.--IP98 (talk) 20:39, 21 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
The Syria war is far hotter than the Afghanistan war, so the sticky difference is fair, IMO. When was the last time 150 people died from the war on one day in Afghanistan? 77.75.161.163 (talk) 22:41, 21 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
So when Syria is down to almost daily bombings or shootings, with only a dozen weekly causalities, we can drop the sticky? --IP98 (talk) 22:57, 21 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
2 dead is not really an ITN blur, however some sort of an update to the blurb may be warranted. Probably as the day progresses that may be more elsewhereLihaas (talk) 12:20, 21 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
We could simply bring the blurb up again as protests are still on-going in a number of countries (Karachi, New Delhi, Kabul and Tunis.[3]). I've also heard in the radio there are planned protests in Germany and Lebanon, so this story is still up and developing. Mohamed CJ(talk)12:46, 21 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Nominator's comments: Pretty big case, with results due in a few hours, it deals with civil-military relation in a country previously prone to coups. Also the blurb can/should be altered. --Lihaas (talk) 10:32, 21 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support - significant, a major blow to a faction in Turkey and the military, while a gain to others. It's big news. One of the top generals was arrested over this, and it has led commentators to discuss in-depth the situation in Turkey regarding renewed internal strife over Erdogan's policies. --Activism123418:45, 21 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose, since this event is not new and has no significant new effect on the civil-military relation. The initial phase of it was much more important and influential.Egeymi (talk) 20:46, 21 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Nominator's comments: Justice Dept report admits guilt and refers hits employees for disciplinary action. Its not everyday that a state [institution] admits wrongdoing, and the repercussions are high enough in the Drug War. The Source in the section also says its an issue in the election. --Lihaas (talk) 10:32, 21 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Weak oppose - What does it mean for the DoJ to be 'faulted'? By whom? I personally regard this as too domestic and bureaucratic a story, but if it goes ahead, I'd like a clearer blurb, without jargon words like 'faulted' and 'inflow'. AlexTiefling (talk) 10:57, 21 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose 1) The article is a lumbering mess, the last paragraph of the investigation section doesn't make the connection that the DOJ "admitted guilt". 2) The Mexican reaction is actually quite tame. If there had been some fallout in relations, then this would be an easy support. 3) The fact that it's an election issue means it needs even more careful consideration. Both sides are shouting at the top of their lungs right now. 4) Lastly, this is an extension of the Bush era "Operation Wide Receiver", so it's nothing really new. Not like the DOJ or ATF suddenly went rogue and decided to try this madness. --IP98 (talk) 11:11, 21 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Reworded the blurb slightly, faulted comes from direction for its employees to be disciplines. (which doesnt happen if theyve been doing as expected or even excused)
Congress is the one conducting the investigation which is the only reason why this non-story is supposedly an issue to begin with.--WaltCip (talk) 18:44, 21 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
This is a separate investigation. That's why it's called an internal investigation--The DOJ has released its own report, entirely independent of the congressional investigation. μηδείς (talk) 02:31, 22 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Clarify Can we get a clearer and not so overlinked summary of what this really means, so it can be discussed rationally? Would this be like the president of the US reappointing the governor of Texas to Govern NY, and the Governor of New York to govern California? The lack of a primary link in the blurb makes it very confusing to know where to look. Looking at the sources, this is not so much a shuffling as a firing of any governor with US backing--which requires a more accurate blurb. I can support a more accurate blurb. μηδείς (talk) 02:56, 21 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
A total of 10 governors were either fired or hired. You're right, it wasn't so much of a shuffling as a replacing. Any ideas for a rewrite of the blurb would be helpful. Bzweebl (talk • contribs) 03:22, 21 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose A cabinet reshuffle, then? These happen all the time. Not important enough unless we now count Afghanistan as 'double' for some reason? Not sure why this is important. doktorbwordsdeeds04:43, 21 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support? I couldn't find a good WP article which explains this: Are the governors presidential appointees or directly elected? If the former, neutral, if the latter, support. --IP98 (talk) 20:44, 21 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Teachers go back to work in Chicago after the union leadership votes to suspend its strike while the membership reviews a tentative pact with mayor Rahm Emanuel. (Los Angeles Times)
The Czech Republic temporarily imposes a ban on hard liquor after a spate of deaths related to bootleg hard alcohol poisoning. (Los Angeles Times)
Protesters in Beijing surround a car transporting US ambassador to China Gary Locke and attack it as it tried to make its way into the gate of the Japanese embassy. (Los Angeles Times)
Beijing informs its citizens via mass-text messages that it has imposed a ban on any further anti-Japan protests. (Yomiuri Shimbun)
Over 700 Chinese fishing vessels are operating in the contiguous zone surrounding Japan-controlled waters around the Senkaku Islands. The Japan Coast Guard is monitoring the situation. (Kyodo News via The Japan Times)
Nominator's comments: As many know, Aung San Suu Kyi is an extremely important international figure whose campaign has gained world support and interest. The fact she was able to receive this presitigious award - Congress' highest medal - in person is a major achievement. We've posted Burma-related stories like the easing of sanctions on Burma, etc. --Activism123404:54, 20 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose while she is important to Myanmar, her getting this medal doesn't change the reality there. It doesn't bring free elections, it doesn't overthrow the military, it doesn't improve the quality of life, so it doesn't impact the story of Myanmar. The story is the country of Myanmar ending a military dictatorship and returning to democracy, a story which she is clearly part of. The story is not her house arrest and return to freedom. Many Myanmar stories are posted, but her belated receipt of a nobel prize was opposed earlier this year. --IP98 (talk) 11:03, 20 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Really? If we didn't post that, it'd be odd to post this. Anyway, the article says this award is given for achievement with "impact on American history and culture...". Oppose.--Chaser (talk) 20:22, 20 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose I find myself agreeing with IP98 again. She is a highly notable person, of course, but this is not a highly notable event. Prizes are dolled out to leaders and statesmen all the time and I can't feel comfortable with okaying this nomination as it might provide the precedent for others to follow. doktorbwordsdeeds11:38, 20 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support as long as the story is still in the news and article "fixed". These events are still developing. I'm worried that there is currently no article for the whole "Islamic unrest"; there is one for the attacks and one for the video, but none of them are covering the bigger image of protests/riots/attacks as a result of the video and now some cartoons. Mohamed CJ(talk)12:52, 21 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Isn't there an "innocence of Islam controversy" article yet? The Pakistan riots are part of the story, but have no embassy to attack. --IP98 (talk) 20:45, 21 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
[Posted] France to close 20 embassies
Article:Charlie Hebdo (talk·history·tag) Blurb: France announces plans to close its embassies in 20 Muslim countries in expectation of a violent response to a cartoon of Muhammad in the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. (Post) News source(s):[5] Credits:
Nominator's comments: This is major (21 countries involved) global news and should go up by Friday. I am happy to change the relevant article and add other updaters. μηδείς (talk) 20:59, 19 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support At last, a story! Clearly important, clearly notable. Personally, I fully support the magazine to do what they've done. I see there's a lot of coverage across numerous media sources. We should have no problem with putting it on ITN doktorbwordsdeeds21:13, 19 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Not yet. This has enough support to post, but the updated (bolded) article has absolutely no mention of 20 embassies closing, and seeing as that's the main focus of this story... Ks0stm(T•C•G•E)21:45, 19 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Comment As the nom I am not set on any specific article, as opposed to the story itself being the focus. But Activism's update seems reasonable and adequate, and unless this turns into an even huger story I am not sure we need an entirely new article. Neither am I opposed to Innocence of Muslims being an Article2. But didn't we already do that? Can we have an explicit rationale for that addition? μηδείς (talk) 22:11, 19 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
(edit conflict)comment the 2nd u-pdated article is not even in the blurb, so i removed it. The update consists of 2 sentences and 2 qutes, it could be larger as the section is very short. (and the article is poor with nothing but a log of "history" by year.
There's an error in the blurb. Sources indicate that France has said they are shutting down the embassies - not planning to. I'll bring it to the appropriate noticeboard. But it's not speculation. --Activism123423:33, 19 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Hmm error page doesnt have a spot for ITN... Can an admin change the blurb? Based on the refs (more are provided in the article itself), it should be "France closes its embassies in 20 Muslim countries in expectation of a violent response to a cartoon of Muhammad in the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo." Here's another ref that uses past tense btw. --Activism123423:40, 19 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Oh. Well, not quite. It's been there since almost the beginning of the page's history, but someone had accidentally deleted something that made the ITN section invisible for a few hours (and apparently didn't notice their comment didn't showed up). -- tariqabjotu02:37, 21 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
There is no need to put the wording on errors, you can ask for an update here. The wording should be "France announces it will close..." since it is scheduled for Friday. Assuming it's still up it can got to "France closes..." at that point. 23:47, 19 September 2012 (UTC)
Oppose Sorry, is this a joke? There's no article, for one thing, but more specifically, this is somewhere close to being the least important story ever presented here and I remember when we had to deal with the flipping Occupy movement. Under no circumstances should this trivial piece of flim-flam come within touching distance of the front page. That's before I even start with the peculiar language used by the nominator. Complete balderdash. doktorbwordsdeeds16:41, 19 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Comment you're still agressive. But anyway, I thought it could be relevant since it doesn't happen often to have a man lost at sea for 105 days. Anyway... thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Timothyhere (talk • contribs) 16:50, 19 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
No, I'm being honest. This story would need an article, or at least a very good update on an appropriate article. It doesn't. From what I can see there's very little mention of this story anywhere else but that one website. It needs to be very important for inclusion and I just can't see that happening. doktorbwordsdeeds17:18, 19 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose I can't find many news organizations reporting this as a major story. That should at least be one of the criteria for posting on ITN. The other should be a significant update to a decently written article. I also don't see much of that. --Jayron3217:25, 19 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
"Blimey Thats Good!" T'is a a salt-blastedly good blurb fer th' m'n page, t' let people know bout th' Republic "I Be Cuttin' Off Your Peg-Leg" o' Kiribati too. Regards, Sun Creator(talk)18:37, 19 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose I have no idea where the Republic of Kiribati is. Guess...guess...Island...tropical...got sharks swimming close by... If the nominator could take it to DYK...they might have more luck there. Maybe. --Τασουλα (talk) 19:21, 19 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Tasoula, the fact that you are ignorant of the whereabouts of an entire country does not make this not newsworthy. This is no different from the pointless 'Who?' responses. Seriously - come up with a proper reason to oppose. AlexTiefling (talk) 09:14, 20 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Comment It was obvious that this would snowball with opposes. But I have to give kudos to the nominator for nominating at least something, because the reality is that it's already Wednesday (or Thursday to some) and we still haven't posted any news from this week (and even this piece was originally reported on Sunday evening for those on the Western hemisphere.) It's a terrible newsweek, with all 'World' section headlines being dominated by the continued Innocence of Muslims protests. I have really tried looking, and I haven't found anything suitable in the sources I normally employ. --hydrox (talk) 19:41, 19 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Neutral in the grand scheme of things, is this any less "important" than a Chinese bus crash, Chinese wife in prison, or the US Open? Not really... I do think this is an excellent DYK candidate. --IP98 (talk) 20:58, 19 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Comment: Is there a world record for survival at sea (not that one could be very easily verified)? (But careful, I feel there might be another list article on the horizon, crammed full of delicious flim-flam trivial curiosities. Or maybe that's just a mirage.) Luis Alejandro Velasco Rodríguez, in Márquez' The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor, managed only ten days, but still got a best-seller out of it! Martinevans123 (talk) 09:47, 20 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Comment Some rather inappropriate comments here suggesting DYK from editors experienced enough to know that such an article would have little hope of passing WP:BLP1E. The inevitable AfD is here. Kevin McE (talk) 06:26, 21 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Japan's former ambassador to China, Yuji Miyamato, has emerged as the leading candidate to replace the late Shinichi Nishimiya, who died last Sunday. (Kyodo News via The Japan Times)
China says it reserves the right to further action against Japan over the Senkaku Islands, but adds that it hopes for a "peaceful and negotiated solution" to the issue. (Kyodo News via Mainichi Shimbun)
Ten Chinese surveillance ships sailed into the contiguous zone off the Senkaku Islands, following a similar incursion by a fishery monitoring ship earlier in the day. (Yomiuri Shimbun)
Following the world's first mother-to-daughter uterus transplants at the University of Gothenburg two women may now be able to give birth using the wombs in which they were carried. (BBC)
Nominator's comments: We reported the biggest single incident in this dispute, this seems to be the final conclusion. Minority topic too since it's a business story. --46.208.92.51 (talk) 18:32, 18 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
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As of right now, neither Marikana miners' strike nor Lonmin contains any information about the above blurb. Please repeat after me "Update first, then nominate. Update first, then nominate. Update first, then nominate." Say it before you go to bed at night. Say it again when you get up in the morning. If someone will be so kind as to attempt to make a Wikipedia article better, we can then decide if this qualifies for the front page. mkthxbye. ---Jayron3219:00, 18 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
What an appalling attitude to take towards a new nominator here. Items are frequently proposed with the specific purpose of gaining assistance in building/updating the article, or in anticipation of a sporting/election result. You owe an apology. Kevin McE (talk) 19:04, 18 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Where is it relevent that I am an administrator then? You brought up that fact. I'd like to know where my being an administrator is somehow related to my appalling attitude. There is nothing in having an appalling attitude that involves the use of any of my administrator tools, so it is a nonsequitur. If my appalling attitude upsets you, it shouldn't be because I am an administrator. My appalling attitude should be appalling regardless of who I am, and other users don't get to be appalling merely because they aren't administrators. You used the word "administrator" here in your edit summary. --Jayron3219:51, 18 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Do you not think that it is incumbent on administrators to show the highest standards of wiki etiquette, respect for contributors, exemplification of compliance with wp:bite and wp:AGF, and recognition of the modus operandi of particular projects? Appalling behaviour is appalling behaviour whoever commits it, but administrators should have determined that they will refrain from such attitudes before they apply for a role that grants authority and the assumption of respectability within the project. If that is not something you are willing to commit to, I would question your choice to become an administrator. Your obscene edit notes make it clear to me that your status as an admin is not an indicator of any commitment on your part to improvement of Wikipedia. Kevin McE (talk) 20:33, 18 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
I have nothing but the highest commitiment to the integrity of this project. That would be readily apparent to anyone who looked at the careful way I interact with users. You, personally, individually, and uniquely, I don't have any use for. But otherwise, I strongly endorse the goals of Wikipedia, and believe in maintaining the utmost levels of decorum when dealing with other users. --Jayron3221:16, 18 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Having looked at the edit summaries, I politely suggest that it would be better for everyone involved if you took a break from this (seemingly pointless) discussion. —Kerfufflerharass stalk21:24, 18 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Ah yes. Thanks for that. In that case support, though it would be nice to see the update added to the lead. I'll probably dash off and do that myself. --Jayron3219:07, 18 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Can we draw a line under alleged administrator bad conduct and consider the actual proposal please? I'm blonde enough to deal with casual insults but would rather people focus on the story suggested. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 87.112.152.99 (talk) 02:41, 19 September 2012 (UTC) (was 46.208... in a previous incarnation - perhaps I should setup an account)[reply]
In that case, I left a relevent message on the user talk page of your old IP address some time ago. I have no idea if you got it. Starting an account is generally a great idea. See WP:WHY which explains some of the benefits of having an account, one of which you've just discovered. --Jayron3202:53, 19 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
I am now user bd85282513da4089c441926e1975898c after finding it very difficult to find a good user name. I am a number, not a name, but I can't call myself a number because the system will not let me. Can you please rename me to 3142, which properly reflects my lack of imagination? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Bd85282513da4089c441926e1975898c (talk • contribs) 04:29, 19 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Account rename requests should be posted to Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple. There's a little form to fill out, and a special administrator named a "bureaucrat" will be along shortly to act on your request. I'm not a bureaucrat, so I don't have that ability. --Jayron3204:51, 19 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
I was going to nominate this when i updated the page yesterday, but im not sure if its ITN-worthy for 2 reasons. 1. We just recently [posted it, 2. all unions have not indicated support for the measure even though an announcement was made to return t o work. Further, not sure if the update is adequate. Ill try to find some more today.
Ive now added more to the page to qualify update -wise. Just pending consensus. For which im neutralsupporting as its a slow news week, we hafe 2 related tories and this has repercussions to the mining/investment sector (As mentioned on the page), as well aspossible repercussion to labour relations/unions
Remarked as "ready" per the update, consensus is for the posting admin to adjuge. /(per previous discussion of the use ready on ITNC)Lihaas (talk) 09:38, 19 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose this was posted a few weeks back during the killings, the end of the strike on it's own doesn't mean anything. The Chicago teachers stike also just ended. Not ready what consensus? What discussion? What? --IP98 (talk) 13:25, 19 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose I'm with IP on this one. No idea what kind of cluster-fruitcake we're dealing with above, but aside from that mess, there's some form of story which I think has been covered in enough detail by ITN before. No idea what we're supposed to be considering in all honesty. Whatever it is, is not for the front page doktorbwordsdeeds16:42, 19 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support- Asides from the Muslim protests, this has been the biggest story in the world, and the fact that it's ending is even more notable than the related event that we posted. Bzweebl (talk • contribs) 03:24, 21 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Question How is this ready? The !vote is 2 opposes and 2 supports. Was there a past discussion which said the end of the strike should go up?? Removed ready tag. --IP98 (talk) 20:46, 21 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Ugandan police release theatre producer David Cecil on bail after charging him in connection with the staging of The River and the Mountain, a play which references homosexuality. His court date is 18 October, with a two year jail sentence possible. (The Guardian)
Lawyers for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge begin civil proceedings in a French court to halt further publication of topless images of the duchess. Buckingham Palace confirms that a criminal complaint is to be made, for breach of privacy. (BBC)
Ireland's justice minister Alan Shatter is involved in an eviction row with a tenant of one of his Florida properties, part of his vast U.S. property portfolio. (Irish Independent)
Article updated The nominated event is listed on WP:ITN/R, so each occurrence is presumed to be important enough to post. Comments should focus on whether the quality of the article and update meet WP:ITNCRIT, not the significance.
The following discussion is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.
Nominator's comments: GCSEs, and their sister exams, IGCSEs, are taken all over the world. I'm not deeply familiar with this story but if GCSEs are indeed headed for the scrap heap even in only a few (very important) subjects this is a big educational story with international implications. --Johnsemlak (talk) 21:22, 17 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose as a Brit I don't find this notable, so how is it notable outside? Subheading:Government attempts to look good by giving qualifications a new name. Regards, Sun Creator(talk)23:42, 17 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
I dont find this particularly notable (its not outright abolished), but it should be aminority topic. Education = culture? (marked as sch)Lihaas (talk) 01:23, 18 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose I'm usually the first to big up British nominations, but this is perhaps the very definition of a domestic story that doesn't travel very far at all. It's worth nothing that this is for England, not the UK. The Welsh assembly has stated it will take its own time to research what should be done with GCSEs there, and Scotland has always had its own education system independent of GCSEs. So this nomination is already reduced to "England ends GCSEs in core subjects". Just not important enough for Wikipedia. England getting its own nomination on the front page for a bit of departmental administration would be bizarre. doktorbwordsdeeds06:07, 18 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose - I am a Brit, and this is just a policy announcement. If this plan goes through, I might support "Students sit/receive the first English Baccalaureates" as and when that story could be run. But the government announces big changes to things all the time, and a lot of it never happens. Conversely, we haven't done anything on the progressive erosion of the NHS, because that has not been accompanied by big publicity splashes like this one. Just as we are not Apple Computer's press agency (cf iPhone), we are aslo not a press agency for Mr Gove, the DfE, or Conservative Central Office. AlexTiefling (talk) 12:33, 18 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
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Eight female civilians are killed in a NATO airstrike in the eastern Afghan province of Laghman; NATO said the airstrike was attempting to target insurgents. (BBC)(AFP)
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Oppose for now. The NHL regular season isn't scheduled to start until Oct 11. Thus, for now, actual regular season games haven't been affected or are minimally affected. If there's a significant impact on the regular season, that would be notable. We posted the end of the previous NBA lockout.--Johnsemlak (talk) 13:07, 16 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose as the season has not been touched yet. If the whole season is cancelled, then I think it should go up on ITN (same policy that we had for the NBA lockout last year). --PlasmaTwa213:07, 16 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose, I remember the same thing happening in the NBA too. It was rejected for pretty much the same reasons given above and I can see the same applying here. --Τασουλα (talk) 14:05, 16 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
C (Clarification) I would indeed support if it came to a full-blown cancellation of the season. I would also throw a major tantrum IRL as well if it came to that. --Τασουλα (talk) 14:55, 16 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose for now – wait until the NHL season's scheduled start. If a CBA hasn't been agreed by then and the season is indeed cancelled, then that would be the most appropriate time to put this news up. —Bloom6132 (talk) 15:00, 16 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose not important until it's important. Even then, these lockouts in US sport are becoming more and more commonplace, and really don't effect the rest of the English-speaking world, not really news, just a bunch of jumped up rich kids wanting more money. We'd do better to ignore it. The Rambling Man (talk) 21:21, 16 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Comment just to clarify some misinformation stated above. Last year, the end of the 2011 NBA lockout was posted when an agreement was reached. (discussion) The 2011-12 NBA season, which would have started at the beginning of November, started after a players strike on December 25th, and held a reduced 68-game season (the normal season is 82 games). Reduced-game seasons have happened twice in the history of the NBA to my knowledge. The NHL has had two seasons significantly affected by a players strike: The 1994-95 NHL season was shortened to 48 games. The 04-05 season was cancelled.--Johnsemlak (talk) 01:58, 18 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
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