The Second International Wikinews Writing Contest (IWWC2) is currently been organised. If you are interested in becoming a contestant, please register: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/International_Wikinews_Writing_Contest_2#Cont...
Contestants can sign up until May 15, 2006 for early entry.
For general information see: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/International_Wikinews_Writing_Contest_2
Please spread the word about the contest to your local language editions. Let's hope that it becomes a truly international event.
Brian.