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#Contestant_Sign-up_Sheet

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.