Iranian International Master Dorsa Derakhshani discusses her chess career with Wikinews

Tuesday, April 14, 2020 In February 2017, the Iranian Chess Federation announced two teenage chess players, Dorsa Derakhshani and her younger brother Borna Derakhshani, were banned from representing the national team. The federation announced their decision although Dorsa Derakhshani had previously decided and informed the chess federation she did not wish to play for Iran. […]

New Zealand pilot selling uniform online

Tuesday, August 15, 2006 “Jeremy”, an airplane pilot in Nelson, has put his uniform on sale for NZ$1.00 at New Zealand auction site TradeMe. The pilot had lost his job when Origin Pacific Airways fired 230 staff because of financial difficulties and is now trying to “make ends meet this week,” the pilot said. The […]

Weight Loss Surgery The Most Common Surgery Nowadays!

Here’s An Opinion On: Lap Band Beverly Hills Best Lap Band Services Beverly Hills Ca Weight loss surgery – the most common surgery nowadays! by Angel Gaddson With the increasing weight issues in the world, weight loss surgery, especially lap band surgery is becoming an increasingly popular method for shedding the extra fats. The surgery […]

GAO reveals $1.6 billion spent on public relations by the Bush administration in 2003-2005

Tuesday, February 14, 2006 A new 154-page Government Accountability Office (GAO) report says seven federal departments together spent US$1.6 billion on 343 contracts with public relations firms, advertising agencies, and media organizations, as well as individuals involved in such activities. Congressional Democrats requested the report after several incidents surfaced in which journalists or commentators were […]

Short-haired bumblebees reintroduced to UK

Tuesday, May 29, 2012 A small population of Bombus subterraneus, the short-haired bumblebee, was reintroduced to the UK yesterday. The bee was declared extinct in Britain in 2000. Around 100 queen bees were captured from Skåne, Sweden after the Nordic nation gave the go-ahead. After quarantine, around half of these were rejected to avoid introducing […]

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Here’s An Opinion On: Calm With Yoga Site All About Meditation Cushions by Brenton Mason Meditation is a wholesome activity that must be part of the daily routine not only for Buddhists but for individuals who seek for peace within themselves. Nowadays, meditation is no longer just a matter of religion, but an undertaking. There […]

Hillary Clinton’s song contest reaches final round

Friday, June 1, 2007 U.S. Democratic Party presidential candidate Senator Hillary Clinton has been asking webizens to vote on her official campaign song. Campaign Manager Patti Solis Doyle sent an email today to previous voters, urging them to choose a song in the second and final round of voting. Clinton, as many of the other […]

Australian company to make solar power with space technology

Tuesday, August 15, 2006 Solar Systems Pty Ltd, Hawthorn, Victoria, have announced an agreement with Boeing Australia Ltd for supply of Spectrolab solar cells. The agreement will result in the supply of 500,000 cells, capable of generating 11MW of electricity. Spectrolab produces multi-junction solar cells, originally designed for powering satellites. The solar cells are three […]

Lebanon fighting escalates as UN debates ceasefire

Sunday, August 6, 2006 Fifteen Israelis were killed and more than 115 injured in an attack that saw more than 180 missiles hit towns in northern Israel Sunday. At least seven rockets hit Haifa, Israel‘s third largest city, killing three and injuring more than 100. Other missiles have hit the Ma’alot, Carmiel and Kiryat Shmona. […]