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. Dorsa Derakhshani is currently 21 […]

Managing Entity With Reputation Management

See More About: Social Media Monitoring Services Submitted by: Mattie Adkins Reputation management involves tracking an entity’s actions as well finding the view that other entities’ hold about that action. This is like a feedback loop, a reaction and reply to reputation damaging information. Entities Entities refer to people, animals, businesses, locations, and even materials. Word-of-mouth and statistical analysis of […]

Google plans free Internet phone service

Monday, January 24, 2005 Internet search king Google is preparing to provide free VoIP service — a technology that that makes it possible to have a telephone conversation over the internet. Existing technology will be marketed in the Google name, something which may make all the difference. Sources suggest that Google may firstly introduce its telephony service to users in […]

Charlottetown, P.E.I. residents rally to support restaurant

Wednesday, March 30, 2005 The owners of the Noodle House Restaurant of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.), Canada were overwhelmed by community support Tuesday when the restaurant overflowed with customers, cards, flowers, and personal pleas to not leave the province. According to CBC News Prince Edward Island, the recent outpouring of support occurred after Tommy and Lina Ko, the restaurant […]

Are You Interested In Becoming A Dentist?

See More About: Student Virtual Health By Wakeman Buage Dentistry is one of the most respected professions in the world. Dentists are primary health care service providers. In order to become a Dentist, you have to undergo several years of intensive education and training. To become a Dentist, you have to attend a special school dedicated to training Dentists. However, […]

Cuba sentences USAID worker to fifteen-year prison term

Sunday, March 13, 2011 A 15-year prison sentence was handed down by a Cuban court to US Agency for International Development (USAID) worker Alan Gross for crimes against the state. Gross was arrested in December 2009 while on a USAID mission intended to promote democracy by distributing satellite communications equipment to Jewish groups; these groups have denied any involvement in […]

Snow hits southern parts of Norway

Friday, February 23, 2007 This article features in a News Brief from Audio Wikinews: A major snowfall has disrupted transport in Norway this week. Several roads and all railway services have been reported as closed due to the heavy snowfall, and meteorologists have recommended that people try to stay at home if possible. Snow storms are also causing problems in […]