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Hungarian Zsuzsanna Krajnyak defeats compatriot Veronika Juhasz, taking 2012 wheelchair fencing bronze

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

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Zsuzsanna Krajnyak leans in her chair in order to attack JuhaszImage: Laura Hale.
Scoreboard for the all Hungary bronze medal matchImage: Laura Hale.
Zsuzsanna Krajnyak of Hungary competes against her countrywoman Veronika JuhaszImage: Laura Hale.

London, England— Tuesday evening saw Zsuzsanna Krajnyak, of Hungary, take bronze in the women’s wheelchair fencing individual foil category A. She defeated fellow Hungarian Veronika Juhasz by a score of 15 to 4.

The bout was the first of four concurrent medal matches to end, with Juhasz unable to score a hit until Krajnyak had already amassed five. Juhasz’s final hit was scored when Krajnyak was ahead with 11 hits. The match was penalty free, despite Krajnyak rocking in her wheelchair as she parried with her opponent.

When Krajnyak was asked by the media about her victory over her fellow countrywoman, she said: “It was good to know that Hungary had secured a medal [before the bout] — it proves Hungary has a strong fencing history.”

The Paralympic campaign is not over for Juhasz or Krajnyak, both are scheduled to compete in the Women’s Individual Epee – Category A event and the Women’s Team – Category Open event.

At the London Games, Paralympic wheelchair fencing features five medal events for women and sven for men, using several weapons including the foil, epee and sabre. Wheelchairs used in competition are held in place using medal plates, with the fencer with shorter reach choosing the distance between the chairs. A-classified wheelchair fencers have, according to the International Paralympic Committee, “good sitting balance and good trunk control with their fencing arm not affected.”

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Iranian International Master Dorsa Derakhshani discusses her chess career with Wikinews

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Dorsa Derakhshani in Baku, 2017 (Image: Gibraltar Chess Festival)

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 years old and holds the International Master (IM) as well as Woman Grand Master (WGM) titles. Her brother, Borna, plays for the English Federation and holds the FIDE Master title.

Dorsa Derakhshani was banned since she did not wear a hijab, an Islamic headscarf, while competing at the Tradewise Gibraltar Chess Festival in January 2017. Under the laws of Islamic Republic of Iran, hijab is a mandatory dress code. Her brother Borna Deraskhsani was banned for playing against Israeli Grand Master (GM) Alexander Huzman at the same tournament. Iran does not recognise the existence of Israel, and previously, Irani athletes have avoided playing against Israeli athletes.

Mehrdad Pahlavanzadeh, the president of the country’s chess federation, explained the decision to ban the players saying, “As a first step, these two will be denied entry to all tournaments taking place in Iran and in the name of Iran, they will no longer be allowed the opportunity to be present on the national team.” ((fa))Farsi language: ?????? ????? ?? ??? ??? ?? ??? ????? ?? ?? ???? ???????? ?? ?? ????? ? ?? ??? ????? ?????? ??????? ????? ??????? ? ???? ???? ???? ?? ??? ??? ?? ??????? ????. He further stated, “Unfortunately, something that should not have happened has happened and our national interest is paramount and we have reported this position to the Ministry of Sports.” ((fa))Farsi language: ????????? ?????? ?? ????? ????????? ?????? ??? ? ????? ??? ?? ?? ?? ???? ?????? ???? ? ?? ??? ???? ?? ?? ????? ???? ?? ????? ?????.

IM Dorsa Derakhshani, who currently studies at Saint Louis University in the United States and plays for the United States Chess Federation, discussed her chess career, time in Iran and the 2017 controversy, and her life in Saint Louis with a Wikinews correspondent.

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Feel Everyday Luxurious Living With Mobile Health And Beauty Spas

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Rina Rosewood

You get into a candle-lit area, the music of softly gurgling water creating a soothing atmosphere. You take off your robe, and go into the tub and settle into the cozy water. You drink a little champagne, close your eyes, and allow the slowly swirling movements fade your stress away from you. No, you\’re not inside of a five-star spa center; you\’re in your own home, delighting in your very own luxurious spa.

The perception of relaxing in your home gets a whole different level with modern-day Spas. Top spa providers give a whole variety of spa units, sizes and features for homeowners who desire to actually feel the ultimate luxurious living experience. With a personal spa, you don\’t have to make arrangements for spa appointments, brave the traffic, find parking or manage your household schedules in order to be able to undergo an hour of so heavenly comfort. Your master\’s bathroom, the gazebo or your external garden could possibly be your own spa haven.

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Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Communist Party candidate Johan Boyden, Toronto Centre

Friday, October 5, 2007

Johan Boyden is running for the Communist Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Toronto Centre riding. Wikinews interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign.

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Canada’s Don Valley West (Ward 25) city council candidates speak

Friday, November 3, 2006

On November 13, Torontonians will be heading to the polls to vote for their ward’s councillor and for mayor. Among Toronto’s ridings is Don Valley West (Ward 25). Three candidates responded to Wikinews’ requests for an interview. This ward’s candidates include John Blair, Robertson Boyle, Tony Dickins, Cliff Jenkins (incumbent), and Peter Kapsalis.

For more information on the election, read Toronto municipal election, 2006.

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Ex-US soldier sentenced to life in prison for Iraqi teen rape, four murders

Saturday, September 5, 2009

A former US soldier has been sentenced to life in prison for raping a teen and murdering her and her family while on active duty in Iraq. The jury failed to reach the unanimous verdict required for the death penalty sought by the prosecution.

[…] if I had never gone to Iraq I would never have got caught up in anything like this

According to testimony given by two soldiers, Steven Dale Green was part of a group who decided they wanted to rape a girl they had seen walking through her village, 14-year-old Abeer Qassim al-Janabi. They walked to her house while disguised as insurgents and separated her from her parents and younger sister.

Green then shot dead Abeer’s family while two other soldiers raped the girl. He then raped her himself while she wept before covering her face with a pillow and fatally shooting her. The gang then covered her naked body with a blanket soaked in kerosene, using a lighter to start a fire before walking 200 yards to a nearby checkpoint where they cooked a meal.

Green had already been discharged from the army when his crimes were discovered. He had previously spoken of a desire to murder Iraqi civilians and his defence argued he should never have been allowed to return to duty. A nurse had decided he would not carry out his desires. A US civilian court tried him, the first such prosecution of a soldier under a law allowing servicemen to be charged with crimes carried out abroad.

The judge described his actions as “unimaginable, unjustified and inexcusable” and sentenced him to five consecutive life sentences without possibility of parole. Four others had already been sentenced. Three are all serving life with parole after ten years, and a fourth who acted as a lookout is serving a 27-month sentence.

It took months for the offences to be discovered, even though Green had quickly confessed to a sergeant. Soldiers speaking to stress counsellors talked of the crimes after the abduction and murders of two other soldiers. When news of the soldiers’ actions broke, insurgents killed several American servicemen in revenge.

The prosecution described Green as “criminal and perverse” while the defence called him a “broken warrior.” Green said he was acting upon orders from former Specialist Paul Cortez, another of the attackers, and told the court “Y’all can act like I’m a psychopath or a sexual predator or whatever. But if I had never gone to Iraq I would never have got caught up in anything like this.”

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Speak With A Sexual Harassment Lawyer In Worcester, Ma For Help

byAlma Abell

There are many rules in place in the workplace that are there to protect people from sexual harassment. However, that does not stop thousands of people from being sexually harassed everyday by an employer or fellow coworker. This type of behavior can be very intimidating, can create great stress in the workplace, and may even cause you to lose your job. If you feel that you have been harassed, it is imperative that you see the help of a sexual harassment lawyer in Worcester, MA. There are many skilled attorneys in the area that can help you seek damages for your experience, or even get your job back if that is what you desire.

Many people avoid a lawsuit because they are unsure if what they have experienced is considered sexual harassment. Here are a few key points to help you determine if sexual harassment is what you have been through in your own situation.

* Another Person Has Made You Feel Uncomfortable on the Job -If someone has made you feel uncomfortable through flirting, comments, or obscenity to a point that you have a hard time doing your job, this is sexual harassment. This is the reason why there are rules in place against this type of behavior in the workplace. However, rules are not always followed and you could easily become a victim of the situation.

* You Have Lost Your Job Because You Refused Advances -If you have refused someone’s sexual advances and have been let go because of it, you have been a victim of sexual harassment. In many cases, it is made to look like you have done something wrong when in all actuality, nothing is your fault.

* You Are Being Threatened By A Coworker -If you feel threatened by a persistent coworker who will just not take no for an answer, this is a form of harassment. It is important to go to your employer and let them know the situation. If action is not taken to protect you, you will definitely have a lawsuit on your hands and should speak to an attorney.

If you have been unfortunate to experience any of these things on the job, it is imperative that you get in touch with a sexual harassment attorney in your area. Do not let offenders go unpunished when you have done nothing to deserve unfair treatment. Click here for more information.

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‘Each makes the other more difficult to recover from’: University of Sussex professor L. Alan Winters speaks to Wikinews on trade, COVID-19, Brexit

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‘Each makes the other more difficult to recover from’: University of Sussex professor L. Alan Winters speaks to Wikinews on trade, COVID-19, Brexit
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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

L. Alan Winters, CB. Image: University of Sussex.

Earlier this month, Wikinews spoke with University of Sussex professor of economics L. Alan Winters regarding the decision of the United Kingdom to leave the European Union (EU) in the 2016 Brexit referendum and the subsequent negotiations leading up to and following the EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement of December, which he has researched extensively. In a call, a Wikinews correspondent spoke with Professor Winters about recent developments in UK trade policy to learn more about his observations.

Winters is professor of economics at the University of Sussex, as well as founding director and fellow of the UK Trade Policy Observatory (UKTPO). His career spans over 15 years, including as chief economist at the Department for International Development, director of the Development Research Group of the World Bank, CEO of the Migrating Out of Poverty Research Programme Consortium and advisor for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the Commonwealth Secretariat, the European Commission, the European Parliament, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the World Trade Organization and the Inter-American Development Bank.

Three reports where Winters is listed as an author were used as reference during the interview: “COVID-19 will reinforce the Brexit shock”, “The Costs of Brexit” and “Taking stock of the new UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: governance, state subsidies and the level playing field”.

Winters was awarded the title “Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath”, styled C.B., on June 16, 2012 as part of the 2012 Birthday Honours.

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Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Green Party candidate Torbjorn Zetterlund, Willowdale

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Saturday, October 6, 2007

Torbjorn Zetterlund is running for the Green Party of Ontario in the Ontario provincial election, in the Willowdale riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign.

Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, Progressive Conservatives, New Democratic Party members, Ontario Greens, as well as members from the Family Coalition, Freedom, Communist, Libertarian, and Confederation of Regions parties, as well as independents.

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Buildmate Crusher Plants Machine Manufacturers

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The increasing expense of rough materials is a significant snag standing up to the staggering and screening industry. Setting up a staggering unit remembers huge costs and detachment of unrefined material for time just adds to the cost. Another test going up against this industry incorporates serious government rules. Since characteristic issues remembering quarries for various states are yet to be out and out settled, as a rule, the solicitation will keep on the pain. In particular, crushing units that are working without the “official consent” from the Pollution Control Boards(PCB) are in the veritable risk of being shut down. Additionally, there is a lack of capable and arranged individuals because of which the business enrolls a gigantic number of incompetent ordinary specialists to do the exercises of mining stone crusher.

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