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Iranian International Master Dorsa Derakhshani discusses her chess career with Wikinews

Iranian-born chess International Master Dorsa Derakhshani, who currently studies at Saint Louis University in the United States and plays for the United States Chess Federation, spoke with a Wikinews correspondent.

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English mathematician John Horton Conway dies after contracting COVID-19

English mathematician John Horton Conway died on Saturday at his New Jersey home, reportedly due to COVID-19 complications. Princeton University neuroscience professor Sam Wang stated Conway developed a fever on Wednesday before his death on Saturday. Conway was 82 years old.

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Bangladesh reports five new deaths due to COVID-19, a daily highest

Bangladesh confirmed five new deaths due to COVID-19 in a single day. It was then the highest number of fatalities in a day due to the virus.

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Bernie Sanders endorses Joe Biden in 2020 United States presidential election

On Monday, United States Senator from Vermont Bernie Sanders endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden for president.

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Elizabeth Warren endorses Joe Biden in 2020 US presidential election

Former US presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren announced on Wednesday she was was endorsing Joe Biden for the this year's presidential election.

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