Seiko Hashimoto takes over as Tokyo Olympic president
TOKYO (AP) — Seiko Hashimoto has appeared in seven Olympics, four in the winter and three in the summer — […]
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Mori is gone but gender issues remain for Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO (AP) — Yoshiro Mori resigned as the president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee on Friday after sexist comments […]
Russia reacts with anger after doping ban from Olympics, World Cup
Lausanne (AFP) - The World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday banned Russia for four years from major global sporting events including […]
N Korea’s Kim ‘to advance’ closer ties with South
The report follows a rare visit to Pyongyang by senior South Korean officials, who had dinner with the normally […]
Pyeongchang Olympics present more security threats than usual, but athletes and fans have reason for hope David Wharton
Fighter jets streaked over the mountains that winter day. The snowboarders recall them roaring past every 15 minutes or […]
North Korea warns against U.S.-South Korea military drills after Olympics
North Korea has warned if the United States goes ahead with delayed military exercises with South Korea after the […]
Rio Welcomes World With Sultry Music, Plea to Protect the Earth From ‘Global Warming’
RIO DE JANEIRO — With fireworks forming the word “Rio” in the sky, performers decked in silver and sweet, sultry […]
IRS to Team USA Medalists: Pay Up!
The 554-member Team USA has descended upon Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to compete in the Olympic Games. As a reward […]
Fears for Rio Olympics terror attack as Brazilian extremists become first group in South America to pledge allegiance to ISIS
A Brazilian extremist group has become the first orgainsation in South America to pledge allegiance to ISIS, sparking further fears […]
Olympic Games host city London struggles to strike economic gold
By Anthony Faiola and Eliza Mackintosh, Wednesday, August 1, 1:38 PMLONDON — Like so many proprietors across this host city, restaurateur Albert Siu could almost hear the cha-ching […]
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