Fearing torture and possible execution, Iranian powerlifter quit team in Norway and ran for his life
December 20 2021, 08:00
Athletes who are good enough to compete in the world championships are among the very best in their field. They dedicate their lives to the pursuit of their craft, they are proud to represent their countries, and they all dream of returning home with medals around their necks.
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December 20 2021, 08:00
The death toll from Super Typhoon Rai climbed to at least 208 people Monday, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP), after the storm swept across the archipelago late last week causing widespread flooding and damage.
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December 20 2021, 08:00
One year ago, Chinese leader Xi Jinping pledged to spend 2021 reining in "disorderly" private businesses that were growing too powerful and taking on too much risk.
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December 20 2021, 08:00
Hong Kong's first "patriots only" legislative election witnessed a record low turnout on Sunday, reflecting a steep decline in civic and political engagement following Beijing's overhaul of the city's electoral processes.
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December 20 2021, 08:00
A huntsman spider interrupted Queensland's health minister as she held a briefing on the Covid-19 situation across the state.
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December 20 2021, 08:00
The United States is likely in for a hard winter as the Omicron variant of Covid-19 spreads rapidly, Dr. Anthony Fauci says, straining a health care system already battered by the Delta variant.
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December 20 2021, 08:00
A body was found Sunday in a North Carolina distribution center for QVC, the shopping television network, one day after a five-alarm fire tore through the facility.
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December 20 2021, 08:00
The Stanford students heard the sadness in their friend's voice when he shared the news.
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December 20 2021, 08:00
Turquoise LeJeune Parker ends every class by telling each of her students she loves them.
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December 20 2021, 08:00
Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger said Sunday the House panel investigating the January 6 Capitol insurrection is looking into whether former President Donald Trump committed a crime with his involvement in the deadly riot.
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