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Six Russian athletes and four Belarusians will be allowed to represent their nations, officials said. The decision could pave the way for a Russian team to compete at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.Six Russian athletes and four Belarusians will be allowed to represent their nations, officials said. The decision could pave the way […]

The latest round of talks ended with no indication of progress, but negotiators are bargaining over who will control land in eastern Ukraine if they reach a settlement.The latest round of talks ended with no indication of progress, but negotiators are bargaining over who will control land in eastern Ukraine if they reach a settlement. Read

A fast-growing network of private schools, the brainchild of a North Carolina neurosurgeon, is teaching 9,000 war orphans and other needy Palestinian youngsters.A fast-growing network of private schools, the brainchild of a North Carolina neurosurgeon, is teaching 9,000 war orphans and other needy Palestinian youngsters. Read More

America’s Kurdish allies oversaw two dozen sites holding thousands of members of the terrorist group and their families. Their withdrawal has left the system in chaos.America’s Kurdish allies oversaw two dozen sites holding thousands of members of the terrorist group and their families. Their withdrawal has left the system in chaos. Read More

The discussions in Geneva were expected to focus on territorial issues, a major sticking point, but the short duration suggests major progress was not made.The discussions in Geneva were expected to focus on territorial issues, a major sticking point, but the short duration suggests major progress was not made. Read More

Ski mountaineering tests strength and endurance as athletes race uphill on skis and on foot before going back down.Ski mountaineering tests strength and endurance as athletes race uphill on skis and on foot before going back down. Read More

Tshephiso Marumo has had success selling traditional village food in Botswana. But as she has risen, she has become more outspoken, inviting backlash.Tshephiso Marumo has had success selling traditional village food in Botswana. But as she has risen, she has become more outspoken, inviting backlash. Read More

Nicknamed “Tomba la Bomba,” the Italian skier was a global superstar before he drifted from the limelight. Decades later, the Winter Games have given him a new platform.Nicknamed “Tomba la Bomba,” the Italian skier was a global superstar before he drifted from the limelight. Decades later, the Winter Games have given him a new platform. Read

He made several trips to South Africa, and to other African nations, as a peace broker and a representative of Black America.He made several trips to South Africa, and to other African nations, as a peace broker and a representative of Black America. Read More

Life and business are back along a road once defined by war damage. But even with improved security, Afghans are desperate for jobs and development.Life and business are back along a road once defined by war damage. But even with improved security, Afghans are desperate for jobs and development. Read More