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Ukrainians rally in support of Olympian Vladyslav Heraskevych, banned for his helmet
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Ukrainians rally in support of Olympian Vladyslav Heraskevych, banned for his helmet

Ukrainians are uniting in solidarity with Olympic skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych after he was disqualified for wearing a helmet with images of Ukrainian a...

Spy agency says Kim Jong Un's daughter is close to be North Korea's future leader
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Spy agency says Kim Jong Un's daughter is close to be North Korea's future leader

Seoul's assessment comes as North Korea is preparing to hold its biggest political conference later this month, where Kim is expected to outline his major polic...

Kim Jong Un's daughter close to being designated future leader, says spy agency
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Kim Jong Un's daughter close to being designated future leader, says spy agency

Seoul's assessment comes as North Korea is preparing to hold its biggest political conference later this month, where Kim is expected to outline his major polic...

Jordan Stolz opens his bid for 4 golds by winning the 1,000 meters in speedskating
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Jordan Stolz opens his bid for 4 golds by winning the 1,000 meters in speedskating

Stolz received his gold for winning the men's 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina Games in an Olympic-record time thanks to a blistering closing stretch. Now Stol...

Britain's 'ugliest landmark' becomes protected historic monument
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Britain's 'ugliest landmark' becomes protected historic monument

Once derided as Britain's ugliest building, London's Southbank Centre is now a protected historic monument -- beloved by symphony-goers as well as skateboarders...

In blunt warning, the U.S. says Peru could lose its sovereignty to China
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In blunt warning, the U.S. says Peru could lose its sovereignty to China

The Trump administration on Wednesday expressed concern that China was costing Peru its sovereignty after a Peruvian court ruling restricted a local regulator's...

U.S. ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates win Olympic silver, in a stunning upset
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U.S. ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates win Olympic silver, in a stunning upset

This is the fourth Winter Olympics for the married U.S. ice dancing pair Madison Chock and Evan Bates, and likely their last, best shot at a medal. They have tw...

'Hard to forgive': Biathlete's ex-girlfriend responds after his cheating confession at Olympics
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'Hard to forgive': Biathlete's ex-girlfriend responds after his cheating confession at Olympics

The ex-girlfriend of Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid has said his actions are "hard to forgive" after he admitted to cheating on her in a live televisi...

People expect shootings in the US, but not Canada
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People expect shootings in the US, but not Canada

There was something about the way the premier of British Columbia, David Eby, struggled to his words in front of the cameras that said a lot about how Canadians...

Shootings at school and home in British Columbia, Canada, leave 10 dead
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Shootings at school and home in British Columbia, Canada, leave 10 dead

A shooting at a school in British Columbia left seven people dead, while two more were found dead at a nearby home, authorities said. A woman who police believe...

Father of US-based Hong Kong activist convicted under national security law
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Father of US-based Hong Kong activist convicted under national security law

The father of a U.S.-based activist wanted by Hong Kong authorities was convicted of attempting to deal with an absconder's financial assets on Wednesday, in th...

Pakistan-Afghanistan border closures paralyze trade along a key route
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Pakistan-Afghanistan border closures paralyze trade along a key route

Trucks have been stuck at the closed border since October. Both countries are facing economic losses with no end in sight. The Taliban also banned all Pakistani...

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