Afghan refugee breaker disqualified for wearing ‘Free Afghan Women’ cape at Paris Olympics

Afghan refugee breaker disqualified for wearing ‘Free Afghan Women’ cape at Paris Olympics

Follow along for the latest updates from today’s Olympic action. PARIS (AP) — Refugee breaker Manizha Talash, or “b-girl Talash,” was disqualified from the first-ever Olympic breaking competition on Friday, after she wore a cape that said “Free Afghan Women” during her pre-qualifier battle against India Sardjoe — known as “b-girl India.” The 21-year-old, originally

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Peru enacts law restricting prosecution of crimes against humanity, favoring former leader Fujimori

Peru enacts law restricting prosecution of crimes against humanity, favoring former leader Fujimori

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru’s government on Friday enacted a law that prevents the prosecution of crimes against humanity committed before 2002, a decision that favors former President Alberto Fujimori as well as hundreds of military personnel investigated or prosecuted for massacres and murders during the country’s internal armed conflict (1980-2000). The law, which had

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EU and US call for the release of Belarus’ political prisoners on the anniversary of mass protests

EU and US call for the release of Belarus’ political prisoners on the anniversary of mass protests

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The European Union and the United States on Friday marked the fourth anniversary of massive protests in Belarus by calling for the release of all political prisoners and voicing support for the Belarusian people. The 2020 election, widely seen as fraudulen t both at home and abroad, gave Belarusian President Alexander

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Anđelković: Ako bude blokada, Vučić neće moći da ignoriše zahteve građana

Anđelković: Ako bude blokada, Vučić neće moći da ignoriše zahteve građana

Politika | 09.08.2024 | access_time 14:50 Foto: Medija centare Beograd Politički analitičar Dragomir Anđelković izjavio je danas da predsednik Srbije Aleksandar Vučić neće moći da ignoriše zahteve građana ako se na protestu u Beogradu sutra okupi više desetina hiljada ljudi koji bi organizovali blokade na različitim lokacijama. Anđelković je agenciji Beta kazao da Vučića može

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