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Today in History: October 14, Billy Mills wins gold in Tokyo

Oct. 14, 2024 00:19 AM EDT

Today is Monday, Oct. 14, the 288th day of 2024. There are 78 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 14, 1964, in one of the greatest upsets in Olympic history, American Billy Mills won the 10,000 meter race at the Tokyo Summer Games. Also on...

Mother of Egyptian activist starts hunger strike to call for his release

Sep. 30, 2024 14:24 PM EDT

LONDON (AP) — The mother of a prominent Egyptian rights activist said Monday that she started a hunger strike to pressure authorities to release her son Alaa Abdel-Fattah, who rose to prominence with the 2011 pro-democracy uprisings that swept the Middle East and in Egypt toppled long-time...

Family and rights groups urge Egypt to free imprisoned activist as his 5-year sentence ends

Sep. 27, 2024 00:37 AM EDT

LONDON (AP) — Rights groups and the family of convicted Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah on Thursday called on authorities to release him at the end of his five-year sentence next week. Abdel-Fattah, an outspoken dissident, rose to prominence with the 2011 pro-democracy...