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Palestinian, Filipino and Mozambican activists and a London research agency given human rights award

Oct. 03, 2024 02:30 AM EDT

STOCKHOLM (AP) — The Right Livelihood Award was awarded Thursday to three activists from the Palestinian territories, the Philippines and Mozambique and to a U.K. pioneering research agency who “have each made a profound impact on their communities and the global stage.” ...

Palestinian swimmer hopes to help build sports infrastructure to give people hope

Jul. 28, 2024 12:37 PM EDT

NANTERRE, France (AP) — Yazan Al Bawwab's refugee father never reached his goal to become an Olympic swimmer. He had to leave Palestine at 18, bouncing around Europe and the Middle East, even selling tomatoes in Italy at one point to get by. Eventually opening a furniture business...