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They fled from their home countries. Now, they'll compete in Paris for the Refugee Olympic Team

Jul. 16, 2024 12:37 PM EDT

They compete under the same flag but speak different languages and come from different parts of the world. After fleeing war and persecution at home, 37 athletes from 11 countries will compete in the Paris Games as part of the Refugee Olympic Team. The team was created for the Rio...

Protests against powerful group persist in Syria's last major rebel stronghold

May. 17, 2024 14:40 PM EDT

IDLIB, Syria (AP) — Members of a powerful insurgent group in Syria 's rebel-held northwest fired into the air and beat protesters with clubs Friday, injuring some of them as protests intensified to demand the release of detainees and an end to the group's rule. Protests took place...