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Arsenal a winner with UN in signing Climate Action Framework

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Arsenal reinforced their commitment to tackling climate change by becoming the first Premier League club…

North Korean Olympic ice hockey players arrive in S. Korea

by Jung Ha-Won Agence France-Presse SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) - A dozen North Korean female ice hockey players entered the South Thursday…

S. Korea PM apologizes for gaffe on unified team

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) - South Korea's prime minister apologized Friday for suggesting the country's women's ice hockey team had no chance…

Olympics: IOC ready to splash cash on 2026 Winter Games

MONTREAL, Canada (AFP) - The International Olympic Committee pledged to boost funding for the 2026 Winter Olympics on Wednesday as it seeks…

Olympics: Venues on show as Olympic officials inspect LA bid

[gallery columns="2" size="medium" ids="161569,161571,161570,161568"] by Rob Woollard Agence France-Presse LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) - Iconic venues from across Los…

International Olympic Committee begins Rio Olympic debriefing in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) -- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) held on Monday (November 28) a debriefing of the Rio De…

Egyptian judoka sent home over handshake refusal with Israeli

  (REUTERS) Egyptian judoka Islam El Shehaby has been sent home from the Rio Olympics after refusing to shake the…

Water will be clean in time for Games – Rio 2016 chief

The water quality at the Olympic sailing venue in Rio de Janeiro is a serious issue but will be resolved…

Beijing to host 2022 winter Olympic Games

  (Reuters) --  Beijing was chosen by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to host the 2022 Winter Olympics on Friday…

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