Alibaba’s Ma hopes Beijing 2022 can be smarter, cheaper, faster
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AFP) -- Billionaire Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma foresees an Olympics that is better for fans and athletes and is…
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Pence announces ‘toughest’ US sanctions on North Korea
by Hiroshi Hiyama and Richard Carter © Agence France-Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Washington will soon unveil its "toughest sanctions ever" on…
8 years ago
US won’t rule out Olympics talks with North Korea
LIMA, Peru (AFP) -- Vice President Mike Pence or other US officials might meet with North Koreans at the Winter…
8 years ago
Japan protests unified Korea Olympic flag with disputed isles
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan said Monday it had lodged a protest with South Korea over the "unacceptable" use…
8 years ago
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…
8 years ago
Medvedeva heads skating stars in Moscow as Pyeongchang looms
by Nick REEVES Agence France-Presse MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russian ice skating queen Evgenia Medvedeva leads an all-star cast at…
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North Korea says will attend Olympics in rival South
by Hwang Sunghee Agence France-Presse SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea said it was willing to send athletes and…
8 years ago
North Korea names delegates for inter-Korean talks
https://youtu.be/s6GK9-tyUio SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea has named its delegation for a rare high-level meeting with the…
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Trump says he is willing to talk with North Korean leader
by Saul Loeb Agence France Presse CAMP DAVID, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump said Saturday he…
8 years ago
N. Korea names delegates for inter-Korean talks
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea has sent a list of its delegation for a rare high-level meeting with the South…
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North Korea ‘likely’ to join Winter Games, says IOC official
Beijing, China (AFP) -- North Korea's Olympic representative said Saturday the reclusive nation was "likely to participate" in next month's…
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Olympics chief seeks North Korea visit – report
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- Olympics chief Thomas Bach is hoping to visit North Korea as early as this month…
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