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Between Six and Eight ‘Palestinians’ to Participate in Paris Olympics
Between six and eight Palestinians are expected to participate in July’s Summer Olympics in Paris, even if they…
Macron Says Olympic Ceremonies Could Be Changed Due to Terrorism Fears
On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron disclosed in a television interview that the opening ceremonies for this summer’s…
French Police Remove Homeless Migrants from Paris City Hall Ahead of Olympics
On Wednesday, police in Paris removed a group of homeless migrants living in front of the city hall…
IOC to Exclude Russian and Belarusian Athletes in Paris Opening Ceremonies
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Tuesday that participants from Russia and Belarus will not be permitted…
France to Scale Back Olympic Opening Ceremonies Amid Elevated Terror Threats
The games are scheduled to take place from July 26th to August 11th.
China Asked Russia to Delay Ukraine War Until After Olympics, U.S. Officials Say
A Western intelligence report indicates that Chinese officials had some level of direct knowledge about President Vladimir V. Putin’s war plans or intentions.
The FBI Warns Olympic Athletes of Cybersecurity Threats in China
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has urged Olympic athletes to leave their personal phones at home and…
FBI Urging Olympic Athletes to Keep Personal Phones at Home
At the 2020 Games there were 450 million attempted cyber intrusions.
The IOC Stays Silent on Human Rights in China
Despite growing criticism, the IOC has not denounced the Chinese government's policies in Xinjiang or raised the topic publicly.
Beijing Eyes International Mail in Probe of First Omicron Case
Beijing's first reported omicron case comes just weeks ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics, which are scheduled to start on Feb. 4.