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November 25, 2022 12:50 AM

Japan investigators raid Dentsu in widening Olympic probe

Japanese prosecutors raided the headquarters of advertising company Dentsu as the investigation into corruption related to the Tokyo Olympics widened. Dentsu helped land the 2020 Games for Tokyo.

by The Associated Press

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November 24, 2022 1:19 PM

Eurovision will now let fans in non-participating countries (like the U.S.) vote

Eurovision organizers announced a set of new changes that give more power to voters and let more viewers vote.

by Rachel Treisman

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November 24, 2022 12:55 PM

Iran arrests a soccer player for criticizing government and insulting the soccer team

Voria Ghafouri, a prominent player who wasn't chosen to go to the World Cup, is an outspoken critic of Iran's authorities. Reports of his arrest came ahead of Friday's Iran-Wales World Cup match.

by The Associated Press

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November 24, 2022 3:59 AM

China expands lockdowns as COVID-19 cases hit daily record

Daily mass testing was ordered in the city of Zhengzhou in what the local government called a "war of annihilation" against the virus.

by The Associated Press

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November 23, 2022 6:45 AM

Twin blasts shake Jerusalem, killing teen and wounding 18

Two blasts have gone off near bus stops in Jerusalem at the height of rush hour, killing a teenager and injuring at least 18, in what Israeli police said were suspected attacks by Palestinians.

by The Associated Press

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November 23, 2022 6:08 AM

Strike on Ukrainian maternity hospital kills 2-day-old baby

Ukrainian authorities say an overnight rocket attack has struck a hospital maternity ward in southern Ukraine, killing a 2-day-old baby. The baby's mother and a doctor were pulled alive Wednesday from the rubble.

by The Associated Press

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November 23, 2022 4:01 AM

At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, referees are adding extra time to games. Lots of it.

At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, teams have been playing more than 90 minutes. A lot more. The England-Iran game had 29 minutes of stoppage time. Senegal-Netherlands tacked on 14 extra minutes.

by Russell Lewis

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November 22, 2022 6:44 AM

World Cup stunner: Saudi Arabia beats Messi's Argentina 2-1

Saudi Arabia scored one of the biggest World Cup upsets ever by beating Lionel Messi’s Argentina 2-1 on Tuesday.

by The Associated Press

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November 21, 2022 5:55 AM

Strong quake topples houses in Indonesia’s Java; 162 dead

A strong, shallow earthquake toppled buildings and walls on Indonesia’s densely populated main island on Monday, killing at least 162 people and injuring hundreds.

by The Associated Press

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November 21, 2022 4:00 AM

Harris is traveling near the South China Sea. Here's why that matters

While visiting the Philippines, Harris is making a stop at Palawan, an island bordering the South China Sea, where there have been ongoing territorial disputes between China and its neighbors.

by Deepa Shivaram

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