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How the 1984 Olympics Paved the Way for the 2028 Los Angeles Games
In 2028, the Olympic Games are set to return to Los Angeles for what will be the city's third stint as host—the 1932 and 1984 Games were previously held in the City of Angels. Los Angeles' successful bid for the 1984 Olympics marked a turning point in the history of the Games, showcasing a financially
Hunter Biden was hired by Romanian businessman trying to ‘influence’ US agencies, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say Hunter Biden was hired by a Romanian businessman who was trying to “influence U.S. government agencies” during Joe Biden’s term as vice president Hunter Biden was hired by Romanian businessman trying to ‘influence’ US agencies, prosecutors sayBy ALANNA DURKIN RICHERAssociated PressThe Associated PressWASHINGTON WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden was hired by a Romanian
Boxer in Controversy Over Eligibility Lets Her Gloves Do the Talking
An Olympic boxing competition that briefly seemed to be about questions about gender, eligibility and international politics proved on Tuesday to be simply about sports, with one fighter beating another without inquiry or controversy. Imane Khelif of Algeria, the boxer whose eligibility was questioned after her first-round victory and then vigorously defended by the International
Who Will Hamas’ Next Leader Be? Three Possible Contenders
Hamas needs a new political leader after the killing of its political bureau chief, Ismail Haniyeh, following the swearing-in ceremony for newly elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday. Israel has not claimed responsibility for the Haniyeh's death, but it has sworn to kill Hamas leaders since the deadly October 7 attacks. Haniyeh played a
Ita Buttrose’s truth-bomb is plain common sense… but, of course, it’s a bridge too far for the ABC, writes PETER VAN ONSELEN
Former ABC Chair and well known media identity Ita Buttrose has caused controversy within the ABC by having the temerity to suggest that there are some journalists within the organisation who don't present both sides of stories they cover. In other words, the ABC is failing its duty of impartiality as the public broadcaster. 'I
Construction Starts On World’s Highest Tunnel Amid China Border Tension
Construction kicked off Friday for the world's highest tunnel in India – strategically located along a border region with neighboring China. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually carried out the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel Project – a 4.1-kilometer-long twin-tube tunnel which will be constructed at an altitude of around 15,800 feet. The
Chinese and Russian bombers patrolling off Alaska raise concerns about growing military cooperation
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says that Russian and Chinese bombers flying together for the first time in international airspace off the coast of Alaska is a new show of expanding military cooperation tand it raises concerns Chinese and Russian bombers patrolling off Alaska raise concerns about growing military cooperationBy LOLITA C. BALDOR and DIDI TANGAssociated