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Tokyo Olympics digest: Alexander Zverev to play for gold after Novak Djokovic upset
Germany’s Alexander Zverev ended Novak Djokovic’s quest for a golden slam, eliminating the Serbian the semifinals of men’s tennis. Follow the latest from Tokyo on DW. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics Digest: American swimmer Ryan Murphy voices doping concerns
American swimmer Ryan Murphy said the 200m backstroke final was “probably not clean” after losing his Olympic title to Russian Evgeny Rylov. The 26-year-old, however, backtracked when asked to clairfy his comments. SOURCE: DW News
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Ghana’s massive new National Mosque
Ghana’s capital Accra is now home to West Africa’s second biggest mosque. Funded by the Turkish government, Ghana’s National Mosque is said to be a replica of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul. The complex cost at least $10 million dollars, 15,000 people can worship in the mosque at a time. Decorations include hand-drawn calligraphy of Quran verses, and the Carrara…
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The wondrous Lake Wonchi
Have you ever heard of Lake Wonchi? The lake fills a volcanic crater that lies 100 km southwest of the capital Addis Ababa. It is surrounded by tree-covered mountains, lush valleys and natural hot springs. 2,800 m above sea level, the crater is also Ethiopia’s highest volcano. The 14th century monastery of Tana Kirkos is also located here. Tourists are…
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Tanzania starts vaccine campaign in COVID-19 U-turn
The launching of Tanzania’s belated vaccination campaign is the most decisive signal yet of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s break from the coronavirus policies of her late predecessor, John Magufuli. Magufuli, who died in March, was a devout Christian and a coronavirus skeptic. Saying God would protect his people, he championed prayers over face masks and home remedies such as steam…
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COVID: Why India’s economy cannot afford another lockdown
As a delayed monsoon finally reaches New Delhi, shopkeepers at a local market duck under covers and frantically attempt to keep their merchandise from getting wet. They say they cannot afford any further blow to their small business following more than a year of erratic income due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now there is fear of another crippling COVID-induced lockdown.…
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India seeks to reform its military amid new security threats
The top brass of the Indian military met last week to discuss massive reforms, which are aimed at integrating the capabilities of the army, the navy and the air force. In a plan backed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, the current 17 single-service units will come under five “theater commands” in a bid to establish a unified approach to…
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Olympic athlete’s positive COVID test highlights everpresent risk
Pole vaulter Sam Kendricks’ positive coronavirus test sent shockwaves through the Tokyo Olympics. The case has put the pandemic center stage as infections in Japan’s capital hit a record high. SOURCE: DW News
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Empowerment through livestock breeding
Breeding livestock is an ancestral practice for women in the Zinder region of southeast Niger. It’s an important source of income for the women. Livestock breeding is the second most important economic activity in Niger after agriculture. The women either inherit their cows from their parents or buy them through anti-poverty programs. They check on their animals daily, feeding and…
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Tokyo Olympics digest: San Marino become smallest nation to win medal
Trap shooter Alessandra Perilli became the first Sammarinese to win an Olympic medal. American Caeleb Dressel won his first individual gold and Germany picked up a medal in rowing in rowing. Follow the latest on DW. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics: German cycling official sent home after racist remarks
Germany cycling sports director Patrick Moster has been sent home after shouting out racist remarks during the men’s road time trial at the Tokyo Olympics. He apologized after television cameras picked up his comments. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics digest: American Caeleb Dressel wins 100m freestyle
A photo finish decided the men’s 100-meter freestyle final as Dressel picked up his second gold in Tokyo. Germany picked up a medal in rowing, and extreme heat forced changes in tennis. Follow the latest on DW. SOURCE: DW News
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Ghana: Anti-gay bill seeks long jail terms for LGBTQ people
Ghana’s laws already criminalize gay sex by forbidding “unnatural carnal knowledge”. Now West African country wants to go a step further in its efforts to outlaw the LGBTQ community. If the bill is passed, people of the same sex who engage in sexual activity could be fined or jailed for between three to five years. The law would also make…
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Africa’s shea trees are under threat
As the number of shea trees in West and East Africa rapidly declines, one group is trying to preserve shea parklands for generations to come. SOURCE: DW News
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‘Get the camel drivers:’ Racism scandal in Olympic cycling
Germany cycling official Patrick Moster has come under fire after shouting out racist remarks during the men’s road time trial at the Tokyo Olympics. He apologized after television cameras picked up his comments. SOURCE: DW News
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Thailand: Is royal reform a far-fetched dream?
The youth-led, pro-democracy movement in Thailand began coalescing in mid-2020 and at its peak saw hundreds of thousands of protesters calling for the government’s resignation and a more transparent and accountable monarchy. The demonstrators — who in recent months have focused their complaints on Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha’s handling of the pandemic as Thailand struggles with surging COVID-19 cases —…
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Tokyo Olympics Digest: Ariarne Titmus tops Katie Ledecky again
Titmus won part two of her “duel in the pool” with Ladecky, the Australian winning gold in the 200-meter freestyle. Meanwhile, Germany won their first swimming medal in 13 years. Follow the latest on DW. SOURCE: DW News
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China flood disaster: Passersby harass German reporter
“Are you that BBC guy?” a passerby asked Mathias Bölinger, a German journalist who has been reporting for DW and other broadcasters from the flooded regions in China. Ever since the BBC aired an investigative TV report on the origins of the coronavirus pandemic — a report Beijing considers “fictitious” — the British broadcaster has had a credibility problem in…
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Tunisia: A political crisis fueled by economic woes
Tunisian President Kais Saied had barely announced his decision to dismiss Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi and freeze parliament for 30 days when he began justifying it on Sunday evening, arguing that he had acted in accordance with the constitution. The president, a lawyer, said he based his decision on Article 80 of the Tunisian constitution, which grants the president the…
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Afghanistan: What does NATO withdrawal mean for India?
The final stages of the withdrawal of US-led foreign forces from Afghanistan, coupled with the Taliban’s sweeping offensive, have forced regional stakeholders to recalibrate their position in the war-torn country. One of those stakeholders is India — the largest regional donor to Afghanistan. India has long supported the civilian government in Kabul, heavily investing in the country over the past…
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Tokyo Olympics Digest: Flora Duffy wins Bermuda’s first-ever gold
Bermuda’s long wait for a gold medal finally ended after Flora Duffy’s stunning win in the women’s triathlon. Alaskan Lydia Jacoby also made history in the women’s 100-meter breaststroke. Follow DW for the latest. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics Digest: Alaskan teen shocks defending champion
Lydia Jacoby produced a shock in the women’s 100-meter breaststroke, knocking off defending champion and teammate Lilly King. Flora Duffy won Bermuda’s first-ever gold medal in the triathlon. Follow DW for the latest. SOURCE: DW News
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Iran: Drought, water shortages spark protests
People in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan province are desperate. Suffering from drought and water shortages since March, they’ve taken to the streets in the last couple of weeks to express their anger with the government and its poor management of water resources. According to official sources, at least four men, including one policeman, have died in the protests. Authorities claim they…
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Singer Pink offers to pay fine for Norway’s beach handball team over ‘sexist’ clothing
The American singer has offered to pay the 1,500 Euro fine incurred by Norway’s beach handball team for breaking clothing rules. The team wore shorts instead of bikini bottoms at the European championships in Bulgaria. SOURCE: DW News
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Ivory Coast heavyweights meet in bid for reconciliation
Tuesday’s meeting between Ivory Coast’s current president, Alassane Ouattara, and his rival, the recently returned Laurent Gbagbo after he was acquitted of committing war crimes by the International Criminal Court (ICC), has raised tensions in the Ivorian capital Abidjan. But amid the uneasiness, there seems to be a sense of optimism among many citizens. “President Gbagbo and President Alassane, they…
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Noor Mukadam and the brutalization of women in Pakistan
Noor Mukadam, a 27-year-old woman and daughter of Pakistan’s former ambassador to South Korea, was killed in Islamabad on July 20 in a brutal manner. The alleged killer, Zahir Zamir Jaffer, was reportedly her acquaintance, and according to police reports, beheaded Mukadam after shooting her. Violence against women is widespread in Pakistan, but the recent spate of women killings has…
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Tokyo 2020: Germany gymnasts protest with full-body leotards
The Germany gymnastics team wore full-body suits during qualifications at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday in a protest against the sexualization of women in the sport. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics Digest: Titmus pips Ledecky to gold in 400m freestyle
A big day in the pool has seen Australia’s Ariarne Titmus claim gold ahead of rival Katie Ledecky in the 400m freestyle. Great Britain’s Adam Peaty won gold in the men’s 400m breaststroke. Follow DW for the latest. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics: Kimia Alizadeh and her fight against her critics
Kimia Alizadeh is many things: heroine, enemy of the state, refugee, Olympic bronze medalist in taekwando. She thinks she failed in Tokyo after missing the medals podium — but the opposite is the case. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo Olympics Digest: USA men’s basketball loses opener to France
The US men’s basketball team continued to struggle in their opening game. Japan’s Yuto Horigome claimed the first ever Olympic skateboarding gold, while Germany won it’s first Olympic medal. Follow the latest on DW. SOURCE: DW News
