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At an extraordinary Olympics, acts of kindness abound
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At an extraordinary Olympics, acts of kindness abound

TOKYO (AP) — A surfer jumping in to translate for the rival who’d just beaten him. High-jumping friends agreeing to…
A pandemic Olympics, without all the crowds: What gets lost?
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A pandemic Olympics, without all the crowds: What gets lost?

TOKYO (AP) — Any sporting event is, at its heart, a show. It has the actors on center stage, performing…
Organisers probe drinking incident as Tokyo sizzles
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Organisers probe drinking incident as Tokyo sizzles

TOKYO, Aug 1 (Reuters) – Tokyo sizzled and tempers boiled over on Sunday as the Olympic Games lurched into another…
Olympic attention to mental health: Can NBC coverage pivot?
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Olympic attention to mental health: Can NBC coverage pivot?

NEW YORK (AP) — If NBC’s Michele Tafoya expected exultation or tears of joy from American swimmer Caeleb Dressel when…
Egypt releases commemorative Olympics stamp in honor of Tokyo Games
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Egypt releases commemorative Olympics stamp in honor of Tokyo Games

Egypt’s National Postal Authority issued a commemorative postage stamp on the occasion of Egypt’s participation in the Tokyo Olympics. With…
Egypt qualifies for handball quarter-finals after beating Sweden
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Egypt qualifies for handball quarter-finals after beating Sweden

The Egyptian national handball team continued its strong performance in the group stage at the Tokyo Games, snatching a valuable…
Japan expands virus emergency after record spikes amid Games
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Japan expands virus emergency after record spikes amid Games

TOKYO (AP) — Japan expanded a coronavirus state of emergency to four more areas in addition to Tokyo on Friday…
Egypt’s Youssef Ramadan qualifies for Tokyo Olympics swimming semi-finals
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Egypt’s Youssef Ramadan qualifies for Tokyo Olympics swimming semi-finals

Youssef Ramadan, a swimmer on the Egyptian national team, succeeded in qualifying for the semi-finals of the 32nd Summer Olympics,…
Egypt’s football team to face Brazil in Tokyo Olympics Saturday
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Egypt’s football team to face Brazil in Tokyo Olympics Saturday

On Saturday, the Egyptian national football team will go up against Brazil in the quarter-finals of the football competition at…
Even in absence, North Korea’s presence felt at Tokyo Games
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Even in absence, North Korea’s presence felt at Tokyo Games

TOKYO (AP) — North Korea isn’t at the Tokyo Olympics this summer. And therein lies a tale — one of…
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