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Djokovic claims he was 'poisoned' before deportation
AFP, Published on 10/01/2025
» PARIS — Novak Djokovic has claimed that he was "poisoned" by lead and mercury in his food while he was briefly held in Melbourne in 2022 before being deported on the eve of the Australian Open.
French gastronomy facing huge logistical challenge for Olympics
AFP, Published on 11/05/2023
» PARIS - France's vaunted gastronomy will be put to the ultimate test when organisers of the 2024 Paris Olympics have to feed 15,000 athletes.
No overseas fans allowed at 2022 Beijing Olympics
AFP, Published on 30/09/2021
» LAUSANNE: Next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing will be held without spectators from overseas with tickets restricted to fans living in China because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the International Olympic Committee said Wednesday.
Faster, higher, older: pensioners defy virus fears to keep Tokyo Olympics running
AFP, Published on 03/08/2021
» TOKYO: Japan has tapped into its famously ageing population to help run the Tokyo Olympics, with pensioner volunteers -- some into their 90s -- shrugging off fears about the coronavirus to do their bit.
Cancelling the Olympics? Huge consequences and a financial quagmire
AFP, Published on 19/05/2021
» LAUSANNE: Cancelling the Tokyo Olympics in response to mounting public opposition in Japan to holding the Games during the Covid-19 pandemic would be an unparalleled act in peacetime.
Covid threatens Everest climbing comeback plans
AFP, Published on 07/05/2021
» EVEREST BASE CAMP (NEPAL) - More than 30 sick climbers have been evacuated from the foot of Mount Everest, raising fears that coronavirus may scupper a hoped-for bumper season on the world's highest mountain.
Sweet day to relish for Thai lovebirds
Sports, Bangkok Post & AFP, Published on 03/12/2019
» It was a 'sweet' day for Thai shooter Napis Tortungpanich and badminton star Ratchanok Intanon as both scored wins for the Kingdom at the SEA Games in the Philippines on Monday.