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Hungary: Politicians demand inquiry into alleged spying

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BUDAPEST, Hungary — Opposition lawmakers in Hungary's parliament have demanded an inquiry into findings by an international investigation that the country's right-wing government used...

Anger as French protesters compare vaccines to Nazi horrors

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PARIS — A French Holocaust survivor has denounced anti-vaccination protesters comparing themselves to Jews who were persecuted by Nazi Germany during World War II....

American gymnastics alternate tests positive at Olympics

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TOKYO — An alternate on the United States women's gymnastic team has tested tested positive for COVID-19 in a training camp in Japan, the...

Under-fire Olympic composer steps down over past bullying

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TOKYO — Keigo Oyamada, a Japanese composer working on the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony, resigned on Monday after coming under fire for bullying a...

Nicaragua marks 1979 revolution date with opponents jailed

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MANAGUA, Nicaragua — The Nicaraguan government organized rallies and festivities Monday to mark the anniversary of the July 19, 1979, revolution that overthrew dictator...

Hundreds of Jews visit contested holy site in Jerusalem

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JERUSALEM — Hundreds of Jewish pilgrims visited a contested Jerusalem holy site under heavy police guard on Sunday, shortly after Muslim worshippers briefly clashed...

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BARGNY, Senegal — Adama Ndiaye got up before dawn to travel about 25 miles (40 kilometers), hoping that she would be able to get...

Egypt releases activists amid US concerns over detentions

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CAIRO — Egyptian authorities released two activists and a journalist Sunday after months in pre-trial detention, officials and lawyers said, amid concern by President...

Freedom or folly? UK’s end to mandatory masks sows confusion

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LONDON — For many, it’s a common courtesy or a sensible precaution. For others, it's an imposition, a daily irritation. ...

UN rights chief urges release of Cuban protesters

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PARIS — The U.N. rights chief is urging the release...