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Tokyo governor confronts IOC over moving Olympic marathon

Wednesday, 30 October 2019, 13:01 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The IOC has a full-blown fight on its hands trying to move next year's Olympic marathon from steamy Tokyo to the cooler northern city of Sapporo. The powerful Olympic body is up against Tokyo...

Paralympian Marieke Vervoort fulfills wish to take own life

Wednesday, 23 October 2019, 11:49 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Paralympian Marieke Vervoort said when the day arrived, she had signed the euthanasia papers and was prepared to end her life. That day came Tuesday in her native Belgium, her death confirmed in...

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