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Iranian chess referee fears ostracism over her activism

Three years after fleeing Iran, chess referee Shohreh Bayat fears being further ostracized after challenging the game's governing body and its president, Russia's former deputy prime minister, over her choice of clothing at a tournament in October.

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VOA Mandarin: China reacts to Panama quitting BRI – VOA Asia

VOA Mandarin: China reacts to Panama quitting BRI  VOA AsiaOpinion | The U.S. Has Rights Over the Panama Canal  The Wall Street JournalMarco Rubio Tells Panama’s Leader ‘Immediate Changes’ Are Needed  The New York TimesSecretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Panamanian president amid Trump's Panama Canal push  CBS NewsRubio Attends Panama Deportation, Underscoring Trump’s Migration Focus  Bloomberg

A Russia-like crackdown has jailed dozens in Georgia, with human rights groups sounding the alarm – ABC News

A Russia-like crackdown has jailed dozens in Georgia, with human rights groups sounding the alarm  ABC NewsPolice crack down on resurgent protests in Georgia  Al Jazeera English'Brutal Crackdown' Continues In Georgia As Protesters Rally In Tbilisi  Radio Free Europe / Radio LibertyGeorgian police arrest opposition leaders at pro-EU protest  ReutersGeorgia: Police arrest two opposition leaders amid protests  DW (English)