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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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What’s at Stake in Germany’s Elections – The Bulwark

What’s at Stake in Germany’s Elections  The BulwarkOpinion | Germany Is in Big Trouble  The New York TimesIt’s a make-or-break moment for Germany’s economy. Trump’s tariffs won’t help  CNNWhy Germany’s Confidence Is Shattered and Its Economy Is Kaput  The Wall Street JournalIs the Wirtschaftswunder kaputt?  Reuters

Trump administration throws out protections from deportation for roughly half a million Haitians – The Associated Press

Trump administration throws out protections from deportation for roughly half a million Haitians  The Associated PressTrump Cuts Protections for Haitians, Putting Them on Track for Deportation  The New York TimesTrump rolls back protections for about 520,000 Haitian migrants  AxiosTrump administration rolls back extension of Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status  Miami HeraldNoem ends protections from deportations for Haitians  The Hill