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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.

Asia Pacific set to lose title as the world’s largest travel region

Asia Pacific is home to some of the world's most beloved travel destinations, from the natural beauty of Bali to the urban buzz of Singapore. These dreamy vacation hotspots -- teamed with the region's business power -- secured Asia Pacific the title of world's largest travel region for much of the past decade.

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South Korean prosecutors indict impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law – NPR

South Korean prosecutors indict impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law  NPRSouth Korea’s President Yoon Is Indicted  The New York TimesCan South Korea’s Democracy Survive?  Foreign Affairs MagazineSouth Korea: Yoon charged with insurrection over martial law attempt  BBC.comWhat to expect after South Korean president’s indictment on rebellion charges  The Associated Press