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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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Baltics switch off Russian power grid – Voice of America

Baltics switch off Russian power grid  Voice of AmericaBaltic states leave Russian power grid in closer EU integration  The GuardianBaltic states cut last Russian energy link  Al Jazeera EnglishRussia's Baltic neighbors are breaking away from its power grid — and they're braced for retaliation  CNBCBaltics brace to cut decades-old ties to Russian grid  Reuters