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IOC ‘respects’ US diplomatic boycott of the Beijing olympics

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International Olympic Committee says it “respects” the United States diplomatic boycott of the Beijing olympics

This comes as The US has confirmed it will not send government officials to the 2022 Winter Olympics due to China’s human rights “atrocities,”

The US press secretary says the move has been prompted by the “ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang”.

US athletes will still be allowed to compete in the Olympics but the country will not be sending its officials to the event.

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the Biden administration would not send any diplomatic or official representation to the Beijing Games given China’s “ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang and other human rights abuses.”

“The athletes on Team USA have our full support. We will be behind them 100 percent as we cheer them on from home.”

US correspondent Veronica Dudo

The diplomatic boycott has been encouraged by members of Congress for months, but will it affect the attendance of American athletes?

US correspondent Veronica Dudo

There was no immediate reaction from Beijing, but earlier Monday the Chinese foreign ministry had threatened “resolute countermeasures” if any such boycott were implemented.

Earlier Monday Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian warned the Games were “not a stage for political posturing and manipulation.”

He vowed that “If the US is bent on having its own way, China will take resolute countermeasures.”

The Winter Olympics will be held from February 4 to 20 in a “closed loop” bubble because of Covid-19 restrictions.

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Harris, Biden & Trump unite for 9/11 ceremony

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New York City has marked 23 years since the 9/11 terror attacks that claimed nearly 3,000 lives and reshaped the nation.

Families of the victims gather at the 9/11 Memorial, keeping a sacred promise to remember the fallen with six moments of silence.

These moments mark key events from that tragic morning: the strikes on the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and the crash of Flight 93 in Pennsylvania.

Also a moment of unity on the campaign trail, as President Biden, Trump, and Vice President Kamala Harris came together at the 9/11 ceremony. #featured #trending

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France at a crossroads: a new Prime Minister takes the stage

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September 12, 2024

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Exploring the impact of Barnier’s appointment on Macron’s leadership and the nation’s future

Euro Bloch is a comprehensive program designed to highlight the breadth of topics and issues within the EU political landscape. It offers insightful analysis within the evolving framework of relations between the European Union and Australia/Asia-Pacific region.

Hosted by Ticker EU correspondent, Natanael Bloch.

In this episode, Natanael sits down with Ahron Young to discuss how Michel Barnier’s appointment is shaping Macron’s next move. #euro bloch

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Trump vs. Harris: deciding the winner and loser of the great debate

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September 12, 2024

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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump squared off in their first and possibly only debate, with both sides taking some big swings.

Harris wasted no time poking fun at Trump’s rallies, even daring viewers to see for themselves.

That dig clearly got under Trump’s skin.

At one point, Trump bizarrely claimed immigrants were eating pets in Ohio – a claim swiftly debunked by the moderators.

Harris hit Trump hard on his election fraud claims, reminding voters that 81 million Americans fired him in 2020.

Things heated up when the two accused each other of using the Justice Department for political attacks – calling each other threats to democracy. #featured #trending #hotshots

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