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Australian gymnasts speak out on ‘abuse’ culture

23-07-2020 By SJA Jafri + Bureau Report + Agencies MELBOURNE/ SYDNEY/ CANBERRA: Dozens of Australia’s former top gymnasts have spoken out to allege instances of mental and physical abuse within the nation’s elite program. In stories shared online, many argued that coaches normalized a “toxic” environment. Gymnastics Australia has acknowledged …

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‘Limited Hajj’ to take place on July 29

23-07-2020 RIYADH: Saudi authorities on Monday announced this year’s Hajj will take place on July 29 with only 1,000 pilgrims as the country battles a surge in coronavirus infections. Some 2.5 million people from all over the world usually participate in the ritual that takes place over several days, centered …

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Airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 45 Taliban members

Airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 45 Taliban members 23-07-2020 KABUL/ HEART/ ISLAMABAD: ir strikes in eastern Afghanistan killed 45 people, including civilians and Taliban fighters, local officials said on Wednesday. Ali Ahmad Faqir Yar, governor of Adraskan district in the eastern Afghan province of Herat, said at least eight civilians were …

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UAE mission to Mars launches from Japan

20-07-2020 TOKYO/ DUBAI: A United Arab Emirates spacecraft rocketed away Monday on a seven-month journey to Mars, kicking off the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission. The liftoff of the Mars orbiter named Amal, or Hope, from Japan marked the start of a rush to fly to Earth’s neighbor that includes …

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