By BARBARA SURK Associated Press NICE, France (AP) — The French government has introduced a new body to reshape Islam in France and rid it of extremism. It will include clergy and lay people to help lead the largest Muslim community in western Europe. Few disagree that radicalization is a danger in a European nation
Continue ReadingSRINAGAR, India (AP) — Police in Indian-controlled Kashmir say they arrested a prominent journalist on accusations of publishing “anti-national content,” in a widening crackdown against media in the disputed region. Fahad Shah, the editor of news portal Kashmir Walla, was summoned for questioning on Friday and later arrested. Police said he was identified among Facebook
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Sweden picked up a win over defending Olympic gold medalists Canada in mixed doubles curling action Saturday.
Continue ReadingBy JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Facing international criticism over it treatment of minorities, China’s selection of a member of the Uyghur Muslim group to help deliver the Olympic flame was a show of defiance, a message from Communist authorities that they won’t be swayed. But some critics say the choice shows that
Continue ReadingBy JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Facing international criticism over it treatment of minorities, China’s selection of a member of the Uyghur Muslim group to help deliver the Olympic flame was a show of defiance, a message from Communist authorities that they won’t be swayed. But some critics say the choice shows that
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Highlights from both boys and girls game in the Redmond Showdown between Ridgeview and Redmond. Plus our Team Talk Timeout and basketball trivia with Lee and Katie.
Continue ReadingBy Drew F. Lawrence, CNN It was August 26 in Kabul, just barely evening, and Nasema was holding on tightly to two of the most important things in her life, not knowing that she would lose one of them before the sun completely set. In one hand, she held the key to her escape from
Continue ReadingKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been discharged from the National Heart Institute two weeks after he was admitted. The hospital says he will recuperate at home and continue his treatment as needed. The 96-year-old two-time former premier, once the world’s oldest leader, was admitted to the coronary care
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Central Christian travels to Trinity Lutheran for some 1A bragging rights while the Redmond Panthers host the red hot Crook County Cowgirls in a Tuesday night game.
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Italy looked to stay unbeaten against Australia, Sweden faced off against Canada, and Great Britain took on the Czech Republic around the ice in mixed doubles curling Saturday.
Continue ReadingBy BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — About the only way the U.S. men’s curling team can top its entrance at the Beijing Olympics is by winning another gold medal. Skip John Shuster carried the American flag into the Bird’s Nest for the opening ceremony along with speedskater Brittany Bowe. Shuster’s teammates, including
Continue ReadingBy PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Jamie Anderson and the rest of the women’s snowboarders glided through the rails and jumps in blustery conditions and bone-chilling temperatures during the Olympic slopestyle qualifying round. Some riders wore hand and feet warmers to protect against the elements. Others wore a facemask or neck
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Team USA looked to make it back-to-back wins in a mixed doubles curling game against China Saturday.
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American Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin expressed concern over the windy conditions at the Yanqing Alpine Skiing Center.
Continue ReadingBLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Authorities in Virginia say one person was killed and another four people were injured during a shooting at a hookah lounge. The Blacksburg Police Department says officers responded to reports of shots fired at Melody Hookah Lounge in downtown Blacksburg on Friday just before midnight. Police did not identify the deceased
Continue ReadingMANILA, Philippines (AP) — A large fire has broken out at the Russian Embassy in the Philippine capital, prompting the evacuation of employees and their families but causing no injuries. The Philippine Bureau of Fire Protection said investigators are trying to determine the cause of the hours-long fire, which started on the second floor of
Continue ReadingBy Jacob Lev, CNN Hue Jackson, the former head coach of the Cleveland Browns, said Friday that he was not paid to lose games when he led the NFL team. “No, I was never offered money like Brian (Flores) had mentioned,” Jackson said. “I think this is a totally different situation but has some similarities.”
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Earplugs may be USA Luge veteran Summer Britcher’s secret weapon at the Beijing Olympics. That has nothing to do with noise. The start to a luge race is critical. Sliders wear with tiny spikes on the bottom of their fingertips. They dig into the ice as
Continue ReadingBy STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NBA statistics indicate Charlotte’s Terry Rozier has made 131 3-pointers this season. In reality, he has made 130. Rozier was credited with a made 3-pointer in Friday night’s 102-101 loss to Cleveland on a shot that never went through the hoop. Officials ruled Rozier was
Continue ReadingQUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — A Pakistani mine official says a methane gas explosion in a coal mine in southwest Pakistan has killed four workers, while three others were rescued from the partly collapsed mine. A mine inspector says the blast early Saturday took place in the Sra Ghazgai mine area outside Quetta, where the mine
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