The Philippines Wins Its First Olympic Gold After Nearly 100 Years Of Trying
Standing atop the podium where no Filipino had stood before, a tearful Hidilyn Diaz, who serves in the Philippine air force, snapped off a salute.
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Tunisia's President Has Dismissed The Prime Minister And Frozen Parliament
The move comes following mass, violent protests over the government's COVID-19 response and a long economic crisis. Sarah McCammon talks to Layli Foroudi, a journalist based in Tunis.
After Just 3 Practices, U.S. Beach Volleyballers Notch A Big Win In Tokyo
When a U.S. beach volleyball player tested positive for coronavirus, his teammate needed to find another partner before their first Olympic match. So far, it's working.
The Flowers For Olympic Medalists Carry Deep Meaning In Japan
The elements of the bouquet carry a deeper story, and they are years in the making. They're meant to symbolize the country rising from the devastating earthquake and tsunami in 2011.
France Passes Law That Makes A Coronavirus Health Pass Required For Dining And Travel
The law requires a special pass to enter restaurants, trains, planes and other public venues. To get the pass, people must have proof they are vaccinated, tested negative or recovered from the virus.
As U.S. Withdraws, Civilian Casualties In Afghanistan Reach A Record High
The U.N. warns that without a major de-escalation in violence, Afghanistan is on course to have the highest ever number of documented civilian casualties in a single year since record-keeping began.
U.S. Swimmer Katie Ledecky Takes Silver In Her First Final In Tokyo
Australia's Ariarne Titmus narrowly edged her out of gold in the 400 meter freestyle final. Ledecky, the biggest star of U.S. swimming, has a fierce rivalry with Titmus.
Tunisian President Fires Prime Minister After Violent Protests
Protesters erupted in celebration after President Kais Saied dismissed PM Hichem Mechichi Sunday and froze parliament's activities, following unrest over the country's pandemic and economic situation.
A Young Tunisian Shocks The Swimming Field To Win Olympic Gold
18-year-old Ahmed Hafnaoui seemed stunned by the result. "I just can't accept that — it is too incredible," he said after his victory in the 400 meter freestyle event.
Amid Haiti Upheaval, Rapper Wants His Country's Resiliency To Be The Focus
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Haitian-American rapper, Mach-Hommy, about the unrest in his homeland and his latest release, "Pray For Haiti."