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Facing oppression at home, female athletes from Afghanistan, Iran, and Saudi Arabia prepare to make their mark at the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Majed Abu Maraheel, the first Palestinian Olympian, will be honoured by Palestinian athletes following his death in the Nuseirat Camp massacre earlier this year
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Arab nations are ready to break their previous Olympic records at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with a strong line-up of talented athletes across various sports
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In a surprising twist, France's far right National Rally party was defeated in snap elections. The New Arab speaks to community members to hear their thoughts.
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Unnoticed and overworked, undocumented workers play a vital role during the Paris Olympics preparations, with their contributions shaping the event's grandeur.
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The fate of Gaza's estimated 21,000 missing children remains uncertain, whilst reuniting them with their surviving family may prove to be a near impossible task
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Following Iraq's liberation from the Islamic State group, Mosul's minorities continue to face challenges, striving for justice and peaceful coexistence.