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RAMALLAH, West Bank - International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge expressed concern Tuesday over "obstacles" facing Palestinian athletes and urged Israel to grant them free movement regardless of politics.

JERUSALEM - In one of the Middle East's key flashpoints, a group of Israelis and Palestinians are putting aside their differences and teaming up on the sports field to chase a common goal.

DOHA, Qatar - Qatar officials told 2022 World Cup inspectors Tuesday that the country has the technology to cool stadiums and would establish zones where alcohol could be served to international fans.

SINGAPORE - IOC president Jacques Rogge has dismissed claims by Israel that an Iranian faked an injury to avoid facing one of its athletes in a Youth Olympics taekwondo match.

SINGAPORE - Iran was accused of putting politics before sports at the inaugural Youth Olympics by withdrawing from a taekwondo final against Israel on Sunday.
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