The Olympic star told BBC he was named Mohamed Farah by those who brought him from Djibouti. His real name is Hussein Abdi Kahin.
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In Belarus, A Social Media Post Brings 6.5 Years In Prison
Belarus has been transformed into a Russian air base by Mr. Lukashenko, who is increasingly looking to Russia for protection.
Boris Johnson resigns as Head of the Conservative Party
After a week of mass resignation, Boris Johnson finally yielded yesterday to the pressure and resigned, blaming his exit on “the herd”.
Magnum Photographers Challenged To Picture Swiss Democracy
Magnum photographers accustomed to exploring crisis regions have been challenged to capture the quiet operation of Swiss democracy.
On the G7 plate at this time
The leaders meeting in Germany’s Bavaria state are searching for ways to support Ukraine in defending itself against Russia.
How Popular Votes Made Switzerland A Global Democracy Leader
A turning point in Swiss history was the adoption of the new federal constitution as it led to a number of significant reforms.
‘Orbanization’? How To Capture A Democracy
Last month, Viktor Orban won a 4th term as Prime Minister of Hungary. A new EU report points to an electoral autocracy in the country.
Eurovision Vote Hacking Attempt Foiled, Police Say
According to Italian authorities, hackers who are loyal to Russia attempted to sabotage voting for the Eurovision Song Contest.
Youth Suffrage Proposal Rejected By Voters In Zurich
Proponents of the right to vote for youth as young as 16 in Switzerland suffered another setback following a vote in canton Zurich.
A Dangerous Reprise Of American Exceptionalism In Ukraine
The stakes are too high to cave into Putin’s phantasmatic imperial play, and too high to believe that this war can be won by arming Ukrainians.