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International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach, right, speaks at the opening of the executive board meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne, Switzerland, Tuesday, March 28, 2023. The IOC Executive Board is set to discuss the results of consultations regarding the status of athletes from Russia and Belarus in its meeting set to run until March 30. (Laurent Gillieron/Keystone via AP)
European lawmakers urge for Olympics ban on Russia, Belarus

By Graham Dunbar Apr. 25, 2023 02:06 PM EDT

Swings froze after strong winds swept waves ashore in the marina of Monnickendam, Netherlands, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. With freezing temperatures forecast for more than a week in the Netherlands, ice fever is sweeping the nation, offering a welcome respite from grim coronavirus news while also creating a challenge for authorities trying to uphold social distancing measures. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
Skating-crazy Dutch defy pandemic by taking to outdoor ice

By Peter Dejong And Mike Corder Feb. 09, 2021 08:15 AM EST