Unlikely partners Pelosi and Cheney team up for Jan. 6 probe
WASHINGTON (AP) â When Nancy Pelosi raised a glass to Liz Cheney, it was the most unlikely of toasts.
Democratic lawmakers and the Republican congresswoman were gathered in the House speakerâs office as the group prepared for the first session of the committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol.
Pelosi spoke of the âsolemn responsibilityâ before them and raised her water glass to Cheney, a daughter of the former vice president and the sole Republican in the room.
âLet us salute Liz for her courage,â she said, according to a person familiar with the gathering who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the private meeting.
Algerian judoka to be sent home after refusing potential bout with Israeli Today 10:31 am JST Today | 11:37 am JST TOKYO
An Algerian judo athlete will be sent home from the Tokyo Olympics after he withdrew from the competition to avoid potentially facing an Israeli opponent.
Fethi Nourine and his coach, Amar Benikhlef, told Algerian media they were withdrawing to avoid a possible second-round matchup with Israel s Tohar Butbul in the men s 73 kg division on Monday. Nourine was drawn to face Sudan’s Mohamed Abdalrasool in the opening round, with the winner facing Butbul, the fifth seed.
The International Judo Federation s executive committee has temporarily suspended Nourine and Benikhlef, who are likely to face sanctions beyond the Olympics, which began Saturday. The Algerian Olympic committee then withdrew both men s accreditation and made plans to send them home.
Algerian judoka to be sent home after refusing potential Tokyo Olympics bout with Israeli
TOKYO An Algerian judo athlete will be sent home from the Olympics after he withdrew from the competition to avoid potentially facing an Israeli opponent.
Fethi Nourine and his coach, Amar Benikhlef, told Algerian media they were withdrawing to avoid a possible second-round matchup with Israel s Tohar Butbul in the men s 73 kg division on Monday. Nourine was drawn to face Sudan s Mohamed Abdalrasool in the opening round, with the winner facing Butbul, the fifth seed.
The International Judo Federation s executive committee has temporarily suspended Nourine and Benikhlef, who are likely to face sanctions beyond the Olympics, which began Saturday. The Algerian Olympic committee then withdrew both men s accreditation and made plans to send them home.
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An Algerian judo athlete will be sent home from the Tokyo Olympics after he withdrew from the competition to avoid potentially facing an Israeli opponent.
Fethi Nourine and his coach, Amar Benikhlef, told Algerian media they were withdrawing to avoid a possible second-round matchup with Israel’s Tohar Butbul in the men’s 73 kg division on Monday. Nourine was to face Sudan’s Mohamed Abdalrasool in the opening round, with the winner facing Butbul, the fifth seed.
Algerian judo athlete sent home after withdrawing from Olympic competition Share Updated: 11:56 PM EDT Jul 23, 2021
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The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Share Updated: 11:56 PM EDT Jul 23, 2021 Related video above: Tokyo Olympics opening ceremonyAn Algerian judo athlete will be sent home from the Tokyo Olympics after he withdrew from the competition to avoid potentially facing an Israeli opponent.Fethi Nourine and his coach, Amar Benikhlef, told Algerian media they were withdrawing to avoid a possible second-round matchup with Israel s Tohar Butbul in the men s 73 kg division on Monday. Nourine was drawn to face Sudan’s Mohamed Abdalrasool in the opening round, with the winner facing Butbul, the fifth seed.The International Judo Federation s executive