IAAF defends rules on intersex athletes after Swiss court ruling
The new rules prevent Caster Semenya from defending her world title in the 800 meters at the world championships in Qatar in September — unless she submits to them.
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The new rules prevent Caster Semenya from defending her world title in the 800 meters at the world championships in Qatar in September — unless she submits to them.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport's ruling reflects the gulf between competitive sports and modern gender approaches.
The Inter-Parliamentary Union said members of Venezuela's parliament were barred from leaving the country.
These are turbulent times for the International Criminal Court, created 17 years ago as a court of "last resort."
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