For Habibzi, the reality is still sinking in. "I still feel like I'm dreaming," said the athlete, wearing a jacket emblazoned with the Afghan flag and the five Olympic rings over his heart.

The Verdict [False] The original video on Hotstar shows the Afghanistan team member empty-handed. What is the claim? Social media users have shared a low-resolution image that shows the Afghanistan ...

In rural Mason Neck, Virginia, among homes with Confederate flags hanging out front and towering pickup trucks occupying ...

"I still feel like I'm dreaming," said Habibzi, in a jacket with the Afghan flag and five Olympic rings above his heart. "It's my biggest achievement." ...

Only after intervention by US Secretary of State John Kerry were both the flag and the nameplate removed late Wednesday evening. The US was forced to get involved after Afghan President Hamid ...

"I've been so happy riding together," the 18-year-old Lee told AFP. For Habibzi, reality won't kick in until he gets home, where his family have been watching. "I still feel like I'm dreaming," said ...