January 22, 2016

APNewsBreak: UK gov't ordered embassies to lobby for Coe

LONDON (AP) - The British government ordered ambassadors around the world to lobby athletics leaders to vote for Sebastian Coe in the IAAF presidential election, aiming to ensure "British interests are protected," diplomatic messages obtained by The Associated Press reveal.

After a "Dip-Tel" - a diplomatic telegram described as "sensitive" ...

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