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Affichage des articles du janvier 23, 2022

North Korea’s Latest Missile Test Appears to Be Its Boldest in Years

Flight data indicates that a launch carried out Sunday was the North’s most powerful since 2017. South Korea said the projectile was a medium-range ballistic missile. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/CIFmJGauQ via IFTTT

‘We’re Afraid of Everything’: Ukrainians Remember a Deadly Rocket Attack

Amid fears of an escalation with Russia, mourners in Mariupol, Ukraine, gathered to remember the 30 people who were killed in 2015 when rockets believed to have been fired from separatist-controlled territory struck a neighborhood. The mourners told us they were resolved to defend their city. from NYT > World News https://nyti.ms/3AI1eaa via IFTTT

ISIS Siege of Syria Prison Proves It's Still a Threat

The Islamic State may no longer be able to control territory, but it has shown in Syria and Iraq that it can still pull off opportunistic military operations. from NYT > World News https://nyti.ms/3KSW4wy via IFTTT

In Canada, ‘Freedom Convoy’ Protesting Vaccine Mandates Nears Capital

The “Freedom Convoy” began as a response to Covid vaccine requirements for some truckers, but its political aims have since broadened. from NYT > World News https://nyti.ms/3HejJWe via IFTTT

As Russian Troops Mass in Belarus, a Ukraine Border Is Largely Undefended

From the border, it’s a fast 140 miles down a newly paved highway to Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, but only a few troops stand guard. from NYT > World News https://nyti.ms/35mP7DJ via IFTTT

India’s Militarized Nagaland Calls for End to Army Impunity

A deadly mistaken ambush by soldiers seeking rebels in the country’s northeast has renewed attention on a special powers act that residents say perpetuates fear and harassment. from NYT > World News https://nyti.ms/3u6dO1H via IFTTT

Heather MacLean is Back on Track at the Millrose Games

For many 2020 Olympians, the return to competition comes after an inevitable post-Olympic question: What’s next? from NYT > Sports https://nyti.ms/3s3HSZ2 via IFTTT

Giants Hire Brian Daboll as Coach

Daboll had been the Bills’ offensive coordinator under Joe Schoen, whom the Giants hired as G.M. earlier this week after his tenure in Buffalo. from NYT > Sports https://nyti.ms/34kNQwk via IFTTT

U.S. Blocks $130 Million in Aid for Egypt Over Rights Abuses

The Middle Eastern ally continues to buy billions of dollars worth of military equipment from the United States. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3HdyHf8 via IFTTT

Biden Includes European Allies As He Confronts Putin On Ukraine

In what amounts to a much-needed diplomatic reset, the U.S. is orchestrating the response to Russia’s threatening moves and making sure to include his European allies. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3g28STp via IFTTT

Let’s Talk Tennis, and Politics

This year’s Australian Open was controversial even before it started. How’s it going now? from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3KSJ9uM via IFTTT

Nadal Beats Berrettini to Return to the Australian Open Final

The Spaniard defeated Matteo Berrettini in four sets and will play for a record 21st career Grand Slam men’s singles title against either Daniil Medvedev or Stefanos Tsitsipas. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3r6ceea via IFTTT

N.F.L. Players Wear Their Hearts Under Their Uniforms

Bound by strict uniform rules, players like Odell Beckham Jr. and Deebo Samuel are honoring peers with customized T-shirts worn in pregame warm-ups and underneath their jerseys. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3u84Ssr via IFTTT

A Marker Honoring Jackie Robinson Was Defaced. M.L.B. Helped Replace It.

A series of incidents in Georgia appeared to be targeting markers dedicated to Black Americans. “This should not be happening,” said Robinson’s cousin. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/33YVzk7 via IFTTT

Sarah Palin, Who is Unvaccinated, Dined Outdoors in N.Y.C. After Testing Positive

The unvaccinated former Alaska governor returned to Elio’s, the Upper East Side restaurant where she had been seen dining indoors on Saturday despite the city’s requirement that indoor guests show proof of vaccination. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3s0wbSO via IFTTT

U.S. Beats El Salvador to Inch Closer to World Cup

A victory over El Salvador moved the Americans another step closer to a place in this year’s World Cup in Qatar. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3o7MrAm via IFTTT

Harris Seeks Ally in Honduras as She Revisits Central America

Vice President Kamala Harris’s trip was viewed as more than just showcasing the U.S. presence at the inauguration of Xiomara Castro, the first female head of state in Honduras. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/35viKD3 via IFTTT

I’m on the Scene in Northeastern Syria

I arrived in a remote part of Syria this week to report on the siege of a prison by the Islamic State. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3u7N01a via IFTTT

Boris Johnson Rejects Calls to Resign

Mr. Johnson, the British prime minister, fended off calls for his resignation over claims that he lied about lockdown-breaking parties and his role in authorizing the evacuation of animals from Afghanistan. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3g25I1W via IFTTT

North Korea Launches 2 Ballistic Missiles, South Korea Says

It was the North’s ​sixth missile test this month, the South Korean military said. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3G4QuDJ via IFTTT

Carlos Beltran Creates a New Ethical Debate for Hall of Fame

Some controversial players have fallen off the ballot, but with Carlos Beltrán expected to be a finalist next year, a different form of cheating will be in the spotlight. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3Ay6Vrf via IFTTT

Kurdish-Led Forces End Syria Prison Siege, Defeating ISIS Fighters

The six-day battle put a spotlight on the humanitarian and security issues left unresolved after the Islamic State’s so-called caliphate was destroyed. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3rcXPx7 via IFTTT

How the Computer Chip Shortage Could Incite a U.S. Conflict With China

A war game and study by a think tank illustrate how dependent the world is on Taiwan’s semiconductor foundries. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/32z4xDU via IFTTT

NATO Urges Russia to Engage in Talks as Military Tensions Escalate

The NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg criticized Russia’s continued military buildup along Ukraine’s borders but stressed that a diplomatic solution to the standoff was still possible. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3G4EIcv via IFTTT

Journalists in Mexico Protest Against Killings of Colleagues

A recent spree of killings of journalists caused public outrage in Mexico, as reporters and citizens held vigils and demonstrations across the nation. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/35sAAqg via IFTTT

E.U. Leaders Vow ‘Consequences’ for Russian Aggression

President Emmanuel Macron of France and Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned that a Russian attack on Ukraine would lead to a serious response, though Germany’s economic ties have complicated its stance. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/349YTIF via IFTTT

With One More Walk-Off, Big Papi Trots Into Cooperstown

A big man with a bigger personality, David Ortiz led the Red Sox to three World Series titles. Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens failed to gain election on their final writers’ ballot. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3AyYwUv via IFTTT

Why Doesn’t the N.Y.C. Subway Have Barriers?

Recent incidents where subway riders have been pushed onto the tracks have rekindled interest in platform barriers separating trains from riders. We took a look at a city that already is using them. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3H315Au via IFTTT

Gabriel Medina, Champion Surfer, Withdraws From Season to Focus on Mental Health

“I’m not in a place where I believe I can perform against the world’s best surfers right now,” the Brazilian three-time world champion said on Instagram. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3H1hmpu via IFTTT

Russia Steps Up Propaganda War Amid Ukraine Tensions

The disinformation campaign includes claims that NATO and Ukrainian forces are preparing to attack Russian speakers in Ukraine. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3449IMy via IFTTT

War Looms Between Russia and Ukraine, but Diplomatic Options Remain

Fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine are growing, but diplomatic options remain. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/345bWuW via IFTTT

Omicron Offers Hope Pandemic Could Stabilize, W.H.O. Official Says.

The rapid spread of the variant means far more people will have some immunity, at least for now, which might bode well this year for highly vaccinated countries in Europe. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3G1IpQa via IFTTT

At Least 6 Killed in Crush at African Cup Match

Witnesses said the stadium stewards closed the gates and stopped allowing people in, setting off the crush. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/33ZcRgB via IFTTT

MLB Lockout: Players Issue Counteroffer to Owners

The players formally rejected the league’s offer — they didn’t believe some of M.L.B.’s ideas would accomplish what the league claimed — and made a counterproposal. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3tTmCHZ via IFTTT

Burkina Faso President Ousted in Military Coup

Mutinous officers said the public was fed up with President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré because of his inability to stop attacks by Islamist militants. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3AsEivr via IFTTT

Fabrizio Romano: Soccer's Prophet of the Deal

Fabrizio Romano has turned rumors into an industry. But is he an observer of soccer’s multibillion-dollar transfer market, or a participant in it? from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3tWUpjF via IFTTT

At Least 6 Killed in Crush at African Cup Match

Witnesses said the stadium stewards closed the gates and stopped allowing people in, setting off the crush. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/33ZcRgB via IFTTT

Kansas State’s Ayoka Lee Sets Division I Women’s Single-Game Scoring Record

Her 61 points propelled the Wildcats to a 94-65 thrashing of No. 14 Oklahoma on Sunday. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3Az5mt6 via IFTTT

Pakistan says only fully vaccinated people will be allowed in mosques.

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Tyrann Mathieu Ruled Out of Chiefs-Bills Game Due to a Concussion

Mathieu is known for infusing the right attitude in the locker room. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3KzwD33 via IFTTT

Thierry Mugler, Genre-Busting French Fashion Designer, Dies at 73

The boundary-breaking designer created dresses so memorable (Demi Moore’s black dress in the 1993 film “Indecent Proposal,” for one) most people could picture them with their eyes closed. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3FOh6c8 via IFTTT

For Winter Olympians, the last hurdle before the competition is staying healthy.

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How the Rams Beat the Buccaneers to Advance to the NFC Championship

Los Angeles won on a field goal on the game’s final play. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3rJdHpV via IFTTT

As U.S. Strikes Syria Prison Held by ISIS, Young Detainees Are Caught in Crossfire

Almost 700 child detainees are being held in the prison still under siege four days after ISIS launched an attack to free detainees from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3tSPKzl via IFTTT

Virtual schooling hurt students. So why is the federal government paying for virtual tutoring?

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For small U.S. towns, just one coronavirus infection can put governance at risk.

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