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Affichage des articles du juillet 31, 2022

Biden faces conflicting demands after Griner verdict.

The basketball star’s supporters are pressing for action. But critics of any possible deal are already fuming. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/EDoXSwf via IFTTT

Maps: Tracking Tensions Between China and Taiwan

Maps showing where Chinese military aircraft and unmanned drones are flying close to Taiwan. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Cz4F0Sn via IFTTT

Corrections: Aug. 7, 2022

Corrections that appeared in print on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/J1GCgUS via IFTTT

London’s Trellick Tower and a Development Debate

Residents of Trellick Tower, a 1972 public housing block, fought to stop a development project they said would undermine the building’s integrity. But they fear the reprieve might be only temporary. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/lWuZngR via IFTTT

MLB’s PitchCom System Draws Mixed Reactions

A sport that has always struggled with change has mixed opinions about PitchCom and other new technologies. But everyone seems to agree that the systems work. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2ganUhA via IFTTT

Colombia’s First Black Vice President Spotlights Afro-Caribbean Fashion

The wardrobe of Francia Márquez, Colombia’s first Black vice president, is the creation of a young designer at the center of an Afro-Colombian fashion explosion. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/VoZXNlR via IFTTT

Chinese Military Drills Near Taiwan Continue

The live-fire military drills, which appear to be simulating an attack on the main island, have edged closer than ever before to territory Taiwan considers its own. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/gDuYrcn via IFTTT

Ukrainian Grandmaster Bids to Unseat Russian Head of World Chess Body

Hoping to end Russia’s domination of the International Chess Federation, Andrii Baryshpolets is running for the presidency of the powerful governing organization. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/bjqlL2D via IFTTT

Why Australia’s Climate Bill Matters

After years of inaction, the world’s third largest exporter of fossil fuels decides to get serious about global warming from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/retWNL5 via IFTTT

U.S. and Russia Ready to Negotiate Griner’s Release

The countries’ top envoys made separate announcements after a meeting where they sat close together — without talking. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/hVDTKp5 via IFTTT

Israel Hits Gaza, Prompting Rocket Barrage and Ending Relative Calm

In by far the biggest escalation of violence in Gaza since the end of a war in May 2021, Israeli airstrikes killed a militant leader and at least nine others, according to Palestinian officials. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/wfkYd7v via IFTTT

Putin and Erdogan to Talk in Sochi, Russia.

The Turkish and Russian leaders are meeting for the second time in less than three weeks. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/0sOLvub via IFTTT

Ukrainian First Lady Raises $5.4 Million for New Ambulances

Olena Zelenska has recently become more visible in advocating for humanitarian causes. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/YlFLOz6 via IFTTT

Brittney Griner’s Tearful WNBA Teammates Play On After Her Conviction

Brittney Griner, the Phoenix Mercury star, was convicted on drug charges in Russia. Hours later, her teammates had a game. “Nobody even wanted to play today,” one said. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/Fk9DIQz via IFTTT

Keyshawn Johnson Wants the N.F.L. to Remember Its ‘Forgotten Four’

The former Pro Bowl receiver lobbied Pro Football’s Hall of Fame to honor Kenny Washington, Woody Strode, Bill Willis and Marion Motley, the four Black players who reintegrated the league in 1946. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/tSyzTia via IFTTT

China’s Military Drills Continue Off Taiwan

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called for “an immediate halt” to the exercises. Speaker Nancy Pelosi said China “will not isolate Taiwan.” from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/dl51bHU via IFTTT

Three More Grain Ships Have Been Cleared to Leave Ukraine

The ships are carrying a total of 58,041 metric tons of corn from Ukraine’s desperately needed stores. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/mSBxMo8 via IFTTT

Brittney Griner’s Guilty Verdict Strengthens Supporters’ Resolve

The W.N.B.A. star was sentenced to nine years in a Russian penal colony, but her supporters insist they will do “whatever we can to get her home.” from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/JxQ07pm via IFTTT

Mines, Fires, Rockets: The Ravages of War Bedevil Ukraine’s Farmers

A deal allowing ships to start carrying grain from Ukraine solved a logistical problem, but it left a more pressing one for Ukrainian farmers: growing and reaping crops in a war zone. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/061XwsV via IFTTT

Corrections: Aug. 4, 2022

Corrections that appeared in print on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/xPjKFOW via IFTTT

Taiwan: China’s Military Exercises Could Help It Practice an Attack

After Nancy Pelosi’s visit, Taiwan braces for three days of Chinese military drills. Beijing calls them a warning, but they may also help its forces hone their skills. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/BL1rMHd via IFTTT

Senate Overwhelmingly Votes to Add Sweden and Finland to NATO

The lopsided bipartisan vote demonstrated broad support in the United States for one of the most significant expansions of the military alliance, amid Russia’s continued assault on Ukraine. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/DzB7Lbk via IFTTT

Senate Votes to Add Finland and Sweden to NATO

The Senate overwhelmingly approved a treaty on Wednesday that would allow Finland and Sweden to join NATO. It paves the way for one of the biggest expansions of the alliance in decades in the wake of Russia’s assault on Ukraine. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/9GcpHVa via IFTTT

As China Plans Drills Circling Taiwan, U.S. Officials Fear a Squeeze Play

Administration officials say they are hoping China’s military exercises last only a few days, but they are discussing their options if the movements expand into something more. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/6szDjlQ via IFTTT

New Zealand’s All Blacks Confront a Worrisome Prospect: Decline

A series of defeats by New Zealand’s All Blacks has led to a humbling drop in the world rankings, and concern that the team might not have what it takes to bounce back this time. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/gt4euHh via IFTTT

Killing of al-Zawahri Stirs Debate Over Biden’s Afghan Strategy

President Biden now confronts the question of what, if anything, he will do in response to the revelation that the Taliban were again sheltering a leader of Al Qaeda. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/WIcgMBC via IFTTT

In Visiting Taiwan, Pelosi Capped Three Decades of Challenging China

From her first days in Congress, the future speaker was willing to confront China’s leaders. As she looked toward her legacy, the California Democrat was not about to back down this time. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/oiKPJ5B via IFTTT

How the C.I.A. Tracked Ayman al-Zawahri, the Leader of Al Qaeda

The U.S. search for Ayman al-Zawahri had spanned decades. His presence on a balcony at a safe house in Kabul presented an opportunity to strike. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/DfXLPMS via IFTTT

In Ukraine, Devastation Spreads as Russia Regroups for New Offensive

The U.S. has announced $550 million in additional arms for Ukraine as it gears up to defend its eastern regions, which Ukrainian officials have asked civilians to flee before winter. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/FcDZlRP via IFTTT

Zelensky Says Civil Partnerships For Same-Sex Couples May Become Legal

The Ukrainian president said the constitution’s ban on same-sex marriage could not be changed during the war. Calls for equal rights have grown as L.G.B.T.Q. soldiers have joined the fight against Russia. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/UDar3ni via IFTTT

As a grain shipment heads to Lebanon, fighting intensifies on many fronts.

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Brittney Griner Back in Russian Court as Lawyers Plead for Leniency

The case is expected to end with a conviction in the middle of this month, her lawyers say. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/ZkIPHyh via IFTTT

Your Tuesday Briefing

The U.S. kills Al Qaeda’s leader. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/VlSm05F via IFTTT

War Spurs Ukrainian Efforts to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

The role of gay soldiers, the lack of legal rights for their partners, and the threat of Russia imposing anti-L.G.B.T. policies have turned the war into a catalyst for change in Ukraine. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/NRYeQEr via IFTTT

Deshaun Watson’s Suspension Will Test the N.F.L.’s Support for Women

The N.F.L. must decide whether to uphold Watson’s six-game suspension or impose a more severe penalty. Its choice will speak volumes, writes our columnist. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/ns462WM via IFTTT

United States Will Send Ukraine Another $550 Million in Military Aid

The latest arms package to Ukraine will increase the total American investment in war fighting to more than $8 billion since Russia’s invasion began. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/LuMn6ge via IFTTT

Manchin Won a Pledge From Democrats to Finish a Contested Pipeline

To secure the senator’s support for a climate and tax package, party leaders promised to pass a law to complete the line and to prioritize some other fossil fuel projects. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Pki4uCJ via IFTTT

Using Nuclear Reactors for Cover, Russians Lob Rockets at Ukrainians

Russia has turned Europe’s largest nuclear power plant into a fortress, stymying Ukraine’s forces and unnerving locals who fear both shelling and a radiation leak. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/76CLNqR via IFTTT

As India Bans Disposable Plastic, Tamil Nadu Offers Lessons

Tamil Nadu’s ban on single-use plastic has gotten results, thanks to relentless policing. Now, India says it will tackle the problem nationwide. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/A5KIPUV via IFTTT

Among Pro Athletes, Bill Russell Was a Pioneering Activist

Russell marched with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., spoke out against segregation in Boston public schools and backed Muhammad Ali in his opposition to the Vietnam War. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/TptYLn3 via IFTTT

Deal or No Deal, Yankees’ Bullpen Will Evolve

A late-game collapse was a reminder that the team’s relievers are mostly overachieving surprises or struggling veterans. Adding a dependable arm could remove some guesswork. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/AI7bPoW via IFTTT

LIV Golfers, Paid Upfront, Giggle Their Way Around Trump Bedminster

Henrik Stenson won the third event on the LIV Golf tour, where nine-figure signing bonuses for top players guaranteed a carefree vibe. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/I3JEeiz via IFTTT

Bill Russell Paved the Way for Black Coaches to Defy Doubters

When getting hired as a Black coach seemed “far-fetched,” as one coach said, Russell showed that it could be done — and that it could lead to championships. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/W6ODVrn via IFTTT

Tensions Flare on Kosovo-Serbian Border Amid Protests and Gunfire

Demonstrations against a law related to new license plates for ethnic Serbs in Kosovo led to gunfire on Sunday, leading to concerns that the violence could escalate further. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/FMpfSvl via IFTTT

Bill Russell Hailed Across Basketball Generations

Magic Johnson said the Celtics great was his idol. Michael Jordan called him a pioneer. Jaylen Brown called him one of the greatest athletes ever. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/J4c386I via IFTTT

Prisoners describe harsh treatment in the Russian camp where an explosion killed dozens.

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The Spread of Book Banning

Explaining the increasing politicization of the book banning debate. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/q9BAKzF via IFTTT

Nancy Pelosi Headed to Singapore, Silent on Taiwan

Speculation about a stop in Taiwan, where she would be the highest-ranking U.S. visitor in decades, has jangled nerves in both Beijing and Washington. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/EFSuHGt via IFTTT

The Baseball Reliquary Survived and Is ‘Better than True’

The Baseball Reliquary in Los Angeles, a mischievous cousin of the Hall of Fame, took its share of blows but is set for a comeback. Its artifacts remain as real as your imagination. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/YASyUZm via IFTTT

A European official denounces ‘inhumane, barbaric acts’ as dozens of prisoners of war are killed.

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As Latin America Shifts Left, Leaders Face a Bleak Reality.

All six of the largest economies in the region could soon be run by presidents elected on leftist platforms. Their challenge? Inflation, war in Europe, growing poverty at home. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/DGhlZPF via IFTTT