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Affichage des articles du novembre 27, 2022

At Qatar’s Church City, Sunday Comes on Friday

In a nation deeply rooted in Islam, worshipers from other faiths find community in a government-sanctioned island of Christianity on the outskirts of Doha. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/oYmEPOj via IFTTT

Zelensky Says Price Cap Set on Russian Oil Is Too High

Ukraine’s president criticized the $60-a-barrel limit set by the Group of 7 nations, suggesting that the architects of the plan were “trying to avoid big decisions.” from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/85AZbyq via IFTTT

Deion Sanders Leaves Jackson State for Colorado

The charismatic former N.F.L. star known as “Prime Time” turned around the program at Jackson State over three seasons and would be expected to do the same for the Buffaloes. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/GH20rYp via IFTTT

Capturing SEC Title, Georgia Gets the Bizarre Breaks L.S.U. Usually Loves

An interception off a helmet? A touchdown after a blocked field goal? They helped fuel No. 1 Georgia’s win and, if the Bulldogs have their way, a clinching of the top playoff seed. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/6HSqUr9 via IFTTT

Losses by T.C.U. and U.S.C. Leave Playoff Powers With Unappealing Choices

The College Football Playoff is expanding to 12 teams in the 2024 season. But right now, it’s having trouble enough finding four worthy contenders. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/uZPBAfn via IFTTT

After Half a Century, Prince Edward Island’s Musical Tradition Takes a Break

The musical theater version of “Anne of Green Gables,” a favorite of tourists from around the world, will now be staged only every other year. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/J5pBeGL via IFTTT

Zelensky Proposes Banning Ukrainian Orthodox Church Led by Putin Ally

Ukraine’s president called for legislation to prevent an ancient branch of the Orthodox Church, led by a Putin ally, from operating in his country, but it remains unclear how that would work. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/gn0SOex via IFTTT

Hans Magnus Enzensberger, Leading Light in German Letters, Dies at 93

Poet, essayist, journalist and social critic, he held wide influence among a postwar literary generation with works as intellectual as they were political. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Zx7NYwF via IFTTT

A chaotic end to the group stage sends Brazil and Switzerland to the knockout round.

Cameroon became the first African team to beat Brazil in a World Cup, but it wasn’t enough to advance. Switzerland’s victory secured it a spot in the knockout stage, along with Brazil, which had already qualified. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/IrG259u via IFTTT

How a German State Helped Russia Complete Nord Stream 2

The threat of U.S. sanctions jeopardized completion of a second direct gas pipeline from Russia. So Gazprom and German officials concocted a phony climate foundation to get the job done. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/WwiszGb via IFTTT

The Giant World Cup Rookie and an Enduring Dutch Mystery

The Netherlands is Europe’s most reliable talent factory. Unless you need a goalkeeper. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/NyVjYU7 via IFTTT

‘Constant’ Russian Airstrikes Stifle Ukraine’s Efforts to Restore Power 

Even as Ukrainian workers race to restore basic services like electricity, heat and water, new Russian airstrikes send them back to the starting line. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/mibYFSv via IFTTT

Prosecutor Drops Australia Parliament Rape Case, Citing Toll on Accuser

Mental trauma that Brittany Higgins faced from the proceedings presented a “significant and unacceptable risk” to her life, the prosecutor said. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/mHhzLSF via IFTTT

Day 2: Your Ugly Christmas Sweater Is Beautiful in Its Own Way

The Times’s fashion director casts a discerning eye on this peculiar holiday tradition. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/ohOIFja via IFTTT

Brace for Bombs, Fix and Repeat: Ukraine’s Grim Efforts to Restore Power

Even as Ukrainian workers race to restore basic services like electricity, heat and water, new Russian airstrikes send them back to the starting line. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/82DqXjO via IFTTT

It’s the World Cup’s Hot Accessory. But Should Fans Wear It?

Head scarves in the colors of the participating teams have become fan favorites in Qatar. Rather than object, locals say they like the twist on a traditional look. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/tT3iy0g via IFTTT

What Is Prince William’s Earthshot Prize?

The charity will award $6 million to five entrepreneurs from around the globe working on breakthrough climate solutions. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Md9PhTk via IFTTT

What the World Cup Looks Like Off the Field

Our photographers in Qatar show what the world’s biggest soccer tournament looks like from the streets of Doha and beyond. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/8k2ujba via IFTTT

N.F.L. Week 13 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game

Kansas City and the Bengals revisit last season’s A.F.C. championship, the Commanders and Giants battle for playoff seeding, and the Dolphins offense gets its stiffest test yet against the 49ers defense. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/hlIEumd via IFTTT

Messi and Argentina Advance as Mexico Is Eliminated

Argentina recovered from its opening loss to Saudi Arabia and secured passage to the knockout stage. Poland also advanced, despite losing, because it had a better goal differential than Mexico. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/uzi2TAt via IFTTT

Iranian Players May Be Out Of The World Cup, But They Stole The Show Anyway

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At a World Cup defined by suppression of dissent, Iran’s players have risked the most to call out injustice. View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed News https://ift.tt/Apo5B4F via IFTTT

Special Court Needed for Russian Crimes in Ukraine, EU Chief Says

The idea reflects frustration with the difficulty in holding anyone accountable in the war, and actually reaching trials in a new court is likely to be very hard. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/RV2aKYi via IFTTT

How Is Tua Tagovailoa Having a Season This Good?

Tagovailoa, the Dolphins quarterback, is putting up numbers that have him being mentioned alongside Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Dan Marino. That wasn’t the expectation entering this season. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/trn0JAQ via IFTTT

In ‘Mandela: The Lost Tapes,’ a Veteran Journalist Finds Himself

Richard Stengel, a former Time editor who ghostwrote Nelson Mandela’s memoir, revisits their long-ago conversations for a new podcast. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/AL8if0q via IFTTT

Protesters Clash With Police Over Covid Lockdown in China

In videos verified by The New York Times, protesters in the southern city of Guangzhou confronted police officers in helmets and white protective clothing this week. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/abE8T1p via IFTTT

How Is Tua Tagovailoa Having a Season This Good?

Tagovailoa, the Dolphins quarterback, is putting up numbers that have him being mentioned alongside Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Dan Marino. That wasn’t the expectation entering this season. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/Yal7N1S via IFTTT

The U.S. Cleared a Big World Cup Hurdle. The Knockout Round Poses Another.

The U.S. victory over Iran sent it to the round of 16, with a match against the Netherlands on Saturday. The team already has much to be proud of. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/ABeHGnd via IFTTT

U.S. Pledges $53 Million to Help Fix Ukraine’s Electrical Grid

American officials said they hoped the commitment would spur allies to make similar donations, as many Ukrainians head into winter without power or water. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/BEfYUoi via IFTTT

The World Cup Continues for the US Will Christian Pulisic be Part of It?

The United States beat Iran, 1-0, but the price of victory may be a high one: Christian Pulisic was taken to the hospital after sustaining an abdominal injury. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/74VW9HK via IFTTT

Isabel dos Santos, Daughter of Angola’s Ex-President, Faces Arrest on Corruption Charges

Isabel dos Santos, the daughter of Angola’s former president, was accused of enriching herself with state resources during her time in control of the country’s oil company. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/SA08sNd via IFTTT

Hall of Fame Committee Will Consider Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens

Sunday’s vote on players like Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens will be secret, but past statements from committee members indicate a hard line on players accused of cheating. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/BHy4fMY via IFTTT

Ukraine Warns of More Strikes on Power Plants, as Russians Dig In

Russian forces are fortifying positions in southern Ukraine after retreating from Kherson, and the Kremlin denied planning to withdraw from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/M5RABr0 via IFTTT

Your Tuesday Briefing: Anxiety in China

Plus Ukraine updates, a U.S.-Iran World Cup preview and a “She Said” interview. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Bf5gLVt via IFTTT

World Cup Updates: Today Is About Positioning. The Stars Come Out Later.

A loss for Cameroon or Serbia would all but end their hopes of advancing. Follow for live updates. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/0JDG52C via IFTTT

Canada has one more game before turning its focus to 2026.

Guaranteed a spot in the next World Cup, Canada aims for one positive result. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/TnGZ8oM via IFTTT

For Visits With Michelangelo’s David, She Brings a Duster

The revered statue in Italy is not going to dust itself. That’s where Eleonora Pucci comes in. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/grOps6q via IFTTT

Croacia y sus primeras damas del fútbol

Iva Olivari e Ivancica Sudac han trabajado en la federación croata desde antes de que ingresara en la FIFA. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/ojvKqEt via IFTTT

Cholera and Crime

Haiti is in the midst of a humanitarian disaster. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/KTurneA via IFTTT

Japan and Costa Rica Are Scoreless; Spain and Germany Wait in the Wings

Costa Rica and Japan kick off the action, followed by a suddenly-tense matchup between Croatia and Canada. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/Kiw15hW via IFTTT

​How Britain Turned ‘Modern Slavery’ Law Against Low-Level Drug Dealers

A law written to prevent human trafficking is being wielded against low-level drug dealers. The effects are long-lasting. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/vdAyurx via IFTTT

Croacia y sus primeras damas del fútbol

Iva Olivari e Ivancica Sudac han trabajado en la federación croata desde antes de que ingresara en la FIFA. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/bHNhYUv via IFTTT

Amid Israeli Blockade on Gaza, a Fishing Fleet Limps Along

An Israeli blockade that restricts the movement of Gazans out of the strip and limits imports — or bans them completely — has been devastating for the enclave’s fishing industry. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/fbHjOoS via IFTTT