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Affichage des articles du décembre 11, 2022

Taraneh Alidoosti, Iranian Actress, Arrested

The actress, Taraneh Alidoosti, had urged people to speak out after the execution of a man involved in nationwide demonstrations. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/qEnQJce via IFTTT

World Cup Final: How to Watch Argentina vs. France

The game is scheduled for 10 a.m. Eastern time on Sunday. Here’s where to watch and what to watch for. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/dMz8YOT via IFTTT

Minnesota Vikings Beat Colts for Biggest Comeback in N.F.L. History

The Vikings were down by 33 points to Indianapolis, but they scored five touchdowns in the second half to force overtime. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/QveIxga via IFTTT

NFL Week 15 Tripleheader: How to Watch Saturday’s Games

The Week 15 lineup features a rare Saturday lineup of three games topped by a prime-time matchup between the Miami Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/bjt8QL9 via IFTTT

Tunisia Heads for First Elections Since Presidential Power Grab

Voters will choose a new Parliament, but under revised rules that vastly dilute the influence of political parties that many blame for sabotaging the North African nation’s 10-year experiment with democracy. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/zVSb6Jn via IFTTT

How Putin’s War in Ukraine Became a Catastrophe for Russia

Secret battle plans, intercepted communications and Russian soldiers explain how a “walk in the park” became a catastrophe for Russia. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/VfOnHIe via IFTTT

J. Robert Oppenheimer Cleared of ‘Black Mark’ After 68 Years

The physicist and architect of the American atomic bomb was stripped of his security clearance in 1954 after what is now called a flawed investigation. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/mlqTc3P via IFTTT

Marion Smith, the World’s Most Prolific Cave Explorer, Dies at 80

He was particularly fond of vertical caving, often dangling freely in a hundred-foot abyss on a rope no thicker than a thumb. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/WHa7FEA via IFTTT

Russia Hits Ukraine With Waves of Missiles, Knocking Out Heat and Power

Dozens of missiles knocked out heat and electricity systems around the country including in Kyiv, where two-thirds of its residents had no heat or water. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/YJszhyv via IFTTT

N​orth Korea Says It Has Tested a New ICBM Engine

​The statement, issued Friday, followed an order from the country’s leader, Kim Jong-un, to develop a new ICBM that is harder to intercept. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/haBTmJ5 via IFTTT

Your Friday Briefing

Allegations of a bribery scheme at the heart of the E.U. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/HsRfl7n via IFTTT

Biden Courts African Leaders, but Some Are Skeptical of Big Promises

President Biden faced a challenge in winning the confidence of a continent where the circumstances of its leaders vary so dramatically. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/VqmRS2X via IFTTT

Carlos Rodon and Yankees Agree on 6-Year, $162 Million Deal

An All-Star in each of the last two seasons, the left-handed Rodón will slot in near the front of the team’s starting rotation. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/IsPrpKv via IFTTT

Protesters in Peru Demand Justice for Ousted President Pedro Castillo

Eight days after Pedro Castillo’s removal from office and arrest, thousands of his supporters have joined protests demanding his reinstatement. To them, he is the voice of the marginalized. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/4N3BClJ via IFTTT

US To Train More Ukrainian Troops in Germany on Advanced Battle Tactics

Western instruction since Russia’s invasion has focused on basic training or the use of sophisticated weapons systems. Officials say “combined arms” tactics could be a key next step. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/6cF5B8A via IFTTT

Zelensky Urges Barring Russian and Belarusian Athletes from 2024 Olympics

In recent days, international Olympic officials have been unclear about whether the athletes will be allowed to compete in the Paris Summer Olympics. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/skfGVjL via IFTTT

Morocco Gave Everything in the World Cup Semifinal. It Needed a Little More Against France.

On some level this will always be Morocco’s World Cup, the one that made it a trailblazer, a record breaker, a watermark that will not fade. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/BL04f9l via IFTTT

Argentina’s Most Sacred World Cup Watch Party: Maradona’s Former Home

A Buenos Aires businessman bought Diego Maradona’s old house and has been opening it up for Argentina’s World Cup matches, meat included. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/eqYFKvi via IFTTT

Two Dogs, Two Presidents and a History of Political Attacks in Seoul

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un gifted two pups to South Korea as a symbol of peace. Now the canines have become victims of a political squabble between leaders in the South. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/e925hpP via IFTTT

DO NOT USE: Video Shows Damaged Buildings in Kyiv After Russian Drone Attack

DO NOT USE: Two government buildings in Kyiv and at least four homes in the region surrounding the capital were damaged, Ukrainian officials said. There were no immediate reports of casualties. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/u6fUkMS via IFTTT

The Lions Are Finally Playing Up to Their Coach’s Tough-Guy Image

The Detroit Lions turned their season around thanks to a people-throwing offensive line and gambling play calls. Much of it owes to the personality and tactics of Coach Dan Campbell. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/QtmeWUv via IFTTT

Countries Pledge $1 Billion in Aid for Ukraine

A French-led effort to involve dozens of countries aims to help Ukraine survive a harsh winter with quick repair of vital electrical, heating, water and health care systems. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/UMdDFsc via IFTTT

Biden Hosts African Leaders for Talks on Security, Trade and Outer Space

Nearly 50 African heads of state are attending the first U.S.-Africa summit since 2014. It opened with sessions on civil conflict, democracy and space exploration. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/8pAGoUD via IFTTT

Messi and Argentina Are Headed to the World Cup Finals

Defying age and his opponents, Lionel Messi gets a little help from his friends. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/py4iRP0 via IFTTT

Jin, Eldest BTS Member, Enlists in South Korean Army

Saying goodbye to the ARMY — as the K-pop supergroup’s fan base is known — and hello to the armed forces, Jin became the first member of the boy band to start mandatory military service. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/DWYwTjV via IFTTT

‘There Must Be More Room for Africa,’ Leader of African Union Says

President Macky Sall of Senegal, chairman of the bloc, said in an interview before the U.S.-Africa summit that it’s time for the continent to have more seats in global institutions. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/QflBPXC via IFTTT

What’s Powering Argentina at the World Cup? 1,100 Pounds of Yerba Mate.

The herbal drink is beloved by South American players, who have taken it with them around the world — including to Qatar. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/xkJRtVb via IFTTT

Your Tuesday Briefing

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, has been arrested and will face criminal charges. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/kxSnb2X via IFTTT

Winter Illnesses

Covid and flu cases are on the rise. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/lvPysOp via IFTTT

The World Cup Is Ending, but the Migrant Labor Economy Grinds On

The World Cup was a $220 billion construction project powered by migrant workers. We went  to Nepal – a major source of labor for Qatar — to find out what’s driving workers to do dangerous jobs that many say they can’t afford to lose. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/EilIX8Z via IFTTT

What Happens to the Migrant Workers Who Built the World Cup?

The World Cup was a $220 billion construction project powered by migrant workers. We went to Nepal — a major source of labor for Qatar — to find out what’s driving workers to do dangerous jobs that many say they can’t afford to lose. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/hV94ydx via IFTTT

What Will Biden Offer African Leaders at U.S.-Africa Summit?

China, Russia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates are all vying for influence in Africa. What will the Biden administration offer at a summit that starts Tuesday in Washington? from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/okqM9KQ via IFTTT

Your Monday Briefing

The German aristocrat connected to a plot to overthrow the government. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/1xv7JWa via IFTTT

Losers No More, Devils Overshadow Rival Rangers, and Everyone Else

The Devils once relied on defense and slowing down the game to win, but this season they are keeping goals out of the net and scoring them in bunches as well. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/ZN8U79M via IFTTT

Two Favorites, Two Underdogs, Too Good

France and Argentina entered the World Cup as contenders, but Croatia and Morocco have proved to be worthy challengers for the title. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/BSFYpaf via IFTTT

Ending a Civil War

A cease-fire in Ethiopia could bring an end to years of violence. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/G910LOU via IFTTT

Confidential Records Show a Saudi Golf Tour Built on Far-Fetched Assumptions

McKinsey documents suggest the Saudi league is far off-track for success. Experts say the analysis shows it was never just about profits. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/ImeSxdU via IFTTT

Prince Heinrich XIII and the Plot to Overthrow Germany’s Government

Prince Heinrich XIII was arrested this week as the suspected ringleader of a plan to overthrow the German government. Nostalgic for an imperial past, he embraced far-right conspiracy theories. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/ObPfp3l via IFTTT