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Affichage des articles du avril 16, 2023

Zelensky Signs Law Banning Russian Place Names

The action late Friday was the latest in a series of steps by Ukraine to distance itself from a long legacy of Russian domination. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/OdgGWuz via IFTTT

No Major Disruption From Public Sector Strike, but Also No Solution in Sight

The walkout by federal public servants was spurred by inflation and the government’s return-to-office program. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/4Zufm3R via IFTTT

The Boston Marathon Women’s Elite Field Was Historic. London’s Will Be, Too.

The depth of talent at the top levels of women’s marathoning continues to grow, outpacing the men. Expect stacked races to follow. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/9GyzW72 via IFTTT

Seeing Opportunities, World Powers Take Sides in Sudan War

Even before its two leading generals went to war last week, “everyone wanted a chunk of Sudan,” an expert said of the strategically located country rich in natural resources. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/enwU4d7 via IFTTT

Cellphones Across Britain Will Blast a ‘Loud Siren-like’ Alert This Weekend

Not everyone is happy about the test warning, which will sound at on Sunday at 3 p.m. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/AfOgBL5 via IFTTT

Pentagon Aid Package to Ukraine Includes Old M21 Anti-Tank Mines

The M21 mines do not run afoul of international treaties. But unlike other mines the United States has given to Kyiv, they can be lethal indefinitely. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/1hnfEyA via IFTTT

Russia Accidentally Bombs Belgorod, Its Own City, Injuring 3

A blast in Belgorod, near the Ukrainian border, was the result of “an accidental discharge of aviation ammunition,” Russia’s Defense Ministry said. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/WHXAucw via IFTTT

Dominic Raab, U.K. Deputy Prime Minister, Resigns Amid Bullying Scandal

The hard-line Brexiteer, one of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s most loyal political allies, was found by an independent inquiry to have mistreated subordinates. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/iesFICd via IFTTT

The Biggest, Darkest Sky in Australia

Looking for darkness in Australia’s biggest state. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Q0ZjB6a via IFTTT

As Gaza Celebrates Eid, a Gift for Women — and a Duty for Men

Palestinian Muslims give the eidiya — a gift of money — to female relatives and children on the Eid that marks the end of Ramadan. It is a revered tradition but one that can come with a heavy price. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/4C8D3Xz via IFTTT

Your Friday Briefing

The U.S. prepares for a possible evacuation of its embassy in Sudan. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/jKLaACR via IFTTT

$14.8 Million in Gold and Valuables Vanishes From Toronto’s Airport

The police appear to know little about how the crime was committed or who is behind the theft. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/xVZTH7a via IFTTT

Max Scherzer Suspended 10 Games Over Foreign Substance Rule

Max Scherzer accepted the suspension that came after umpires cited problems during inspections of his hand and glove. He will begin serving it immediately. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/StXbprz via IFTTT

Rare Total Eclipse Visible From Australia

Exmouth in Western Australia was one of very few locations where star gazers could catch this solar eclipse. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/dTY7Q2V via IFTTT

Your Thursday Briefing

India will soon have the world’s largest population. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/wxbrBHu via IFTTT

Stampede in Yemen Kills Scores

Witnesses said that gunshots fired in an attempt to manage the crowd, which had gathered to receive financial aid, hit a wire and caused an explosion that sparked the panic. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/njfJFdl via IFTTT

Draymond Green’s Suspension Could Sink Golden State. Again.

The Golden State forward’s antics are a constant threat to his team’s championship hopes. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/vKxwhiY via IFTTT

Stampede in Yemen’s Capital Kills Dozens Seeking Food Aid, Houthis Say

Hundreds of people had gathered at a school for an event organized by merchants, according to the Houthi-run Interior Ministry. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/veBwlEI via IFTTT

U.S. Defense Secretary Urges Swift NATO Membership for Sweden

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III, visiting Sweden, said he hoped that objections to adding the country to the alliance would be ironed out by midsummer, when member states meet in Lithuania. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/LTdGk2A via IFTTT

China Is on Track to Become Nuclear Superpower, Ushering in New Age

China is on track to massively expand its nuclear arsenal, just as Russia suspends the last major arms control treaty. It augurs a new world in which Beijing, Moscow and Washington will likely be atomic peers. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/pSr9qvP via IFTTT

Why China’s Shrinking Population Is a Problem for Everyone

China struggled for years to curtail its rapid population growth. Now that its population is declining, economists and others fear serious implications for China and countries around the world. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/9pTnG0y via IFTTT

Credit Suisse Accused of Impeding Hunt for Accounts Linked to Nazis

The Senate Budget Committee opened an investigation after Credit Suisse fired a lawyer it had hired to oversee an independent inquiry hunting for accounts linked to Nazis who went to Argentina. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/eWLxnC3 via IFTTT

Zelensky and Putin Make Dueling Trips to Front Line in Ukraine

The visits by the Ukrainian and Russian leaders came as both sought to display strength and confidence ahead of an anticipated Kyiv counteroffensive. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/SdbniuX via IFTTT

Eliud Kipchoge Was Supposed to Win the Boston Marathon. What Went Wrong?

Kipchoge set an impossible standard for himself. But even a two-time Olympic gold medalist and winner of 15 marathons can have a bad day. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/nuIKjoV via IFTTT

The Wrong Mr. Kozlov: When Sanctions Spell Trouble for Regular People

After Russia invaded Ukraine, the European Union blacklisted about 1,500 people linked to the war. That has complicated the lives of those who share their sometimes fairly common names. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/b8JrZSA via IFTTT

Putin Visits Kherson, Near Front Line of War

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia made a rare trip to the occupied region of southern Ukraine and heard from his military commanders, according to the Kremlin. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/oxF8QLn via IFTTT

Evans Chebet and Hellen Obiri Conquer the Boston Marathon’s Taxing Course

On Monday, the 127th edition of the Boston Marathon served up its usual grab bag of triumphs, small calamities and a Kenyan sweep. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/CjJwMK1 via IFTTT

Fox News on Trial

A lawsuit against Fox News could help decide the boundaries of press freedom. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/pZanxyw via IFTTT

Ukrainian Soldiers Freeze Sperm as a Way to Defy Russia

Some Ukrainian soldiers are trying to ensure that even if they die in the war, their partners can still build families. They also want to send Russia a message of defiance. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/EVmegOo via IFTTT

For Former Friend of Boston Marathon Bomber, a Burden of Shame and Betrayal

Ten years after the attack that killed three people and injured hundreds, Youssef Eddafali still wrestles with guilt and anger over the “monster” he thought he knew. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/MD5hO0y via IFTTT

Battles for Control of Sudan Stretch Into a Third Day

Nearly 100 people were killed over the weekend in battles between the army and paramilitary forces as the country’s two top generals vied for dominance. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Wl0vgmO via IFTTT

In Pakistan, Economic Crisis Mutes Ramadan Celebrations

Rampant inflation, damaged crops and the war in Ukraine have sent food prices soaring during the Muslim holy month of daytime fasting and nighttime feasting. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Uu3VY9X via IFTTT

A Japanese Island Where the Wild Things Are

In the pantheon of yokai, spooky beings of Japanese folklore embody anxieties ancient and modern. On Shodoshima, an art contest helps bring new ones to life. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/CIOlVJo via IFTTT

How to Watch the 2023 Boston Marathon on TV or in Person

Here’s how to watch the race on TV, through a livestream or in person. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/PRwQMEz via IFTTT

Finding the Pentagon Leak Suspect

How The Times identified the suspect at the center of the Pentagon leak before the authorities announced his name. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Uw8IoD2 via IFTTT

Hungary Joins Poland in Banning Grain Imports From Ukraine

The move is a diplomatic setback for Kyiv, and further raises the stakes of negotiations to renew a deal on shipments via the Black Sea. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/PQvHAY1 via IFTTT

Eliud Kipchoge’s Next Feat: The Tactical Boston Marathon

The Boston Marathon, a tricky, hilly beast of a course, has humbled legends in the past. Can this master of speed tackle Heartbreak Hill? from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/jbnCw3g via IFTTT

The Nuggets Are in the Playoffs Again. Hold the Champagne.

Woe be to Denver, where the Nuggets’ playoff failures — 37 chances without a championship so far — haunt the city like the ghost of a bearded cartoon miner. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/cbAQ2tT via IFTTT