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Uttar Pradesh elections: 'We Muslims are treated like the sacrificial goat'

Muslims in India's most polarised state say they are living like "second-class citizens". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xw8GLli

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Ukraine conflict: Kharkiv and Chernihiv cities hit by heavy shelling

Dozens of people have been killed in Russian missile strikes on Kharkiv, Ukrainian officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/57T1I2i

In Miami, a Ukrainian Art Show Becomes Unintentionally Timely

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By BY BRETT SOKOL from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/H6z01Ya

E.U. sees adequate winter energy, but seeks longer-term independence.

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By BY MONIKA PRONCZUK from NYT Business https://ift.tt/MOrfDT3

‘Atmospheric River’ Threatens to Pummel the Pacific Northwest

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By BY ALYSSA LUKPAT from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Be4iVKp

Ukraine conflict: The civilian lives lost to Russia's war

Ukraine says more than 200 civilians have been killed. Children have been caught up in the violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9cpoEOk

The war has forced President Viktor Orban of Hungary to reset his political calculations.

By BY BENJAMIN NOVAK from NYT World https://ift.tt/6NkVR53

Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day four

The EU is sending arms to Ukraine and banning Russian flights. Here's what you need to know after Day Four of the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GoJaFrO

Ros Atkins on... Western aid and Ukraine's military

The EU says it will begin shipping arms to Ukraine, the first time it has done so in a conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d8aUs1X

War in Ukraine Forces Israel Into a Delicate Balancing Act

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By BY PATRICK KINGSLEY, ISABEL KERSHNER AND RONEN BERGMAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/DPkO6BU

After missile strike in Kyiv, residents go back underground.

By BY YOUSUR AL-HLOU, MICHAEL DOWNEY AND MASHA FROLIAK from NYT World https://ift.tt/pq3Pt2K

Ukraine conflict: How Russia forged closer ties with Africa

Russia has rebuilt military and diplomatic links with the continent in its search for new allies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BQimM4P

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The U.S. and Europe will bar some Russian banks from SWIFT.

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By BY DAVID E. SANGER, ALAN RAPPEPORT AND MATINA STEVIS-GRIDNEFF from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/xXW6JrE

Videos show Ukrainians confronting Russian troops.

By BY DMITRIY KHAVIN, AINARA TIEFENTHÄLER, CHRISTOPH KOETTL AND BRENNA SMITH from NYT World https://ift.tt/40Un9dH

New C.D.C. Guidelines Suggest 70 Percent of Americans Can Stop Wearing Masks

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By BY APOORVA MANDAVILLI from NYT Health https://ift.tt/1BxGYHt

Pakistan: Hundreds defy banned Basant kite flying festival

Despite a police crackdown, hundreds continue to fly kites to celebrate the festival of Basant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u4bVEaX

6 Books to Read for Context on Ukraine

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By BY JOUMANA KHATIB AND JOHN WILLIAMS from NYT Books https://ift.tt/4zmYMJX

Ukraine conflict: Refugees from Ukraine arriving at Polish border speak to BBC

One family included a 10-year-old child, who has been travelling with her mother from Kyiv for two days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VBsu6tR

A C.D.C. study raises questions about the agency’s own isolation guidelines.

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By BY EMILY ANTHES from NYT World https://ift.tt/1HmBxuD

The White House is mulling a pandemic strategy for ‘the next normal.’

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By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT World https://ift.tt/hqH2dR3

Ukraine invaded: Anti-war protests in Russian cities lead to arrests

Russian police make hundreds of arrests after crowds demonstrate in support of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s7xuI5n

The Chernobyl plant was reported captured by Russia. What is there?

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By BY HENRY FOUNTAIN from NYT World https://ift.tt/YkNELhS

Ros Atkins on... how Ukraine became the front line between the West and Russia

Russia has invaded Ukraine after weeks of escalating tensions between the two countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ItsF7LQ

The U.S. expelled a Russian diplomat but says it was not about the Ukraine invasion.

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By BY LARA JAKES from NYT World https://ift.tt/kslAX4u

Ukraine crisis: 'Everyone is scared', say families evacuated to Russia

Some families arriving in Russia from eastern Ukraine told the BBC they were afraid, and worried about food and accommodation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AwXE78q

John Szeles, Who Mixed Jokes With Gore as the Amazing Johnathan, Dies at 63

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By BY MARIA CRAMER from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/mjI3OFS

Why are black Americans being punished for their hair?

Many black people in the US are embracing their natural curls. But now there’s a backlash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0B8GFp4

Russian mercenaries are filtering into the separatist-held region of Ukraine, European officials say.

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By BY MICHAEL SCHWIRTZ AND ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World https://ift.tt/5YP4rEl

These pictures show how life goes on in Kyiv.

By BY BRENDAN HOFFMAN AND MICHAEL LEVENSON from NYT World https://ift.tt/tdlK5BN

Once a Foreign Policy Partner, Congress Struggles for Unity on Ukraine

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By BY JONATHAN WEISMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Gdn6FOS

Ros Atkins on... key moments in Russia's military build-up

Ros Atkins looks at the key moments of Russia's military build-up in the Ukraine crisis so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J5tnpMF

Your Tuesday Evening Briefing

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By BY REMY TUMIN from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/CYSXGAa

Coronavirus Briefing: Good News on Immunity

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By BY JONATHAN WOLFE from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/QMjs08T

Blinken cancels meeting with his Russian counterpart.

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By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY from NYT World https://ift.tt/sxv6aRb

‘He Wanted to Make the Whole World His Patient’

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By BY TRACY KIDDER from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/LxYEDN8

The U.S. is planning to boost supply of minerals needed for electric vehicles.

By BY ANA SWANSON from NYT Business https://ift.tt/NUvmDt9

Former Officers Finish Defense in George Floyd Murder Trial

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By BY TIM ARANGO from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ANMdvpn

Hate Crimes Case in Arbery Murder Goes to Jury

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By BY TARIRO MZEZEWA AND RICHARD FAUSSET from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/zIrb0mc

Beijing Olympic Ratings Were the Worst of Any Winter Games

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By BY TIFFANY HSU from NYT Business https://ift.tt/bY79UFt

In Argentina and Mexico, abortion is not a crime. But many women struggle to access the procedure.

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By BY JACK NICAS, DANIEL POLITI AND OSCAR LOPEZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/8fVtBis

US reveals claims of Russian 'kill list' if Moscow occupies Ukraine

The US says it has "credible information" that Russia is creating lists of Ukrainians to be killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xDZTKaS

U.S. House Candidate Apologizes for Behavior at Sleepover

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By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/MmPofCa

The abortion decision comes as Colombia faces a tense presidential election.

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By BY JULIE TURKEWITZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/kPejFOM

Colombia despenaliza el aborto y se une así a una tendencia regional

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By BY JULIE TURKEWITZ from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/6IAQe4H

Your Monday Evening Briefing

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By BY REMY TUMIN from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/MxKgVTf

How will the Beijing Games be remembered?

Passports, pressure and pandas: A look back at two weeks of sports, drama and controversy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q9hVAD

A Subdued Munich Conference Hears a Troubling Word: Appeasement

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By BY ROGER COHEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/aHtknRp

Biden Administration Halts New Drilling in Legal Fight Over Climate Costs

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By BY LISA FRIEDMAN from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/GJT3cDp

Seven children killed in Niger 'by Nigerian air strike'

The children were killed by accident in an air strike by neighbouring Nigeria, local officials said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oKVEknR

Israel plans to open its borders to unvaccinated tourists.

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Love Your Work!

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Poised on Border, Russia May Be Seeking Pretext for Ukraine Invasion, Officials Say

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By BY VALERIE HOPKINS from NYT World https://ift.tt/FYXWfak

Shelling escalates in eastern Ukraine, as U.S. officials warn of pretexts for a Russian invasion.

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By BY STEVEN ERLANGER from NYT World https://ift.tt/fLAEICv

Steelers Hire Brian Flores as an Assistant Amid His N.F.L. Lawsuit

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By BY JENNY VRENTAS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/OpgR1vf

Telegram: Why won’t you take my naked photos down?

A BBC investigation has found women’s nude photos shared on the social media app Telegram without their consent on a massive scale. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/edJ1H8R

The Olympic gender gap is closing, but work remains.

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By BY ALEXANDRA E. PETRI from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/v8x3M0C

Miami helicopter crash: Police share footage showing swimmers metres away from site

Miami Beach Police said two of the three passengers were taken to hospital in a stable condition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DrE4Vxm

Peter Earnest, C.I.A. Veteran Who Ran a Spy Museum, Dies at 88

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By BY CLAY RISEN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/FbNWsd3

Letter from Africa: Nigeria's electioneering and the role of stomachs

How bags of rice will be used by grovelling Nigerian candidates to curry favour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WHNhv2X

Week in pictures: 12-18 February 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the last seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QgUFr5n

Daunte Wright death: The moment Kim Potter is sentenced for gun mix-up killing

Ex-officer Kim Potter has been sentenced to two years in prison for fatally shooting Daunte Wright. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w7HkPD1

Supreme Court to Review Trump-Era ‘Remain in Mexico’ Asylum Policy

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By BY ADAM LIPTAK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/BXmNzeq

Ukraine: Biden says he's 'convinced' Putin has made decision to invade

The US President says he has reason to believe Russian forces will target Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ojYEWVc

For Companies, Winning in China Now Means Losing Somewhere Else

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By BY ANA SWANSON from NYT Business https://ift.tt/eUdvCYz

Ukraine tensions: Three people injured after shell strikes nursery school

Three people were injured after a shell hit a children's music room in Ukraine's Donbas region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/anOC912

The head of a popular brewery in Brooklyn sparks backlash with vaccine mandate comments.

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Letitia James Doesn’t Need to Run for Governor to Grab the Spotlight

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By BY LUIS FERRÉ-SADURNÍ from NYT New York https://ift.tt/o5VS9he

‘You Have to Give Us Respect’: How Asian Americans Fueled the San Francisco Recall

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By BY THOMAS FULLER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/S9vfiYn

New Mexico will end its indoor mask mandate, effective immediately.

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By BY LAUREN MCCARTHY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/fZ092J8

Ukraine, Donald Trump, Beijing Olympics: Your Thursday Evening Briefing

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By BY REMY TUMIN from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/aMtkA8Z

Washington State will drop its mask mandates, including for schools, next month.

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By BY MIKE BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ytaqTFr