The move is designed to protect marine life around the Pacific island state.
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Hospitals and Schools Are Being Bombed in Syria. A U.N. Inquiry Is Limited. We Took a Deeper Look.
By BY MALACHY BROWNE, CHRISTIAAN TRIEBERT, EVAN HILL, WHITNEY HURST, GABRIEL GIANORDOLI AND DMITRIY KHAVIN from NYT World https://ift.tt/39t4ojT
Quotation of the Day: Ex-SEAL Now Pitching Products and President
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2MKThcG
North Korea threatens to resume nuclear and ICBM testing
Kim Jong-un says his country is developing a new 'strategic weapon', but leaves room for US talks.
Australia fires: More than 200 homes burn down on coast
Australia's fires have killed at least three people in recent days and left hundreds homeless.
What year is it?
While lots of people are celebrating the start of 2020, it's a different year altogether for some.
The story of the aeroplane house in Nigeria's capital Abuja
Said Jammal has spent 20 years building the family's unusual home in the Nigerian capital Abuja.
Are your friends bad for your health?
We tend to copy the way our friends and family behave, potentially leading us to put on weight or even divorce.
Why mature dating apps are coming of age
An increasing number of older people are turning to dating apps for mature people, in a quest for love.
What does it mean to be a black traveller?
Four millennials on being the first black person some people meet, and other issues for black tourists.
The region which legislates who you can love
LGBT activists are mounting legal battles against the Caribbean's colonial-era homophobic laws.
Texas Churchgoers Welcomed the Poor, but Sensed This One Was Trouble
By BY DAVE MONTGOMERY, ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS AND RICK ROJAS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/37mK6XF
Al interior de un tribunal de guerra estadounidense: la ropa y la cultura en Guantánamo
By BY CAROL ROSENBERG AND WENDY MACNAUGHTON from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/2uaRjvL
Monday, December 30, 2019
Uber and Postmates File Suit to Block California Freelancer Law
By BY NOAM SCHEIBER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ZB7BcG
Data Breach at Wyze Labs Exposes Information of 2.4 Million Customers
By BY SANDRA E. GARCIA from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2QCSw6i
Data Breach at Wyze Labs Exposes Information of 2.4 Million Customers
By BY SANDRA E. GARCIA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Q8mCzD
Huawei: 'Survival will be our priority' in 2020
The firm admits life will be "difficult" after the Trump administration banned the firm in the US.
The digital links of 2019's global protests
Protests in Hong Kong, Chile and the Middle East all shared an online presence which helped connect the movements.
UK and US considered Nigeria naval blockade over Saro-Wiwa execution
The UK and US considered an oil embargo after activist Ken Saro-Wiwa was hanged, document reveals.
2019 in news: The alternative end-of-the-year awards
From the ridiculous to the more ridiculous, the weird stories that caught the eye this year.
Citizenship Act protests: Why fear has gripped Muslims in this Indian state
The Muslim community in Uttar Pradesh is living in fear after a new citizenship law came into effect.
China internet: Top talking points of 2019 and how they evaded the censors
From rebellious numbers to state-backed trends, China's internet was a noisy place in 2019.
Tech 2019: Our biggest technology stories
Social media scandals dominate the list of the most-read news stories by the Tech desk this year.
'Man on the Moon' moment - the year's big breakthroughs
The year of treating the untreatable: 2019 breakthroughs that could transform medicine.
After Death From Falling Debris, Violations Found at 220 Buildings
By BY AZI PAYBARAH from NYT New York https://ift.tt/36acVGp
Sunday, December 29, 2019
Quotation of the Day: True, California Is Booming. Also True: California’s a Mess.
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/39nYf8O
What’s on TV Monday: ‘Midnight Traveler’ and ‘Her Smell’
By BY JULIA CARMEL from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2Q6IT0E
Ukraine, Huawei, Soccer: Your Monday Briefing
By BY MIKE IVES from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2Q7D5Eb
Left Behind by Migrant Husbands, Women Break the Rules and Go to Work
By BY DIONNE SEARCEY AND LAURA BOUSHNAK from NYT World https://ift.tt/2tg4evC
Tesla delivers its first 'Made in China' cars
The move comes as the US-China trade war US companies to shift production out of China.
Kim Jong-un calls for 'positive and offensive' security policy
The North Korean leader was speaking to senior party officials at a meeting in Pyongyang.
Gay in Nigeria: 'Everybody sees me as an abomination'
Five years on from Nigeria's Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act, discrimination seems to have worsened.
Autism diagnosis: 'I want 40 years of my life back'
People diagnosed with autism in adulthood describe growing up believing they were "bad" or "alien".
The Syrian town with more cats than people
The few remaining inhabitants of a bombed-out Syrian town take comfort from hundreds, perhaps thousands, of cats.
The best space images of 2019
With some blockbuster space missions underway, 2019 saw some amazing images beamed back to Earth.
'We can give a lot of the power back to the fans'
How two friends created an online storytelling platform with more than 80 million global users.
Hunting the missing millions from collapsed cryptocurrency
On the trail of almost half a billion dollars lost when the Wex exchange collapsed in 2018.
Medieval combat: A Chinese knight fights for his dream
A Chinese teacher with a passion for medieval combat hopes to take his hobby to the next level.
Eagles Overwhelm Giants to Clinch a Playoff Berth
By BY BILL PENNINGTON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ZxWKAe
Saturday, December 28, 2019
North Korea Convenes Party Meeting, Raising Fears of New Weapons Tests
By BY CHOE SANG-HUN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2rC0sfP
Monsey Stabbing: 5 Wounded at Rabbi’s Home in N.Y. Suburb
By BY NEIL VIGDOR, MICHAEL GOLD AND ELIZA SHAPIRO from NYT New York https://ift.tt/36inEP2
Trump faces criticism after sharing tweet naming alleged whistleblower
The president retweets a post naming the alleged whistleblower whose complaint led to his impeachment.
Monsey stabbing: Several wounded at home of New York rabbi
Reports say a man entered the home and attacked guests during a Hanukkah party.
Why international rock stars are flocking to India
U2, who recently performed in Mumbai, are one among many bands lining up to tour India.
How crowds toppled communism's house of cards in 1989
The BBC's John Simpson recalls witnessing the communist bloc's collapse in three revolutions.
Why Canada's cannabis bubble burst
Justin Trudeau legalised cannabis in Canada. So why are people still breaking the law?
China and Twitter: The year Chinese diplomacy went social
This year saw a marked changed in tone from China, as more diplomats began using Twitter.
US saw highest number of mass killings on record in 2019, database reveals
Researchers say 41 mass killings claimed 211 lives this year, even as the overall homicide rate fell.
‘Gardening gives me a lot of peace’
Joanna is an urban gardener trying to reconnect with nature in Singapore.
Joe Burrow Threw 7 Touchdowns. And That Was Just L.S.U.’s First Half
By BY ALAN BLINDER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2MCFIvQ
Fred P. Graham, Legal Affairs Reporter and Court TV Anchor, Dies at 88
By BY ROBERT D. MCFADDEN from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/2ZvYU3i
Friday, December 27, 2019
Myanmar Rohingya: UN condemns human rights abuses
The UN General Assembly passes a resolution calling on Myanmar to stop hatred towards minorities.
Uruguay seizes record 4.4 tonnes of cocaine in Montevideo
The 4.4 tonne, £765m haul was found in the port of Montevideo bound for Togo in West Africa.
Neal R. Peirce, Who Put Spotlight on Urban Innovation, Dies at 87
By BY KEITH SCHNEIDER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Zurbr7
American Contractor Killed in Rocket Attack in Iraq
By BY JULIAN E. BARNES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2MxXwrC
Edward Gallagher: Navy Seals called platoon leader 'freaking evil'
Newly released video shows testimony against Seal accused of war crimes but championed by Trump.
‘There Is No Excuse.’ Methodist Pastor, Accused of Sexual Harassment, Steps Down.
By BY JACK HEALY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/357W2et
Ruling in Paul Haggis Case Gives Lift to #MeToo Lawsuits
By BY NANCY COLEMAN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2Zx0l1n
Sue Lyon, Star of ‘Lolita,’ Is Dead at 73
By BY NEIL GENZLINGER from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/2Qp7tcj
N.Y.P.D. Steps Up Patrols After Reports of 8 Anti-Semitic Incidents
By BY ANDREA SALCEDO AND SEAN PICCOLI from NYT New York https://ift.tt/353dBfi
French government to scan social media for tax cheats
French court says government can comb profiles, posts and pictures for evidence of undeclared income.
Jeffrey Epstein case: FBI 'investigating Ghislaine Maxwell'
The British socialite and others are part of an inquiry into "people who facilitated" the financier.
India Citizenship Act protests: 'Our son was shot dead by police'
Muslims in India tell the BBC of police brutality, and why they fear losing their citizenship rights.
Thursday, December 26, 2019
Quotation of the Day: Texas Landowners Are Barrier to Trump’s Wall
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2EXe9ZG
At Least 7 Killed in Plane Crash in Kazakhstan
By BY DANIEL VICTOR from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Qlu8WS
The F.A.A. Wants to Start Tracking Drones’ Locations
By BY HEATHER MURPHY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2Q0aP6s
Typhoon Phanfone: Philippine death toll rises to 28
It led to the evacuation of more than 58,000 people and stranded thousands over the holiday period.
Bruce Lee's daughter sues fast food chain over image use
Shannon Lee alleges popular restaurant Real Kungfu has used her father's image without permission.
The Year 2030: Lab Meat, Cyber Terror and Influencer I.P.O.s
By BY THE EDITORS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3606Dt9
Kazakhstan plane crash: Bek Air plane comes down near Almaty airport
Almaty airport said on its Facebook page that the plane had disappeared from radar before crashing
Australia fires: Crews brace for dangerous heatwave
Crews are bracing for another dangerous period as calls grow for volunteer firefighters to be paid.
William Greider, Journalist Who Focused on Economy, Dies at 83
By BY KATHARINE Q. SEELYE from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2Mrc3pd
Iraq ends year in political turmoil
A political crisis is roiling Iraq, as protesters remain on the streets despite a rising death toll.
Is 'super coral' the key to saving the world's reefs?
Scientists in the Seychelles have started the world's first large scale coral reef restoration project.
The mosque siege that changed Saudi history
An armed takeover of the Grand Mosque in Mecca put a halt to the modernisation of Saudi society.
Smoking ban: Austria's cafe society calls time on cigarettes
Once dubbed the ashtray of Europe, Austria has finally banned smoking in restaurants, bars and cafes.
Inside China's child pop star factory
Young, mostly female, wannabe stars are trained for a booming industry worth billions of dollars.
The African women standing up for change in 2019
Here are the women on the continent who've been shaking the table this year.
Behind a U.A.W. Crisis: Lavish Meals and Luxury Villas
By BY NOAM SCHEIBER AND NEAL E. BOUDETTE from NYT Business https://ift.tt/37aH48S
Migrant crisis: Seven die as boat sinks in Turkey's Lake Van
The boat with 71 migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan sank in Lake Van at night.
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
A Country Where Driving Makes You a Target
By BY DAVID ZUCCHINO from NYT World https://ift.tt/2rsnFRr
Annular solar eclipse: Crowds in Asia gather to see 'ring of fire'
In an annular eclipse the moon covers the centre of the Sun, giving the appearance of a bright ring.
Typhoon Phanfone: Philippines counts cost of deadly storm
Typhoon Phanfone, with gusts of close to 190km/h, hit an area devastated by Typhoon Haiyan in 2013.
Quotation of the Day: Saudis Bet on New Commodity: Tourism
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2Qn3SLN
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