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Xinjiang: The making of China’s far west police state
China’s all-encompassing security crackdown in Xinjiang has turned the northwest region — home to most of the country’s ethnic Uighur population — into a place activists describe as an open air prison. Upwards of one million mostly Muslim ethnic minorities in the region are held in re-education camps, according to estimates cited by a UN panel in 2018. The United States blacklisted 28 Chinese…
UN says US strikes cause civilian casualties in Afghanistan
A special U.N. report has criticized American airstrikes earlier this year against alleged drug facilities in Afghanistan, saying the attacks were unlawful and caused significant civilian casualties. The report was released on Wednesday in both Kabul and Geneva. It says the U.N. verified 39 civilian casualties, among them 14 children and a woman, from multiple airstrikes on more than 60 sites the…
UK Brexit minister to have Brexit lunch with EU’s Barnier on Thursday
Britain’s Brexit minister will have lunch with the European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, on Thursday, EU sources said. The lunch with Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay would be “to check if there is any more flexibility on the UK side to head for a deal. EU member states will be debriefed on Friday on the technical talks and the political assessment of what comes next ahead of an…
UPDATE 1-German cabinet approves climate protection measures
The German cabinet on Wednesday approved climate protection measures designed to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions, keeping on track plans by Chancellor Angela Merkel to pass the landmark package this year. German Environment Minister Svenja Schulze took to Twitter to announce the approval of the measures, which would be enshrined in a Climate Protection Law. “Finally there are binding…
Can the resourceful Rays really slay the mighty Astros?
Tampa Bay played giant killer in cutting down Justin Verlander, and while the wild-card Rays face another tall task, it’s hard to bet against them.
Can the resourceful Rays really slay the mighty Astros?
Can the resourceful Rays really slay the mighty Astros?
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Lakers’ NBA Cares event in Shanghai canceled
The NBA Cares event in Shanghai involving the Lakers was canceled Wednesday just hours before it was scheduled to begin.
Lakers’ NBA Cares event in Shanghai canceled
Lakers’ NBA Cares event in Shanghai canceled
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Kurkjian’s October tales: A monster on the mound and the biggest Reds fan in the nursery ward
Tim Kurkjian shares behind-the-scenes stories from MLB postseason history.
Kurkjian’s October tales: A monster on the mound and the biggest Reds fan in the nursery ward
Kurkjian’s October tales: A monster on the mound and the biggest Reds fan in the nursery ward
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Gruden on Jay’s firing: ‘Welcome to the club, bro’
Raiders coach Jon Gruden said he was “obviously very disappointed” that his brother Jay was fired as coach of the Redskins. “My dad’s been fired. I’ve been fired,” Gruden said. “… Welcome to the club, bro.”
Gruden on Jay’s firing: ‘Welcome to the club, bro’
Gruden on Jay’s firing: ‘Welcome to the club, bro’
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Trump-Sondland phone call on Ukraine talking points emerges as key to impeachment probe
As the standoff intensified Tuesday between House Democrats and President Trump, attention turned to a crucial phone call between Trump and Ambassador Gordon Sondland.
Trump-Sondland phone call on Ukraine talking points emerges as key to impeachment probe
Trump-Sondland phone call on Ukraine talking points emerges as key to impeachment probe
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Israel unveils the remains of 5,000-year-old city
Israeli archaeologists on Sunday unveiled the remains of a 5,000-year-old city they said was one of the biggest from its era in the region, including fortifications, a ritual temple and a cemetery.
Israel unveils the remains of 5,000-year-old city
Israel unveils the remains of 5,000-year-old city
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