February 2022 ~ World News

Monday, February 28, 2022

Ericsson workers kidnapped after being sent to negotiate with IS

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Telecoms firm Ericsson put contractors' lives at risk, according to a leaked company report seen by the BBC.

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Glasgow's homeless given free haircuts

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A barber from Bearsden has been cutting the hair of homeless people.

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U.S. deflects Putin’s nuclear alert as another effort at escalation.

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By BY DAVID E. SANGER from NYT World https://nyti.ms/35fKKuD

Football shows support for Ukraine

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Chelsea and Liverpool show their support for the people of Ukraine before the Carabao Cup final, while there are also other shows of solidarity across football.

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Ucrania accede a conversaciones con Rusia

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By BY ANTON TROIANOVSKI AND VALERIE HOPKINS from NYT en Español https://nyti.ms/3BZQhBf

Stranded Soccer Stars, Frantic Phone Calls and a Race to Flee Kyiv

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By BY TARIQ PANJA from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/3vm9qMt

Swift payments crackdown on Russia edges closer

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Germany, the main opponent of excluding Russia from the Swift banking system, now says it favours curbs.

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Combate en Kiev: la resistencia ucraniana retrasa la invasión rusa

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I'm one happy man Christian Eriksen on his return to football

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Brentford midfielder Christian Eriksen speaks of his joy after making his first appearance in eight months after collapsing while playing for Denmark at Euro 2020.

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Putin Faces Sanctions, but His Assets Remain an Enigma

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Kyiv residents answer call to defend nation

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Patriotic Ukrainians know they will face Russian soldiers soon - and are preparing for the day.

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Ukraine: Woman confronts armed Russian soldier

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The woman angrily asks the soldier, seen holding a large machine gun, why he has come to the city.

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Más allá de Ucrania, el objetivo de Putin es lo que llama el ‘imperio de la mentira’ de EE. UU.

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By BY ROGER COHEN from NYT en Español https://nyti.ms/3vgNnXJ

Ukraine conflict: Further false images shared online

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Misleading videos and images continue to appear on social media following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Chernobyl: Radiation spike at nuclear plant seized by Russian forces

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But a disaster at the defunct nuclear power plant there is "extremely unlikely", experts say.

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Ukraine conflict: Refugees rush to borders to flee Russia's war

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BBC correspondents talk to Ukrainians heading to the five countries on their western border.

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Eurovision: Russia banned from competing at 2022 Song Contest

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The organisers said the inclusion of Russia could bring the competition into disrepute.

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Ukraine: Scottish expat in shock and tears over fleeing Kyiv with family

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Stuart McKenzie tells the BBC about leaving Kyiv - his home of almost 30 years - with his children.

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‘I fear for my kids.’ Ukrainians in Kyiv flee the capital.

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By BY YOUSUR AL-HLOU, MICHAEL DOWNEY AND TARAS RATUSHNYY from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3M10HWb

Five Ways to Cook a Can of Chickpeas

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WATCH: How Russia's invasion of Ukraine started

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Russia launches a full-scale attack on Ukraine - after previously saying it wouldn't. Here's how it unfolded.

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Beyond the Battlefield: What Might Happen Next in the Ukraine Crisis

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By BY LARA JAKES, ERIC SCHMITT AND EDWARD WONG from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3t8jqX0

Court bid to prevent BBC airing MI5 agent probe

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The government wants to stop a programme which alleges the man is a dangerous extremist and misogynist.

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Boris Johnson defends Britain’s sanctions on Russia, promising ‘more to come.’

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Ukraine crisis: Kyiv urges citizens to leave Russia as fears mount

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Millions of people are ordered to leave as Moscow's troops edge closer to the border.

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Covid: Free testing likely to continue in Scotland and mask rules scrapped on London Tube

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Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday evening.

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Hamilton calls for 'non-biased' stewards as pre-season testing begins

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Lewis Hamilton calls for Formula 1 to ensure race officials are "non-biased" as pre-season testing begins in Barcelona.

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Maternal Deaths Rose During the First Year of the Pandemic

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By BY RONI CARYN RABIN from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/3IkO8mb

Amsterdam Apple store: Hostage praised for ending Dutch drama

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Police say they knocked down an armed man with a car after his hostage, reportedly British, escaped.

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Sanctions on Russia pose new threat to a fragile global economy.

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By BY ALAN RAPPEPORT from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3sbAJHF

For the Fed, Ukraine is yet another inflation uncertainty.

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By BY JEANNA SMIALEK from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3s8kfjp

The toll of conflict: the funeral of a soldier killed in eastern Ukraine.

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Bloomingdale’s, Sephora and the Embrace of Sexual Wellness

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The Treasury is asked to investigate its hiring of lawyers from big accounting firms.

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Putin issues demands as Russian lawmakers approve use of military force.

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Big banks are keeping a close eye on Russia-Ukraine tensions.

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How will the vulnerable be protected from Covid? And other questions

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The government has announced the end of all Covid restrictions in England.

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Angel Lynn: Court to review pair's kidnap sentences

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Angel Lynn suffered serious head injuries when she fell from a van after being kidnapped.

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Storm Eunice: Baby born on hard shoulder near Felixstowe

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Lauryn and Josh Vartan say they considered the name Eunice but decided to stick with Florence.

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The Senate’s Most Vulnerable Democrats

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The elaborate con that tricked dozens into working for a fake design agency

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Dozens of young people were tricked into thinking they were working for a glamorous UK design agency - which didn’t really exist.

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Here are the federal charges facing the men convicted of killing Ahmaud Arbery.

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Ukraine-Russia: Putin mulls recognising independence of breakaway regions

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Russian recognition of the separatist areas as independent would escalate fears of an invasion.

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Missing dog Zoey reunited with owners after 12 years

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Zoey went missing in 2010 when her owners went shopping but she was identified by her microchip.

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These vaccines have been embraced by the world. Why not in China?

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Buckingham Palace eases concerns over Queen's Covid case

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Reassurances about mild symptoms mark a rare opening up about the monarch's health, says our correspondent.

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Vast Leak Exposes How Credit Suisse Served Strongmen and Spies

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Coming Attractions: Seven Winter Olympians to Watch in 2026

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Conflict and Climate Change Ravage Syria’s Agricultural Heartland

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Zelensky criticizes the allied response to Russia’s buildup.

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Ferry fire: Search for 12 missing off Corfu continues

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The 12 who are still missing are all thought to be truck drivers, according to authorities.

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An arbitration panel rejects U.S. figure skaters seeking their silver medals from the team event.

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By BY JULIET MACUR from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/3LWiPR0

As Shelling Increases in Ukraine, Russia Fires Missiles in a Blunt Warning

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Mexican army moves in on drug lord's home town

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Landmines planted by rival gangs in the area killed one and injured others in recent weeks.

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Will You ‘Go Big’ in Travel This Year?

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Daunte Wright death: US ex-police officer jailed for gun mix-up shooting

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Daunte Wright's father calls Kim Potter's two-year sentence for manslaughter a "slap on the wrist".

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Hard to Keep a Rhythm

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Covid: PM faces police deadline over No 10 parties and actor sues over mandatory vaccines

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Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday evening.

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False flags: What are they and when have they been used?

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Nato allies suspect that Russia will use a false flag attack as a pretext to invade Ukraine

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Why Podcasts Are Becoming Netflix

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First Arabic Film by Netflix Stirs Fierce Morality Debate

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Storm Eunice: A guide to preparing

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Practical ways you can prepare for Storm Eunice.

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Belarusian leader says exercises with Russia are not a sign of an imminent invasion of Ukraine.

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Covid: Record Wales hospital waits and warning over free test cuts

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Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday evening.

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Wordle: New York Times changes upset fans

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Players also ask whether the word game has got more difficult, but the paper denies it has changed.

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Ukraine border guards on the watch for Russian advance

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Fergal Keane travels to northern Ukraine to gauge the mood of those at risk of any Russian advance.

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Beyond the Statistics in Pedestrian Fatalities

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Yes, There Were Fashion Week Parties

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It’s Time We Reclaim Our Focus

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In their own words: Biden and Putin on Ukraine.

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England to offer Covid jab to five to 11-year-olds

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But the roll out will be "non-urgent", with a focus on parental choice, the government says.

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Prince Andrew: Charities' concerns over prince's offer to support victims

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The Duke of York pledged to help the fight against sex trafficking after settling his civil case.

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Ukraine crisis: No sign of Russian de-escalation, Nato chief says

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Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg says Moscow is maintaining a massive force ready to attack Ukraine.

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Covid: England to offer Covid jab to five to 11-year-olds and Hong Kong's surge

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Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday evening.

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M1 crash: Mum admits causing deaths of her children in crash

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Mary McCann's two young children died in a crash while she was under the influence of alcohol.

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Europe gas prices: How far is Russia responsible?

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned about Europe's reliance on Russian gas, amid tensions over Ukraine.

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