The agreement, which was boycotted by some political forces, comes more than a year after a coup that scuttled the country’s transition to democratic rule.
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China Stems Wave of Protest, but Ripples of Resistance Remain
Students, residents, lawyers and workers are still challenging the country’s Covid-19 restrictions, even though the intensity of the political chants has been dialed back.
Continue readingTwin Friends of Eric Adams Are Dogged by Allegations and Unpaid Debts
They run the mayor’s favorite restaurant, and he says they have put their troubled pasts behind them. Some of their former business partners disagree.
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Mayor Eric Adams wants police officers on the front lines, but critics say they are not trained to get people off the streets, and could endanger everyone involved.
Continue readingEdward Hopper’s New York, as It Looks Today
A web-based map from the Whitney Museum lets viewers see the modern-day appearances of the places Hopper painted.
Continue readingHow Much Would You Pay for Steve Jobs’s Birkenstocks?
At a recent event for the brand, we asked partygoers what they would give for the Apple co-founder’s sandals.
Continue readingWhat Is the Ideal Pair of Black Pants?
There are so many options. A reader is searching for a silhouette that can be worn for both work and play.
Continue readingOil Climbs as Western Nations Single Out Russia
Energy traders pushed crude prices higher on Monday following Europe’s embargo of seaborne Russian crude and a price cap by Group of 7 nations went into effect.
Continue readingMay ‘Bad Spaniels’ Mock Jack Daniel’s? The Supreme Court Will Decide.
The justices have agreed to hear a trademark dispute with First Amendment overtones involving a dog toy’s bathroom humor and a distinctive whiskey bottle.
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