Europe – Page 435 – Prologue Journal

McCarthy Declines to Host House Forum for Zelensky Amid G.O.P. Rifts

New York Times The speaker plans a private meeting with the Ukrainian president, but his refusal to arrange for rank-and-file lawmakers to hear from him directly reflects Republican resistance to continuing aid to Kyiv. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/20/us/politics/mccarthy-zelensky-republicans.html

The Litany of #MeToo News Continues. Is anything really changing?

New York Times It can appear as though society is no closer to a future in which women can go about their ordinary lives without being harassed, assaulted and coerced into silence. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/20/world/europe/interpreter-metoo-russell-brand.html

Jango Edwards, Clown Who Challenged His Art Form, Dies at 73

New York Times More Frank Zappa than Ronald McDonald, he moved the field beyond red noses, infusing it with social commentary while breaking down walls of propriety. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/20/world/europe/jango-edwards-dead.html

U.K. Police Officer to Be Charged With Murder in Shooting of Chris Kaba

New York Times Investigators say the officer killed Chris Kaba, 24, in London last year. The charge announcement is another blow to a police force accused of racism and misogyny. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/20/world/europe/uk-police-murder-charges-chris-kaba.html

Spain Women’s Team Will Play After Talks in Wake of World Cup Kiss

New York Times Players’ participation had been in doubt after many signed a letter demanding an overhaul of the Spanish soccer federation in the wake of sexism scandals. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/20/world/europe/spain-women-soccer-sweden-uefa.html

Azerbaijan Says It Will Stop Assault on Armenian Enclave

New York Times The government in Azerbaijan said pro-Armenian leaders in Nagorno-Karabakh agreed to a cease-fire, an apparent calming of hostilities that could avert a wider war in the region. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/20/world/europe/azerbaijan-armenia-cease-fire.html

Rishi Sunak to Weaken U.K. Climate Targets as Election Approaches

New York Times Britain’s prime minister is expected to delay a ban on the sale of new gas- and diesel-only cars, among other measures. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/20/world/europe/uk-sunak-climate-change.html

Wednesday Briefing

New York Times Volodymyr Zelensky at the U.N. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/20/briefing/zelensky-united-nations-trudeau-india.html

Biden, in U.N. Speech, Calls for Action on Ukraine and Other Crises

New York Times As other major leaders skipped the annual opening session of the General Assembly, Mr. Biden used his address to try to counter war fatigue both at home and abroad. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/19/world/europe/biden-speech-un-general-assembly.html

Ukrainian Grain on Cargo Ship Reaches Romania

New York Times After a journey of 12 hours across waters caught up in the war, a ship carrying tons of wheat made it safely to Romanian waters, as Kyiv worked to transport grain overland, as well. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/19/world/europe/ukraine-grain-ship.html