• 11/24/2024

Nord Stream Sabotage Theories Deepen as Shreds of Evidence Emerge

New York Times Intelligence leaks surrounding the sabotage of the pipelines have provided more questions than answers. It may be in no one’s interest to reveal more. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/world/europe/nord-stream-pipeline-sabotage-theories.html

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Dmitry Krymov, Exiled Russian Director, Starts Over in New York

New York Times Dmitry Krymov, one of Russia’s most eminent directors, is among the dozens of artists who have left their homeland since Russia invaded Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/theater/dmitry-krymov-russia-ukraine-director.html

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Who Jacinda Ardern Really Is

New York Times As told in her first and farewell speeches. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/world/australia/jacinda-ardern-valedictory-speech.html

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U.S. Ambassador Meets With Russian Official on Evan Gershkovich Detention

New York Times Lynne M. Tracy, the ambassador, spoke with Sergei A. Ryabkov, the Russian deputy foreign minister. U.S. officials have not been granted consular access to Mr. Gershkovich in the past week, a State Department official said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/06/world/europe/evan-gershkovich-wsj-russia.html

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As the war grinds on in Ukraine, Ireland will examine its military neutrality.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/world/europe/as-the-war-grinds-on-in-ukraine-ireland-will-examine-its-military-neutrality.html

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Your Friday Briefing

New York Times A war documents leak. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/06/briefing/documents-leak-protests-france-israel.html

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Marlène Schiappa Posed for Playboy (Clothed). France Is Looking, and Talking.

New York Times Critics have questioned the junior minister’s choice of publication, and called the magazine shoot a distraction amid nationwide protests over a new pension law. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/06/world/europe/france-minister-playboy-marlene-schiappa.html

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Xi and Macron Call for Ukraine Peace Talks, but the Path Is Murky

New York Times It is not clear that the Chinese and French leaders — much less Russia and Ukraine — have compatible terms for talks or peace, and Mr. Xi has not publicly agreed to pressure Moscow to negotiate. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/06/world/europe/xi-macron-ukraine-russia.html

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Your Friday Briefing: U.S. Admits Flaws in Afghanistan Withdrawal

New York Times Plus China and France call for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, and India scrubs its textbooks. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/06/briefing/afghanistan-evacuation-china-peace-ukraine-russia.html

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Buyout firm EnCap eyes nearly $3 bln of Permian asset sales 

Reuters Reuters exclusively revealed that EnCap Investments is exploring the sale of two Permian basin-focused oil and gas producers that could collectively fetch the private equity firm nearly $3 billion.  The post Buyout firm EnCap eyes nearly $3 bln of Permian asset sales  appeared first on Reuters News Agency. https://www.reutersagency.com/en/reutersbest/article/buyout-firm-encap-eyes-nearly-3-bln-of-permian-asset-sales/

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