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China Renews Its ‘Belt and Road’ Push for Global Sway

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By BY KEITH BRADSHER Business https://ift.tt/370aOWb Deals by Chinese companies to build ports, telecom networks and other infrastructure in poor countries have picked up, alarming some in the West. New York Times Belt and Road Initiative (China), Economic Conditions and Trends, Politics and Government, Infrastructure (Public Works), International Trade and World Market, Ships and Shipping, Government Contracts and Procurement, Telephones and Telecommunications, Credit and Debt, Third World and Developing Countries January 16, 2020 at 01:30AM

Its Reputation Tattered, Polarized Senate Faces a Steep Impeachment Test

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By BY CARL HULSE U.S. https://ift.tt/2TCXLX5 A partisan start to the trial stands in contrast to a consensus approach struck in 1999, the last time the Senate weighed the fate of a president. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry, Elections, Senate, Impeachment January 16, 2020 at 01:29AM

Impeachment Briefing: Meet the Managers

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By BY NOAH WEILAND U.S. https://ift.tt/36XUfKB Nancy Pelosi selected seven House Democrats to prosecute the case against President Trump in the Senate. New York Times Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry January 16, 2020 at 01:23AM

Migrant Caravan Embarks From Honduras, Posing Challenge to Region

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By BY KIRK SEMPLE World https://ift.tt/2FVGjox Such caravans have angered President Trump, who has tried to compel his regional counterparts to step up their enforcement efforts. New York Times Immigration and Emigration, Politics and Government, Asylum, Right of January 16, 2020 at 01:16AM

Want to Stop Australia’s Fires? Listen to Aboriginal People

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By BY ALEXIS WRIGHT Opinion https://ift.tt/3agdb9d Our ancestors survived in a fire-prone landscape for millenniums. We can learn from their techniques. New York Times Fires and Firefighters, Indigenous Australians, Wildfires January 16, 2020 at 01:02AM

Trump Attaches Severe Restrictions to Puerto Rico’s Long-Delayed Disaster Aid

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By BY LOLA FADULU AND MARK WALKER U.S. https://ift.tt/35ZPrTw Days after the island was hit by a 5.9-magnitude earthquake, the White House released billions in aid but tacked on limits to how it can be spent. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Humanitarian Aid, Corruption (Institutional), Hurricane Maria (2017), Hurricane Irma (2017), Earthquakes January 16, 2020 at 12:53AM

Some Wins for the Women

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By BY GAIL COLLINS Opinion https://ift.tt/30tECIu Just block Donald Trump out of your mind. New York Times Women and Girls, Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, Women's Rights January 16, 2020 at 12:52AM

Weinstein Seeks to Move Rape Trial, Citing ‘Carnival-Like Atmosphere’

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By BY ALAN FEUER New York https://ift.tt/2FPH4iX The movie producer’s lawyers say they cannot find a fair jury in New York City because of intense publicity and protests surrounding the trial. New York Times Sex Crimes, Jury System January 16, 2020 at 12:49AM

Trump Falsely Calls China Trade Agreement ‘Biggest Deal There Is’

By BY LINDA QIU U.S. https://ift.tt/30pydhf The initial deal between the United States and China is eclipsed by several others in size — including one negotiated under his administration. New York Times International Trade and World Market, United States International Relations, Politics and Government, United States Politics and Government January 16, 2020 at 12:41AM

L.S.U. Examines Whether Odell Beckham Jr. Gave Cash to Players

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By BY ALAN BLINDER Sports https://ift.tt/2Rive68 After the Tigers won the national championship, Beckham, a former L.S.U. player, was recorded counting “apparent cash” on the field and giving bills to at least one player. New York Times Football (College) January 16, 2020 at 12:38AM

Trump Basks in Trade Victory With Corporate Friends

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By BY ALAN RAPPEPORT U.S. https://ift.tt/2QWfAOJ A White House signing ceremony turned into a love fest for the mega-rich. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, High Net Worth Individuals, International Trade and World Market, Agriculture and Farming, Banking and Financial Institutions, Campaign Finance, Hedge Funds January 16, 2020 at 12:18AM