As the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum kicks off, how is US influence in the region being received? Plus: Turkey’s Nato demands for Sweden as the country implements anti-terror measurements and Finland’s border-fence proposal.
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Front Page: The New York Times – November 18, 2022
Pelosi Steps Aside, Signaling End to Historic Run as Top House Democrat
“For me, the hour has come for a new generation to lead the Democratic caucus that I so deeply respect,” Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. She has led her party in the House for two decades.
N.Y. Democrats Blame Eric Adams for Election Losses. He Doesn’t Care.
The New York City mayor focuses relentlessly on crime, and critics say he lent legitimacy to Republicans who played up the issue in their midterms campaigns.
Police Expected the Halloween Crowd. Why Couldn’t They Stop the Disaster?
An analysis, based on official documents and parliamentary testimony, reveals that authorities in South Korea missed crucial chances to prevent a crowd crush that would kill 158 people.
Headlines: Missile Blast In Poland, China Lockdown Unrest, Protests In Iran
We report on what we know about the missile blast in Poland. Plus China’s Covid lockdowns fuel unrest, bird flu prompts fears of Christmas turkey shortages and a flick through today’s papers.
Front Page: The New York Times – November 17, 2022
Republicans capture control of the House after falling short of midterm expectations.
After more than a week of counting, the Republican Party gained the 218 House seats needed to claim the majority, ushering in an era of divided government.
Same-Sex Marriage Rights Bill Clears a Crucial Senate Hurdle
Democrats made the same-sex marriage bill one of their first major agenda items in the postelection session, moving quickly to enact it while their party still controls both chambers.
NASA Blazes a Path Back to the Moon With Artemis Rocket Launch
The uncrewed flight of the giant Space Launch System on Wednesday began a new era of spaceflight amid a debate over how to finance rocket development.
Previews: The Guardian Weekly, November 18, 2022
Qatar’s World Cup of Woe
Ordinarily a football World Cup would be a moment for celebration, a time to savour sport’s power to unite nations and a glorious distraction from the problems of the day. Not this time: the 2022 tournament has been mired in controversy since it was awarded to Qatar 12 years ago.
Another dubious global milestone was reached this week as the world’s population passed 8 billion, according to UN estimates. In a the first of a series of dispatches from the frontline of population growth, Hannah Ellis-Petersen reports from India, which next year will overtake China as the planet’s most populous nation, on what the shift means for the world.
The US midterm elections saw the Democrats fare better than expected, retaining control of the Senate despite looking likely to lose control of the House by a small margin to the Republicans. The more consequential outcome may be for Donald Trump: Chris McGreal and David Smith ask if the former president’s grip on the GOP is weakening, and if his rival Ron DeSantis’s time may be coming.
Stories: Russia Launches Missiles, Poland Village Damaged, Trump 2024 Bid
We report on Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential bid. Plus we bring the latest from Kyiv following a wave of Russian missile attacks across Ukraine, the world population hits 8 billion, and the latest business news.
Front Page: The New York Times – November 16, 2022
Top Republicans Face Dissent as McCarthy Wins G.O.P. Nod for Speaker
Even as Representative Kevin McCarthy, the minority leader, survived his first test, he lacked the votes to cement the speakership. His Senate counterpart also faced a challenge to his position.
Republicans’ 2022 Lesson: Voters Who Trust Elections Are More Likely to Vote
Election deniers’ doubts about voting made for compelling conspiracy theories, but proved to be a bad get-out-the-vote strategy.
Trump, ignoring the midterms’ verdict on him, announces a 2024 run.
The early candidacy is meant to bolster his argument that investigations of him are politically motivated, and to blunt the momentum of Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida, a Republican rival seen as a growing threat.
News: Biden Meets With Xi At G20 Summit, Kurds In Turkey, Taliban Sharia Law
We report as world leaders meet in Bali for the G20 summit. Plus, Kurdish militants deny involvement in the weekend’s Istanbul attack, the Taliban move to implement sharia law in Afghanistan, Austria’s political scandal and Karen Krizanovich wraps up headlines in film.
Front Page: The New York Times – November 15, 2022
With Tensions Mounting, Biden and Xi Try a Warmer Tone
The American and Chinese leaders invoked years of personal contact as they met before the G20, seeking to pull back from outright conflict on a host of issues.
McCarthy Scrounges for Support to Become Speaker as Republicans Feud
After a historically bad midterm election for the G.O.P., the top House Republican tried to navigate infighting in his demoralized party.
Katie Hobbs, Who Defied Trump in Arizona, Tops Kari Lake for Governor
Ms. Hobbs, Arizona’s secretary of state, narrowly defeated Ms. Lake, a former newscaster whose campaign was built on lies about the 2020 election.
Political Analysis: Trump’s Effect, Imagine Peace In Ukraine, Qatar World Cup
A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, the Trump effect, (10:30) imagining peace in Ukraine and (18:00) should fans watch the World Cup in Qatar?
