Новости за 14.09.2020

India and China have pledged to deescalate the tensest standoff along their contested border in decades. But deep mistrust and nationalism continue.

Amiram Ben-Uliel was found guilty of killing a Palestinian toddler and his parents in a 2015 firebombing attack on their home in the West Bank.

Museums and galleries are creating more and better ways to engage patrons, enhancing online experiences and boosting sales potential to collectors.

In good news this week: California partnered with an engineering startup to pave a highway with recycled plastic – plus more positive stories.

The run-up to the first direct talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government took many players, least of which are Afghans – especially women – demanding peace and rights.

Britain’s internet speeds lag smaller nations. That could be a real problem as more remote parts of the country try to recover from the pandemic.

A record number of people of color have received 2020 Emmy nominations, highlighting the works of such actors as Kerry Washington, Sandra Oh, Regina King, Billy Porter, and Sterling K. Brown. But Latino talent is still largely overlooked at the Emmys, critics say.

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is advocating for school choice policies during the pandemic, which encourage parents to enroll their kids in alternative and private schooling options. President Donald Trump sees the policies as a potential lifeline to Black and Hispanic voters.

Leadership shift: Japan's Liberal Democratic Party chose Yoshihide Suga as head after outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced his resignation. Mr. Suga is expected to be officially tapped for prime minister in a parliamentary election later this week.

COVID-19’s toll in long-term care facilities: An inside look shows the challenges, but also where they can improve.

The Democratic governors of California, Oregon, and Washington say the fires are a consequence of climate change, taking aim at President Trump.

Residents of Bermuda prepared ahead of Hurricane Paulette, while Tropical Storm Sally threaten to become a hurricane as it approaches Louisiana.

NFL teams opened their seasons on Sunday by kneeling, locking arms, and raising fists in protest as the once-reluctant league brought racial injustice to the forefront.

Taliban and Afghan negotiators met for the first time Saturday to start historic meetings aimed at ending decades of war in Afghanistan.