Новости за 10.09.2021

The Taliban face Afghans protective of social gains made during the 20-year American presence – on women’s rights, health, education, and the economy.

Where does viewing art fit among our other attention-demanding options? In Boston, a rare exhibition of Titian paintings tests the appeal of quiet contemplation.

A decade after 9/11, Americans were optimistic about the government’s protection of their civil liberties. In the 10 years since, however, public opinion has turned increasingly critical, with many more now saying that the government could do a better job.

After eight months in office, he has sought dialogue with many U.S. adversaries, hoping respect and listening will be reciprocated.

On Friday, leaders of a pro-democracy group in Hong Kong who organized the annual Tiananmen remembrance vigil pleaded not guilty to charges of subversion brought under the national security law. Critics say the law continues to roll back essential freedoms.

President Biden mandated Thursday that all employers with more than 100 workers must require them to be vaccinated or test for COVID weekly, a move which will affect 80 million Americans. Republican leaders said Mr. Biden was going too far.

After 9/11, our photographer spent two weeks walking New York streets and documenting the grief – and love – that flowed in the wake of the attacks.

Underage marriage – in some form – is legal in 44 states. But child advocacy groups are gaining traction, and winning legislative reforms.

A commercial flight flew some 200 foreign passengers, including U.S. citizens and green card holders, out of Afghanistan with Taliban support on Thursday. Another 200 passengers will leave Afghanistan on Friday, according to an official from Qatar.

To end a trend of military takeovers, the region’s bloc of nations seems eager to turn back a coup in Guinea.

New administrations have learning curves. President Biden’s current struggles may reflect a team that hasn’t fully ramped up and a bureaucracy that’s not nimble enough.

On Thursday, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that a lawsuit has been filed in federal court in Texas over a new state law that bans most abortions. Federal officials worry other states could enact similar laws, depriving women of their constitutional rights.