Roy L. Prosterman, 89, Dies; Worked to Secure Land for the Rural Poor
Roy L. Prosterman, a lawyer who left a lucrative corporate law practice to champion land reform in the underdeveloped world, died on Feb. 27 at his home in Seattle. He…
Russia Presses Offensive in Kursk Amid Cease-Fire Talks With U.S.
Moscow is pressing its offensive to retake the full territory of Russia’s Kursk region from Ukraine as negotiations between the White House and the Kremlin continue over a possible cease-fire…
In Mexico, a Grisly Discovery of Piles of Shoes, Ovens and Human Remains
A group of volunteers searching for their missing relatives first received a tip last week about a mass grave hidden in western Mexico. When they arrived at an abandoned ranch…
Mark Carney Becomes Canada’s Prime Minister at Crucial Moment
Mark Carney, who has never held elected office but has a long résumé in economic policymaking and investing, was sworn in Friday morning as Canada’s 24th prime minister. He will…
The People Whose Children Were Killed in Duterte’s Drug War
Emily Soriano was doing laundry this week when a friend rushed into her house with news about their yearslong quest for justice. In December 2016, gunmen stormed into a house…
Outrage in Australia After American Woman Grabs a Baby Wombat
In times of tumult and uncertainty, a society can come together over resounding, unequivocal disdain against a common villain. This week, Australia, which is gearing up for a divisive election,…
Friday Briefing: Putin Speaks on Ukraine Cease-Fire
Putin appeared open to a cease-fire with Ukraine President Vladimir Putin of Russia yesterday seemed to voice preliminary support for a cease-fire, but made it clear he was in no…
The Best Laptop Backpacks, According to Frequent Fliers
Easy access is one reason why Madison, Wisconsin-based Tania Burke, president of bike touring provider Trek Travel, prefers this Topo Designs backpack for her 4-mile bike commute: “It opens like…
U.S. Envoys Head to Moscow to Push for Cease-Fire With Ukraine: Live Updates
As recently as January, President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia emphatically rejected the idea of a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine. But after a month in which President Trump turned American…
Thursday Briefing – The New York Times
E.U. and Canada retaliated after Trump’s latest tariffs The trade fight widened yesterday as the E.U. and Canada announced billions of dollars in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. exports, hours after…