The New York Times – Sports:
Djokovic’s deportation was major news in January 2022, but a year later, the Grand Slam tournament, country and sport seem eager to move on.
Category: Politics and Government
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Dubai Suspends Alcohol Tax as Regional Competition Heats Up
The New York Times – Travel:
Lower-cost liquor could help the emirate keep its edge over neighbors like Saudi Arabia and Qatar as the Middle East’s hub for leisure and business.
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China to Drop Covid Quarantine for Incoming Travelers
The New York Times – Travel:
From Jan. 8, visitors will be required to show only a negative P.C.R. test taken within 48 hours. The restrictions had cut the country off from the rest of the world for nearly three years.
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Journey’s Neal Schon to Bandmate Who Played for Trump: No Political Gigs
The New York Times – Music:
Neal Schon sent the group’s keyboardist, Jonathan Cain, a cease-and-desist letter following a performance at Mar-a-Lago for Donald J. Trump, saying the band should be apolitical.
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The Olive Green Sweatshirt Goes to Congress
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Volodymyr Zelensky came to Washington wearing his reality on his sleeves.
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NCAA’s Next President Will Be Gov. Charlie Baker of Massachusetts
The New York Times – Sports:
Baker, whose professional background is in government and health care rather than sports, will take over at a time when many of the N.C.A.A.’s challenges are legislative.
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Brussels Court Orders 3 Linked to Qatar Bribery Case to Stay in Prison
The New York Times – Sports:
Belgian officials said they suspected a Gulf country of trying “to influence the economic and political decisions of the European Parliament.”
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As Morocco and France Prepare for World Cup, Historical Tensions Swirl
The New York Times – Sports:
Wednesday’s face-off between the Atlas Lions and Les Bleus will be about more than just soccer, reviving old colonial wounds and fueling identity debates.
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Joy and Anxiety Collide as Moroccans Look to World Cup Match With France
The New York Times – Sports:
Morocco’s magical run has elated fans, but for some, the strain of the impending showdown with the country’s former colonial overlords is too much.