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Video Shows Brittney Griner Being Informed On Plane She’s Flying Home
on December 9, 2022 at 4:20 am
“You’re flying back home,” someone tells the WNBA star in the footage.
Iran Carries Out First Known Execution Related To Protests
on December 8, 2022 at 7:16 pm
The Iranian Revolutionary Court declared Mohsen Shekari, 23, guilty of “waging war against God.”
Brittney Griner Released By Russia In Prisoner Swap
on December 8, 2022 at 1:18 pm
The two-time Olympic gold medalist reportedly was freed in exchange for imprisoned Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Peru’s President Ousted By Congress, Arrested On Rebellion Charge
on December 8, 2022 at 11:35 am
President Pedro Castillo was arrested on a charge of rebellion Wednesday after trying to dissolve Congress and take unilateral control of the government.
Vladimir Putin Admits Ukraine War Is Taking Longer Than Expected
on December 8, 2022 at 9:46 am
Despite its length, the Russian president showed no signs of letting up, vowing to “protect ourselves using all means available.”

Guatemala turns over Salvadoran gang leader
by Associated Press on December 9, 2022 at 3:12 pm
A Salvadoran gang leader who had escaped to neighboring Guatemala after El Salvador began a crackdown on gangs in March has been returned to his country by Guatemalan authorities
Russia’s Putin says more US prisoner exchanges are possible
by Associated Press on December 9, 2022 at 3:09 pm
Russian President Vladimir Putin says more U.S.-Russian prisoner exchanges are possible
Tabloids fume, many in UK shrug over Harry and Meghan series
by Jill Lawless | AP on December 9, 2022 at 3:03 pm
Britain’s press has erupted in outrage at Prince Harry and Meghan’s documentary series, which lambasts the U.K. media over its treatment of the royal couple
NATO chief fears Ukraine war could widen into wider conflict
by Jamey Keaten | AP on December 9, 2022 at 2:54 pm
The head of NATO has expressed worry that the fighting in Ukraine could spin out of control and become a war between Russia and NATO
Bulgarian parliament approves military aid to Ukraine
by Associated Press on December 9, 2022 at 2:45 pm
Bulgarian lawmakers have approved the country’s first military aid package to Ukraine involving a classified list of weapons prepared by the government

World Cup Updates: Brazil’s Bravado Meets the Calm of Croatia
by The New York Times on December 9, 2022 at 3:23 pm
Two teams with distinctly different temperaments and styles of play meet in the quarterfinals. Follow live.
With Brittney Griner’s Release, Anxiety Turns to Relief
by J. David Goodman, Ben Shpigel, Jonathan Ellis and Talya Minsberg on December 9, 2022 at 2:46 pm
Supporters of the W.N.B.A. star had watched with dismay as her situation appeared to worsen over the summer. Now they are celebrating her release.
N.F.L. Owner by Day, Rock ’n’ Roller by Night
by Ken Belson on December 9, 2022 at 2:45 pm
While other N.F.L. owners sail on their yachts far from prying eyes, Jim Irsay roams the country showing his museum-quality memorabilia and jamming with rock legends.
Waving the Palestinian Flag, Celebrating the World Cup’s Unofficial Team
by Tariq Panja on December 9, 2022 at 2:26 pm
Arab fans and Arab teams have been using the tournament’s global stage to elevate the Palestinian cause in the stands and on the field.
Stadiums as High Art in a World Cup Fantasyland
by Sarah Lyall on December 9, 2022 at 2:26 pm
From a desert tent to a golden bowl, the spectacular arenas Qatar has built in and around Doha showcase the majesty, and the folly, of this World Cup.