The basketball star’s supporters are pressing for action. But critics of any possible deal are already fuming.
Tag: United States International Relations
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U.S. Seeks to Reassure Asian Allies as China’s Military Grows Bolder
The Biden administration says its commitment to the region has only deepened, but critics say the tensions over Taiwan show that Washington needs stronger military and economic strategies.
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Brittney Griner’s Tearful WNBA Teammates Play On After Her Conviction
Brittney Griner, the Phoenix Mercury star, was convicted on drug charges in Russia. Hours later, her teammates had a game. “Nobody even wanted to play today,” one said.
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Brittney Griner’s Guilty Verdict Strengthens Supporters’ Resolve
The W.N.B.A. star was sentenced to nine years in a Russian penal colony, but her supporters insist they will do “whatever we can to get her home.”
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Hungary Leader Viktor Orban Addresses CPAC Dallas
The Hungarian prime minister, whose anti-immigrant rhetoric and attacks on democratic norms have been widely rebuked, spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Dallas.