us russia prisoner Archives -

How Bangladesh’s Leader Lost Her Grip on Power 0 (0)

Once viewed as the hope for a democratic future in Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina turned increasingly autocratic during her years as prime minister. Weeks of violent protests ultimately forced her from office on Monday. Mujib Mashal, South Asia bureau chief for The New York Times, explains how she fought until the very end. Video by Mujib Mashal, Alexandra Ostasiewicz, Gabriel Blanco and James Surdam Read the story here: https://nyti.ms/46Fx3QJ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New [See More…]

News & Politics The New York Times

Inside the Biggest Prisoner Swap Since the Cold War 0 (0)

The recent prisoner exchange between Russia and the U.S. — the biggest and most complex since the Cold War — was a diplomatic chess game that required patience and creativity. Mark Mazzetti, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, explains. Video by Mark Mazzetti, Alexandra Ostasiewicz, Laura Salaberry, Christina Shaman and James Surdam An earlier version of a map used in this video referred incorrectly to the status of Crimea by including it as part of Russia. Russia seized the peninsula in 2014, and most countries do not recognize Crimea as Russian territory. Read the story here: https://nyti.ms/3SDvKwd Subscribe: [See More…]