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The US sent cluster munitions to Ukraine but activists still seek to bolster a treaty banning them

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:21 GMT

GENEVA (AP) — Backers of an international agreement that bans cluster munitions, which harm and kill many more civilians than combatants, are striving to prevent erosion in support for the deal after what one leading human rights group calls an “unconscionable” U.S. decision to ship such weapons to Ukraine for its fight against Russia. Advocacy groups in the Cluster Munitions Coalition released their latest annual report on Tuesday, ahead of a meeting next week of envoys from the 112 countries that have acceded to or ratified the Convention on Cluster Munitions, which prohibits the explosives and calls for clearing areas where they litter the ground — often during or after conflicts.A further 12 countries have signed the convention. The United States and Russia are not among them.Mary Wareham of Human Rights Watch, who has long championed the 15-year-old convention, says the coalition was “extremely concerned” about the U.S. move in July, after an intense debate among U.S. leaders, ...

Daily horoscope for September 5, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:21 GMT

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 12:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. EDT today (9:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Taurus into Gemini.Happy Birthday for Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023:You are imaginative and have innovative problem-solving skills. You think and act quickly, and are motivated by your goals. This is a lovely year to socialize and enjoy life! Nurture the happiness and beauty that you have within yourself. Loosen up a bit! Old friends may reappear to rekindle relationships.ARIES(March 21-April 19)★★★A realization, perhaps pertaining to your wealth, earnings or something that you own, might prompt you to repurpose something. You might see a better way of doing something or a better way of using something that you already own. (It’s not surprising, because you’re very resourceful.) Tonight: Stop worrying.TAURUS(April 20-May 20)★★★Whatever you do today, you will do with intensity and purpose. Oh yes, you’re on a mission....

Miss Manners: My husband was upset by my request at the restaurant

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:21 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When is it acceptable to ask for a different table when being seated at a restaurant?My husband and I have a favorite restaurant, which does not take reservations. In the past month, we have been seated once by the restrooms and once by the kitchen.Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: Am I really ‘trying too hard to be liked’? Advice | Miss Manners: Please decree that people should not knock on a bathroom door Advice | Miss Manners: They say they’d rather die than live like I do. How should I respond? Advice | Miss Manners: How should I warn my neighbors about months of noise? Advice | Miss Manners: I cringe when I picture my dear friend in our house The second time, I politely asked the hostess if we could have another table, and she gracefully complied. I thanked her profusely and made sure to leave a good tip for our waiter. The restaurant was busy, but there wer...

Dear Abby: She decided I can’t be near her children

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:21 GMT

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to “Frank” for 2½ years. We met and married quickly. Best decision ever.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: The wedding is on hold, but the bride is apparently keeping my money Advice | Dear Abby: When he thought I was dying, he revealed his role in this painful deception Advice | Dear Abby: I don’t want to hear her fantasies about the priest Advice | Dear Abby: She offered no remorse for grabbing the spotlight at the engagement party Advice | Dear Abby: My friend’s personality changed, and now she’s stalking me We each had raised two daughters as single parents with different parenting styles. Our girls now range in age from 30 to 33. They are adults with lives and children of their own.My daughters have accepted and come to love Frank. They have always been respectful and inclusive.In the beginning, his daughters treated me OK. But after six ...

Calling all foodies! Fairfax City Restaurant Week returns to Northern Virginia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:21 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley previews Fairfax Restaurant Week (Part 1) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); Are you bummed that D.C. Restaurant Week is over? Turn that frown and fork upside-down.Fairfax City Restaurant Week returns to Northern Virginia now through Sunday, Sept. 10.“Restaurant Week in Fairfax City is a great way to showcase the many cuisines represented by talented restaurateurs both locally grown and f...

The year of the North? Ireland and France threaten southern hemisphere hold on the Rugby World Cup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:21 GMT

PARIS (AP) — There’s a good chance — two very good chances, actually — that the 2023 Rugby World Cup will be the year of the North.Top-ranked Ireland and host nation France both provide compelling reasons to believe that the southern hemisphere’s 16-year hold on the Webb Ellis Cup might be over some time around 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28 in the Paris outskirts, where the glitter falls on the final in front of an expected 81,000 people at Stade de France.A maiden title for either would give the trophy a home north of the equator for the first time since Jonny Wilkinson drop-kicked England to victory in 2003. That was almost another era of rugby and is the only northern hemisphere triumph in the nine World Cups played so far.“We have been open and honest about our ambitions,” said Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton, whose team has a righteous claim to being No. 1 in the world after a run of 13 wins dating to an historic series success in New Zealand in July 2022 — the resul...

Brasil retira a Antony de la selección nacional de fútbol por acusaciones de violencia doméstica

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:21 GMT

(CNN) — El delantero brasileño Antony fue retirado de la selección nacional este lunes tras acusaciones de abuso por parte de una exnovia, según la Confederación Brasileña de Fútbol (CBF).El jugador del Manchester United está siendo investigado por la Policía de Sao Paulo y la Policía del Gran Manchester por violencia doméstica contra su expareja Gabriela Cavallin, informó el medio brasileño UOL.“Debido a los hechos que se hicieron públicos este lunes que involucran al delantero del Manchester United Antony, y que requieren ser investigados, y con el fin de salvaguardar a la presunta víctima, al jugador, a la Selección Brasileña y a la CBF, la organización informa que el deportista está retirado de la selección brasileña”, dijo la CBF en un comunicado.Según UOL, Cavallin alega que, entre otras cosas, Antony, de 23 años, amenazó con arrojarla de un vehículo mientras conducía a alta velocidad. También dice que el futbolista estrella supuestamente le dio un cabezazo, lo que le de...

Brewers try to end 3-game road losing streak, play the Pirates

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:21 GMT

Milwaukee Brewers (76-61, first in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (64-74, fourth in the NL Central)Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 6:35 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Brandon Woodruff (3-1, 2.70 ERA, .83 WHIP, 49 strikeouts); Pirates: Andre Jackson (1-1, 4.46 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 43 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Brewers -175, Pirates +150; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers will look to stop their three-game road skid in a matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates.Pittsburgh has a 33-36 record at home and a 64-74 record overall. The Pirates have a 47-5 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.Milwaukee has gone 36-33 on the road and 76-61 overall. Brewers pitchers have a collective 3.98 ERA, which ranks third in the NL.Tuesday’s game is the 12th time these teams square off this season. The Brewers are ahead 7-4 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Bryan Reynolds has 29 doubles, five triples and 19 home runs while hitting .264 f...

Giants try to stop 4-game road skid, play the Cubs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:21 GMT

San Francisco Giants (70-68, third in the NL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (74-64, second in the NL Central)Chicago; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Ryan Walker (4-2, 2.16 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 61 strikeouts); Cubs: Kyle Hendricks (5-7, 3.75 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 74 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Cubs -147, Giants +124; over/under is 11 runsBOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants will try to break a four-game road skid when they face the Chicago Cubs.Chicago has a 74-64 record overall and a 38-31 record at home. The Cubs have hit 166 total home runs to rank seventh in the NL.San Francisco has gone 32-37 on the road and 70-68 overall. The Giants have a 51-20 record in games when they record at least eight hits.Tuesday’s game is the fifth time these teams match up this season. The Cubs are ahead 3-1 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Ian Happ has 29 doubles, three triples, 17 home runs and 71 RBI for the Cubs. Cody Bellinger is 15-for-43 with two doubles and three home r...

Cardinals take road slide into matchup against the Braves

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:21 GMT

St. Louis Cardinals (59-78, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Atlanta Braves (90-46, first in the NL East)Atlanta; Tuesday, 7:20 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Miles Mikolas (0-0); Braves: TBDFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -155, Cardinals +130BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals will look to break their three-game road skid in a matchup with the Atlanta Braves.Atlanta has a 44-22 record in home games and a 90-46 record overall. The Braves have the highest team batting average in MLB play at .275.St. Louis has gone 28-38 on the road and 59-78 overall. The Cardinals have a 45-14 record in games when they scored five or more runs.The teams meet Tuesday for the fourth time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Ronald Acuna Jr. has 32 doubles, three triples, 32 home runs and 85 RBI for the Braves. Marcell Ozuna is 13-for-36 with three doubles, four home runs and 10 RBI over the past 10 games.Tommy Edman has 21 doubles, four triples, 12 home runs and 41 RBI for the Cardinals. Jordan Walker ...