Over 2,000 flights have been disrupted in the past two days, as an air-traffic control problem has stymied British airports.
Category: Great Britain
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Misery at Heathrow: ‘Never Seen Chaos Like That’
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Travelers Face More Delays After Major Disruption at British Airports
The New York Times – Travel:An air traffic control problem caused more than 1,000 flight cancellations on Tuesday, and airlines warned that the effects could linger.
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Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Deal Relies on a Powerful and Divisive Partner
The New York Times – Business:The administration will work with a private Venezuelan oil company that has close ties to the country’s government.
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“The Invisible Hand of Maria Edgeworth”: An Economist, Erased
The New York Times – Business:Maria Edgeworth sneaked economic theory into her best-selling novels. Two centuries later, a new book finally gives her the credit she deserves.
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UK Prime Minister Burnham Arrives in Ukraine as Russia Amps Up Warnings
The New York Times – On the Runway:In his first foreign trip since taking office, Prime Minister Andy Burnham affirmed support for Kyiv despite new warnings from Moscow of potential consequences.
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Harry and Meghan See Their California Dreams, and Riches, Fade Away
The New York Times – On the Runway:Like so many others before them, Prince Harry and Meghan arrived in Hollywood with big plans. They are leaving with their star power fading.
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U.K. to Test Whether Tweaks to Trans-Atlantic Flight Paths Affect Global Warming
The New York Times – Travel:Hundreds of aircraft traversing the North Atlantic will be asked to adjust their altitude in an effort to reduce heat-trapping contrails.
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These Artists May Have Left Pakistan, but It’s Still Present in Their Work
The New York Times – T Magazine:Is it possible to make art that reflects a country and culture while living outside of it? For members of this diaspora, there’s no other choice.
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Wary of Trump, Europe Seeks Role in Eventual Russia-Ukraine Talks
The New York Times – On the Runway:French, German and British diplomats are working on a format for future negotiations — even if Russia has shown little interest.
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How ‘Harry Potter’ Fans Protected Dobby’s Grave From the Path of a U.K.-Ireland Power Line
The New York Times – Movies:Here lies Dobby, a free elf. There will be no electricity cables in sight.