| In Florida, an Initiative Intended to End Bias Is Killed An ballot initiative in Florida intended to end a legacy of bias against Asian-Americans was defeated, apparently because voters incorrectly assumed it would prevent illegal immigrants from owning property. nytimes.com |
Britain may make it easier for Chinese Tourists Chinese tourists are visiting Schengen visa Countries and are avoiding the UK. As the UK is not part of the Schengen visa regime tourists have to apply separately for an UK visa to visit the UK. A Schengen visa allows entry to fifteen European Countries including France, Germany, Italy and Spain.... workpermit.com |
Nationalists Suspected in Russian Activist’s Death A young antiracist campaigner, identified by Russian news agencies as Ivan Khutorskoi, was shot in the head in front of his apartment building. nytimes.com |
Jaime Escalante, Inspiration for a Movie, Dies at 79 Mr. Escalante was the high school teacher whose ability to turn out high-achieving calculus students from a poor Hispanic neighborhood in East Los Angeles inspired the 1988 film “Stand and Deliver.” nytimes.com |
In a Changing Village, the Pool Tables Look the Same Although there is anti-immigrant sentiment in the village of Brewster, N.Y., at the pool hall, immigrants play alongside regulars. nytimes.com |