| 单词 | sticking point |
| 例句 | This was the sticking point in my own little lame march to salvation: admission to heaven is gained by the luck of the draw. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z But there was one major sticking point: They didn't have enough money to buy gas for the car ride home. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z This is a sticking point for a lot of viewers, even some fans of Malick. Your guide to Terrence Malick's "Tree of Life" 2011-07-02T16:54:00Z The high-stakes nature of such a twist, and the controversial real-life issues the film may have explored, may well have proved a sticking point with producers. Danny Boyle's exit from James Bond throws franchise into chaos 2018-08-22T04:00:00Z The sticking point was their lack of a shared home. A Curious Midlife Crisis for a Tech Entrepreneur 2015-06-13T04:00:00Z Wasickso was an opportunist politician who ended up caught in the rancorous politicking around public housing that reveals an uncomfortable sticking point for communities the world over: Where do we house our poorest? “You tell me that the riots are a good thing? F*ck you. Come to Baltimore and say that”: David Simon on police brutality, the legacy of “The Wire” and the future of American cities 2015-08-04T04:00:00Z Instead, the sticking point is that Christgau, at least in his “Consumer Guide” mode, doesn’t talk down to us nor bother to catch us up. The Rock Critic Robert Christgau’s Big-Hearted Theory of Pop 2019-05-22T04:00:00Z The mushrooms are a constant sticking point and it’s ridiculous. Let me do sobriety my way 2012-08-18T16:00:00Z Leonard Egert, the national executive director of the American Guild of Musical Artists, which represents Ballet Theater’s dancers and stage managers, said that retirement benefits had emerged as a key sticking point. Labor Unrest Hits Ballet Theater, and Dancers Consider a Strike 2018-01-19T05:00:00Z This is the crucial sticking point for the industry. ‘Take out the sugar and everything changes’: the lab on the food wars frontline 2015-07-18T04:00:00Z The biggest sticking point was the regulation that vans and trucks can only stop three times before they must return to Britain, she added. For U.K. Bands, Touring Europe Is Now a Highway to Brexit Hell 2021-07-16T04:00:00Z James Miller’s three-part special about the series on his Origins podcast uncovered that one of Cattrall’s reported sticking points was that the script for the third film gave her character, Samantha, little to do. Unmade Sex and the City 3 was meditation on grief after death of Mr Big 2018-11-20T05:00:00Z But the main sticking point of Filipovic’s plea for a change in how we view our names is her broad assumptions about identity and male-female marriage. Do feminists care if you take your husband’s name? 2013-03-08T16:39:00Z Indeed, whether the live-in qualified as good science was always a sticking point for critics. ‘Spaceship Earth’ Review: A Mini-Planet With Mini-Planet Problems 2020-05-07T04:00:00Z Which is bearable if your crimes were mostly against music and a string of abandoned wives, as with François, but it becomes a stronger sticking point with more contentious figures whose lives affected millions. Cloclo sends its cultural superhero on the same old personal journey 2012-06-20T13:11:52Z That is the sticking point in any argument about the art form being on the rise because, however many gains it makes inside other disciplines, puppets are rarely the point of the show. Give Them a Hand: Puppet Artists Are Having a Moment 2017-01-31T05:00:00Z Which raises another sticking point for critics of the category. Music: Dear Grammy, Is It Hawaiian Enough? 2011-02-06T02:08:04Z A new order premised on a new model of forgiveness may be full of snags and sticking points, but it also contains spots of breathtaking tenderness and possibility. After abuse,"Women Talking" challenges the misuse and metamorphosis of forgiveness 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z Among the sticking points was the range of the project outside of performance. A Rift Over Art and Activism Ripples Through the Performance World 2021-03-12T05:00:00Z She soon recanted, but that aspect of her narrative has long been a conservative sticking point in the debate over abortion. Todd Akin: Blame “Law & Order” 2012-08-23T15:56:00Z The man’s Arab identity is the sticking point, and a rant about what the word “Palestinian” really means is one of the most penetrating passages of the night. Review | An unsettled Israeli-Palestinian relationship in ‘The Return’ 2017-06-13T04:00:00Z So the sticking point isn't Charlotte's insecurity, which is played for laughs by showing the ludicrous extremes to which she'll subject herself in pursuit of her youthful figure. "And Just Like That," Charlotte reminds us of the longstanding fatphobia in "Sex and the City" 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z A sticking point for Townsend's version of Aragorn is that he was too youthful to play the grizzled, somewhat world-weary Ranger and future King of Gondor. 11 actors who nearly starred in "The Lord of the Rings" franchise 2022-01-01T05:00:00Z Thompson wants to examine why Shylock abandons rationality, insists on a moral wrong and then — this is the sticking point — refuses to relent. Artistically in Sync, and Reunited for ‘The Merchant of Venice’ 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z This was described as a "sticking point" in the surrender negotiations. America's 'detainee 001' ? the persecution of John Walker Lindh 2011-07-10T16:08:00Z One sticking point is the finale, which compels viewers to root for the necessity of bloodshed to secure a lasting peace. ‘Kingdom’ Review: Where the Map Is Drawn in Blood 2019-08-15T04:00:00Z So for anyone planning to brave the indifferent skies with children this season, here are a few of the major sticking points and tips on how to navigate them. Flying With Children: the Bad and the Worse 2011-11-04T18:52:26Z It’s a “sticking point with the F.D.A. with all these things,” he said. 2010-02-03T21:32:00Z In this case, the main sticking point is when to add the fruit. Smitten with summer fruit, a young man’s thoughts turn to . . . risotto? 2016-08-08T04:00:00Z In a world where time is money, a sticking point for craft is always time. Made by Hand in America: A New Book Tells the Story of Unsung Artisans 2021-01-19T05:00:00Z The biggest sticking point involves paying actors who fall outside of certain exemption categories “a no less than the legally mandated minimum wage … for rehearsals as well as performance hours.” Debate heats up over proposed changes to L.A. 99-seat theater plan 2015-02-20T05:00:00Z I want him in my life, but this seems to be a sticking point. Ask Amy: Sister doesn’t seem like family 2016-09-19T04:00:00Z I am just looking at practicing leaving the house, since that is a sticking point for so many parents of young kids. Perspective | Advice from Meghan Leahy for parenting through the coronavirus 2020-03-24T04:00:00Z Perhaps most crucial is the plan to undertake the construction in phases, in order to limit the amount of time the Philharmonic is exiled — a major sticking point in earlier plans. After Years of False Starts, Geffen Hall Is Being Rebuilt. Really. 2019-12-02T05:00:00Z The chief sticking point involved a provision to expand an agreement covering low-budget commercials. Teamsters move closer to settlement with commercial producers 2015-01-20T05:00:00Z It can be a token of camaraderie, love and community; it can also be a sticking point in forging those relationships. Why are we SO obsessed with stories of hospitality gone wrong? 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z If not, it may be a sticking point. More of us need help. Why is it so hard to ask for, and how can we make it easier? 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z On the whole, however, Mr. Grill’s life — and the lives of his band mates — was so tame that it became, in some quarters, a professional sticking point. Rob Grill, Lead Singer of the Grass Roots, Dies at 67 2011-07-13T03:06:59Z Former member Paul McCartney was similarly vague in 2008 when he said there were "a couple of sticking points." Beatles and iTunes deal still at impasse -- Yoko Ono 2010-08-06T05:58:00Z Yet the question of whether to soak dried beans before cooking them remains a sticking point among bean lovers. What sold me on pressure-canning at home 2015-01-26T05:00:00Z It’s a tricky but important sticking point for the celebrated indie filmmaker, whose virtual-reality project “If Not Love” premiered this week at the Sundance Film Festival’s experimental New Frontier arts and media exhibition. Watch a nightclub shooting in virtual reality? For Rose Troche, painful subjects make for powerful art 2017-01-26T05:00:00Z The sticking point, however, is how much the characters actually feel guilt, if any at all. PBS' "Guilt" examines what happens to estranged brothers after they finally bond over killing someon 2021-09-05T04:00:00Z People are sharing their sticking points, their niggling bits, and I can’t shut off my new columnist mind. Debut: A column about nothing. No, something. Maybe. 2015-01-02T05:00:00Z Then return to see how many sticking points are “suddenly” unstuck. Perspective | Carolyn Hax: A move has hit her like a ton of bricks 2019-04-11T04:00:00Z Another sticking point was the use of ballet students rather than professional dancers to perform. ArtsBeat: Joffrey Season Threatened 2011-07-04T19:12:08Z The only sticking point, of course, is that declining cursive literacy makes assembling that army a challenge. The National Archives has billions of handwritten documents. With cursive skills declining, how will we read them? 2019-06-14T04:00:00Z If only that was all there was to it, cutting mustard, but, alas, risotto seems to be a major sticking point for many of them, and that's just the beginning. "Hell's Kitchen" screams back to life 2010-06-02T19:01:00Z The book’s chauvinistic dialogue is another sticking point. Review | Brian De Palma and Susan Lehman deliver a silly, fun pastiche of hard-boiled crime fiction 2020-03-24T04:00:00Z Another sticking point was whether they would play in their home town of Coventry. Still special 2010-02-25T12:34:00Z Where are the red flags and the sticking points? The Next Great Image Makers 2021-05-20T04:00:00Z For a quick refresher on some of the sticking points, take a look at Thomas Jones's recent Guardian list. Do grammar police arrest the imagination? 2013-06-12T16:40:30Z The sticking point is that many nonprofit arts groups have continued to get private donations during the pandemic, in magnitudes that put their revenue losses below 70 percent. Historic $15 billion rescue of struggling arts and entertainment industry nears reality 2020-12-21T05:00:00Z Another sticking point: George has been able to find information about being transgender online after her brother “taught her how to clear the web browser history on Mom’s computer.” Parents Are Divided Over a Book in a Popular Student Reading Program in Oregon 2018-05-08T04:00:00Z We have been dating for over four months now and we have a sticking point in our relationship. She’s afraid of sex 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z We don’t find any common sticking points, aside from issues with submitted plans, and have not seen an increase in permitting wait times for restaurants.” Why can’t new restaurants ever open on time? 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z I just want to offer in case money is the only sticking point. Perspective | Carolyn Hax: If sibling can’t come home for the holiday, take the holiday to her 2017-12-05T05:00:00Z That is, when it doesn’t get too absorbed in its slick production techniques and moralism, a sticking point for those familiar with Wilde’s satirical eye, which was more about poking fun than proselytizing. Review: A Selfie’s in the Picture for This ‘Dorian Gray’ 2021-03-18T04:00:00Z For citizens of the galactic republic as for supporters of the Republican party, the sticking point is the iniquity of taxation. The return of Star Wars: an evil empire in Jedi clothing? 2015-11-22T05:00:00Z The major sticking point for many was Dany’s apparent transmogrification into an unhinged tyrant, as if this was something that happened in the space of five sour-faced minutes. Stop the nitpicking! This season of Game of Thrones is miraculous 2019-05-16T04:00:00Z Describing the situation as "still 50-50", Key confirmed that the sticking point remained uncertainty over industrial relations. No end in sight for New Zealand's Hobbit saga 2010-10-26T11:04:00Z If there is one sticking point, it’s that some of Ms. Hay’s recipes call for ingredients like double cream that are not easy to find in the United States, and she provides no substitutes. The Best Baking Cookbooks of 2018 2018-12-04T05:00:00Z It is understood that a sticking point has been whether Fridays should be purely entertainment-led, which may change the balance of the show on Mondays to Thursdays. That Friday feeling again for Chris Evans as BBC makes him The One Show host for one day a week 2010-04-12T20:01:00Z The execution, however, was the sticking point throughout the evening. Perspective: John Fogerty rushes back to '1969' at the Bowl 2015-07-16T04:00:00Z The lack of formal credit became a sticking point over the years; to this day, Grandmaster Caz does not receive a writing credit on the song. Big Bank Hank, an Early Star of Rap, Dies at 58 2014-11-11T05:00:00Z The Obama years strained the marriage, philosophically: Health care, the remedies for climate change and the Iran deal were particular sticking points. Margaret Hoover and John Avlon on their Post-Partisan Marriage 2018-07-11T04:00:00Z The last time the writers went on strike, in 2007, one of the sticking points involved streaming media, then a niche business involving things like iTunes downloads. TV’s War With the Robots Is Already Here 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z The massive columns from which they are hung — one of the sticking points for many critics of the project — aren’t just arbitrary concessions to their weight. Frank Gehry’s variations on a theme 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z The big sticking point is Milwaukee, where a fire at a vote-counting facility has destroyed enough ballots to tilt Wisconsin from blue to red. ‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 8 Recap: The Will of Some People 2023-05-14T04:00:00Z One sticking point was Mr. Iverson’s desire to pursue outside projects, and his diminishing enthusiasm for the Bad Plus. The Bad Plus Greet the New Year With a New Lineup 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z Back-channel talks between the two countries had long been underway, with the status of Taiwan a particular sticking point. Books of The Times: ‘Ping-Pong Diplomacy,’ by Nicholas Griffin 2014-01-02T22:23:15Z Her global celebrity status created one of the sticking points in signing on to “Quantico”: She insisted the show be available to her fans worldwide, especially in her native India. Priyanka Chopra left Bollywood for ABC’s ‘Quantico’ — with conditions 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z That said, I also think the sticking point with this particular movie is that the stakes are so high. Behind the Story: TIME’s Jessica Winter on Kathryn Bigelow and Zero Dark Thirty 2013-01-25T12:45:35Z But specific sticking points do remain, including the way Biden didn’t fight for Anita Hill, but rather allowed his Republican colleagues to attack her during the Clarence Thomas Supreme Court confirmation hearing. The Joe Biden wokeness paradox: Can black voters support him and also hold him accountable? 2019-09-16T04:00:00Z The chief sticking point involves a provision to expand an agreement covering low-budget commercials. Teamsters vote to authorize strike over commercials contract 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z Withdrawal is the obvious sticking point, although sugar withdrawal symptoms have been induced in lab rats – sweats, shakes, changes in body temperature, anxiety, the whole kaboodle. Constant cravings: is addiction on the rise? 2019-01-09T05:00:00Z A major sticking point for Coastal Commission staff, which suggested building fewer homes on the site, is the belief that the entire development proposal is being coordinated by The Edge. Staff says to reject U2 guitarist's proposal 2011-05-27T23:59:08Z You can probably figure out by now what the controversial sticking point is. The fight against human trafficking derails over abortion 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z For some customers, that fact may be a sticking point. Sustainable halal meat is making inroads in Muslim communities 2019-11-10T05:00:00Z The wealth of museum patrons and trustees, has become a sticking point among protesters and groups like Decolonize This Place. ‘Greater New York,’ a Show of the Moment, Dwells in the Radical Past 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z The sticking points are musicians’ wages and an orchestra proposal to move them from a defined benefit to a defined contribution retirement plan. Chicago Symphony musicians’ strike over wages, pension 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z That proved a sticking point for everybody in coffee, even though you can see how profitable some companies are and that amount only equates to half of one U.S. penny per cup of coffee consumed. Can companies be held accountable for problematic supply chains in chocolate, coffee and more? 2021-02-16T05:00:00Z Erin Lowry, an author and personal finance expert who runs Broke Millennial, says a lack of financial communication can go beyond Venmo requests — and can be a sticking point in platonic relationships, too. Perspective | So you want to split the check? How to send your date a Venmo request without being tacky. 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z But even if the general religious nature of the show weren't the sticking point, it's a specific kind of religious tradition that just isn't going to make everyone comfortable. Why You Aren't Watching BET's 'Sunday Best' 2010-05-14T00:09:00Z The interior may be a sticking point in the youth campaign; it hasn’t kept up with the pace of change in the kitchen. Changing Chefs, Gotham Bar and Grill Starts a New Era 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z Their lyrics, with their casual homophobia, remain a sticking point, and rightly so. Pulp storm Reading festival 2011 2011-08-28T11:37:21Z While there were some loose ends with the contract, Turner executives were under the impression the unresolved issues were not major sticking points. Turner Broadcasting fires back at Dish Network 2014-11-05T05:00:00Z The sticking point for casting directors seemed to be his indeterminate ethnicity, forever too light or too dark for the part. Vin Diesel on Guardians of the Galaxy: 'I didn't realise how much I love trees' 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z That has been a sticking point for the United States in months of discussions with Beijing on climate change. U.S. and China Agree to Displace Fossil Fuels by Ramping Up Renewables 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z They argued that now is the time to start seriously preparing for an ammonia economy, tackling the potential sticking points of ammonia fuel before its widespread deployment. Ammonia fuel offers great benefits but demands careful action 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Tank fight was a sticking point for that. Q&A: DAZN CEO Joseph Markowski is upbeat about the future of boxing despite its problems 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z Contract provisions surrounding the control of artificial intelligence were among the last sticking points in the agreement. Hollywood actors union board votes to approve the deal with studios that ended the strike 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z These may include police officers facing legal action over clashes with independence supporters during the referendum, whose potential pardon was a sticking point in negotiations. Explainer: What does the amnesty for Catalan separatists in Spain mean? 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z One of the main sticking points for re-establishing military-to-military communication has been the Chinese spy balloon incident, which "comes up often" when discussing the communications freeze, one official said. Biden and Xi Jinping to meet in California 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z One of the sticking points in the negotiations was artificial intelligence. The SAG-AFTRA celebration scene: 'We are sexy, we are funny, all these studios owe us money' 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Key sticking points during the negotiations were what kind of crimes would be covered by the amnesty, and whether the separatists were prepared to explicitly renounce further unilateral action. Spanish Socialists reach deal with Catalan Junts for government support - source 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z The studios paused the bargaining in protest of the union’s stance on streaming revenue sharing, a sticking point throughout the negotiations. SAG-AFTRA committee approves deal with studios to end historic strike 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z The provision that makes it easier for migrants who work in sectors of the economy with labour shortages to obtain residency has become the main sticking point. Explainer: What's at stake in Macron's new immigration bill? 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z It’s no secret that the use of artificial intelligence in filmmaking remains a major sticking point. The end of the actors' strike seemed within reach. Why is a SAG-AFTRA deal taking so long? 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Negotiations between Hollywood studios and actors' union Sag-Aftra resume on Tuesday, with major sticking points such as the use of AI still unresolved. Hollywood strike: Actors union Sag says issues still outstanding 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z But a list of sticking points and security concerns will hang over Monday's talks. Australian PM Albanese to meet Xi Jinping in long-awaited China visit 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z The AMPTP’s initial proposals to put guardrails on the use of artificial intelligence remained a sticking point throughout the talks, sources said. SAG-AFTRA committee approves deal with studios to end historic strike 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z His comments signalled any agreement with Israel remained elusive, with many sticking points yet to be hammered out. Blinken urges humanitarian pause; Netanyahu tells him not without hostages' release 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z But as talks resume, a significant list of sticking points remain. Australia and China eye new ways to heal old wounds 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z GM’s tentative agreement has similar economic terms to Ford’s but it is unclear if there are differences in retiree benefits, which has been a sticking point, according to the person. GM reportedly reaches tentative agreement with UAW, ending six-week strike 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z Sources have told Reuters that one key sticking point with GM was retiree pension costs. UAW-Ford deal nets union big wins on wages, benefits, investments 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z At GM, people familiar with the bargaining said sticking points in the UAW negotiations include retirement benefits and issues related to temporary workers. UAW, Stellantis reach tentative deal to end strike, Illinois plant may reopen, sources say 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z Most significantly, publishers want to be compensated for the content on which Google and other AI companies train their AI tools – a major sticking point around AI. As Google pushes deeper into AI, publishers see fresh challenges 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Mr. Jordan’s vote against the resolution to extend temporary government funding until Nov. 17, which prevented a government shutdown, is another sticking point with appropriators. Jim Jordan scrambles to lock down support for Tuesday’s vote for House speaker 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg met on Monday with his Mexican counterpart to discuss a number of sticking points regarding Mexico's aviation industry. U.S.' Buttigieg meets Mexican counterpart on aviation sticking points 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z The EU's record $426 billion trade deficit last year with the world's second-largest economy has become a major sticking point in the relationship. Borrell says EU takes China seriously, expects same in return 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z It’s interesting to me how money — more than politics, religion, race or age — seems to be a major sticking point for so many couples. The 'Love Is Blind' finale is here. Our writers discuss how Season 5 went off the rails 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z The guild has been pushing for regulations of how and when the technology can be used, which has emerged as a sticking point. Senators draft policy aimed at deep fakes of Drake, Tom Hanks and noncelebrities 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z The United States last week announced actions against Chinese companies and individuals as it targets the trafficking of the deadly drug fentanyl, a major sticking point in U.S.-China relations. Schumer notes 'serious engagement' with China's Xi during Beijing visit 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z The unions say Kaiser's outsourcing of healthcare duties to third-party vendors and subcontactors has also emerged as a major sticking point in talks that have dragged on for six months. Kaiser healthcare unions say weeklong strike possible early next month 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z The fate of the battery plants was seen as a major sticking point in the talks. UAW says its 'strike is working,' holds off on more walkouts 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z One central issue was residuals — a topic that has been a sticking point in the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. 'Mean Girls' was free to watch on TikTok for a day, but what about the residuals? 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Among the sticking points, one German source said Poland was asking for too much money for the repair works. Poland election turns Germany into punchbag, straining Western alliance 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Ukraine funding was already a major sticking point for hardline conservatives, particularly in the House. GOP senators alarmed over House speaker fiasco as government careens toward another shutdown drama 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Raises have been a sticking point in negotiations between Kaiser and the unions. More than 75,000 Kaiser workers go on strike amid clash over staffing, wages 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Staffing levels have been a major sticking point, with the union insisting Kaiser needs to hire 10,000 new healthcare workers to fill current vacancies. Healthcare workers launch three-day strike at Kaiser Permanente locales around the US 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z The legislation did not include military aid for Ukraine, a key sticking point for some Republicans whose constituents are growing increasingly worried about the United States’ repeated investment in Ukraine’s war with Russia. Matt Gaetz moves to oust Kevin McCarthy from speakership 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z The use of artificial intelligence to create background scenes and background actors is expected to be another major sticking point. SAG-AFTRA and studios return to bargaining nearly three months after actors' strike began 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Concerns about AI were a sticking point in the now-ended writers’ strike. Tom Hanks disavows AI clone amid Hollywood's robot reckoning 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z The lack of Ukraine funding in the measure was a sticking point for many Democrats. Shutdown averted: Speaker McCarthy’s ‘clean’ stopgap easily passes Senate 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z Their support is not guaranteed, with a major sticking point for many Democrats being a lack of Ukraine aid in the speaker’s newest offering. Democrats take floor, stall for time while parsing through McCarthy’s new stopgap bill 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z A sticking point for Democrats is that temporary funding must include more aid for the Ukraine war effort. McCarthy, GOP regroup following staggering stopgap defeat, plan to try again Saturday 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z The union and the companies remain far apart on key economic issues and the CEO statements suggested they are not close to resolving many sticking points. GM, Ford chiefs clash with UAW as union expands strikes 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z But pay at plants that build electric vehicle batteries remains a sticking point. Ford says deal ‘close’ with striking UAW 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z The sticking point then was the size of the Medicare program for seniors, and Clinton was resisting cutting it. Another shutdown? Why politics got so broken, and how to fix it 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z The nascent technology proved a sticking point between the two sides. Screenwriters secured a new deal for AI. For actors, the fight could be even harder 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Language over AI became a sticking point in the writers’ negotiations, which dragged on last week in part due to the challenges of bargaining on such a fast-evolving technology. In Hollywood writers’ battle against AI, humans win (for now) 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z It also includes additional Ukraine aid but does not include more money for border security, which is a major sticking point for House Republicans. Oil lobbying group pans House GOP hardliners rejecting the Senate’s plan to avert a shutdown 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z “The sticking point is that the definition of hate speech, or harmful speech, is not widely shared,” researcher Mylien T. Duong, another co-author of the report, told The Times. Report finds college students support free speech, but fear speaking up 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Wages have been a major sticking point in the negotiations. More than 75,000 Kaiser workers in California and elsewhere plan to strike next month 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z That’s a sticking point for any legislative action because it raises questions about how many individuals a program would cover and what criteria would apply. What's the current status of DACA? Here's what you need to know 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Residuals have emerged as a key sticking point in the current pair of Hollywood strikes. Mo'Nique asks CBS to pay her and Countess Vaughn fairly for 'The Parkers' 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Scientists and industry leaders worldwide are looking for answers on how to make aviation sustainable by 2050 and choosing a viable sustainable fuel is a major sticking point. Sustainable energy for aviation: What are our options? 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z And even the seating chart was a sticking point last year when Lavrov and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba both attended a council meeting that, like Wednesday’s, happened alongside the General Assembly’s big annual gathering. Ukraine, Russia and the tense U.N. encounter that almost happened — but didn’t 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Viewership data from streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+ has become a major sticking point in the writers’ and actors’ strikes. What are residuals and how do they work? A Hollywood strike battleground, explained 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z “That’s the biggest sticking point to me that we talked about in the locker room. We’ll grow from it, be right back, ready to compete next week.” Cardinals, Gannon try to move past the sting of a 21-point collapse in loss to the Giants 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z The sanctions were thought to be a sticking point for Gen Li, who refused to meet his US counterpart Lloyd Austin at a Singapore defence summit earlier this year. Li Shangfu: Top US envoy questions China defence minister’s absence 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Some of the biggest sticking points in negotiations deal with the unregulated use of AI, an increase in wages and worker safety, union leaders have said. 5 things to know about a potential strike against video game companies 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z What form that takes is the sticking point - and so the wait continues. Trans guidance is needed in schools, parents tell BBC 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z The use of what’s known as generative AI has been a sticking point in contract negotiations between striking actors and film studios. California lawmakers want to protect actors from being replaced by artificial intelligence 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z The main sticking point was the war in Ukraine. How India overcame bitter G20 divisions over Ukraine 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z The sticking point was the Ukraine war - as it was during the Bali summit last year. G20 laments war in Ukraine but avoids blaming Russia 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z A major sticking point in negotiations has been the WGA’s request to require a minimum amount of staffing in writers’ rooms, which have shrunk in size during the streaming era. WGA says it's open to dealing with individual studios without AMPTP amid 'paralysis' 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z One perennial sticking point in global climate talks is that developing nations say they can’t afford to shift rapidly away from fossil fuels and adapt to fiercer heat waves and storms without outside help. World’s climate report card says we’re trying, but urgently need improvement 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z G20 sherpas or negotiators have made progress on most issues but the main point sticking point is the language in the leaders' declaration on the war, four Indian government sources told Reuters. G20 members struggle for consensus on Ukraine as India gears up for summit 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z India's desire for more visas, and visas with more flexibility, has long been seen as a potential sticking point in the negotiations. Rishi Sunak makes 'historic' G20 visit to India 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z The impasse over Northern Ireland broke in February, but funding remained a sticking point, because the U.K. no longer felt that its original deal was good value for money. U.K. finally rejoins Horizon Europe research funding scheme 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Information technology has been a sticking point for China's relations with the United States and European countries, which have in some cases banned Chinese products for security reasons. Spain scrutinising Saudi firm's stake in 'strategic' Telefonica 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z One of the biggest sticking points has been WGA’s demand for a minimum number of writers on a show. Why Hollywood's labor nightmare won't end soon: frustration, fear and mistrust 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z China has become the biggest bilateral lender to some developing nations in recent years, and its reluctance to make bigger concessions during restructuring efforts has been a core sticking point. Take Five: A September to remember? 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z That means more revenue for current members, but how it is divvied up has been the sticking point. With ACC leaders set to take up Stanford, Cal, SMU expansion, 2 UNC trustees announce opposition 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z The sticking point from the American side: Canada sells that power back to the U.S. through Powerex Corp., a subsidiary of the BC Hydro electric utility, at a profit. NW utilities readying for high-voltage fight over Canada’s price for Columbia River power 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z The statement did not specify the total proposed amounts of tax cuts or spending allocations, and it did not elaborate on any remaining sticking points. Virginia lawmakers say they have deal on ‘major components’ of budget, including rebates, tax cuts 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z How new revenue generated by adding members to the conference would be distributed has been a sticking point for several schools, among them Florida State, Clemson and North Carolina. ACC progressing toward westward expansion with Stanford, Cal, SMU potential targets, AP source says 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z A major sticking point in negotiations has been the WGA’s request to require a minimum number of staffing in writers’ rooms, which have shrunk in size during the streaming era. Studios tout 'comprehensive package' to WGA as strike continues 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Slawson said sticking points during contract talks have been how the company has responded to union grievances, wages for new hires and health care costs. Contract talks continue nearly 2 months into strike at Pennsylvania locomotive plant 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z There has been movement on two major sticking points, sources said, raising hopes that the two sides might finally find a path to a deal. The WGA and AMPTP are talking again. Why the studios were motivated to return to the table 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z The disposal of plastic bags is still a sticking point in our efforts to reduce waste. Recycling: Are we doing it correctly? Can we do it correctly? 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z Another sticking point is Jerusalem, which Israel deems its indivisible capital - a status not widely recognised abroad. Palestinians, Israel differ on significance of new Saudi envoy 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z A key sticking point is who would be in control of the D.C. The Pentagon plans to shake up DC’s National Guard, criticized for its response to protests, Jan. 6 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z Former President Donald Trump, the front-runner in the primary, hasn’t committed to the debate and says the pledge is a sticking point. Nikki Haley is the third candidate to sign RNC loyalty pledge ahead of the Aug. 23 debate 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z One of the sticking points that came out of the infamous Delaware meeting last year that began to revamp the PGA Tour was keeping avenues open to everyone. Column: New PGA Tour model caters to big performances, not just big names 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z His proposed solution suggested he had given the topic some thought, though there were obviously some possible sticking points. Tired of nonstop realignment? UCLA's Chip Kelly may have the common-sense solution 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z Thompson, who split from his reality TV sweetheart Danielle Ruhl in 2022, pointed to the ongoing Hollywood strikes as future sticking points for the prospect of a reality TV star union. Nick Thompson says 'Love Is Blind' stint ruined his job hunt: 'People don't take me seriously' 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z One of the main sticking points surrounds liability in case of an accident caused by a malfunctioning AV. Congress urged to revive long-stalled debate about regulating self-driving vehicles 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z It has long been a sticking point in the nation’s defense relationship with the U.S. and, more recently, Australia. New Zealand’s anti-nuclear stance means it won’t play a role in Australia’s submarine plans 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Major contractual sticking points — including over basic pay, streaming residuals and the threat of artificial intelligence — persisted throughout the talks, The Times reported, preventing a breakthrough to reach a historic accord. Tommy Dorfman says she was paid less than $30,000 for the first season of '13 Reasons Why': 'This is why we strike' 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z He said the better option is for the company to put "a good deal on the table addressing the issue that the Teamsters have made quite clear is the remaining sticking point." UPS and Teamsters to restart talks in effort to avoid strike 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z The issue of the water could be a sticking point preventing an early meeting of leaders of the three countries, Kyodo said. Top Chinese diplomat proposes talks with Japan, South Korea - Kyodo 2023-07-23T04:00:00Z The Writers Guild of America walked out over a variety of issues, with compensation for shows distributed online a major sticking point. Searching for Someone to Deliver a Hollywood Ending 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z He said revenue sharing and employee status are sticking points that would stand in the way of a bill passing. Bipartisan trio of senators propose federal oversight of NIL compensation, athlete health care 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z The biggest sticking point for the union seems to be pay increases for part-time workers as well as more full-time positions. UPS to offer better deal to Teamsters ahead of next week’s talks 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z A number of sticking points had threatened to hold up a final agreement, including disputes over proposed changes to a pilot training rule and an increase to the pilot retirement age. Congress Looks to Improve Air Travel Through F.A.A. Reauthorization 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z A sticking point in negotiations has been wage increases for part-time workers, who make a minimum of $16.20 an hour. Teamsters and UPS to resume negotiations next week as contract deadline approaches 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z This was the biggest sticking point at the negotiating table, much more so than union demands for guardrails around artificial intelligence, according to three people briefed on the matter. Searching for Someone to Deliver a Hollywood Ending 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z AI technology, which is developing rapidly and is seen by many labor groups as a threat, emerged as another major sticking point. How divided are SAG-AFTRA and the studios? Here's what the two sides say 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z The existing contract expires on July 31; sticking points include proposed wage increases for part-time drivers. China’s Economy is Stuttering, Posing a Challenge for Global Growth 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z A sticking point in negotiations is wage increases for part-time workers, who make a minimum of $16.20 an hour, according to UPS. Teamsters president says he’s asked the White House not to intervene if UPS workers go on strike 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z Major contractual sticking points — including over basic pay, streaming residuals and the threat of artificial intelligence — persisted throughout the talks, preventing a breakthrough to reach a historic accord. Actors said they were making progress in contract talks, then they weren't. What happened? 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The disputed East China Sea islets are claimed by both and have long been a sticking point in bilateral ties. China drives Japanese fishing ship from contested islands 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z The General Assembly hasn’t adjourned while House and Senate Republicans negotiate sticking points on a two-year state government budget that was supposed to take effect July 1. Top North Carolina senator says chances for approving more sanctioned gambling “better than 50-50” 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Ankara accuses the Nordic country of doing too little to deal with people Turkey sees as terrorists, with extradition a key sticking point. Swedish court guides against extradition of two Turkish citizens 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The actors last staged a major walkout in 1980, with the economic particulars of a still-nascent home video rental and sales boom as a sticking point. Hollywood Shutdown Looms as Actors Say Contract Talks Have Collapsed 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Artificial intelligence is a sticking point in the months-long Writers Guild of America strike. AI is Hollywood’s ‘Napster 2001 moment,’ entertainment lawyers warn 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z The negotiations are being conducted in secret so it's not clear what might be the sticking points or if a deal is imminent. The mega-strike that could take down Hollywood 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z And while each of these services is free to the consumer, money is a sticking point for filmmakers. Short films used to all but disappear after the festivals. Now they're a click away 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z There was a sticking point, however: If Facebook removed Indian politicians’ posts on grounds of ethnic hatred, the company might be compelled to take down Donald Trump’s posts, too. Column: Social media promised us democracy — but gave us dictatorships 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z The trip comes after recent talks between Australian and European Union trade ministers, Reuters has reported, as optimism builds that sticking points over the pact can be overcome with more negotiation. Australia PM's Germany, NATO trip to focus on trade, security 2023-07-09T04:00:00Z While Ms Yellen wants China to join the US in funding the worldwide transition to renewables, the sticking point is China's insistence that it is still a developing country. Janet Yellen asks China to cooperate on climate change action 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z Among the major sticking points, SAG-AFTRA is demanding a significant boost in residual payments from streaming platforms to reflect the success of shows and how those payments are calculated. SAG-AFTRA prepares for a possible strike as contract talks continue 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z The sides agreed to scrap the two-tier wage system for drivers who work weekends and earn less money, which was a major sticking point. Stalemate: UPS, Teamsters contract talks break down with each side blaming the other 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z The primary sticking point for workers is the demand for higher pay, needed, they say, to cover rising housing costs in the region. Threat of a hotel worker strike looms over Los Angeles on a packed July 4 weekend 2023-07-01T04:00:00Z Putting the broadcast revenues of both leagues into a shared pot is one proposal being considered, although parachute payments to clubs relegated from the Premier League have been a sticking point for the two organisations. MPs urge Premier League & EFL to agree funding deal 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z One of the chief sticking points in negotiations involves what metrics are used to measure how well a show performs on a streaming platform — and who tracks the data. SAG-AFTRA members may go on strike soon. Here are four reasons why 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Two weeks ago, the union and the company announced they reached a tentative agreement to equip more trucks with air conditioning equipment, a major sticking point. Saying strike is “imminent,” UPS gets a Friday deadline from union to come up with a better contract 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Mexico has revamped its aviation standards since the downgrade, but some sticking points remain. Mexico airlines lost over $1 billion due to US safety downgrade, industry head says 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z A sticking point in the process is that kids need to sign up if they want parents to supervise their accounts. Meta launches more parental supervision tools for Instagram. Is it enough? 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z The main sticking point during the talks was the distribution of oil revenue between the central government in Baghdad and the semi-autonomous Iraqi Kurdish region in the north. Iraq’s president ratifies record $152 billion budget criticized by IMF for too rosy projections 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Climate finance, including funding for flood defences or solar plants, has long been one of the biggest sticking points in climate negotiations. Barbados PM fights for shake-up of global climate finance 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z You might expect a mountain swallowed up by a fault to act as a sticking point. Undersea mountains help lubricate ‘slow slip’ earthquakes 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Rigtrup said there were a few sticking points in the negotiations. King County Metro to fast-track rehiring workers fired over vaccine mandate 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Lopez Obrador said earlier this month the flight move was a sticking point between Mexico and the U.S., though he hinted an extension could be possible. Mexico to extend deadline for cargo flight move after Buttigieg visit 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Officials said negotiating a consent decree could take months, and Mr. Frey suggested that some potential sticking points were already emerging. Minneapolis Police Used Illegal, Abusive Practices for Years, Justice Dept. Finds 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Generative AI is a sticking point in some negotiations with the company, the union said. Gannett tiptoes into generative AI, giving humans the last word 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z The last major sticking point that industry reps point to is the use of fire models. State Farm's California freeze: Looming insurance apocalypse or political ploy? 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Tuesday the sides have “overcome some major sticking points already and are continuing to address most difficult issues.” West Coast dockworkers strike tentative contract averting shutdown 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z The deal resolved the largest sticking point over who could determine whether Milwaukee city and county can raise the local sales tax to pay for pension costs and emergency services. Milwaukee bankruptcy avoidance plan up for approval in Wisconsin Legislature 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z The issue is likely to be a sticking point at China-Germany government consultations that are expected to take place on June 20. Analysis: Germany to face EU ire over Huawei supplies ahead of China talks 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z Another sticking point among the parties has been the growing population of a particular kind of patient known as a “civil conversion.” As demand for mental health services overwhelms WA jails, judge revisits settlement 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z He said the U.S. was "bargaining" with Mexico over the rating and that a change to cargo flights was another sticking point between the countries. US decision on Mexico air safety rating independent of politics, Buttigieg says 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z The largest sticking point in reaching a new funding deal had been who would determine whether Milwaukee city and county can raise the local sales tax to pay for pension costs and emergency services. Bipartisan deal reached to save Milwaukee from bankruptcy 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z That possibility has been one of the main sticking points in contract negotiations. Postdocs and staff researchers go on strike at the University of Washington 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Fair wages are the biggest sticking point for postdoctoral researchers, organizers said. Why over 2,000 University of Washington researchers are now on strike 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z However, the electricity transmission component for renewables remains a major sticking point between the two parties. Biden’s greenlighting of fossil fuel pipeline may weaken Democrats’ ability to boost clean energy 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Price is another sticking point since many products — even legitimate ones — are paid for out of pocket. ‘Just do kegels’ is tired. What’s next for this hot women’s health market? 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z Almost from the outset, Mr. Erdogan was the sticking point in the process. Will Erdogan’s Victory Soften Turkey’s Opposition to Sweden in NATO? 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z In negotiations between the Biden White House and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s Republican caucus, one of the last sticking points was whether, and by how much, to tighten work requirements for food stamps and welfare. Column: With debt ceiling deal, GOP reveals its only real goal was cruelty to the poor 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z The deal is not final, and work requirements for anti-poverty programs are a sticking point as is funding for the Internal Revenue Service to hire more auditors and target wealthy Americans. Morning Bid: Counting down the $70 bln to a debt deal 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z Milwaukee city and county leaders oppose that provision, which appears to also be a sticking point between Assembly and Senate Republicans. Wisconsin Republican leaders at odds over local government aid bill, putting it at risk 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z By far, the biggest sticking point is expanding work requirements for welfare. McCarthy optimistic House GOP will avert default, cut spending in the showdown with Biden 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z Expanded work requirements have emerged as a sticking point in the negotiations over cutting spending and hiking the debt limit. Biden, McCarthy debt-limit talks stuck as both sides draw redline on welfare work requirements 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z The meeting marked a significant step toward Damascus and Ankara restoring ties, even as the presence of Turkish troops in northwest Syria remains a sticking point. Syria’s main insurgent group seeks to move away from al-Qaida past, get off Western terrorism lists 2023-05-13T04:00:00Z The safety of the water is a major sticking point as the two sides work to improve long-strained ties. Japan, South Korea eye visit by team of experts as Fukushima nuclear plant prepares water release 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z A sticking point has been Islamic Jihad’s demands that Israel cease its policy of targeted killings, Attaya said. Israeli airstrikes on Gaza continue even as hopes for a cease-fire grow 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z It’s one of their major sticking points between the two sides that are quickly thawing long-strained ties. Japan, South Korea eye visit by team of experts as Fukushima nuclear plant prepares water release 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z The most recent sticking point in their ties was 2018 court rulings in South Korea that ordered two Japanese companies to financially compensate some of their aging former Korean employees for colonial-era forced labor. S. Korean, Japanese leaders to meet again to improve ties 2023-05-06T04:00:00Z The bill, which would have added clergy to the state’s list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect, ran into a sticking point. WA’s bill to require clergy to report child abuse dies after Catholics refuse compromise on confessions 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z Last week, its ethanol subsidies became a sticking point among House Republicans debating a bill over the federal debt limit. Despite what you may think, ethanol isn’t dead yet 2023-05-06T04:00:00Z Another sticking point is how screenwriters for films are compensated. Hollywood insiders predict writers strike to drag on through summer 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z But sticking points remain more broadly between the two parties. Senate Republicans push bid to streamline energy projects in counter to Manchin’s proposal 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z Here is a look at six sticking points: Why Hollywood writers strike won't end soon. Here are six sticking points 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z The “primary sticking points,” it said, were guild demands that companies staff shows with a fixed number of writers for a fixed amount of time, regardless of need. Writers begin strike in move that could bring Hollywood to a halt 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z Another sticking point is the growing use of mini-rooms, where small groups of writers lay out the foundation of a series before it goes into production and are often paid near minimum levels. Hollywood's writers are on strike. Here are five things you need to know 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z So what are the main sticking points for writers? Hollywood's writers are on strike. Here's five things you need to know 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z While wages are a primary sticking point, the union also wants remote work included in its collective agreement. Canada's largest public sector strike leaves thousands in immigration limbo 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z If there has been a difficult sticking point so far, it's been in relation to the fourth pillar of the community schools approach, which calls for "collaborative leadership practices." How LA’s teachers are making good on their promise to support community schools 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Hense said a sticking point from an index provider perspective was that the EU does not have access to direct tax receipts. Exclusive: EU to push for its debt to be included in government bond indexes- official 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z The lack of ethical requirements has become a sticking point for the left, as news broke in recent weeks about Justice Thomas’ lack of disclosure about his friendship with real estate developer Harlan Crow. Senators push bill to force Supreme Court to adopt code of conduct, ethics 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z Another sticking point is the growing use of of mini-rooms, where small groups of writers lay out the foundation of a series before it goes into production and are often paid near minimum levels. Hollywood's writers are on strike. Here's five things you need to know 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z One sticking point had been the scope of the role of the safety advisor. After 'Rust' shooting, California moves closer to impose film set safety rules 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Although neither side commented publicly on the discussions leading to the settlement, people close to the matter said the apology was not a major sticking point. Fox News settled Dominion defamation case for $787 million. Should it have apologized as well? 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Any such changes were absent from the public announcement of the Dominion settlement and could potentially be a major sticking point in any negotiations, legal experts said. Fox resolves Dominion case, but a bigger election defamation lawsuit looms 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z If this has become a sticking point in your relationship, then you will both have to reckon with it, thoughtfully talk it through and make a conscious choice to move forward. Advice | Ask Amy: How do I support my granddaughter’s eating-disorder recovery? 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z One of the main sticking points is over the plans to incorporate the 100,000-strong RSF into the army and who would then lead the new force. Sudan crisis: Further fierce fighting as clashes spread 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z One of the main sticking points is over the plans to include the 100,000-strong RSF into the army and who would then lead the new force. Sudan fighting: The military rivalry behind the clashes in Khartoum 2023-04-15T04:00:00Z The Writers Guild of America, which represents screenwriters, is locked in negotiations with movie studios — and the way artificial intelligence can be used in scriptwriting is a key sticking point. AI can make movies, edit actors, fake voices. Hollywood isn’t ready. 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z Information technology has been a sticking point for China's relations with the United States and European countries that have in some cases banned Chinese products for security reasons. China and Brazil reset ties with tech, environment accords, agree on Ukraine 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt called disagreements among the Democratic leaders “a sticking point.” NY state budget delayed again amid talks on bail, housing 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z He noted a sticking point has been streaming companies’ refusal to provide data to demonstrate how well, or how poorly, individual shows perform. Tensions from the last writers’ strike cast a shadow over current labor fight 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z It was a sticking point in New York state budget talks this week, with Hochul’s fellow Democrats in control of the Legislature seeking a plan with fewer mandates and more incentives. Uproar in suburbia as New York looks to spur development 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z But the biggest sticking point will be the Ukraine war. Macron and von der Leyen: Europe’s good cop and bad cop to meet Xi Jinping 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z The big sticking point — aside from a worldwide pandemic that becomes a real mood killer — is Sally’s angry insistence that “a gorgeous male celebrity would never fall in love with an ordinary, dorky, unkempt woman.” Review | Curtis Sittenfeld’s ‘Romantic Comedy’ finds love in an SNL-like place 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z Haggling over a few million dollars for the voucher program was the key sticking point in an otherwise cordial budget season. Maryland budget negotiators reach deal on school voucher program 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z But wide differences across party lines on other priorities could be a sticking point in budget talks. Poll: Cut federal spending — but not big-ticket programs 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z But Mr. Biden’s advanced age is a sticking point for some voters, and the incumbent could claim he achieved core objectives by defeating Donald Trump in 2020 and getting significant legislation through Congress. Democrats like Biden but looking for someone else to run in 2024, poll finds 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z The issue has become a sticking point for the Chinese as well. Shou Zi Chew: Who is the TikTok CEO? 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z There are two likely sticking points: who will build the 2,600 km pipeline and how the gas will be priced. Peace plans and pipelines: What came out of the Putin-Xi talks? 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z But the prospect of an immediate rematch has proved a sticking point during negotiations. Usyk walks away from Fury undisputed fight talks 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z Disputed East China Sea islets claimed by China and Japan have long been a sticking point in bilateral ties. China coast guard enters disputed waters in East China Sea 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, the main sticking point in negotiations was on whether lawmakers should restrict how long someone can be kept in solitary. Opinion | Virginia finally curbs solitary confinement — but not enough 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z The issue of benefit sharing from ‘marine genetic resources’ was the biggest sticking point of the negotiations. A Historic Deal to Protect the High Seas Makes Researchers ‘Ecstatic’ 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z It’s the added sugar limit that has been the sticking point for many food executives. Food fight: FDA is redefining ‘healthy’ and food industry is pushing back 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z One of the biggest sticking points in negotiations between rich and poor nations was determining who would benefit financially from discoveries made on the high seas. Nations agree on ‘world-changing’ deal to protect ocean life 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z One sticking point: Countries in Central Asia say the United States needs to greatly increase trade ties and economic aid if it hopes to counterbalance Russia and China. Blinken Finds Receptive Leaders in Central Asia, Where Russia Seeks Aid 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z That was always the sticking point for me in the ongoing debate about student-athlete compensation. Column: 15 minutes of fame flies by. Who can help student-athletes cash in? 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z The role of the European Court of Justice is another stubborn sticking point. U.K. Nears Deal on Northern Ireland Trade, a Brexit Sore Point 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z But the word "prevent" is a sticking point for the anti-abortion groups who wrote the law. Tennessee lobbyists oppose new lifesaving exceptions in abortion ban 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z This fight has hinged on high gasoline prices throughout 2022 as a main political sticking point. California oil industry uses high gasoline prices to roll back climate agenda, critics allege 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z Of the remaining sticking points needed to be resolved before the rating can recover, about half are related to legislation and the other half are "systems that need to be put in place," Beltranena said. Mexican airline Volaris hopeful Mexico recovers Category 1 safety rating in next six months 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z Any future role for the court is likely to raise opposition from the DUP, and could prove a major sticking point for some Conservative MPs. Starmer demands MP vote on post-Brexit rules for Northern Ireland 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z Sharing the proceeds of "marine genetic resources" and the establishment of ocean environmental impact assessment rules for development were also major sticking points. Countries gather to thrash out U.N. ocean protection treaty 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z The disputed East China Sea islets claimed by both China and Japan have long been a sticking point in bilateral relations. Japan, China to hold security talks next week, Japan foreign minister says 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z Among the sticking points is China's insistence that World Bank and other multilateral lenders share in the pain of taking debt "haircuts." U.S. to push debt relief, Ukraine aid at G20 finance meeting in India 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z "The package should be concluded well in time for February 24th, it's on good track, there are no major sticking points," said one EU diplomat familiar with the discussions. EU on track to adopt new Russia sanctions for war anniversary - sources 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z This could prove a major sticking point for some Conservative MPs who say "full sovereignty" cannot be restored if any part of the UK is still subject to EU law. Brexit: Northern Ireland Protocol deal could be sealed next week 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z The incarceration of government opponents became a sticking point internationally, particularly with the administration of U.S. Nicaragua’s vote to strip opponents of citizenship 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z One of the sticking points has been the question of minimum fares. As taxi business wanes at Sea-Tac, drivers want a say in their future 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Thyssenkrupp is not satisfied with how slowly the group's restructuring is going, its finance chief said on Tuesday, adding that it was also a sticking point in discussions with investors who demand a faster pace. Euro zone Q4 GDP growth confirmed, employment up more than expected 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z Thyssenkrupp is not satisfied with how slowly the group's restructuring is going, its finance chief said on Tuesday, adding that it was also a sticking point in discussions with investors who demand a faster pace. Inflation drives French wine and spirits exports to new high in 2022 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z One major sticking point has been the Title 42 border expulsion policy, which the administration tried to end last spring, saying the health situation had improved. Biden’s end of COVID emergency undermines his Supreme Court case on student debt forgiveness 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z Disputed East China Sea islets claimed by both China and Japan have long been a sticking point in bilateral relations. China coast guard drives away Japanese vessels from disputed waters in the East China Sea 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z Technology-sharing emerges in October as a sticking point between the two companies in the talks, people familiar with the negotiations said. From boom to bottom and now big change: Renault and Nissan look to reshape alliance 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z The installation of lifts at all stations, and how quickly that will happen, is one of the key sticking points in negotiations. South Korea: 'Protesting for 20 years and still no equal rights' 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z The greater sticking points have been New Hampshire and Georgia. Democrats vote to give states more time on new primary calendar 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z Beyond financial terms, the key sticking points in the dispute included ownership of intellectual property and control of the data of millions of players across China, Bloomberg News previously reported. World of Warcraft shutdown cuts off millions of gamers in China 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z Staffing became a major sticking point during the negotiations, with the union saying that constant shortages at the two hospitals harmed patients and nurses alike. Nurses ratify contracts after strike at two NYC hospitals 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z That the mine produces lignite is a major sticking point for climate activists, given that it's the "dirtiest" form of coal. Thousands of protestors fought the expansion of a German coal mine — in vain 2023-01-22T05:00:00Z Scotland gender bill: What are the sticking points? MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle sorry for tone in gender debate 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z Mr Merriman added that to be able to make rail pay deals viable, unions needed to agree to "modernise" working practices, which have been a sticking point in negotiations. Train strikes: Cheaper to settle, minister admits 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z The hospital offered Fuentes and his fellow strikers a fairly impressive raise of 19 percent over three years — and still they balked, citing the staffing issues as a sticking point. Opinion | A strike offers a window into what nurses really want: Enough staff 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z Dozens of new bills target sticking points that make it difficult provide mental health and drug treatment to those in need and to build housing. Housing, mental health: Oregon lawmakers face linked crises 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z Contract termination terms are among the sticking points to reach an agreement, the minister said. Clock not yet ticking for First Quantum to halt Panama mine -minister 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z And the White House may have been trying to signal to Republicans not to try to make the IRS staffing a sticking point on other big legislation coming in this Congress. Biden greets new GOP majority with rough talk and veto threat 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z A major sticking point is the presence of Eritrean troops in the area, as well as forces from Ethiopia's Amhara region. Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: TPLF forces hand over weapons in peace move 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z But there were fewer major agreements on the major sticking points in the countries’ relations, with the leaders instead agreeing to continue collaboration on immigration, trade and drugs. Biden and López Obrador vow to tackle immigration 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z Energy remains a sticking point, as the United States and Canada have accused Mexico of violating a free-trade agreement with policies that boost a state-owned electrical utility over international companies. After Rocky Start, Biden Builds Rapport With Mexico’s President 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z Among the sticking points in the negotiations are issues including legal protection against expropriation and early termination, as well as the long-term stability of the contract and royalties, Pascall added. Canada's First Quantum sending appeal Tuesday against Panama order 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z One sticking point has been extraditions of people Turkey regards as terrorists. Sweden says Turkey is asking too much over NATO application 2023-01-08T05:00:00Z The status of the city has proved a sticking point in efforts to reach a two-state solution to the conflict and al-Aqsa has become a symbol of the Palestinian quest for self-determination. What is the Temple Mount, and why did Itamar Ben Gvir’s visit stoke tension? 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z The criteria used to select a location became a sticking point during negotiations. How the Federal Spending Plan Hit a Snag on Plans to Relocate the F.B.I. Building 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z One big sticking point has been over how to fund conservation efforts in the parts of the globe that harbour some of the world's most outstanding biodiversity. COP15: Summit on 'pact with nature' enters final stretch 2022-12-18T05:00:00Z A key sticking point in how to address its shortcomings is the degree of mayoral control over board appointments. Leaders have competing visions for fixing the D.C. Housing Authority 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Rent rose 0.8 percent over October, up slightly from the month before, and it remains a major sticking point even though the broader housing market is already cooling down. Prices cooled last month, raising hopes that inflation is easing 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z A US official said the agreement came together in the past 48 hours; the sticking point appears to have been the two-for-one deal. How the Brittney Griner prisoner swap deal with Russia was done 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z There are also bonuses for pay going back to 2020 and terms for more flexible work schedules, the biggest sticking point for pilots. Delta’s 34% pay raise offer to pilots ups airline negotiations 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z A separate fine issued for TV Rain’s reference to Russia’s military as “our army” highlighted a more fundamental sticking point. A Russian Journalist’s Reference to Russian Troops Causes Fury and Soul Searching. 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z The lack of paid sick time in the industry became a major sticking point this fall in contract talks between the railroads and their 12 unions. Investors press railroads to add sick time for workers 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z The Seahawks’ porous defense was a sticking point in an otherwise successful start to the season. What national media are saying about 7-5 Seahawks after Week 13 win 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z That sticking point, administration officials note, involves only a small share of the law’s $369 billion in clean energy investments, and Biden insisted that “tweaks” can be made to satisfy the Europeans. Opinion | Biden, Macron and the end of the Reagan-Thatcher era 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z The question of how to share technology and intellectual property has proved to be a sticking point in the talks. Renault and Nissan forgo Dec. 7 announcement of new deal -JNN 2022-12-03T05:00:00Z Sick leave is a major sticking point not just for rail union members. Rail strike is cancelled - at the cost of paid sick leave 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Paid sick leave benefits were a sticking point in the negotiations. President Biden signs bill to block rail strike, says it avoids ‘economic catastrophe’ 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z In true Boston fashion, traffic was also a sticking point, with many locals dreading the prospect of more disruption and delay caused by the royal entourage and security. Bostonians’ Take on the Royals’ Whirlwind Visit? Whatevah. 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z The main sticking points: paid sick time and work schedules. Strike or not, railroads remain essential to America 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z It puts a pleasant face on geopolitical differences, on all the sticking points and the concerns that must eventually be addressed. Perspective | A state dinner throws everyone off, just a little. And that’s glorious. 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z However, the lack of additional sick leave remained a major sticking point and fueled the strike threat. Senate approves bill to avert rail strike by imposing labor deal on workers 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z However, the lack of sick leave for railroad workers remained a major sticking point and fueled the strike threat. Senate reaches deal to impose labor agreement on railroad workers and prevent a strike 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z The call for paid sick leave was a major sticking point in the talks along with other quality-of-life concerns. Biden administration presses senators to avert rail strike 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z The union described the tentative pact as a compromise that addresses a key sticking point, a cap on health benefits that would have burdened recently hired and future teachers with higher health costs. Covina-Valley school district teachers strike is averted with tentative agreement 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z The issue of sick leave has been the major sticking point in negotiations between the unions and railroad companies. House votes to keep trains from coming to a screeching halt 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z The main sticking points in the negotiations have been related to quality of life concerns. EXPLAINER: What to know on Congress’ bid to bar rail strike 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z But paid sick leave has been a major sticking point. Split widens between labor, Biden on move to impose contract on railroad workers to avert strike 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z Paid sick leave has been a major sticking point in the negotiations. Train union down on Biden for pushing Congress to avert strike 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z Graham Stuart, who is minister of state for energy and climate, told the House of Commons that the issue of cashing out was "the sticking point" and was being worked on. Energy Bills Support Scheme: People could 'cash out' £600 payment 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity out of concern for their employment, said one sticking point was that casual workers did not get additional pay for working public holidays. Labour turmoil sweeps Australia as inflation stirs 'spirit of anger' 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z M23 has been a sticking point in deteriorating relations between Congo and Rwanda. Talks begin on disarmament of rebel groups in eastern Congo 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z Ferebee previously said compensation was the sticking point, but union leaders said there were disagreements over how much time teachers are guaranteed to have to plan lessons and grade assignments. D.C. reaches long-awaited deal with teachers union 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z The union said the two sides remained far apart on compensation, a major sticking point, as the work stoppage by 48,000 academic workers went into Day 4. UCLA Law School joins boycott of U.S. News & World Report rankings 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z Among the big remaining sticking points, left to be worked out in the coming months, is whether China has made any commitment, or will be expected, to pay into the fund. U.N. negotiators reach deal to help vulnerable nations with climate disasters 2022-11-19T05:00:00Z The question of who will pay for "loss and damage" caused by climate change has been the biggest sticking point. COP27: UN climate talks go into the night amid tense negotiations 2022-11-19T05:00:00Z But it left crucial issues unresolved, including the main sticking point between rich and poor nations of how to compensate countries already ravaged by climate-driven floods, droughts, mega-storms and wildfires. COP27 negotiators to push for deal in overtime climate talks 2022-11-19T05:00:00Z Other major sticking points remained, including whether to call for a worldwide “phase-down” of all fossil fuels, the burning of which is dangerously heating the planet. Split Between Rich and Poor Nations Deadlocks Climate Talks 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z But with several other sticking points dogging this year's U.N. climate talks, host country Egypt said a final deal was still not expected before the weekend. COP27 climate talks hurtle towards overtime, countries mull EU offer of fund 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z Nations meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, worked late into Thursday night to find agreement over what has been the biggest sticking point. COP27: Fresh hope for climate talks after climate damage offer 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z Most of the main sticking points come down to accountability and money: How will nations be required to show progress, and who will pay for the society-wide transformation that must occur. Climate talks hit ‘breakdown’ over finance, fossil fuels as time dwindles 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z But on compensation, a major sticking point, the UC’s slight increase fell short of union demands. Nearly a week into UC strike, little bargaining progress, but support for workers grows 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z The big sticking point here is the need for a new fund to help countries deal with the immediate impacts of climate change. Deep rift over climate cash clouds end of COP27 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z But that loss to New England remains a sticking point for Wilson’s many critics. Jets’ Wilson showing resiliency, moxie with Pats up again 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z Delegates have worried the sticking point could stymie agreement at COP27, this year's edition of the annual United Nations meeting that aims at global action to slow climate change and the damage it causes. COP27 draft climate deal retains 1.5C limit, but many issues unresolved 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z World Cup prize money continues to be a sticking point for equality in soccer, despite the historic equal pay agreement between U.S. World Cup prize money disparity is an obstacle to Equal Pay 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z Agreeing a deal on fossil fuels is among the key sticking points at the talks, with some countries including India keen to phase down the use of all such fuels, including gas, sources said. Africa deserves right to use natural gas reserves - AfDB chief 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z Key sticking points also include whether there should be a centralized body where trades are reported, a system the European Union supports. COP27: Talks on carbon market rules off to slow start 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z Two lawsuits are pending over the new 15th District, which was a sticking point during statewide redistricting conversations earlier this year. After redistricting rancor, Republicans maintain hold on Yakima Valley legislative districts 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z But key portfolios, including finance and defense ministries, could prove a sticking point and Netanyahu’s partners could seek to drag out talks to achieve their aims. Israel’s Netanyahu officially tapped to form government 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z Eritrea is not explicitly mentioned in the peace papers, and a diplomat who attended the talks in Nairobi said the issue of Eritrea was a sticking point this week. Ethiopia, Tigray military leaders agree on peace roadmap 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z One of the big sticking points in past negotiations concerned the financial support poor countries receive from rich nations to cope with climate change. War fallout, aid demands overshadow climate talks in Egypt 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z The red zone has been a sticking point for the Patriots all season and it will continue to be after they went just 1 for 3 inside the 20 against the Jets. Despite being back at .500, Patriots have issues to fix 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z Previous sticking points included a steep import duty on British whiskey for sale in India. Britain prioritising India trade deal but can't give timeline, minister says 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z The sticking point: How the county will keep the ongoing vote totals from leaking publicly. Nevada elections office seeks clarity on ballot hand count 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z One sticking point for the builder’s remedy projects could be the California Environmental Quality Act, which, especially for larger-scale efforts, could require a lengthy review of environmental effects and open the door to litigation. Thousands of apartments may come to Santa Monica, other wealthy cities under little-known law 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z The healthy jobs market is a sticking point since it suggests the Fed will have to persist in raising interest rates. Asian shares mostly fall as investors watch for inflation 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z So far, six unions have ratified the tentative contract, which provides for significant wage increases, but sticking points remain over issues such as working conditions and time-off for sickness. Union Pacific confident of labor deal ratification; flags possibility of strike 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Nicholas Uhre said he and his mother had been under pressure from the Justice Department to enter a consent decree settling the matter, but there were “sticking points” in the negotiation. Justice: Hotel sued for denying rooms to Native Americans 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z One of the sticking points was a points-based attendance policy adopted by some of the largest carriers earlier this year. Rail workers union rejects contract, renewing strike threat 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z And rickety infrastructure remains a major sticking point. Apple iPhone: Can India be China’s ‘plus one’ to the world? 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z The nuclear legacy has been a major sticking point in the talks, although last week U.S. Major U.N. powers question Pacific islanders' call for nuclear legacy help 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z A particular sticking point was a mechanism for paying civil servants that would benefit all Yemenis and alleviate their worsening economic plight, he added. Yemen's U.N. envoy pushing for peace deal after truce ends 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z Another sticking point is how salaries of public employees will be funded, many of whom have not been compensated for years. Yemen’s warring sides fail to extend UN-backed truce 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z They were proving a sticking point in negotiations and could mean job losses. Trains and postal services hit by mass strikes 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z Mr. Merkley said he had yet to announce his own bill because of policy “sticking points,” but was hopeful that the effort could be jump-started in the so-called lame-duck period after the elections. House Puts Off Vote to Limit Lawmakers’ Stock Trades, Casting Doubt on Prospects 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z Batteries could be a general sticking point in certification with rules yet to be aligned between different regulators, according to aerospace and eVTOL publication The Air Current. Lilium aims to build 400 air taxis a year, seek grants 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z The probe has been a sticking point in negotiations to revive the 2015 deal between the Islamic Republic and world powers. UN nuclear watchdog, Iranian officials meet in Vienna 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z The main sticking points in 1972 were Japan’s apology for wartime aggression and differences over Taiwan — issues that strain relations today. Japanese leader’s trip to China in ’72 was diplomatic gamble 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z A ban on political statements — put in place in part to prevent Mr. Jones from claiming that the case was a plot by his enemies to silence him — was a frequent sticking point. 4 Takeaways From the Sandy Hook Damages Trial of Alex Jones 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Japan's insistence that visitors obtain visas to enter the country and then adhere to planned, package tours has been a major sticking point. Japan PM says to ease COVID border control requirements next month 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z That demand has become a principal sticking point in the failure of Iran and world powers to negotiate a new agreement after nearly a year and a half of talks. Iran’s Raisi attacks U.S. ‘hegemony’ and ‘militarism’ 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z That relationship has often been a sticking point in bids to rebuild Israel ties. Israeli, Turkish leaders hold first meeting since 2008 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z A particular sticking point is Germany’s refusal to send Leopard 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine. U.S. Shores Up Ukraine Support as Energy Crisis in Europe Looms 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z But one sticking point with CBT is that it focuses on correcting clients’ distorted thought patterns. Moral Injury Is an Invisible Epidemic That Affects Millions 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z The main sticking points had to do with scheduling and sick time: Labor groups were asking that workers be allowed to see a doctor or attend to a personal matter without risking disciplinary action. The Week in Business: Rail Strike Averted 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z Now with companies large and small pursuing drone deliveries, the last few feet of the parcel delivery will become the sticking point. Don’t expect drones to air-drop your packages | Commentary 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z The deal includes a 24% wage increase and $5,000 bonuses, as well as changes to existing policies on time off which had been a crucial sticking point for workers. First US rail strike in 30 years averted with tentative deal - Biden 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z Vale added that the sticking point in the talks was about “respect basically - sick leave and bereavement leave,” issues Biden has supported in speeches and with his policy proposals. Biden: Tentative railway labor deal reached, averting strike 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z The two main sticking points have to do with over-scheduling and sick time. What You Need to Know About a Possible Rail Strike 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z Vale added that the sticking point in the talks was about “respect basically — sick leave and bereavement leave,” issues Biden has supported in speeches and with his policy proposals. Biden’s tight spot: a union backer out to avert rail strike 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z In West Virginia, the Republican-controlled legislature reached a compromise over penalties for doctors who perform illegal abortions that had been a sticking point for some conservative lawmakers. West Virginia becomes 2nd state to pass strict abortion ban post-Roe 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z The main sticking point in the negotiations is time off for medical appointments. Railroad workers, carriers gird for strike despite Biden’s pleas for a deal 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z A probe by the International Atomic Energy Agency into man-made uranium particles found at three undeclared sites in the country has become a key sticking point in the talks for renewing the agreement. Germany’s Scholz sees no quick nuclear deal with Iran 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z It is unclear which terms are sticking points between what SEA members are asking for and what SPS is offering. Here’s what you need to know about the Seattle teachers strike 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z Both management and labor named special education as their major sticking point. Classes canceled as Seattle Schools, teachers remain deadlocked into night 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z The sticking point in negotiations was World Cup prize money, which is based on how far a team advances in soccer’s most prestigious tournament. U.S. Soccer, players formally sign equal pay agreements 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z "There are just a few sticking points where we're not seeing eye to eye, such as the CCTV, which I feel really strongly about," she said. Campaigner calls for more action over sexist abuse on Tube 2022-09-03T04:00:00Z The biggest sticking point was over whether environmental impact assessments would be approved by nations themselves or by a new international organization, says Alice Vadrot, a political scientist at the University of Vienna. News at a glance: High seas biodiversity, Japan’s nuclear power, and banning gasoline cars 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z The company's offer did not appear to address other sticking points, including nearly 2,000 unfilled job openings. Mexico's Telmex offers better pension plan for new hires, union says 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z The so-called "major questions doctrine" is also a potential sticking point. GOP AGs are already scheming with dark-money groups to derail student debt relief for millions 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z A long-running debate over the obligations of rich, polluting nations to help poor, developing countries cope with climate change has become a sticking point in global climate negotiations. Deadly Floods Devastate an Already Fragile Pakistan 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z Tass reported that one sticking point had been language expressing concern about the situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, where repeated shelling has heightened fears of a nuclear accident. Western officials criticize Russia for blocking a joint U.N. document on nuclear disarmament. 2022-08-27T04:00:00Z The long-simmering dispute over accounting has become a major sticking point since a U.S. law passed in 2020 said firms whose work papers can’t be inspected face being kicked off American stock exchanges. Energy Dept. warns refiners it may take ‘extraordinary measures’ on fuel exports 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z A key sticking point in the debate has been the question of how wide-ranging a visa ban should be and how it could be enforced. Calls grow to ban E.U. visas for Russians, but not all Ukrainians agree 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z And you can add another major sticking point — special teams. Three things we learned from the Seahawks’ ugly preseason loss to the Bears 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z Another key sticking point in the negotiations has been the railroads’ proposal to cut train crews from two people down to one. Rail union: Plan for contract deal doesn’t address concerns 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z The greatest sticking point when it came to ratification, as it had been at the Constitutional Convention itself, was the relative power of the state and federal governments. American Government 2021-07-28T00:00:00Z What to do about Northern Ireland was a central sticking point in the Brexit negotiations. Brexit is Boris Johnson’s singular achievement. How well is it working? 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z "The South China Sea, Taiwan - these are obviously the sticking points in the region," he told reporters. German fighter jets en route to Australia as Berlin shifts focus to Indo-Pacific 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z While Tehran and Washington are set on pursuing diplomacy, the highly contentious sticking points are: Factbox: The three major issues bedevilling talks on reviving Iran nuclear deal 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z Afghanistan is the only country in the world that officially limits education by gender - a major sticking point in the Taliban's attempts to gain international legitimacy. Taliban break up rare protest by Afghan women in Kabul 2022-08-13T04:00:00Z He has yet to address the issue publicly, which is another sticking point with fans who are in an unusually unforgiving mood. Bruce Springsteen fans face $5,000 tickets — and a ‘crisis of faith’ 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z While overwhelmingly supportive of the current Senate proposal, legal experts who testified at the hearing identified some potential sticking points. Update to electors law desperately needed, senators declare 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z “It’s the red zone periods that have been the sticking point for him,” Saleh said. Confident Jets aim to go from worst to first on defense 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z One sticking point has been whether to ban military personnel as well as dual citizens from running for the country’s top post, conditions that would eliminate Hifter as a candidate. US judge rules against Libya’s Hifter in war crimes suits 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z The GOP’s efforts to label Democrats as “socialists” and “communists” have been effective with many Latino voters, he said, and abortion remains a sticking point for some. As Kevin McCarthy’s California district gets redder, discontent brews on his right 2022-07-24T04:00:00Z One sticking point was the presence of mines in Ukraine’s ports. Russia and Ukraine agree to release blockaded grain exports 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z The main sticking point is whether the EU should have the power to make the targets binding. EU plan to curb gas use faces opposition from countries 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z There’s also an expanded section regarding forced arbitration, a key sticking point for Cantwell. Analysis | House panel advances major privacy bill, striking a long-awaited grand bargain 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z On the other hand, Australia's major sticking point is trade. Is China really open to improving ties with Australia? 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z How a federal privacy law would intersect with a growing number of state laws has been a major sticking point for talks in Congress. Analysis | Federal privacy bill trumps California’s law, advocates say 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z A senior U.N. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said most of the sticking points in the talks to resume Ukraine Black Sea exports had been overcome, describing the discussions in Istanbul as a "breakthrough." Breakthrough at Ukraine grain export talks as heavy shelling continues 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z Syria is just one sticking point between Iran and Turkey, each of which could help Mr. Putin circumvent Western measures or drive wedges between the countries that united to support Ukraine. Putin, Looking for Allies, Plans to Meet Leaders of Turkey and Iran 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z But access for teenagers is likely to emerge as a sticking point. F.D.A. to Weigh Over-the-Counter Sale of Contraceptive Pills 2022-07-11T04:00:00Z “Often the sticking point is: How do we go about enforcing this?” Gun applicants in NY will have to hand over social accounts 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z Union leaders and management have negotiated since November and the collective agreement between the airline and the SAS Pilot Group union expired on April 1, with the terms for re-hiring pilots the main sticking point. Pilot strike grounds more SAS flights as Chapter 11 court date nears 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z Asked if port automation is a sticking point in the talks, Walsh said: "There's been no issues that I'm aware of that have come up that have made either side concerned." Union talks at West Coast ports going well, U.S. labor secretary says 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z Senators wrestled with an array of sticking points, sometimes over Thai food or wine Ms. Sinema brought from a Texas-born winemaker. Leaving Wish Lists at the Door, Senators Found Consensus on Guns 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z One of the bill’s last sticking points was a provision to toughen federal law to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers. Here’s what is in the Senate’s gun bill — and what was left out. 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z A key sticking point of negotiations appears to centre around a letter from Network Rail about pressing ahead with a formal consultation over changes to working practices in maintenance teams - which would entail redundancies. More rail strikes extremely likely, says union boss 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Without it, talks could unravel before they even begin, with vulnerable, developing countries intent on making it a sticking point. Fight over Damages Threatens to Derail Climate Negotiations 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z This is one of the main sticking points in negotiations. The secret to saving mountain gorillas 2022-06-19T04:00:00Z Many of the sticking points are trade-focused, such as a provision that would give the government oversight over American companies looking to invest in countries overseas. With Funding Stalled, Chip Makers Warn Congress the U.S. Is Lagging 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z One sticking point holding up the Senate’s gun safety bill: What’s a boyfriend? Relief for Parents 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z Red-flag laws have become a sticking point in bipartisan negotiations in Congress. In Va. swing districts, Democrats stand firm on gun restrictions 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z The main sticking point for the original OMT programme is the requirement to sign up for a European Union bailout, often with unpopular conditions. Analysis: Markets suspect new ECB tool to address bond stress could mimic old tools 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z However, such flexibility or deviating from the so-called "capital key" could prove a sticking point, especially from Germany's constitutional court. How will the ECB contain fragmentation risk in euro area bond markets? 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z They are largely seen as superficial and continuing political control over judges, which is a major sticking point between Warsaw and Brussels, leading to fines for Poland and the suspension of the coronavirus recovery funds. Polish leader OKs judiciary law changes deemed insufficient 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z Money also stands to be a sticking point. Senators strike bipartisan gun deal, heralding potential breakthrough 2022-06-12T04:00:00Z A major sticking point between Ms. Bowser and Mr. Mendelson seems to be whether the District would try to lure the Washington Commanders back to their old home at the RFK site. Opinion | What to do with RFK Stadium? First, D.C. must take control. 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z But one crucial player, Senator John Cornyn, Republican of Texas, warned that there were “sticking points everywhere.” As Survivors Demand Action, House Passes Gun Bill Doomed in the Senate 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z But one senior Republican, Texas Senator John Cornyn, warned on Wednesday that there are "sticking points everywhere". Uvalde attack: US House passes gun bill doomed to fail in senate 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z It also became a sticking point when planning the guest list for the event. Biden seeks consensus at fractured Americas summit 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z So now such bots — and the way Twitter counts them — have become a sticking point in the deal. EXPLAINER: Is Elon Musk’s deal to buy Twitter falling apart? 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z Both sides have remained silent about earlier talks in Kabul, the sticking points between them and also about the chances of an extension to the latest cease-fire. Pakistan sends 50-member team to Kabul to discuss cease-fire 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z Sen. Stephen D. Newman also referenced Snyder as a sticking point. Virginia’s pursuit of Commanders stadium losing momentum in wake of state senators comments 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z The United States has designated the Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist group — a decision that has been a sticking point in the negotiations with Iran to revive the 2015 nuclear deal. Israel Tells U.S. It Killed Iranian Officer, Official Says 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z The biggest sticking point was over ending “qualified immunity,” which makes it harder to sue individual law enforcement officers over their actions on the job. Biden orders police reforms two years after Floyd killing 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z The deal will apply only to the logistics at the airports and not security, which has been a sticking point in past discussions with potential partners to manage the sites. World Digest: May 24, 2022 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z Roster protections for Canadian players have been a sticking point in negotiations that led to the CFL’s first work stoppage since 1974. CFL offers modified labor deal to players 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z When it comes to the budget, the main sticking point has been the ambitious tax cuts favored by Youngkin and the Republican-led House. Virginia budget negotiators signal they are close to a deal 2022-05-22T04:00:00Z The collective bargaining agreements announced Wednesday include identical pay structures and equal distribution of World Cup prize money, something that had been a major sticking point. EXPLAINER: US Soccer’s equal pay play and what it means 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z Perhaps the biggest sticking point was World Cup prize money, which is based on how far a team advances in the tournament. US Soccer equalizes pay in milestone with women, men 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z She also said the sticking points could be resolved in negotiations with the European Union rather than with unilateral action — a gesture welcomed by Brussels. In Risky Move, U.K. Says It May Scrap Northern Ireland Trade Rules 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z The ratio of Canadian players on team rosters appears to be a sticking point in the negotiations. Roughriders cancel practices as CFL work stoppage continues 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z "Two big sticking points remain - where exactly the proceeds of the sale will be held, and what legal guarantees government will be given about the money going to good causes," they said. Ministers fear Chelsea sale could 'fall apart' 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z A major sticking point, Gil said, continues to be Cuba´s unofficial exchange rate, which has ballooned to five times the government rate of 24-1 in recent months, slashing buying power for the average Cuban. Cuba sees hints of recovery, announces "audacious" measures to tame inflation 2022-05-14T04:00:00Z A key sticking point has been whether federal authorities can prove troopers acted “willfully” — a key component of the federal civil rights charges authorities are considering. 3 years on, Ronald Greene’s family still waiting for justice 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z The biggest sticking point between Okinawa and Tokyo is the central government’s insistence that a U.S. Japan’s Okinawa urges government to reduce China tensions 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z The $44 billion that Mr. Musk is paying for Twitter was also a sticking point, given the company’s inconsistent profits, the person said. Elon Musk has brought in new investors to fund his Twitter deal, a filing shows. 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z A sticking point in earlier peace negotiations in Turkey was Ukraine's need for solid security guarantees to ensure that Russia won't invade again. Ending the Ukraine war is possible, but time is running out: Here's how U.S. can help 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z Abortion is always going to be a sticking point. From the Pilgrims to QAnon: Christian nationalism is the "asteroid coming for democracy" 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z One sticking point is how to shape the 2nd District in suburban St. Louis, which is the state’s most competitive seat. Missouri faces more lawsuits over lack of redistricting map 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z One sticking point in the plan is that the White House has not defined what counts as an old-growth forest. Biden Aims to Protect the Nation’s Old Trees to Help with Carbon Removal 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z Contracts between Gimlet and The Ringer unions also came up short on the topic of IP, a sticking point for Spotify. Parcast union contract with Spotify includes raises and diversity initivatives 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z Williams said the goal is to attract people to Kansas, but Baumgardner said, “That is a real sticking point for the Senate.” Kansas GOP ties new school funds to ‘choice,’ other policies 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z Negotiation sessions have dragged on with help from mediators but little apparent progress, including on one key sticking point about improvements to a retiree health care plan. Teamsters say they will end Seattle-area concrete strike, but still no deal with employers 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z There was one big sticking point: Biden and his team were publicly opposed to the idea. Biden at war: Inside a deliberate yet impulsive Ukraine strategy 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z They should be able to score runs, but pitching remains a sticking point. AL West preview: Can Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani and the Angels put it all together? Or will Astros’ reign continue? 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Another sticking point: The company doesn’t allow enough unexcused absences, the miners say, to accommodate for family emergencies. A Year Above Ground 2022-04-02T04:00:00Z The tax cuts, a campaign focus for Youngkin last fall, are the main sticking point. Youngkin sends lawmakers back to work for day to pass unlikely budget 2022-04-02T04:00:00Z While many Democrats have become more comfortable talking about abortion, the word has remained a sticking point for many, especially in competitive districts. With Roe endangered, Democrats divide on saying the word ‘abortion’ 2022-04-02T04:00:00Z One sticking point in the negotiations, which have gone on for the last four months after both sides agreed to a temporary six-month contract, is the size of an annual raise. L.A. County workers rally for higher wages and less outsourcing, with contract expiring at midnight 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z One of the sticking point in negotiations remained KKR’s request for due diligence before formalising its bid, which the fund reiterated last week, two sources said. TIM board examined private equity interest 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, Iran’s foreign minister appeared to show flexibility on an issue that has been a leading sticking point in the nuclear talks. World Digest: March 26, 2022 2022-03-26T04:00:00Z Another sticking point, French said, was Hickok’s insistence on drawing up a memo of understanding to govern the committee’s interactions with the foundation board. James Madison’s Montpelier strips power from enslaved descendants group 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z The main sticking point: Youngkin’s agenda of sweeping state tax cuts. Youngkin calls lawmakers back to Richmond, starts TV ads pushing tax cuts 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z But she said there have only been “casual conversations” between lawmakers and Manchin on the sticking points. Biden’s chance to tackle climate change is fading amid global energy upheaval 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z CP and the union have been negotiating since September, with wages and pensions a sticking point. Trains halt across Canada as union workers strike 2022-03-20T04:00:00Z Food seems to be an extremely important sticking point for both of you. Perspective | Ask Amy: How do I tell my mother-in-law her food is making us sick without offending her? 2022-03-13T05:00:00Z Tax cuts are the main sticking point, he said — particularly Youngkin’s signature effort to double the standard deduction on personal income taxes and to eliminate the state’s tax on groceries. Virginia General Assembly adjourns with job unfinished 2022-03-12T05:00:00Z For businesses that rely heavily on fuel, recent price jumps have already become a major sticking point. Beyond the pump: Record gas prices are pushing up everyday costs, dampening economic recovery 2022-03-12T05:00:00Z The sticking point was a provision in the last proposal, passed by the House in April 2019, that would have prohibited persons previously convicted of misdemeanor stalking from possessing firearms. Congress votes to renew landmark domestic violence law 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z The proposals advanced significantly in recent days, with gaps narrowing on such sticking points as the minimum salaries and the thresholds in the luxury tax system. M.L.B. Cancels Another Week of Games as Lockout Continues 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z But the international draft became a sticking point. MLB cancels more games as labor negotiations break down; Mariners’ opening day now April 15 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z M.L.B. did respond on Monday, offering some progress for the players on one of the biggest sticking points of these negotiations: the luxury tax system. Back-and-Forth Continues as M.L.B. Sets Yet Another Deadline 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z Of course, the DIY method also allows you to limit and control the amount of salt, which is often a sticking point when it comes to store-bought snack foods. How to make the crispiest roasted chickpeas with an audible crunch 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z But spending on higher education and some salary and compensation issues remain sticking points, he said, in addition to tax cuts. Virginia’s General Assembly session could go into overtime as budget negotiators look for a deal on tax cuts 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z So even as the sides whittle down what they will and won’t give, shaving off a bit here and there, the sticking points remain the same — and they remain just as sticky. MLB and players union resume talks but remain far apart on competitive balance tax 2022-03-06T05:00:00Z With carmakers and state and federal government entities increasingly looking to combat carbon emissions with electric vehicles, one of the major sticking points to their widespread adoption remains the nation’s undersized and spotty charging infrastructure. When Electric Cars Rule the Road, They’ll Need Spots to Power Up 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z The Sacklers’ shield against lawsuits was the major sticking point for states that opposed the plan. Sacklers and Purdue Pharma Reach New Deal With States Over Opioids 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z A sticking point has been what to call the war in Ukraine. Last vestiges of Russia’s free press fall under Kremlin pressure 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z Another major sticking point is the luxury tax, which is the league’s instrument for discouraging teams from paying players more. Column: The rich men who control baseball show they don't care about fans, again 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z Within all the other bells and whistles involved in the negotiations, the two most obvious sticking points are the minimum salary and a luxury tax threshold that would increase player salaries. Plaschke: MLB lockout will impact baseball fans as much as anyone 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z That had been a sticking point in the Senate as well. Va. lawmakers pass bill allowing parents to review sexually explicit school material, a win for Gov. Youngkin 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z It did not name the sticking points, but the main remaining disputes appear to include the extent of sanctions rollback and questions about uranium traces found at several old but undeclared sites. Iran's nuclear negotiator returns to Vienna for talks - IRNA 2022-02-27T05:00:00Z Wage increases remain the primary sticking point, and the two sides appear far apart. No end in sight for Seattle-area concrete strike. Here’s the sticking point 2022-02-26T05:00:00Z Bluetooth has been a bit of a sticking point for Windows, often being a bit clunky in its interface — especially if you switch between a bunch of Bluetooth devices. Microsoft tests new Quick Settings Bluetooth device list for Windows 11 Insiders 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z Let’s walk through common sticking points for culling some of the most challenging items, with advice from organizing pros for getting the job done. Let it go: Pro tips for purging CDs, books, clothes and sentimental items | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z Mr. Blumenthal said Germany’s action this week to halt work on a major natural gas pipeline from Russia to Western Europe had cleared away the biggest sticking point to a sanctions bill. Once a Foreign Policy Partner, Congress Struggles for Unity on Ukraine 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z Whether to terminate the pipeline plan had been a sticking point between the United States and the German government as measures to deter Russian aggression were examined in recent weeks. European leaders respond to Putin with sanctions. Can they change his mind? 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z The Pac-12 and Big Ten had their share of concerns, but a major sticking point was this: Expansion would lead to the devaluation of the Rose Bowl. Bad news is College Football Playoff stays at four teams. Good news is Rose Bowl remains premier bowl game 2022-02-19T05:00:00Z The hotel became a gathering point for Trump supporters and some foreign government officials during his presidency and a sticking point for critics who said it violated ethics laws. Democrats ask U.S. government to consider cancelling Trump hotel lease 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z Among the sticking points are Iranian concerns that a new U.S. president could abandon the deal as Trump did. Analysis: U.S. Congress may squawk over a new Iran deal but is unlikely to block it 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z Most significantly, perhaps, it offers a reduction in non-monetary penalties for teams that outspend the competitive balance tax threshold, which has emerged as a key sticking point. With spring training looming, MLB makes a new proposal to players union 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z The two main sticking points in the discussions among U.S. US senators at impasse on bill to boost Ukraine sanctions, defense 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z Saturday’s meeting will be only the fifth time since the lockout began that the sides have met to negotiate the major economic sticking points. M.L.B. Commissioner: Missing Games Would Be ‘Disastrous’ 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z Any of those issues would qualify as substantial sticking points on their own. ‘No change’ to spring training schedule, Rob Manfred says, as MLB lockout drags on 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z Last month, university officials agreed to help Hu, a Canadian citizen, with his application for permanent U.S residency, the final sticking point in Hu’s bid to be reinstated. News at a glance: Iran’s nuclear research, monkey flights, and an accused professor reinstated 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z While many Democrats have criticized the governor for effectively taking away local school board control by letting every parent decide for themselves, Surovell said that was never the sticking point for him. Virginia Senate Democrats join GOP on amendment to allow parents to opt out of school mask mandates 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z Numerous other sticking points remain, including security, freedom of movement and perhaps most critically after years of violence and failed negotiations, lack of trust. Israeli, Palestinian figures propose 2-state confederation 2022-02-06T05:00:00Z Afghanistan has become the only country in the world which publicly limits education by gender - a major sticking point in the Taliban's attempts to gain international legitimacy. Afghanistan women: 'I felt anxious going back to university' 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z One sticking point is a guideline that could push federal officers, and most likely the state and local police, to tighten their use-of-force standard, which regulates when officers can shoot. White House Moves to Reset Relationship With Police Leaders 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z Despite recent threats and harsh words, the U.S. and Iran appear on the cusp of restoring the 2015 accord that limited Iran’s nuclear program, though important sticking points remain. U.S. and Allies Close to Reviving Nuclear Deal With Iran, Officials Say 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z One of the sticking points involves boundaries, with the Nagas wanting the incorporation of parts of territory that have been added to neighboring states. In India’s Militarized Regions, Calls for Ending Impunity 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z |
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