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China Sentences Human-Rights Activists to Prison for Subversion

Wall Street Journal Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi was were each given sentences of more than a decade, slamming the door on an era of activism that briefly carved out space for liberal values in China. https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-sentences-human-rights-activists-to-prison-for-subversion-7acd7cfc

The Jailing of Evan Gershkovich

New York Times We tell you the story of the American reporter who has been imprisoned in Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/briefing/evan-gershkovich-jailed-russia-reporter.html

Ukraine alters counter-offensive plans after document leak – report

Jerusalem Post US officials are trying to find the source of a leak of classified documents detailing a wide array of topics from Ukraine’s air defenses to Israel’s Mossad spy agency. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-738870

Dalai Lama apologizes after video shows him kissing boy

Washington Post Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has apologized after a video showing him kissing a child on the lips triggered criticism https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/10/dalai-lama-kiss-boy-video/a785d61e-d78a-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Tight Fundraising Market Prompts Moves to Alter Private Equity’s Balance of Power

Wall Street Journal Growing numbers of institutional investors in funds are seeking more control over drawdowns and manager removal. https://www.wsj.com/articles/tight-fundraising-market-prompts-moves-to-alter-private-equitys-balance-of-power-eaabf9

Romanian prosecutors search devices in Andrew Tate case

Washington Post Romanian prosecutors have carried out forensic searches of electronic devices in the case of Andrew Tate, the divisive internet personality who is under house arrest on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking, his lawyer says https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/10/andrew-tate-romania-human-trafficking-organized-crime-influencer/239dbaa6-d78a-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Israel no match for Iran’s Army; equivalent to one of Iran’s operations in Iraq war: Army Chief

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The chief commander of the Iranian Army says the Israeli regime cannot withstand Iran’s firm response to any hostile act. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/10/701286/Army-chief-Israel-cannot-withstand-Iran-firm-response-any-act-folly

Russia Sentences Ex-Officers to 19 Years Over Anti-Mobilization Arson Attack

Moscow Times Scores of military recruitment offices have been subjected to arson attacks across Russia since the start of the war in Ukraine. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/10/russia-sentences-ex-officers-to-19-years-over-anti-mobilization-arson-attack-a80770

Canadian parliamentary delegation arrives in Taiwan

Taipei, April 10 (CNA) A 10-member Canadian parliamentary delegation arrived in Taiwan on Monday for a week-long visit that will include meetings with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and other senior government officials, according to the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304100015

Russia on US intel leaks: There’s a tendency to blame Moscow

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738869