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UNSC may discuss biolabs in Ukraine again — senior Russian diplomat

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Last March, Russia’s State Duma and Federation Council adopted a resolution to conduct a parliamentary investigation of the US biolaboratories in Ukraine and to create a joint commission for such an investigation https://tass.com/politics/1603005

UK imposes sanctions against relatives of Russian and pro-Russian oligarchs

Pravda Ukraine The UK has imposed sanctions against Oksana Marchenko, wife of Viktor Medvedchuk and mother of Putin’s goddaughter; as well as against relatives of Russian oligarchs Suleyman Kerimov, Andrei Skoch and Vladimir Yevtushenkov. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/12/7397516/

US envoy: Balkans ‘poisoned’ by Russian disinformation

Washington Post A United States envoy on countering global disinformation says countries in the western Balkan region have been “pretty seriously poisoned” by Russia’s influence campaigns https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/12/us-rubin-russia-balkans-disinformation/f1c04390-d910-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

US having discussions with allies over leaked documents- official

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739025

Chinese woman dies of H3N8, marking first known human fatality from bird flu strain

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. World Health Organization confirms death of 56-year-old patient in Guangdong province but stresses likelihood of human-to-human transmission remains low. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3216798/chinese-woman-dies-h3n8-marking-first-known-human-fatality-bird-flu-strain?utm_source=rss_feed

Taiwan shares close slightly up as TSMC incurs further losses

Taipei, April 12 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan closed slightly higher Wednesday, as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s (TSMC) negative performance eroded gains made by select old economy stocks. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304120012

Legal Abortions Fell by 6 Percent in the Six Months After Dobbs, New Data Shows

New York Times While clinics in some states expanded capacity, bans prevented thousands from getting legal abortions, a major new survey of abortion providers finds. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/upshot/legal-abortions-fell-dobbs.html

A Problem for Ukraine: Countries Like Brazil Won’t Sell It Arms

New York Times Ukraine wants to buy weapons from Brazil, but the South American giant has repeatedly declined. Instead, it is offering to broker peace. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/world/americas/brazil-ukraine-weapons.html

New Bargain Lodges Offer Rustic Comfort in the Heart of Nature

New York Times From the Catskill Mountains in New York to the deserts of Utah, new or expanding hotel companies are creating affordable accommodations for those who love the outdoors. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/travel/bargain-lodges-near-parks.html

After Texas Ruling, Democratic States Move to Stockpile Abortion Pills

New York Times A federal judge’s decision to invalidate the F.D.A.’s approval of mifepristone could affect availability even in states where abortion is legal. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/us/democratic-states-abortion-pills.html