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Russian Anti-Torture NGO Raided by Authorities for Third Time in a Month
Moscow Times Authorities in the southern Russian city of Krasnodar raided the office of The Crew Against Torture on Thursday. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/04/russian-anti-torture-ngo-raided-by-authorities-for-third-time-in-a-month-a81037
Read MoreOregon Republicans stay home, deny Democrats a quorum ahead of planned votes on abortion, gun control bills
Fox News Republican state senators in Oregon didn’t show up to work on Wednesday, denying the Democrats who control the chamber a quorum and casting doubt on planned votes later this week on legislation pertaining to gun safety, abortion rights and sex reassignment health care. The boycott comes as several statehouses around the nation, including…
Read MoreThere is zero evidence Russia is prepared to engage in meaningful diplomacy – Blinken
Pravda Ukraine Anthony Blinken, US Secretary of State, has said that Russia is not ready for serious talks on ending its war against Ukraine. Source: Blinken with Washington Post columnist David Ignatius as quoted by the press service of the US Department of State, reported by European Pravda Quote from Blinken: “There is zero evidence…
Read MoreNo coronation roles for Harry or Andrew. But their presence will be felt.
Washington Post Among the many things King Charles III has inherited from his mother is the ultimate responsibility of dealing with his estranged son and disgraced brother. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/04/prince-harry-andrew-coronation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world
Read MoreThe Morning Risk Report
Wall Street Journal The SEC demands more information about companies’ stock buybacks, and medical device maker Stryker faces new bribery concerns. Also, Canada passes a law aimed at exposing forced labor in supply chains. https://createsend.com/t/d-7F097F0E2EECDE972540EF23F30FEDED
Read MoreSingapore’s Moment Is Here. Will It Last?
Wall Street Journal The city-state has stolen a march on rival Hong Kong, but rising U.S.-China tensions and a housing bubble are looming threats. https://www.wsj.com/articles/singapores-moment-is-here-will-it-last-eaf788d7
Read MorePalestinian Authority condemns Israel after killing of Hamas terrorists
Jerusalem Post The PA called on the US administration to intervene to stop the Israeli “aggression.” https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-742090
Read MorePutin highlights positive news on Russia’s sovereign debt data
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The president touched upon the inflation rate separately https://tass.com/economy/1613599
Read MoreGOP Gov Sununu says his Trump attacks are ‘nothing personal,’ claims the GOP is ‘moving on as a party’
Fox News Republican New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu said his repeated jabs at Donald Trump that the former president cannot win back the White House in 2024 are “nothing personal.” However, Trump, who launched his third straight White House run in November, seems to be taking the criticisms personally. “Isn’t he a nasty guy?” Trump…
Read MoreUkraine not to attack Transnistria, but keeps forces near its border — Foreign Minister
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. At the same time, it was underscored that he does not believe that Moldova’s neutral status, enshrined in its constitution, will protect it https://tass.com/politics/1613597
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