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Guatemala seeks arrest of ex-guerrilla leader in 1980 blast

Washington Post A judge in Guatemala has issued an arrest warrant for Gustavo Meoño, a former leftist guerrilla leader and transparency activist, in connection with a 1980 bomb attack https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/03/guatemala-civil-war-bombing/9405ca50-ea03-11ed-869e-986dd5713bc8_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Canada politician demands expulsion of Chinese diplomat accused of planning to intimidate him and family in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Free Press A Canadian lawmaker on Wednesday called for Ottawa to expel a Chinese diplomat accused of having sought to intimidate him and his family in Hong Kong over the MP’s criticisms of Beijing. Conservative MP Michael Chong’s call was echoed by fellow opposition lawmakers who demanded action during a heated exchange in…

Congress Clashes With Biden Over Tariffs on Illegal Chinese Solar Panels

New York Times In a rebuke to the Biden administration, the Senate approved a measure to reinstate tariffs on solar panels found to violate U.S. trade rules. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/03/us/politics/senate-tariffs-chinese-solar-panels.html

Trump Denies E. Jean Carroll Rape Allegation in Video Deposition

Wall Street Journal In a portion of the recorded deposition, which was played for jurors, the former president said the rape allegation against him was made up. https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-denies-e-jean-carroll-rape-allegation-in-video-deposition-played-for-jurors-fe9acc7b

These Opera Singers Throw a Mean Right Hook

Wall Street Journal With its new production “Champion,” the Met turns to boxing to draw a broader audience. https://www.wsj.com/articles/these-opera-singers-throw-a-mean-right-hook-c00ced24

Six people wounded in DPR as result of shelling by Ukrainian troops on May 3

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The mission said earlier that three people had been wounded https://tass.com/emergencies/1613229

NAB Reports Jump in Profit, Increases Dividend

Wall Street Journal Australia’s second largest lender lifted its dividend by almost 14%, and saw its results benefit from a strong performance in its business banking unit. https://www.wsj.com/articles/nab-reports-jump-in-profit-increases-dividend-20e4718c

Senate passes bipartisan bill to override Biden’s handout to Chinese solar companies

Fox News The Senate approved a measure Wednesday evening to override President Biden’s move last year to allow Chinese solar panel makers to avoid tariffs for 24 months. In a bipartisan 56-41 vote, the Senate voted in favor of the resolution which was sponsored by Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and co-sponsored by Sen. Joe Manchin,…

What’s Next at Work? Much Change, and Likely Some Pain for Employees

Wall Street Journal At the Journal’s Future of Everything Festival, many predicted that work could shift, jobs will vanish and some employees might be displaced. https://www.wsj.com/articles/whats-next-at-work-much-change-and-likely-some-pain-for-employees-688a7fc4

Corrections & Amplifications

Wall Street Journal Corrections & Amplifications for the edition of May 4, 2023. https://www.wsj.com/articles/corrections-amplifications-e4b440cf