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X5 Group acquires company operating Pokupochka, PokupALKO, Ga-ga chains

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The deal encompasses 295 stores with a total selling space of 124,200 square meters, mostly in the Volgograd Region https://tass.com/economy/1605229

‘Freedom Сannot Be Shut Down’: Defiance as Russia’s Sakharov Center Holds Last Public Event

Moscow Times The veteran human rights group has been evicted by the local authorities from its iconic headquarters in downtown Moscow. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/17/freedom-annot-be-shut-down-defiance-as-russias-sakharov-center-holds-last-public-event-a80854

Heritage Minister denies canceling free entrance to sites on Shabbat

Jerusalem Post After reports that he was canceling the project, Eliyahu said that he was happy for it to continue but there isn’t enough budget for it. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-739424

Putin prioritizes Navy’s development along with Ukraine special operation

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. As the Russian leader pointed out, some components of the Navy “can undoubtedly be used in conflicts in any directions” https://tass.com/defense/1605245

Taiwan to import eggs from Singapore for first time

Singapore, April 17 (CNA) Taiwan will import fresh and liquid eggs from Singapore for the first time ever, to help ease its ongoing shortage of the food staple, industry sources and Taiwanese officials said Monday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304170013

Russia records 5,789 daily COVID cases, 36 deaths — crisis center

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. As many as 401 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 in Russia over the past day, down 12.1% from a day earlier https://tass.com/world/1605243

‘Angry Birds’ Maker to Be Bought by Sega

Wall Street Journal Sega Sammy agreed to pay almost $800 million for Rovio, a deal that would end the independence of one of the pioneers of the mobile-gaming industry. https://www.wsj.com/articles/angry-birds-maker-to-be-bought-by-sega-cd5157b6

IRGC, Army ‘hand in hand’ to frustrate Iran’s enemies: Gen. Salami

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The IRGC chief commander says the elite military force, together with the Army, will continue to frustrate the country’s enemies. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/17/701713/IRGC-Army-hand-in-hand-frustrate-enemies-Salami

EU climate chief Frans Timmermans cancels China trip after positive Covid-19 test

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The European Commission’s first vice-president was due to resume talks on bilateral cooperation. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3217326/eu-climate-chief-frans-timmermans-cancels-china-trip-after-positive-covid-19-test?utm_source=rss_feed

Why Joe Biden Has Slow-Walked His Way to a 2024 Run

New York Times Closed-door meetings about when to roll out the president’s campaign are intensifying. Still, with no serious primary challenge and Republicans infighting, he feels little pressure. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/17/us/politics/is-joe-biden-running-2024.html