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US intelligence considered scenario of Ukrainian strike on Kremlin — NYT
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is reported that the US has been reluctant to provide Ukraine with weapons that could be used for a strike on the Kremlin, as the consequences of such an attack are hard to predict https://tass.com/defense/1603249
Read MoreLeon Levine, Who Made Small Box Retailing Pay, Dies at 85
Wall Street Journal The founder of the Family Dollar chain put cut-price stores in poor neighborhoods. https://www.wsj.com/articles/leon-levine-who-made-small-box-retailing-pay-dies-at-85-2db70262
Read MoreUkrainian PM arrives in USA: “We count on new agreements”
Pravda Ukraine Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has reported that he arrived with an official visit in the United States, during which he plans to discuss a number of issues important to Ukraine. Source: Shmyhal on Telegram Quote from Shmyhal: “We are starting our work in the United States. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/12/7397564/
Read MoreSouth Africa Admits Putin’s ICC Arrest Warrant ‘Spanner in the Works’
Moscow Times The ICC’s arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin will complicate his plan to attend a BRICS summit there in August, South Africa has said. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/12/south-africa-admits-putins-icc-arrest-warrant-spanner-in-the-works-a80808
Read MoreFox News to Host First Republican Presidential Primary Debate
New York Times The candidates will face off in August in Milwaukee. Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel says they will be asked to agree to a loyalty pledge before they take the stage. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/us/politics/republican-primary-debate-milwaukee.html
Read MoreLeBron James Just Wanted a Chance at the Playoffs. Now He’s Got It.
Wall Street Journal The Los Angeles Lakers spent the majority of the season injured and outside the playoff picture. As the postseason gets under way, they’re healthy, whole and hitting their stride. https://www.wsj.com/articles/lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers-nba-playoffs-fa9a2b1d
Read MoreIn Photos: Russian Military Ramps Up Army Recruitment Drive
Moscow Times The Russian army is reportedly aiming to recruit 400,000 new contract soldiers to bolster its stagnating invasion of Ukraine. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/12/in-photos-russian-military-ramps-up-army-recruitment-drive-a80794
Read MoreMoldova reduces consumption of Russian gas by 56% in March — Moldovagaz
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Gas tariffs in Moldova have jumped 7-fold since the end of 2021, to $1.6 per cubic meter of gas https://tass.com/economy/1603245
Read MoreNetherlands to end LNG imports from Russia -Bloomberg, citing minister
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739038
Read MoreU.S. Regulators Playing Catch-Up With Tesla-Focused Detroit
Wall Street Journal American car manufacturers already had plenty of reasons to invest in EVs before Washington’s new tailpipe-emissions proposal. https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-regulators-playing-catch-up-with-tesla-focused-detroit-e7aa264
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