Category: Nations
Philadelphia mayor candidate: ‘I would shut down Kensington,’ clear drugs and crime
Fox News As fentanyl and a tranquilizer ominously called the zombie drug ravage one of Philadelphia’s most notorious neighborhoods, mayoral candidate David Oh says the solution is straightforward: “I would shut down Kensington Avenue.” “Starting at one end of the street and arresting everyone who is breaking the law,” Oh said. That means everyone selling…
Read MoreMacron trip, hailed as success, still raises questions about EU-China relations
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Xi Jinping supports the French president’s ambition for Europe’s strategic autonomy, but visit produces few diplomatic achievements. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3216451/macron-trip-hailed-success-still-raises-questions-about-eu-china-relations?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More2024 Watch: Tim Scott taking next steps as GOP senator moves toward presidential campaign launch
Fox News Will Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina become the next high-profile Republican to launch a 2024 presidential campaign? Scott’s upcoming travel itinerary is surely sparking more speculation that the rising GOP star and the only Black Republican in the Senate is moving closer to declaring his candidacy. In the week ahead, the senator…
Read MoreIn big climate move, EPA set to unveil tough limits on auto emissions
Washington Post The EPA next week is expected to unveil a rule that would accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, by setting long-term restrictions on auto emissions. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/04/09/epa-auto-emissions-rules-climate/
Read MoreHamburg police warn of possible toxins in air due to fire; 140 evacuated
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738776
Read MoreArranging an mpox vaccine appointment in Taiwan
Taipei, April 9 (CNA) Starting Monday, the government will open registration for 25,000 publicly funded doses of the mpox (monkeypox) vaccine at 48 designated hospitals around Taiwan. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304090009
Read MoreChina’s PLA launches simulated precision strikes on Taiwan as ‘Joint Sword’ drills enter second day
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mainland forces make dozens of flights and passages across the median line in the Taiwan Strait and into the island’s air defence zone. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3216461/chinese-military-launches-simulated-precision-strikes-taiwan-joint-sharp-sword-drills-enter-day-2?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChinese, Taiwanese ships in Taiwan Strait stand-off, source says
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738775
Read MoreNetanyahu: Israel in a challenging security situation on all fronts
Jerusalem Post The prime minister looked to reassure local council heads in the South following a weekend of terror attacks and rocket strikes across Israel. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738774
Read MoreAbortion Pill Cases Appear Headed to the Supreme Court
New York Times One federal judge said the F.D.A.’s approval of the drug mifepristone was invalid, while another federal judge ordered the agency to keep the pill available. The legal fallout is just beginning. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/us/politics/abortion-pill-supreme-court.html
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