Category: Nations
Russia’s upper house endorses life sentence for treason, tougher penalties for terrorism
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Among other things, the document introduces life imprisonment for high treason (compared to the current maximum penalty of 20 years) https://tass.com/politics/1610077
Read MorePowerful teachers union joins forces with group targeting CRT opponents, Republican education initiatives
Fox News One of the nation’s most influential teachers unions joined forces with a left-wing dark money group initially formed to push back against opponents of critical race theory in K-12 schools. The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the second-largest teachers union, and Campaign for Our Shared Future, a so-called “nonpartisan” group founded to combat a…
Read MoreRussia Ramps Up Use of Glide Bombs Ahead of Ukraine Counteroffensive
Moscow Times Glide bombs can travel much further and are much more precise than unguided — or “dumb” — bombs. And they’re relatively cheap. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/26/russia-ramps-up-use-of-glide-bombs-ahead-of-ukraine-counteroffensive-a80947
Read MoreMurmansk Region reports foreign trade growth by 50% in 2022
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to agreements with Belarus, the Murmansk Region will host a BelAZ (truck and construction equipment producer) service center, and will build a terminal to handle mineral fertilizers https://tass.com/economy/1610075
Read MoreEnergy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Wall Street Journal Ampol, Viva Energy and more featured in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities. https://www.wsj.com/articles/energy-utilities-roundup-market-talk-8fa671eb
Read MoreKiev unlikely to appreciate calls for peace regardless of China’s efforts — Russia’s MFA
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “So far, the Kiev regime has been rejecting all reasonable initiatives aimed at finding a political and diplomatic solution to the Ukrainian crisis,” Maria Zakharova said https://tass.com/politics/1610071
Read MoreWarmer, drier weather expected through Saturday: CWB
Taipei, April 26 (CNA) Warmer and drier weather is forecast from daytime Thursday to Saturday as northeasterly seasonal winds weaken, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said Wednesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304260024
Read MoreDecree on response to seizure of assets to help ensure energy sector’s stability — Kremlin
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In general, it is noted that the decree mirrors the actions of the enemies of Russia https://tass.com/economy/1610069
Read MoreHealth Care Roundup: Market Talk
Wall Street Journal GSK, Roche and more featured in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector. https://www.wsj.com/articles/health-care-roundup-market-talk-f5bc41b7
Read MoreSenior Iranian Cleric Assassinated Amid Unrest
Wall Street Journal Ayatollah Abbas Ali Soleimani was fatally shot by a single assailant, a rare attack on a senior religious figure. https://www.wsj.com/articles/senior-iranian-cleric-assassinated-amid-unrest-523874b7
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