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News Quiz for April 15, 2023

Wall Street Journal Test your knowledge of the week’s events as reported in The Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/articles/news-quiz-for-april-15-2023-9a41f358

Japan’s Kishida Is Targeted by Apparent Smoke Bomb, Escapes Unhurt

Wall Street Journal A man tossed an apparent smoke bomb near Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at a campaign stop. He was unhurt, and the man was arrested. https://www.wsj.com/articles/japan-prime-minister-kishida-evacuated-after-sound-of-bang-no-one-reported-hurt-c2b3b118

Taiwan, Canada gearing up for 1st round FIPA talks: Source

Taipei, April 15 (CNA) Taiwan and Canada are preparing to engage soon in their first round of discussions on a possible bilateral foreign investment promotion and protection agreement (FIPA), a source close to the matter told CNA Saturday. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304150006

Russian patriarch calls for lasting peace between Russia, Ukraine in his Easter message

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus’ Kirill believes that believers are called to become like the Savior in serving their neighbors https://tass.com/society/1604787

New Hampshire Gov. concerned GOP fighting could impact presidential election: ‘I get nervous about 2024’

Fox News New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu criticized divisions within the GOP during a speech in Indianapolis Friday at the National Rifle Association’s annual conference. Sununu said Republicans need to focus on an inspirational message and expand their base across the political spectrum if they hope to win in the 2024 election, and that…

China’s diplomatic offensive into the Ukraine-Russia War – analysis

Jerusalem Post China now appears to be stepping in, a year into the war in Ukraine, sensing that the West is not as unified as it appears. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-739295

About The Wall Street Journal Economic Forecasting Survey

Wall Street Journal Answers to frequently asked questions about the survey plus links to survey stories and archival data. https://www.wsj.com/articles/economic-forecasting-survey-archive-11617814998

Chinese Rocket Debris Showers Intrigue on a Remote Fishing Village

Wall Street Journal Andryan Pelayo was among those who spotted something shiny bobbing in the water and at first thought, ‘This was worth some money’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinese-rocket-debris-showers-intrigue-on-a-remote-fishing-village-9ab15193

President Tsai touts Taiwan’s efforts to empower women

Taipei, April 15 (CNA) President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Saturday highlighted her administration’s efforts to empower women, saying that in the current environment, women are encouraged to participate in public affairs and run their own businesses. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304150005

Document Leaks Show Extent of U.S. Electronic Snooping

Wall Street Journal The Pentagon’s leaked classified material indicates that the U.S. eavesdrops on allies as well as enemies. https://www.wsj.com/articles/document-leaks-indicate-extent-of-u-s-electronic-snooping-63b10387