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Russia’s COVID-19 case tally grows by 8,082 with 35 new fatalities — crisis center

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Moscow’s COVID-19 cases surged by 1,193 over the past day, versus 1,171 a day earlier, reaching 3,493,701 https://tass.com/world/1604335

Eruption of Bezymianny volcano on Kamchatka Peninsula enters second week — scientists

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Shiveluch volcano, also on Kamchatka, which has been erupting for four days now, is obscured by clouds, thus precluding visual observation https://tass.com/society/1604333

Sale-Leaseback Market Weathers Buyout Slowdown

Wall Street Journal The transactions still appeal to businesses seeking capital as higher interest rates lift borrowing costs, a sale-leaseback specialist says. https://www.wsj.com/articles/sale-leaseback-market-weathers-buyout-slowdown-a12665dc

China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang asks Taliban to create more progressive and inclusive government

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Qin made the appeal, which also asked the fundamentalist group to work with neighbouring countries, during a visit to Uzbekistan. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3217102/chinas-foreign-minister-qin-gang-asks-taliban-create-more-progressive-and-inclusive-government?utm_source=rss_feed

Muslims rally across world to mark Quds Day of support for Palestinians

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iranians and millions of people are taking part in the International Quds Day rallies to show their solidarity with the oppressed Palestinians, and condemn Israeli atrocities against them. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/14/701508/Millions-rally-across-world-to-mark-International-Quds-Day-amid-continued-Israeli-aggression

Mark Lamb says Arizonans need to send a sheriff, a ‘proven conservative fighter,’ to US Senate

Fox News Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, who is running to be Arizona’s next senator, says Arizonans needs a “proven conservative fighter” in Washington, D.C., to stop the flow of drugs and crime across the southern border. Lamb, 50, this week became the first major Republican candidate to challenge Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., who stunned…

Hong Kong Banks Are Netting Crypto Customers as City’s Push Gains Steam

Wall Street Journal Lenders in the city are looking to fill a vacuum left by the failures of crypto-friendly U.S. banks. https://www.wsj.com/articles/hong-kong-banks-are-netting-crypto-customers-as-citys-push-gains-steam-ccb5811f

Russian schoolchildren will be told about “genocide of Soviet people” with reference to Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine The Russian authorities have scheduled a “lesson” in schools on 17 April to promote the war in Ukraine under the pretext of “fascism” and the fictional “genocide of the Soviet people” during World War II. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/14/7397870/

Quds Day cyberattack strikes Israeli banks, post office’s websites – report

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739231

Russian Soldier Jailed for 10 Years for Shooting Comrade While Drunk

Moscow Times Alexei Usenko was accused of fatally wounding a Russian National Guardsman last year in a traffic stop. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/14/russian-soldier-jailed-for-10-years-for-shooting-comrade-while-drunk-a80825