World News – Page 1775 – Prologue Journal

U.S., U.K. vow to aid Ukraine regardless of counteroffensive outcome

Washington Post The top diplomats from the U.S. and Britain said they were committed to aiding Ukraine despite mounting questions about what its spring operation may achieve. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/05/09/blinken-cleverly-ukraine-counteroffensive/

General who captured ‘Che’ Guevara buried without honors

Washington Post The Bolivian general who captured Argentine-Cuban guerrilla leader Ernesto “Che” Guevara has been buried https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/09/gary-prado-che-guevara-bolivia/1bd6670e-eeab-11ed-b67d-a219ec5dfd30_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Saudi Arabia, Syria to reopen embassies restoring relations

Washington Post Saudi Arabia and Syria say their embbassies will resume work 11 years after they were closed as the two countries’ relations improve https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/09/saudi-syria-diplomatic-relations-arab-league/3fd79fac-eea5-11ed-b67d-a219ec5dfd30_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

The pink river dolphins of the Amazon have a warning for humans

Washington Post The beloved pink river dolphins are canaries in the Amazonian coal mine, warning of the threat the heavy metal poses to humans. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/interactive/2023/amazon-pink-dolphin-mercury/

Ecuador legislature moves forward on president’s impeachment

Washington Post Ecuador’s opposition-led National Assembly has voted to move forward with impeachment proceedings against President Guillermo Lasso over embezzlement allegations, while his defense team argues that the procedure violates the legislative body’s own rules https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/09/ecuador-president-lasso-impeachment/b436166a-eea7-11ed-b67d-a219ec5dfd30_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

China threatens retaliation after EU weighs sanctions for Beijing’s military aid to Russia

Fox News China on Tuesday said it would react “strictly and strongly” should the European Union slap sanctions on Chinese companies accused of selling equipment for Russia to use in its ongoing war against Ukraine. Foreign Minister Qin Gang said China would “take the necessary response to firmly protect the legitimate interests of Chinese companies.” …

3 militant leaders, 12 others reported killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza

Washington Post Israel said the commanders were responsible for recent terrorist attacks. The Palestinian Health Ministry said women and children were among the dead. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/08/israel-strike-gaza-attack-jihad/

Turkey trial begins for 36 people involved in deadly Istanbul bombing

Fox News The trial of 36 people accused over a deadly bombing in central Istanbul last November began Tuesday, Turkey’s state-run news agency reported. On Nov. 13, 2022 an explosion tore through Istanbul’s popular Istiklal Avenue – a busy thoroughfare lined with shops and restaurants – killing six people, including two children, and injuring 99…

Passenger charged with hiding camera in cruise ship restroom

Washington Post Officials say a passenger on a Caribbean cruise has been arrested after a hidden camera with video of dozens of people, including children, was discovered in a public restroom https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/09/restroom-camera-cruise-ship/b112ed6a-ee9c-11ed-b67d-a219ec5dfd30_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Rita Lee, Brazilian rocker with feminist message, dies at 75

Washington Post Ms. Lee said she tried to challenge the “machos” of Brazil’s rock music scene. https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2023/05/09/rita-lee-brazil-rock-dies/