World News – Page 1973 – Prologue Journal

Meet Jeremy Hansen, the First Canadian Headed to the Moon

New York Times Jeremy Hansen, 47, will be one of four astronauts on NASA’s Artemis II moon mission and the first from Canada to venture into deep space. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/world/canada/nasa-artemis-jeremy-hansen.html

In a Deadly Mountain Pass, a Tiny Hotel Is a Lifeline

New York Times Traversing the Sabzak Pass in Afghanistan is treacherous. But for travelers in distress, one innkeeper, who personifies Afghan generosity, is there to help — with a cup of tea, a meal or car repair. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/world/asia/afghanistan-generosity-sabzak-pass.html

Why Pope Francis Is the Star of AI-Generated Photos

New York Times Francis has become a recurring favorite to show in incongruous situations, such as riding a motorcycle and attending Burning Man, in A.I.-generated images. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/technology/ai-photos-pope-francis.html

On canvas, Iranian artists capture the hope and turmoil of an uprising

Washington Post As protests rocked Iran, The Washington Post connected with three artists in the country who spoke about how the uprising had inspired their work. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/08/iran-protests-mahsa-amini-artists/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Chinese military starts drills encircling Taiwan after Tsai’s U.S. visit

Washington Post The operation intensifies an initially relatively restrained reaction to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s Wednesday meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/08/china-taiwan-drills-tsai-mccarthy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Marvel Superhero and Indigenous Actress Holds Fast to Maya Roots

New York Times After filming her part in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” María Mercedes Coroy returned to her “normal” life of farming and trading in a Guatemalan town at the base of a volcano. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/world/americas/maria-mercedes-coroy-indigenous-roots.html

In Morocco, no city can match Tangier’s famous cafe culture

Washington Post How to explore one of the top cafe cities in the world, from a bluff perched over the Strait of Gibraltar to a renovated cinema on the main square. https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2023/04/08/tangier-morocco-coffee-cafes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Facing critical ammunition shortage, Ukrainian troops ration shells

Washington Post As the United States and other backers scramble to manufacture or buy more shells for Ukraine, Kyiv’s forces are choosing targets carefully. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/08/ukraine-ammunition-shortage-shells-ration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

U.A.E. Denies Extradition for Gupta Brothers, Accused of Corruption in South Africa

New York Times The businessmen Atul and Rajesh Gupta were implicated in the looting of state funds under President Jacob Zuma. They fled to the United Arab Emirates about five years ago. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/world/africa/south-africa-gupta-brothers-corruption-uae-dubai.html

Baptist Minister in Myanmar Gets 6 Years in Prison for Opposing Junta

New York Times The minister met with President Donald J. Trump in 2019 to highlight the abuses of Myanmar’s military, which later seized power in a coup. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/world/asia/baptist-minister-myanmar-prison-coup.html