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Lethal Surprises Hidden in the Grass: Russia’s Trip Wires and Land Mines

New York Times As Moscow’s troops set booby traps in forests, houses and backyards, finding them has become a dangerous art for Ukrainian soldiers. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/world/europe/russia-booby-traps-ukraine-war.html

Debt Standoff Between China and U.S. Hurts Poor Countries, Zambia’s President Warns

Wall Street Journal In an interview, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema said finding an agreement on restructuring Zambia’s debt will send an important signal to other highly indebted developing countries. https://www.wsj.com/articles/debt-standoff-between-china-and-u-s-hurts-poor-countries-zambias-president-warns-3f34f762

King Charles’s coronation: 2 carriages, 5 swords and a crown emoji

Washington Post The procession route will be shorter than the one Queen Elizabeth II took. But there will still be lots of pomp at the May 6 ceremonies. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/10/king-charles-coronation-procession-route/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Ethiopia: Aid group says 2 workers killed amid violence

Washington Post An aid group says two of its workers have been killed in Ethiopia’s Amhara region https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/10/ethiopia-aid-workers-killed-amhara-violence/2f9b3f74-d7bf-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Taliban bans families, women from restaurants with gardens, green spaces in Afghanistan’s Herat province

Fox News The Taliban have banned families and women from restaurants with gardens or green spaces in Afghanistan’s northwestern Herat province, an official said Monday. The moves followed complaints from religious scholars and members of the public about mixing of genders in such places, he said. It was the latest in a slew of restrictions…

Myriam Ullens, Philanthropic Baroness With a Disputed Fortune, Dies at 70

New York Times She started charitable institutions in Belgium, Nepal and China, including a major museum. Her stepson fatally shot her after a fight over money. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/arts/myriam-ullens-dead.html

Trump appeals order requiring Pence to testify in Jan. 6 probe -media

Jerusalem Post Trump’s lawyers filed the appeal after a ruling related to the Justice Department investigation of efforts to undermine the 2020 presidential elections. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738892

Firm Retention Summary: Stanadyne LLC

Wall Street Journal This is a summary of a request from the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Stanadyne LLC to hire Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP as co-counsel, filed April 3 with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Del. https://www.wsj.com/articles/firm-retention-summary-stanadyne-llc-aec38dde

Washington Commanders and District of Columbia Settle Over Ticket Deposit Claims

Wall Street Journal The football team was accused of systematically withholding security deposits from fans, intentionally creating barriers to refunds and redirecting the funds for its own purposes. https://www.wsj.com/articles/washington-commanders-district-of-columbia-ticket-deposit-claims-edf704bb

Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

Wall Street Journal Find insights on Teck Resources, SK Innovation, RH Petrogas, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Energy and utilities sectors. https://www.wsj.com/articles/energy-utilities-roundup-market-talk-cf6c1b53