Prologue Journal – Page 32462 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

World Bank Chief Calls Russia’s Arrest of Gershkovich a Brazen Act

Wall Street Journal David Malpass spoke on the first day of the bank’s semiannual meetings in Washington. https://www.wsj.com/articles/world-bank-chief-calls-russias-arrest-of-gershkovich-a-brazen-act-98b68a74

Opposition leader Yair Lapid heads to US in attempt to repair frayed ties

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738894

Poland and Ukraine Reach Temporary Solution After Grain Supply Dispute

New York Times Poland, Romania and Hungary, all of which border Ukraine and are members of the European Union, have struggled with a glut of grain and other Ukrainian agricultural products since last year. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/world/europe/poland-ukraine-grain-protests.html

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