Ex-French president Sarkozy loses corruption appeal, must wear ankle monitor
Washington Post Nicolas Sarkozy was convicted of trying to bribe a judge in 2021, a decision upheld Wednesday. It’s unlikely the former leader will ever be sent to prison. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/17/sarkozy-corruption-appeal-ankle-tag/
Read MoreHong Kong shopping spree for 2,000-strong mainland China tour group as some locals complain about disturbance to daily life
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Coach loads of visitors arrive one after another at jewellery shop in Hung Hom after breakfast at To Kwa Wan restaurant. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3220902/hong-kong-shopping-spree-2000-strong-mainland-china-tour-group-some-locals-complain-about?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTaiwan Opposition Taps Popular Former Cop in Election Pivotal for U.S., China
Wall Street Journal The island’s main opposition party nominated a former policeman with broad appeal but nebulous views on Beijing as its candidate for the presidency. https://www.wsj.com/articles/taiwan-opposition-taps-popular-former-cop-in-election-thats-pivotal-for-u-s-china-b59f81bd
Read MoreThe Offensive Before the Offensive: Ukraine Strikes Behind Russian Lines
Wall Street Journal Kyiv aims to destroy ammunition, fuel and other supplies as it seeks to starve Russian forces in the field ahead of broader ground campaign. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-offensive-before-the-offensive-ukraine-strikes-behind-russian-lines-cea9320f
Read MoreDebt-Ceiling Timing Has Silver Lining for Student Loans
Wall Street Journal As school is out for the summer, a June default would affect education borrowers less than other recipients of federal aid. https://www.wsj.com/articles/debt-ceiling-timing-has-silver-lining-for-student-loans-6f9e996a
Read MoreIranian president urges making every effort to implement joint projects with Russia
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. On Wednesday, Russia and Iran signed an agreement for the joint construction of the Rasht-Astara railway section https://tass.com/economy/1618743
Read MoreLavrov sees OSCE crumbling amid NATO’s reluctance to resume equal dialogue
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Sergey Lavrov warned that otherwise, this will lead to a deadlock https://tass.com/politics/1618741
Read MoreIran, Russia Ink Deal to Complete Major Transport Network
Moscow Times Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the “obvious economic benefits” for both Moscow and Tehran in finalizing the INSTC. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/17/iran-russia-ink-deal-to-complete-major-transport-network-a81178
Read MoreDemocrats maintain House majority with Heather Boyd’s special election win
Fox News Democrats maintained their narrow Pennsylvania House majority Tuesday by winning a special election and along with it continued control over how the chamber will handle abortion, gun rights and election law legislation. Heather Boyd won a seat in the Philadelphia suburbs, beating Republican Katie Ford for a vacancy created by the resignation of…
Read MoreDeSantis, pro-life activists hit back at Trump over abortion bill criticism
Fox News Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hit back at former President Trump after the possible 2024 rival claimed the governor’s six-week abortion ban had been “too harsh” for pro-life voters. DeSantis defended his signing of the ban during a Tuesday press conference, telling reporters that virtually all pro-life voters supported the bill. Many pro-life groups…
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