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Serbia’s Djokovic still dominates ATP Rankings, Russia’s Medvedev down one spot in Top Ten

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev dropped one place in the new edition of the ATP Rankings to stand currently in 5th place https://tass.com/sport/1602515

Volcanic Eruption Covers Russian Towns in Ash, Puts Air Travel on Watch

Wall Street Journal A strong volcanic eruption in Russia’s Far East covered nearby towns in ash Tuesday, with officials warning of possible impacts on air travel. https://www.wsj.com/articles/volcanic-eruption-covers-russian-towns-in-ash-puts-air-travel-on-watch-cb7b8840

Volcano eruption on Russia’s Kamchatka spews vast ash clouds

Washington Post A volcano has erupted on far eastern Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/11/russia-volcano-eruption-kamchatka-shiveluch/b75ea86a-d855-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

The Military’s Leaked Secrets

New York Times Officials are worried that leaked documents could damage U.S. operations around the world. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/world/pentagon-documents-leak-impact.html

State Border Guards post touching videos of Ukrainians meeting liberated prisoners of war

Pravda Ukraine The State Border Guards released a video of Ukrainians meeting their comrades recently released from Russian captivity. Source: State Border Guard Service Quote: “Yesterday, during another exchange, 21 border guards returned home. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/11/7397369/

Confirmed civilian deaths in Ukraine approach 8,500, UN reports

Jerusalem Post The majority of the deaths were recorded in territory controlled by the Ukrainian government and under attack by Russian forces. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-738958

Super Mario Shows Nintendo How to Level Up at the Movies

Wall Street Journal Gaming giant Nintendo has a huge hit on its hands with the ‘Mario Bros.’ movie, but that may not translate into a new content strategy. https://www.wsj.com/articles/super-mario-shows-nintendo-how-to-level-up-at-the-movies-7df4c6d8

Russia Moves to Digitize Military Summons, Prevent Conscripts from Fleeing Country

Moscow Times Those who refuse to show up for service would face restrictions including being blocked from leaving Russia. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/11/russia-moves-to-digitize-military-summons-prevent-conscripts-from-fleeing-country-a80786

Russia Moves to Digitize Military Summons, Prevent Conscripts from Fleeing Amid Fears of New Draft

UN to review presence in Afghanistan following Taliban ban

Washington Post The United Nations says it’s reviewing its presence in Afghanistan after the Taliban barred Afghan women from working for the world organization — a veiled suggestion that the U.N. could move to suspend its mission and operations in the embattled country https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/11/afghanistan-un-taliban-women-ban/46efa2d4-d853-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world