Taipei urged to probe school choir’s recording of ‘pro-unification’ song
Taipei, April 11 (CNA) A Taipei City councilor has called for an investigation into a school choir’s recording of a song expressing nostalgia for mainland China, which was later broadcast on a Chinese state television channel’s Lunar New Year special. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304110016
Read MoreBatch of shells produced together with NATO delivered to Ukraine’s military
Pravda Ukraine A batch of 125-mm and 112-mm projectiles produced together with NATO using Ukrainian technology was delivered to the Ukrainian military. Source: Ukroboronprom [Ukrainian Defence Industry] State Concern on Telegram Quote: “Following the shipped batch of 125-mm tank projectiles, another batch of 122-mm artillery ammunition was handed over to the troops. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/11/7397362/
Read MoreIran sanctions failing as US officials acknowledge ‘they don’t work’: US think tank
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Sanctions imposed by the US on Iran and other countries have not only failed to achieve its foreign policy objectives but have also caused significant harm to civilians, says an American think tank. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/11/701340/US-sanctions-Iran-not-working-
Read MorePutin to hold large-scale economic meeting later today — Kremlin
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In the first part of the meeting there will be only the opening speech of the President, and the reports will be held behind closed doors https://tass.com/economy/1602465
Read MoreSenate GOP campaign arm targets Democratic Sen. Casey in battleground Pennsylvania’s crucial race
Fox News FIRST ON FOX: The Senate Republican campaign committee didn’t wait long to take aim at Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania. One day after Casey announced his 2024 re-election campaign as he seeks a fourth six-year term representing the key general election battleground state on Capitol Hill, the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC)…
Read MoreLock-outs, mass emails, closed offices: Virtual layoffs are normal now
Washington Post McDonald’s closed offices before delivering layoff news to corporate employees, a trend that has picked up since the pandemic. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/04/11/remote-layoffs-trend-mcdonalds-twitter/
Read More‘It’s disgusting’: Bali locals are fed up with bad tourists
Washington Post Since Bali reopened for travel, an uptick in unruly behavior from tourists has pushed Indonesian officials to think up new ways to address offenders. https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2023/04/11/bali-bad-tourists-deported/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world
Read MorePress review: US intel leaks – cui bono? and Europe seeks safe space between US, China
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, April 11th https://tass.com/pressreview/1602379
Read MoreGOP eyes new work requirements for millions on Medicaid, food stamps
Washington Post The party’s leaders, including House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), have publicly endorsed new rules in entering a fierce debate over the debt ceiling. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/04/11/gop-medicaid-food-stamps-work/
Read MoreEgypt planned to covertly send Russia 40,000 rockets – leaked Pentagon papers
Jerusalem Post The leaked document said that Egypt planned to keep the rockets a secret to avoid problems with Western allies. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-738954
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