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Germany ‘worried’ over Russian opposition Navalny’s worsening health

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739032

American Airlines to Eke Out 1Q Adjusted Profit

Wall Street Journal American Airlines said it expects to post an adjusted profit for the recently closed quarter, up from prior guidance that it was likely to break even. https://www.wsj.com/articles/american-airlines-to-eke-out-1q-adj-profit-f316672e

Jail, fine or both: Thailand warns inbound travellers about sneaking in cheap fruit

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The warning targeted inbound travellers from South Korea and Japan, where fresh fruits like persimmons and grapes cost less than in Thailand. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3216825/jail-fine-or-both-thailand-warns-inbound-travellers-about-sneaking-cheap-fruit?utm_source=rss_feed

Global Press Freedom Group Calls for Russia to Release Evan Gershkovich

Wall Street Journal The Media Freedom Coalition said Russia’s arrest of the Wall Street Journal reporter on “spurious charges” undermines democratic principles. https://www.wsj.com/articles/global-press-freedom-group-calls-for-russia-to-release-wsjs-evan-gershkovich-c2c0bd07

U.S., China to Lead Growth in Government Debts

Wall Street Journal Aging populations, climate measures and interest payments have added to government spending. https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-china-to-lead-growth-in-government-debts-85090b4

Walmart Closing Four Stores in Chicago, Citing Years of Losses

Wall Street Journal The country’s largest retailer by revenue signals some pullback from large cities. https://www.wsj.com/articles/walmart-closing-four-stores-in-chicago-citing-years-of-losses-c302d730

Russia wants to keep space free of weapons — MFA

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. On April 12, 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yury Gagarin was the first human to go into space. Now this day is celebrated annually in Russia as Cosmonautics Day https://tass.com/science/1603163

Ukraine to Investigate Video Purporting to Show Russian Forces Beheading Soldier

Wall Street Journal The footage elicited outrage across Ukraine, Russia said its authenticity must be established. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ukraine-to-investigate-video-purporting-to-show-russian-forces-beheading-soldier-d3899a09

Weapons supplies to Kiev to threaten EU’s civil aviation — Russian MFA

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Maria Zakharova noted that the scale of direct military support to Kiev from the West was steadily growing https://tass.com/politics/1603153

Commission of Ministry of Culture of Ukraine starts inspection of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra to register consequences of presence of Russian-linked church

Pravda Ukraine The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine reported that its commission started the inspection of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra (Monastery of the Caves). Source: press service of the Ministry of Culture and Informational Policy of Ukraine Quote: “The commission of the Ministry of Culture and Informational Policy of Ukraine has started working…