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Reports: IS land mine kills at least 6 civilians in Syria

Washington Post Syrian state media says a deadly land mine explosion has killed at least six people https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/09/land-mines-syria-islamic-state-truffle-hunters/22d1b670-d705-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

‘The Peking Express’ Review: Luxury Off the Rails

Wall Street Journal A train heist in early 1920s China set in motion a flurry of diplomatic exchanges and attempts to parley with the outlaws. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-peking-express-review-luxury-off-the-rails-8f26fc94

20-year-old man seriously wounded in crime-related shooting – report

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738828

Six civilians killed by land mine left by Islamic State in Syria – State News

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738827

Fight for Roads Into Bakhmut Has Hit a Stalemate, Ukraine Says

New York Times Even as Russian forces made some gains in the battered eastern city last week, Ukraine’s forces say they have thwarted Moscow’s efforts to sever supply lines. For now. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/09/world/europe/ukraine-bakhmut-roads.html

The World Bank Is Getting a New Chief. Will He Pivot Toward Climate Action?

New York Times Under pressure from world leaders, development experts and shareholders, the bank opens its spring meeting on Monday, poised for big changes. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/09/climate/world-bank-anjay-banga.html

Mel King, Whose Boston Mayoral Bid Eased Racial Tensions, Dies at 94

New York Times The first Black finalist for mayor of the city, he was credited, along with the eventual winner, Raymond Flynn, with running a respectful, calming campaign. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/us/politics/mel-king-dead.html

Soros-backed policy group notches victory with Biden’s transgender Title IX rules

Fox News A liberal group bankrolled by millions of dollars from George Soros notched a victory with the Biden administration’s newly proposed Title IX rules, which include gender identity and would bar educational institutions from banning transgender athletes. The Education Department rolled out its Title IX proposed rule on Thursday, which mirrors an action memo from a…

8 people missing in fiery collapse of Marseille building

Washington Post Officials say eight people remain missing after the building they lived in exploded and collapsed early Sunday near the port of Marseille https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/09/marseille-building-collapse-victims-fire/222198a0-d69f-11ed-ac8b-cd7da05168e9_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Gantz soars to 29 seats in new poll; Netanyahu’s Likud hits new low of 20

Jerusalem Post According to a poll taken by Channel 13, if Israeli elections were held today, Netanyahu’s Likud would drop to being the 3rd-largest party. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-738826