Prologue Journal – Page 36140 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

For Diners, Only the Best Seat in the House Will Do. But Where Is It?

Wall Street Journal A special night out means scoping out a prime table, then hustling for it. https://www.wsj.com/articles/for-diners-only-the-best-seat-in-the-house-will-do-but-where-is-it-5b583266

Republika Srpska to terminate any cooperation with NATO — President Dodik

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Republika Srpska also declared its readiness to declare independence in light of plans by UN High Representative to the B&H Christian Schmidt, for adopting a new property law https://tass.com/world/1602683

Azerbaijani servicemen killed, wounded due to shelling on border with Armenia — statement

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The ministry did not specify the number of casualties and those wounded https://tass.com/world/1602681

6 Ukrainian border guards held Bakhmut positions for 3 hours, preventing Russians from encircling Ukrainian forces

Pravda Ukraine Urban combat continues in the eastern city of Bakhmut in Donetsk Oblast. The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine has released a video showing Ukrainian forces repelling a recent Russian assault. Source: State Border Guard Service of Ukraine Quote: “Over the course of three hours, six border guards from the Luhansk detachment held…

Kurds and the spirit of freedom on the Iraq-Iran border

Jerusalem Post In the 1980s, thousands of Kurds made for these mountains and for Iran, to escape the poison gas attacks of the Saddam Hussein regime. Now, the traffic is in the opposite direction. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-738932

Birthright Israel: Making trips accessible for Jews with disabilities

Jerusalem Post Thanks to the committed efforts of many players, Birthright is becoming increasingly accessible to any Jewish young adult who wants to experience the country. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-738936

A Zionist Omer: Significant days in Israeli history

Jerusalem Post A proposal for a Zionist counting of the Omer, a purposeful reflection on the significance of just a few of the anniversaries, commemorations, and celebrations in the weeks ahead. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-738937

TOW: The One Tank-Killer Missile Putin Fears Most?

The TOW also possesses command to line-of-sight guidance — the operator uses a telescopic sight to view an exact point on the target before firing the missile. Today, more than 40 armies around the world use the TOW weapon system, which is integrated on roughly 15,000 ground and aerial platforms. The post TOW: The One…

U.S. deems WSJ reporter ‘wrongfully detained.’ What does that mean?

Washington Post The U.S. determination that Evan Gershkovich is “wrongfully detained” unlocks additional State Department resources for the effort to secure his release. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/04/11/evan-gershkovich-russia-wrongfully-detained/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Oklahoma Set to Consider U.S.’s First Religious Charter School

New York Times If approved, the online Catholic school would be funded by taxpayer dollars, potentially teeing up a high-profile legal battle. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/us/oklahoma-catholic-charter-school.html