Stampede in Yemen’s capital kills at least 78, injures 13
Fox News People stampeded at an event to distribute financial aid in Yemen’s capital late Wednesday, and at least 78 were killed and dozens more suffered injuries, a Houthi official said. The crush took place in the Old City in the center of Sanaa when hundreds of poor people gathered at an event organized by…
Read MoreTesla Counts the Cost of Its Price War
Wall Street Journal The electric-vehicle maker hopes to recoup some of its lost margin by selling automated-driving features over the air, but first it has to make them work. https://www.wsj.com/articles/tesla-counts-the-cost-of-its-price-war-82401b19
Read MoreAustria to join demining efforts in Ukraine
Pravda Ukraine Austria will support humanitarian demining efforts in Ukraine, as part of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Support Programme for Ukraine. Source: Alexander Schallenberg, Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria, in an interview with Ukrinform news agency Quote: “We have quickly responded to the…
Read MoreWith its prosperity at stake, Hong Kong should heed the words of Beijing’s top official for city’s affairs
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. On his visit to Hong Kong, Xia Baolong rightly brought the focus back to the commitment and sacrifice necessary to ensure the city’s lasting peace and prosperity. His message should not be misread. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3217540/its-prosperity-stake-hong-kong-should-heed-words-beijings-top-official-citys-affairs?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTalc Lawyers Hire Paul Hastings to Back Johnson & Johnson Bankruptcy Plan
Wall Street Journal Personal-injury lawyers who back Johnson & Johnson’s efforts to resolve its mass talc liabilities through chapter 11 have hired law firm Paul Hastings LLP, according to people familiar with the matter. https://www.wsj.com/articles/talc-lawyers-hire-paul-hastings-to-back-johnson-johnson-bankruptcy-plan-a36bb824
Read More79 killed, 110 injured in Yemen stampede
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Scores of people have been killed and more than 100 injured in Yemen’s capital due to a stampede that broke out during a charity distribution, according to the country’s Ansarullah resistance movement. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/19/701885/79-killed,-110-injured-in-Yemen-stampede
Read MoreG.O.P. Immigration Agenda Faces Stiff Odds in Divided House
New York Times Not enough Republican members are yet on board with either impeachment proceedings against the Homeland Security secretary or border security legislation. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/19/us/politics/gop-immigration-house.html
Read MoreHong Kong treasury minister’s visit to UK to promote business ties met with protest
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong treasury minister Christopher Hui’s visit to promote business ties in the UK has been met by protesters who said Britain should not welcome “human rights violators.” The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui (left) met with the Minister of State in the Department for Business and…
Read MoreNikkei Likely Rangebound Amid Caution Over Earnings
Wall Street Journal Japanese stocks may be rangebound amid continuing caution over the economic and earnings outlook. https://www.wsj.com/articles/nikkei-likely-rangebound-amid-caution-over-earnings-b2e31754
Read More‘Tennessee three’ to visit Biden at White House next week
Fox News Three Tennessee lawmakers who faced expulsion votes after participating in protests over last month’s school shooting in Nashville will visit the White House to meet with President Joe Biden on Monday. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced the visit on Wednesday. She said Biden was “proud” and “appreciative” to see the three state representatives…
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