Dozens ‘killed and injured’ in stampede in Yemeni capital Sanaa -Houthi interior ministry
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739728
Read MoreOhio GOP’s constitutional amendment reform bid clears legislative committees
Fox News A contingent of Statehouse Republicans in Ohio pressed forward Wednesday with their plan to make it harder to amend the state’s constitution, an effort aimed most immediately at thwarting an abortion rights amendment in the works for this fall. After months of consternation over the issue, identical resolutions cleared both Senate and House…
Read MoreHigh Fashion Loosens Up
Wall Street Journal Haute couture has long had a reputation as a universe of formal gowns, stiff suits and haughty demeanors. Jeanne Cadieu brings to life fresh styles that mark a new era of modern ideas. https://www.wsj.com/articles/high-fashion-loosens-up-7b3af6c8
Read MoreSouth Asia is home to world’s highest number of child brides, new UN study finds
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. There are 290 million child brides in the region, which accounts for 45 per cent of the global total. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3217645/south-asia-home-worlds-highest-number-child-brides-new-un-study-finds?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreU.S. Defense Secretary Urges Swift NATO Membership for Sweden
New York Times Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III, visiting Sweden, said he hoped that objections to adding the country to the alliance would be ironed out by midsummer, when member states meet in Lithuania. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/19/world/europe/nato-sweden-ukraine-austin.html
Read MoreProgressives Organize Fresh Nationwide Push for Changes at the Supreme Court
New York Times The drive by more than 30 organizations, some new to the effort, comes as ethics questions have engulfed Justice Clarence Thomas. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/19/us/politics/progressives-supreme-court-changes.html
Read MoreTop Fed Official Signals Support for May Interest-Rate Increase
Wall Street Journal New York Fed President John Williams said the central bank had more work ahead to bring down inflation. https://www.wsj.com/articles/top-fed-official-signals-support-for-may-interest-rate-increase-a7c9a531
Read MoreSecond explosion rocks Dnepr city — newspaper
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Kharkiv region was also rocked by explosions https://tass.com/emergencies/1606877
Read MoreCuban parliament approves Manuel Marrero as prime minister
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Members of the government were also approved by majority vote https://tass.com/world/1606875
Read MoreRio Tinto 1Q Iron-Ore Exports Up 16%; Cuts FY Copper Output Estimate
Wall Street Journal The miner said it shipped 82.5 million metric tons of iron ore from its mines in Australia’s Pilbara region. https://www.wsj.com/articles/rio-tinto-1q-iron-ore-exports-up-16-cuts-fy-copper-output-estimate-6958393a
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