Prologue Journal – Page 86 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

New Ukrainian brigade of 4,500 soldiers completes training in France – AP, video

Pravda Ukraine The French military task force Champagne is completing its mission to train a new brigade named after Anna of Kyiv and consisting of several thousand Ukrainian soldiers [Anna of Kyiv was a princess of Kyivan Rus who became Queen of France in 1051 upon marrying King Henry I – ed.]. Source: AP with…

4 injured as car crashes into optical store in Hong Kong

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Driver and passenger, as well as pedestrian and elderly woman, suffer minor injuries in crash on Lung Mun Road in Tuen Mun. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3286785/4-injured-car-crashes-optical-store-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

Deer attacks on the rise in Japan’s Nara Park as tourists return post-pandemic

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Deer, accustomed to humans, are becoming aggressive due to more visitors. Authorities urge caution and are taking protective measures. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3286784/deer-attacks-rise-japans-nara-park-tourists-return-post-pandemic?utm_source=rss_feed

New York Times Takes European Commission to Court Over Covid Vaccine Deal

New York Times The news outlet is pushing the Commission to release text messages between the E.U.’s top official and Pfizer as they negotiated a vaccine contract. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/world/europe/new-york-times-european-commission-covid-vaccine-lawsuit.html

Members of Abkhazian opposition throw stones, sticks at law enforcement officials

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The parliamentary session was canceled because delegates were unable to approve its agenda https://tass.com/society/1872805

Zelensky’s new plan for Ukraine is just another effort to stay in media spotlight

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In his video address on November 14, Zelensky announced 10 provisions of his new plan, including matters of security, energy, armaments, industrial development in Ukraine, and cooperation with partners https://tass.com/politics/1872799

Could rare earth recycling relieve China of a trade trump card?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Harvesting and recycling rare earth minerals can be ramped up faster than new mines, new report says. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3286757/could-rare-earth-recycling-relieve-china-trade-trump-card?utm_source=rss_feed

Russian attack on Odesa damages family clinic, architectural landmark in UNESCO-protected area – photos

Pravda Ukraine A Russian drone attack on Odesa on the evening of 14 November damaged an architectural landmark – a family clinic located on Pastera Street. The building lies within a UNESCO-protected area. Source: Odesa City Council The explosion damaged windows, doors, the ceiling, roof beams, and walls, and furniture was also broken. “Currently, windows…

PIJ releases additional video of hostage Alexander Troufanov

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-829274

Fire in Retirement Home in Spain Leaves at Least 10 Dead

New York Times Emergency services said the blaze had broken out in the early hours of the morning. The cause was still being investigated. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/world/europe/spain-fire-retirement-home.html