French pension bill adopted as Macron’s gov’t narrowly survives no-confidence votes
The tight result in the first vote led some lawmakers to call for resignations, as mass protests against the unpopular bill continued across the country.
Day: March 20, 2023
Washington Prepares For War With Amazon
The Biden administration is planning to take action soon on at least three of its half-dozen investigations of Amazon — moves that could lead to a blitz of litigation to rein in the iconic tech-industry giant. From a report: The FTC has been investiga…
Tweets On The Russia – Ukraine War
Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine – 20 March 2023.
Find out more about Defence Intelligence’s use of language: https://t.co/RUOZvpV91Q
🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/ahiysSYYdz
— Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) March 20, 2023
NEW: Tonight’s report discusses growing Russian concern about a prospective Ukrainian counteroffensive near Bakhmut or in southern Ukraine and Russian efforts to prepare mitigations for these claimed efforts. https://t.co/e84fWxvjV3 pic.twitter.com/9KgsqplPZo
— ISW (@TheStudyofWar) March 20, 2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin has welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the Kremlin, sending a message to Western leaders allied with Ukraine that their efforts to isolate Moscow have fallen short. https://t.co/Q0kutv4jrw
— The Associated Press (@AP) March 20, 2023
Russia’s Vladimir Putin has said he will discuss China’s Xi Jinping’s plan to “settle the acute crisis in Ukraine” https://t.co/CFqp8WMBju
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) March 20, 2023
The Russian leader wrote an article for a Chinese newspaper on the eve of Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow.
Vladimir Putin said he was grateful for Beijing’s “balanced” stance on the conflict. https://t.co/Gq2rDTr5WM
— DW News (@dwnews) March 20, 2023
There’s a second frontline town in eastern Ukraine that the Russians are trying to batter into submission just like Bakhmut, but locals say Avdiivka is unlikely to fall anytime soon https://t.co/vMQYazeIXE
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) March 20, 2023
The EU has signed off on a plan for the supply of 2 billion euros worth of ammunition to Ukraine. Kyiv has welcomed the boost, calling it a “very strong step to protect European security.”https://t.co/CBu1irZNzp
— DW News (@dwnews) March 20, 2023
The State Department announced that the U.S. will send Ukraine $350 million in weapons and equipment, as fierce battles with Russian forces continue for control of the city of Bakhmut, and troops prepare for an expected spring offensive. https://t.co/zaThshlLhG
— The Associated Press (@AP) March 20, 2023
Dr Fauci met with cheers and wild conspiracies as he goes door to door encouraging Covid shots
New documentary profiles leading public health expert’s long career in Washington
Xi Condemns Killings in African Nation Where Russian and Chinese Interests Compete
Nine Chinese nationals were killed in the Central African Republic, where the Kremlin-aligned Wagner group controls a gold mine and Chinese companies have built their own operations.
This Week, Fort Pickett Will Replace Its Confederate Name, a First for an Army Base Following Renaming Commission
Fort Pickett will be redesignated Fort Barfoot, honoring Col. Van T. Barfoot, a World War II Medal of Honor recipient with deep Virginia ties.
Macron narrowly overcomes no-confidence vote as anger in France intensifies
It was not an easy victory and is not likely to ease the unrest.
NCAA men’s tournament winners and losers: Pac-12 falters early while the little guys thrive
The Pac-12 did not find redemption in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. With two rounds down, three teams have been eliminated and only one, UCLA, remains alive.
EU ministers agree to send Ukraine one million artillery shells
EU defence and foreign ministers backed an initiative aimed at providing Ukraine with one million artillery shells.
PNB’s ‘Boundless’ reminds us of the miracle of live performance
Pacific Northwest Ballet’s current repertory program of three contemporary works runs through March 26.