Friday, April 21, 2023

House Republicans, Manhattan district attorney's office reach deal over Trump inquiry

Drugging Deaths

Under the agreement, committee members will be able to question former prosecutor Mark Pomerantz under oath next month in Washington, resolving a lawsuit in which District Attorney Alvin Bragg had sought to block Pomerantz from testifying.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/republicans-trump-indictment-manhattan-district-attorney-1.6819235?cmp=rss

It's not the 'super bloom,' but California flowers are still in tough competition with each other

It's not the 'super bloom,' but California flowers are still in tough competition with each other

A wet winter has California sprouting beautiful fields of vibrant flowers, and while passersby are more focused on the bright colours and beautiful landscape, State Park Ranger Kevin Overduin says the flowers are in direct competition with each other to thrive in the environment.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/it-s-not-the-super-bloom-but-california-flowers-are-still-in-tough-competition-with-each-other-1.6819197?cmp=rss

Montana Republicans won't let this trans lawmaker speak in the legislature

Montana Legislature-Transgender Bills

Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr says Republican attempts to keep her from speaking in the state legislature are "inherently undemocratic."



source https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/transgender-lawmaker-silenced-montana-1.6818608?cmp=rss

Moscow court seeks arrest of Bellingcat journalist Christo Grozev

Journalist Christo Grozev speaking on a stage in Paris

A Moscow court on Friday ordered the arrest in absentia of Bulgarian investigative journalist Christo Grozev, whose reporting for the Bellingcat news outlet has angered Russia, RIA news agency said.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/russia-seeks-arrest-bellingcat-journalist-1.6818640?cmp=rss

French court finds Hassan Diab guilty of involvement in 1980 bombing

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A French court has found Ottawa academic Hassan Diab guilty in absentia on charges related to the bombing of a Paris synagogue.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/diab-verdict-in-absentia-1.6817944?cmp=rss