CCTV FOLLIES 4.11 China sparks investment

Investment up -Infrastructure booming -Russian rockets over Ukraine -Prospects of peace and war in Mideast -US economy falters -UK still beset by strikes -Gun violence is US national shame.

Today is a slow news day in the good sense of the word; no big disasters, scathing editorials or portents of war. The top story is about investment in China, and while it’s upbeat, it seems to be one of those times when CCTV proclaims and celebrates Chinese success too loudly. Even paramount leader Xi gets short shrift in today’s report, though there’s one obligatory photo segment with the usual accolades.

It’s bombs away over Ukraine as Putin’s offensive push continues with no end in sight.

More conflict. Palestinians throw rocks at Israelis. 120 Palestinians injured.

Representatives of the rebel Houthis and Saudi authorities meet in Yemem to discuss a cessation of hostilities. CCTV airs a charming photo redolent of peace.