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In Trade War Clash With Washington, China Refuses to Take the Bait
The Trump administration has been saying that the two countries are engaged in talks to resolve the dispute, but Beijing asserts that no such discussions are happening.

Putin Keeps Pummeling Ukraine, Convinced Trump Is on His Side
The concessions offered so far by President Trump fall short of Russia’s stated war aims. But President Vladimir V. Putin appears certain that he has the upper hand in talks.
Britain’s Magic Circle Welcomes Back Woman Who Disguised Herself as Man
Last year, the Magic Circle began searching for Sophie Lloyd, who disguised herself as a man in 1991 to gain membership and was then ousted. On Thursday, she returned.

A Faithful Throng Pays Last Respects to Pope Francis
“It meant a lot to me to see him, he gave us so much,” said one woman who waited in line to file past the pontiff’s casket.

Amid Russia War, Ukraine Is Dealing With a Sleep Deprivation Crisis
Sleep deprivation has become a health crisis in the country, experts and psychologists say. They cite near-nightly drone attacks as one of the major impediments to getting proper rest.

How Pope Francis Simplified Papal Funerals
The changes reflect Francis’ view of the pope as a pastor more than a powerful person, but the rites will still be on a grand scale.

Where Bruce Lee Practiced on the Roof, a Shrine to Old Hong Kong Rises
At a formerly grand hotel where the famed martial arts star once stayed, a group of collectors is trying to preserve vestiges of the city’s past as its political identity changes.

Forced Labor Taints Brazilian Coffee, Say Complaints to U.S. Authorities
Two legal actions seeking U.S. government intervention say that some of the coffee bought by major American retailers is harvested in conditions that amount to slavery.

Trump Urges Russia to ‘STOP!’ After Deadly Attack on Ukraine’s Capital
President Trump also sought to divert blame should negotiations fall apart, a sign that he is perhaps more pessimistic about a deal than he was when he took office in January.

How India’s Threat to Block Rivers Could Devastate Pakistan
After a militant attack in Kashmir, the Indian government said it was suspending its participation in a treaty that governs most of the water used in Pakistani agriculture.