Russia Launches Big Strikes Before U.S.-Ukraine Talks in Geneva
Ukrainian officials said they hoped that trilateral peace negotiations could take place next week.
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A Japanese City Received 21 Gold Bars With Instructions: Fix Your Water Pipes
An anonymous donation of $3.6 million worth of gold highlights frustration with Osaka’s aging waterworks. It will only finance repairs to a fraction of the pipes that need to be replaced.
What to Know About U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Amid Trump Threats
President Trump has kept up a steady drumbeat of threats and built up U.S. troops in the region. Iran’s task is to give him a win but also preserve some semblance of nuclear enrichment.
Cuban Government Kills 4 in Gunfire Exchange Aboard Florida Speedboat
Four people aboard a Florida-based speedboat died in a gunfight with Cuban border troops near the island nation’s coast, the Cuban Interior Ministry said.
U.S. Will Offer Embassy Services in a West Bank Settlement for the First Time
Palestinians and Israelis on the right and left all say that the move is a step toward legitimizing the Israeli settlements, which most of the world considers illegal.
A Seasoned French Museum Chief Takes Over a Louvre in Crisis
Christophe Leribault, who runs the Palace of Versailles, will replace Laurence des Cars, who resigned months after an audacious jewel heist.
Thanks, Ukrainians Say, but Please Stop Calling Us Resilient
Ukraine must project strength to secure continued Western support. But its people want the world to know they are not superhuman.
How a Day of Mayhem Unfolded in Mexico
The Times reporter Maria Abi-Habib describes the surge of violence in Mexico that erupted after a government raid killed the powerful cartel boss known as El Mencho.
Louvre Director Resigns, Months After Crown Jewels Were Stolen in Heist
Laurence des Cars’s departure is the latest setback for the world’s largest museum. Her tenure was marred by labor strikes, water leaks, a ticket scam and security lapses, which led to the heist in October.
How the U.S. Is Crippling Cuba’s Economy
Cuba is facing its worst economic crisis in 67 years. Blackouts and fuel shortages have worsened after President Trump tightened restrictions on oil. Our international correspondent Frances Robles talks with Katrin Bennhold about the current situation …