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Judge in Sept. 11 Case Visits Former C.I.A. Black Site NYT » World News Col. Matthew McCall toured the part of the prison at Guantánamo Bay where, in 2007, federal agents obtained now-disputed confessions from terrorism suspects.

Why Gaza Protests on U.S. College Campuses Have Become So Contagious NYT » World News Experts say the partisan political context in Washington is a driver behind the spread of protests at American universities even as overseas campuses have stayed relatively calm.

Blinken Plans Israel Visit Next Week NYT » World News The visit next week will come as talks on a cease-fire deal have stalled and tensions have risen over the treatment of civilians in the war.

King Charles to Resume Public Duties Next Week Amid Cancer Treatment NYT » World News The king’s cancer treatment will continue but doctors are “pleased with the progress made so far,” a palace spokesman said.

Rabbis Arrested Near Gaza-Israel Border at Rally to Highlight Starvation NYT » World News A group of about 30 rabbis and peace activists from Israel and the United States was trying to take food supplies into the territory.

Lessons in Democracy From F.C. Porto NYT » World News A powerful president and a popular rival highlight an election that has already featured fights, arrests and accusations of intimidation.

ExxonMobil and Chevron Report Lower Earnings NYT » World News Profits for the two oil giants, which are locked in a standoff over drilling off the coast of Guyana, were squeezed by lower profitability for refining crude and falling natural gas prices.

Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Railways and Vows to Slow Arrival of U.S. Aid NYT » World News The attacks killed at least six civilians and injured dozens of others, the Ukrainian military and local officials said.

He Paid $13 for $13,000 Cartier Earrings, and Then the Jeweler Noticed NYT » World News When Rogelio Villarreal bought rose-gold earrings for a price that the luxury retailer said was a mistake, he looked to a Mexican consumer protection law.

A Baby Born in Gaza After Her Mother Was Killed Has Died NYT » World News The birth of the girl, captured on video, brought a glimmer of hope to war-torn Gaza, but she died of respiratory problems after five days, her uncle said.

Rabbis Arrested Near Gaza-Israel Border at Rally to Highlight Starvation NYT » World News A group of about 30 rabbis and peace activists from Israel and the United States were trying to take food supplies into the territory.

Resignation of Vietnam’s Parliament Chief Stirs Fresh Political Chaos NYT » World News Vuong Dinh Hue’s departure comes amid a growing anticorruption push and weeks after Vietnam’s president resigned.

U.S. Army Begins Building Floating Aid Pier off Gaza NYT » World News The structure is meant to allow humanitarian assistance to enter Gaza via the Mediterranean Sea, bypassing Israeli restrictions on land convoys.

Middle East Crisis: Army Begins Work on Floating Pier Meant to Get More Aid to Gaza, U.S. Says NYT » World News Defense Department officials said the structure, which is expected to be completed in early May, could help relief workers deliver as many as two million meals a day.

Treasures From the Titanic Are Up for Auction, Exciting Collectors NYT » World News Numerous artifacts from the Titanic, including a violin case, are up for auction this weekend in England. Collectors are ready to pounce.

In Western Ukraine, a Community Wrestles With Patriotism or Survival NYT » World News As the war drags on, communities that were steadfast in their commitment to the war effort have been shaken by the unending violence on the front line.

A Novelist Who Finds Inspiration in Germany’s Tortured History NYT » World News Jenny Erpenbeck became a writer when her childhood and her country, the German Democratic Republic, disappeared, swallowed by the materialist West.

Ukraine Is Denying Consular Services to Men Outside the Country NYT » World News New guidance carries a clear message to men abroad who may be avoiding the draft: You don’t get the benefit of state services if you don’t join the fight.

Israel’s Military Campaign Has Left Gaza’s Medical System Near Collapse NYT » World News The Israeli military’s bombardment and invasion of Gaza have decimated its health care system in a way that aid groups and international bodies are increasingly calling “systematic.”

When U.S. Officials Visit China, Their Food Choices Are Closely Watched NYT » World News Visits to China by American officials like Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken can bring fame to local restaurants, as well as scrutiny to the dignitaries.