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The judge denied instigating the episode, which an oversight council has been investigating for several weeks.

The Communist Party-controlled legislature endorsed Xi Jinping for an unprecedented third term as China’s president in a ritual ballot, cementing his dominance.

For the first time, Cuba has allowed some M.L.B. players to represent the team internationally. But many of the country’s biggest stars were left out, or declined their invitations.

The storm, which has killed 21 people already, has hit several countries in southeastern Africa and is on track to last longer than the record of 31 days.

Xi Jinping denounced the “encirclement and suppression of China” by the United States and other Western nations.

Xi Jinping criticized what he called a U.S.-led campaign of “encirclement and suppression.” His new foreign minister said it was impossible for China not to fight back.

Alternatives to animal testing are gaining momentum.

Xi Jinping criticized what he called a U.S.-led campaign of “encirclement and suppression.” His new foreign minister said it was impossible for China not to fight back.

Last year China’s economy grew 3 percent, one of its worst performances. Now leaders are expecting a revival, but it will rely partly on public spending.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has rejected calls by the opposition for a full public inquiry.