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An armored Chinese police van is seen next to the Friendship Bridge on the Yalu River connecting the North Korean town of Sinuiju and the Chinese city of Dandong. China is North Korea's biggest trading partner.

China's Leverage — And Its Limits — In North Korea

President Trump blames China for not doing enough to contain North Korea's nuclear threat. But how much influence does China really have on Pyongyang?

(Top) Raya Shaporova, 70, a local pensioner who has not left despite the dangers of fighting all around, picks flowers in her yard in Spartak, Ukraine. (Bottom) Shaporova's bed, as well as some food and other small items, are some of the few things she keeps in her home.

In Eastern Ukraine, A Struggle For Survival In The Crossfire Of A Little-Seen War

This year, 59 civilians have been killed and 280 injured as fighting continues in a 3-year-old war between Russian-backed separatists and government forces. Residents despair of ever seeing peace.

Rwandan President Paul Kagame greets the crowd after addressing supporters at the closing rally of the presidential campaign in the capital, Kigali, this week.

Rwanda's Kagame Has Ushered In Peace And Progress, And Crushed Dissent

Paul Kagame has led Rwanda for 17 years and won re-election Friday. Many consider him a national hero for ending a genocide. But he's ruled with an iron fist and silenced all opposition.

Federal Donut's "Jimmies" Donut, featured on night 8 of Phish The Bakers Dozen.

Phish Fans Are Wading In A Red Velvet Sea Of Doughnuts

Federal Donuts owner Felicia D'Ambrosio and chef Matt Fein have been busy serving up 13 flavors of doughnuts, one for each of the 13 nights Phish is headlining Madison Square Garden.

Despite what the critics might say, Will and Win Butler of Arcade Fire say the band's new album, <em>Everything Now</em>, is "direct and heartfelt."

Content And Connection: Arcade Fire On 'Everything Now'

The Canadian band's fifth album tackles human relationships in the age of infinite connectivity. Despite this, brothers Will and Win Butler think this is the band's most earnest record yet.

Theobold Kawa, a 55-year-old pastor, stands outside of AEPL Makedonia church in Goma. He bought his suit in Uganda. "I'm dressing up like this because of the Glory of God," he says. "A servant of God shouldn't look dirty."

PHOTOS: Looking Cool In Congo — Even When The Electricity Goes Out

"This idea of really taking pride in who you are and what you look like is the thing that keeps them going every day in a place where nothing really works," says photojournalist Shayla Harris.

President Trump, flanked by Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark. (left), and David Perdue, R-Ga., speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Wednesday during the unveiling of legislation that would place new limits on legal immigration.

With His Back Against The Wall, Trump Again Turns To Grievance Politics

After six months of no major legislative achievements and amid sliding poll numbers, President Trump is working to keep his loyal supporters behind him with a return to the culture wars.

Wyndham Lathem (left) and Andrew Warren were arrested Friday in California, in connection with the July stabbing death of a Chicago man.

Northwestern Professor And Oxford Employee Arrested In Stabbing Death Of Chicago Man

Wyndham Lathem and Andrew Warren surrendered on Friday in California and are facing first-degree murder charges.

WEXT Presents My Morning Jacket at Mass MoCA

August 12 | 730pmMass MoCAFrom psychedelic to soul to classic rock and roll, My Morning Jacket’s range remains steadfast throughout the band’s sixteen…

The so-called "goat plague" started out in the Ivory Coast and has spread as far as Mongolia, where goats (above) and sheep and antelopes and even camels are at risk.

The War Against 'Goat Plague'

It's a pestilence that strikes goats, sheep and other small ruminants in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. It can wipe out nearly an entire herd. Now there's a vaccine campaign to wipe the virus out.

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