Europe’s Economy Picks Up, Raising Hopes Global Recession Threat Is

Beijing warns of unspecified countermeasures, as stalling domestic consumption points to a sluggish economic rebound Source

Devotees, tourists line up to see the late pontiff’s body; ‘It’s like saying farewell to a grandfather’ Source

Ukrainian troops say Russians are trying to encircle the contested city after failing to take it in months of grinding combat Source

Kyiv’s military says it struck near Berdyansk, while mayor of Russian-occupied Melitopol reports large explosion there Source

Poland has set up a major repair operation aimed at returning damaged Ukrainian artillery and armor to the battlefield Source