As Mr. Putin blamed the fire on “criminal negligence,” thousands of people protested nearby to demand transparency and accountability. [The New York Times]• If Carles Puigdemont, the former leader of Catalonia who was seized on Sunday, is returned to Spain, a trial could backfire by galvanizing the Catalan separatist movement. [The New York Times]• Chinese archaeologists are convinced that they have solved a centuries-old mystery and found the tomb of Cao Cao, a legendary warlord from 1,800 years ago. Li Ao, 82, a Taiwanese writer and politician who became known affectionately as the “madman” for his fiery anti-establishment stance. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyBrowse our full range of Times newsletters here.

Source: New York Times March 27, 2018 19:08 UTC