Russia and Ukraine trade attacks as leaders signal possible peace talks.

Here, “signal” means show or communicate that peace talks may happen.

One person is dead after a shooting near Paris, and a suspected attacker is in custody.

The suspected attacker is being held by the police or other authorities.

Russia and Ukraine trade attacks as leaders signal possible peace talks.

The two countries are attacking each other.

Putin agreed in principle to resume U.S.-mediated talks with Ukraine as soon as next month.

He agreed to the idea, though the details may still need to be settled.

Putin agreed in principle to resume U.S.-mediated talks with Ukraine as soon as next month.

Here, “resume” means start again after a pause.

Russia and Ukraine remain far apart on the terms for ending the fighting.

The two countries still have very different views about the conditions for ending the fighting.

Hundreds of homes were damaged or collapsed.

Some homes fell down because of the earthquake.

The Nagqu media office said at least 339 homes and 20 livestock sheds collapsed.

The homes and sheds fell down.

The earthquake’s center was in Baqing County, a sparsely populated area more than 4,500 meters above sea level, state media reported.

Few people live in this area.

The list brings together candidates put forward by a student movement that has protested against the government for almost two years.

The student movement suggested or selected these candidates.

It pointed to shrinking freedoms and unequal conditions for candidates and voters.

Candidates and voters did not have the same opportunities or treatment.

The patient had a severely weakened immune system.

The patient’s body had reduced ability to fight infections and illness.