The world in brief

In today's edition: Britain and the EU tout a deal on Northern Ireland, Chicago's election and the tragedy of Syria

• tout: (설득을 위해) 장점을 내세우다; 광고하다

Stuck in first gear

Russia needs to bolster its tank fleet if it hopes to hold on to territory it has won. How quickly can it replace its supply?

Newfound contrition

How the titans of tech investing are staying warm over the venture-capital winter

• contrition: 뉘우침, 회한

Vertiginous views

China's local governments are on the verge of a debt crisis. Without intervention, the result could be more protests and bond-market chaos

• verge: 길가 (도로변)

<Reference: Economist>