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Berlin, Russia, Donald Trump: Your Tuesday Briefing | Berlin, Russia, Donald Trump: Your Tuesday Briefing |
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Here’s what you need to know: | Here’s what you need to know: |
• Deadly attack in Berlin. | • Deadly attack in Berlin. |
The Berlin Christmas market where 12 people died and at least 48 people were wounded Monday night was the target of terrorism, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany said today. | |
A Pakistani man who was arrested on suspicion of involvement in the attack applied for asylum a year ago, officials said. He has denied any wrongdoing. | |
The body of a passenger in the cab of the vehicle was identified as a Polish citizen. | |
In a separate attack in Zurich, a gunman who wounded three people at an Islamic Center has been found dead. | In a separate attack in Zurich, a gunman who wounded three people at an Islamic Center has been found dead. |
• Aftermath of assassination in Turkey. | • Aftermath of assassination in Turkey. |
Russia and Turkey have agreed to cooperate in investigating the killing of Moscow’s ambassador to Ankara. Before being shot by officers, the gunman shouted, “Don’t forget Aleppo, don’t forget Syria!” | Russia and Turkey have agreed to cooperate in investigating the killing of Moscow’s ambassador to Ankara. Before being shot by officers, the gunman shouted, “Don’t forget Aleppo, don’t forget Syria!” |
While they have a history of tensions, Russia and Turkey have recently taken pains to line up their once-conflicting strategies in the Syrian war. | While they have a history of tensions, Russia and Turkey have recently taken pains to line up their once-conflicting strategies in the Syrian war. |
• Electoral College seals Trump’s victory. | • Electoral College seals Trump’s victory. |
President-elect Donald J. Trump cleared the 270-vote threshold needed to defeat Hillary Clinton. But protests at state capitols hinted at a tumultuous inauguration and first 100 days in office. | President-elect Donald J. Trump cleared the 270-vote threshold needed to defeat Hillary Clinton. But protests at state capitols hinted at a tumultuous inauguration and first 100 days in office. |
Though seven electors defected, they chose someone other than Mr. Trump or Mrs. Clinton. | Though seven electors defected, they chose someone other than Mr. Trump or Mrs. Clinton. |
Separately, a federal judge has ordered the release of some documents related to the F.B.I. inquiry of Clinton emails that the agency revealed to Congress two weeks before the election. | Separately, a federal judge has ordered the release of some documents related to the F.B.I. inquiry of Clinton emails that the agency revealed to Congress two weeks before the election. |
• Showdown looms in North Carolina. | • Showdown looms in North Carolina. |
The Republican-led legislature plans to hold a special session this week to consider repealing the so-called bathroom bill, which limits legal protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. | The Republican-led legislature plans to hold a special session this week to consider repealing the so-called bathroom bill, which limits legal protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. |
Governor-elect Roy Cooper, a Democrat, said the bill had cost the state thousands of jobs. | Governor-elect Roy Cooper, a Democrat, said the bill had cost the state thousands of jobs. |
• A $1.6 billion bust? | • A $1.6 billion bust? |
A six-year effort to improve Interstate 405 in Los Angeles, the busiest highway in the country, known for gridlock, is coming under scrutiny. | A six-year effort to improve Interstate 405 in Los Angeles, the busiest highway in the country, known for gridlock, is coming under scrutiny. |
Critics say the project hasn’t significantly relieved congestion, and a new study suggests that rush hour traffic has gotten worse. | Critics say the project hasn’t significantly relieved congestion, and a new study suggests that rush hour traffic has gotten worse. |
• The International Monetary Fund is standing by its leader, Christine Lagarde, after she was convicted in a French court of negligence that resulted in the misuse of public funds. | • The International Monetary Fund is standing by its leader, Christine Lagarde, after she was convicted in a French court of negligence that resulted in the misuse of public funds. |
No fine or sentence was imposed, but the ruling could damage Ms. Lagarde’s reputation at a time the I.M.F. faces criticism of being out of touch with populist movements around the world. | No fine or sentence was imposed, but the ruling could damage Ms. Lagarde’s reputation at a time the I.M.F. faces criticism of being out of touch with populist movements around the world. |
• A new study discrediting calls to cut sugar in diets drew sharp criticism this week because its authors have ties to the food industry. | • A new study discrediting calls to cut sugar in diets drew sharp criticism this week because its authors have ties to the food industry. |
The review was paid for by a group that is funded by Coca-Cola, General Mills, Hershey’s, Kellogg’s, Kraft Foods and Monsanto, among others. | The review was paid for by a group that is funded by Coca-Cola, General Mills, Hershey’s, Kellogg’s, Kraft Foods and Monsanto, among others. |
• Blued is China’s most popular gay dating app, with more than three million active daily users and an estimated value of $600 million. | • Blued is China’s most popular gay dating app, with more than three million active daily users and an estimated value of $600 million. |
Its founder is a former police officer who for 16 years secretly ran a website for gay people, at a time when they were viewed by many in the country as criminals and deviants. | Its founder is a former police officer who for 16 years secretly ran a website for gay people, at a time when they were viewed by many in the country as criminals and deviants. |
• U.S. stocks were up on Monday. Here’s a snapshot of global markets. | • U.S. stocks were up on Monday. Here’s a snapshot of global markets. |
• Inside a migrant boat. | • Inside a migrant boat. |
Our latest 360 video takes you to a junkyard on an Italian island where boats that carried refugees across the Mediterranean now sit. | Our latest 360 video takes you to a junkyard on an Italian island where boats that carried refugees across the Mediterranean now sit. |
• Wonders of the human body. | • Wonders of the human body. |
A woman’s brain is altered during pregnancy in ways that may allow her to better care for her child, a new study suggests. | A woman’s brain is altered during pregnancy in ways that may allow her to better care for her child, a new study suggests. |
The lead researcher said the changes could help mothers “recognize social threats” or “promote mother-infant bonding.” | The lead researcher said the changes could help mothers “recognize social threats” or “promote mother-infant bonding.” |
• In memoriam. | • In memoriam. |
Dr. Esther M. Wilkins, 100. At a time when few women were dentists, Dr. Wilkins compiled what would become the modern curriculum for training dental hygienists. | Dr. Esther M. Wilkins, 100. At a time when few women were dentists, Dr. Wilkins compiled what would become the modern curriculum for training dental hygienists. |
China Machado, 86, whose 1959 appearance in Harper’s Bazaar was the first time a nonwhite model was featured in a glossy magazine. She later became the publication’s fashion director. | China Machado, 86, whose 1959 appearance in Harper’s Bazaar was the first time a nonwhite model was featured in a glossy magazine. She later became the publication’s fashion director. |
• Today’s recipe (with a side of good news). | • Today’s recipe (with a side of good news). |
Try whole wheat pasta baked with brussels sprouts, potatoes and Gruyère — it’s like macaroni and cheese with vegetables. | Try whole wheat pasta baked with brussels sprouts, potatoes and Gruyère — it’s like macaroni and cheese with vegetables. |
Then read about a Spanish restaurant with a unique business model: It uses the money it takes in at breakfast and lunch to offer free dinners to the homeless. | Then read about a Spanish restaurant with a unique business model: It uses the money it takes in at breakfast and lunch to offer free dinners to the homeless. |
When is a phone call like a diplomatic life preserver? | When is a phone call like a diplomatic life preserver? |
When you’re the leader of Taiwan, and on the other end of the line is President-elect Donald J. Trump, the first American head of state to speak to you in 37 years. | When you’re the leader of Taiwan, and on the other end of the line is President-elect Donald J. Trump, the first American head of state to speak to you in 37 years. |
“When you are small and fighting a much bigger adversary,” a diplomat from Taiwan told The Times a few months ago, “you had better use your wisdom.” | “When you are small and fighting a much bigger adversary,” a diplomat from Taiwan told The Times a few months ago, “you had better use your wisdom.” |
China considers the island, governed by Nationalists who fled the Communist takeover in 1949, a renegade province. So when the U.S. and China opened diplomatic relations in 1979, the U.S. had to cut off Taiwan. | China considers the island, governed by Nationalists who fled the Communist takeover in 1949, a renegade province. So when the U.S. and China opened diplomatic relations in 1979, the U.S. had to cut off Taiwan. |
As China’s might and markets grew, most other countries followed suit. | As China’s might and markets grew, most other countries followed suit. |
Taiwan is now recognized by just 22 countries, mostly tiny island nations in the Caribbean and Pacific swayed by Taipei’s aid packages. Two years ago, a former Guatemalan leader admitted to accepting bribes from Taiwan in exchange for diplomatic recognition. | Taiwan is now recognized by just 22 countries, mostly tiny island nations in the Caribbean and Pacific swayed by Taipei’s aid packages. Two years ago, a former Guatemalan leader admitted to accepting bribes from Taiwan in exchange for diplomatic recognition. |
Taiwan’s last ally in Europe is the Vatican. But there, too, officials have made overtures toward China, which has a vigorous, if partly underground, Catholic community. | Taiwan’s last ally in Europe is the Vatican. But there, too, officials have made overtures toward China, which has a vigorous, if partly underground, Catholic community. |
For now, Nicaragua remains with Taiwan. But it may be swayed: A mainland Chinese company has pledged to create a transoceanic shipping route through it, to rival the Panama Canal. | For now, Nicaragua remains with Taiwan. But it may be swayed: A mainland Chinese company has pledged to create a transoceanic shipping route through it, to rival the Panama Canal. |
Patrick Boehler contributed reporting. | Patrick Boehler contributed reporting. |
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