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| Donald Trump, Yahya Jammeh, Astana: Your Morning Briefing | Donald Trump, Yahya Jammeh, Astana: Your Morning Briefing |
| (35 minutes later) | |
| Good morning. | Good morning. |
| Here’s what you need to know: | Here’s what you need to know: |
| • The inauguration of President Trump has been met with enormous protests by women in the United States and more in Berlin, Cape Town, Paris and Sydney, Australia, among other cities. Above, marchers in Barcelona, Spain. | • The inauguration of President Trump has been met with enormous protests by women in the United States and more in Berlin, Cape Town, Paris and Sydney, Australia, among other cities. Above, marchers in Barcelona, Spain. |
| The reaction across the globe to Mr. Trump’s inaugural vow of “America first” was mostly silence and uncertainty, but there were also celebrations. | The reaction across the globe to Mr. Trump’s inaugural vow of “America first” was mostly silence and uncertainty, but there were also celebrations. |
| “Time to buckle your seatbelts and cross your fingers,” said a Brazilian diplomat. | “Time to buckle your seatbelts and cross your fingers,” said a Brazilian diplomat. |
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| • Mr. Trump attacked the news media, claiming enormous turnout numbers for the inauguration in the face of photographs proving the contrary. A Trump adviser drew derision by portraying the claims as “alternative facts.” | • Mr. Trump attacked the news media, claiming enormous turnout numbers for the inauguration in the face of photographs proving the contrary. A Trump adviser drew derision by portraying the claims as “alternative facts.” |
| Liberal groups in the United States are hitting the Trump administration with a barrage of legal actions, including a suit to be filed today alleging that the president is violating the Constitution by allowing his businesses to accept payments from foreign governments. China, for instance, rents space in Trump Tower in New York. | Liberal groups in the United States are hitting the Trump administration with a barrage of legal actions, including a suit to be filed today alleging that the president is violating the Constitution by allowing his businesses to accept payments from foreign governments. China, for instance, rents space in Trump Tower in New York. |
| As for the business of government, the Senate holds a confirmation vote today for Representative Mike Pompeo of Kansas to lead the Central Intelligence Agency. And Rex W. Tillerson is likely to move a step closer to confirmation as secretary of state. | As for the business of government, the Senate holds a confirmation vote today for Representative Mike Pompeo of Kansas to lead the Central Intelligence Agency. And Rex W. Tillerson is likely to move a step closer to confirmation as secretary of state. |
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| • Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain confirmed that she would meet with Mr. Trump in Washington on Friday, scoring a high-status first visit. | • Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain confirmed that she would meet with Mr. Trump in Washington on Friday, scoring a high-status first visit. |
| Tomorrow, she’ll hear the ruling of Britain’s highest court on whether she must seek parliamentary approval to open negotiations with the European Union over her country’s withdrawal from the bloc. | Tomorrow, she’ll hear the ruling of Britain’s highest court on whether she must seek parliamentary approval to open negotiations with the European Union over her country’s withdrawal from the bloc. |
| Mrs. May is also grappling with the reported failure of an unarmed Trident missile test-fired from an aging British submarine in June. | Mrs. May is also grappling with the reported failure of an unarmed Trident missile test-fired from an aging British submarine in June. |
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| • Talks on ending nearly six years of war in Syria are scheduled to begin today in Astana, Kazakhstan. Above, the ravaged city of Aleppo. | • Talks on ending nearly six years of war in Syria are scheduled to begin today in Astana, Kazakhstan. Above, the ravaged city of Aleppo. |
| The meetings will bring together representatives of Russia, Turkey and Iran with those of the Syrian government, the armed opposition and the United Nations. | The meetings will bring together representatives of Russia, Turkey and Iran with those of the Syrian government, the armed opposition and the United Nations. |
| The American ambassador to Kazakhstan is to attend as an observer. | The American ambassador to Kazakhstan is to attend as an observer. |
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| • Australians are debating bail rules after a car barreled through a lunchtime crowd in Melbourne on Friday, killing five people — including a 3-month-old baby and a 10-year-old girl — and leaving others in critical condition. | • Australians are debating bail rules after a car barreled through a lunchtime crowd in Melbourne on Friday, killing five people — including a 3-month-old baby and a 10-year-old girl — and leaving others in critical condition. |
| The suspect, Dimitrious Gargasoulas, was out on bail over an assault charge at the time of the rampage, and is accused of having stabbed his brother in the hours before. | The suspect, Dimitrious Gargasoulas, was out on bail over an assault charge at the time of the rampage, and is accused of having stabbed his brother in the hours before. |
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| • Samsung is expected to announce today the findings of its investigation into what caused its Galaxy Note 7 phones to overheat and in some cases catch fire. The phone was discontinued at a cost of at least $5 billion. | • Samsung is expected to announce today the findings of its investigation into what caused its Galaxy Note 7 phones to overheat and in some cases catch fire. The phone was discontinued at a cost of at least $5 billion. |
| • The chairman of Foxconn said the company was considering building a $7 billion display-making plant in the United States. | • The chairman of Foxconn said the company was considering building a $7 billion display-making plant in the United States. |
| • Paramount Pictures should be able to nearly double its number of annual productions thanks to a $1 billion investment by two Chinese companies, Shanghai Film Group and Huahua Media. | • Paramount Pictures should be able to nearly double its number of annual productions thanks to a $1 billion investment by two Chinese companies, Shanghai Film Group and Huahua Media. |
| • Hong Kong has been rated the world’s most expensive housing market for the seventh consecutive year, followed by Sydney; Vancouver, British Columbia; and Auckland, New Zealand. | • Hong Kong has been rated the world’s most expensive housing market for the seventh consecutive year, followed by Sydney; Vancouver, British Columbia; and Auckland, New Zealand. |
| • McDonald’s, which is selling off most of its Chinese and Japanese outlets, releases its fourth-quarter results today. | • McDonald’s, which is selling off most of its Chinese and Japanese outlets, releases its fourth-quarter results today. |
| • Here’s a snapshot of global markets. | • Here’s a snapshot of global markets. |
| • Dozens of people were killed and many more were injured in a train derailment in southern India, the latest disaster on the country’s overburdened railway system. [The New York Times] | • Dozens of people were killed and many more were injured in a train derailment in southern India, the latest disaster on the country’s overburdened railway system. [The New York Times] |
| • In Malaysia, a former prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad, is in a war of words with the sultan of the state of Johor over a Chinese-backed development project. [South China Morning Post] | • In Malaysia, a former prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad, is in a war of words with the sultan of the state of Johor over a Chinese-backed development project. [South China Morning Post] |
| • The defeated president of Gambia, Yahya Jammeh, finally stepped aside, sending a wave of relief through the West African nation. [The New York Times] | • The defeated president of Gambia, Yahya Jammeh, finally stepped aside, sending a wave of relief through the West African nation. [The New York Times] |
| • The United Nations appealed for $550 million to help 9.3 million Afghans — about one-third of the country’s population — suffering through intensifying conflicts. [The New York Times] | • The United Nations appealed for $550 million to help 9.3 million Afghans — about one-third of the country’s population — suffering through intensifying conflicts. [The New York Times] |
| • Invasive bamboo thickets being cleared by Japanese municipalities are fueling the manufacture of a material five times stronger than steel. [The Asahi Shimbun] | • Invasive bamboo thickets being cleared by Japanese municipalities are fueling the manufacture of a material five times stronger than steel. [The Asahi Shimbun] |
| • Learning how to breathe better can reduce stress and soothe your body. (Think deep breaths that expand your belly.) | • Learning how to breathe better can reduce stress and soothe your body. (Think deep breaths that expand your belly.) |
| • Take a mindful moment with your morning coffee today. | • Take a mindful moment with your morning coffee today. |
| • Ordering takeout might be appealing, but these versions of cheesesteak subs and chicken wings may make you reconsider. | • Ordering takeout might be appealing, but these versions of cheesesteak subs and chicken wings may make you reconsider. |
| • “Just wasn’t meant to be.” That was No. 1 seed Andy Murray after losing at the Australian Open, as did Angelique Kerber, the top-ranked woman. | • “Just wasn’t meant to be.” That was No. 1 seed Andy Murray after losing at the Australian Open, as did Angelique Kerber, the top-ranked woman. |
| Venus Williams, above, ranked 13th, has not dropped a set through four rounds, and Roger Federer is playing like ... vintage Roger Federer. | Venus Williams, above, ranked 13th, has not dropped a set through four rounds, and Roger Federer is playing like ... vintage Roger Federer. |
| • Blindfolded speed-running is not as dangerous as it sounds. It’s the increasingly popular trend of playing classic video games with covered eyes (and navigating by sound effects and music). | • Blindfolded speed-running is not as dangerous as it sounds. It’s the increasingly popular trend of playing classic video games with covered eyes (and navigating by sound effects and music). |
| • Yang Jisheng, a famed chronicler of the Mao era, published his widely anticipated history of China’s Cultural Revolution, “The World Turned Upside Down,” turning to Hong Kong to get beyond the direct reach of government censors. | • Yang Jisheng, a famed chronicler of the Mao era, published his widely anticipated history of China’s Cultural Revolution, “The World Turned Upside Down,” turning to Hong Kong to get beyond the direct reach of government censors. |
| “The second-most challenging job in the free world.” | “The second-most challenging job in the free world.” |
| That’s how James S. Brady described the post of White House press secretary, which he held under President Ronald Reagan. | That’s how James S. Brady described the post of White House press secretary, which he held under President Ronald Reagan. |
| The modern-day version of the job began during the administration of Herbert Hoover, when George Akerson filled the post. Stephen Early, who worked for the four-term president Franklin Roosevelt, held it the longest. | The modern-day version of the job began during the administration of Herbert Hoover, when George Akerson filled the post. Stephen Early, who worked for the four-term president Franklin Roosevelt, held it the longest. |
| He had been a journalist, as have many other secretaries, including Pierre Salinger, Bill Moyers, Tony Snow and Jay Carney. | He had been a journalist, as have many other secretaries, including Pierre Salinger, Bill Moyers, Tony Snow and Jay Carney. |
| J. F. terHorst, another newsman, served under Gerald R. Ford for less than a month, resigning in protest when his boss granted a pardon to Richard Nixon after the Watergate scandal. | J. F. terHorst, another newsman, served under Gerald R. Ford for less than a month, resigning in protest when his boss granted a pardon to Richard Nixon after the Watergate scandal. |
| There have been numerous changes to the White House’s communications strategy over the years. Mike McCurry, serving President Bill Clinton, introduced live TV broadcasts of daily briefings, later acknowledging they became “an alternative to the daytime soap operas.” | There have been numerous changes to the White House’s communications strategy over the years. Mike McCurry, serving President Bill Clinton, introduced live TV broadcasts of daily briefings, later acknowledging they became “an alternative to the daytime soap operas.” |
| What changes might come now? Sean Spicer, the new press secretary, above, said the Trump administration wanted to be “innovative” and “entrepreneurial.” | What changes might come now? Sean Spicer, the new press secretary, above, said the Trump administration wanted to be “innovative” and “entrepreneurial.” |
| A predecessor has this timeless advice: “Tell the truth, don’t lie, don’t cover up, put out the bad news yourself, put it out as soon as possible.” | A predecessor has this timeless advice: “Tell the truth, don’t lie, don’t cover up, put out the bad news yourself, put it out as soon as possible.” |
| Chris Stanford contributed reporting. | Chris Stanford contributed reporting. |
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| Your Morning Briefing is published weekday mornings. | Your Morning Briefing is published weekday mornings. |
| What would you like to see here? Contact us at asiabriefing@nytimes.com. | What would you like to see here? Contact us at asiabriefing@nytimes.com. |