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| George Pell, Mosul, Vladimir Putin: Your Morning Briefing | George Pell, Mosul, Vladimir Putin: Your Morning Briefing |
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| Good morning. | Good morning. |
| Here’s what you need to know: | Here’s what you need to know: |
| • Thousands of police officers have been deployed to keep protesters at bay as President Xi Jinping of China starts the second day of a three-day visit to Hong Kong for the 20th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese rule. | • Thousands of police officers have been deployed to keep protesters at bay as President Xi Jinping of China starts the second day of a three-day visit to Hong Kong for the 20th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese rule. |
| Raucous chants and displays of defiance have shocked tourists from mainland China, where such free expression is severely restricted. Our team of journalists is providing full coverage of Mr. Xi’s visit. | Raucous chants and displays of defiance have shocked tourists from mainland China, where such free expression is severely restricted. Our team of journalists is providing full coverage of Mr. Xi’s visit. |
| The city, which was once a vibrant crossroads of East and West, is now a cautionary tale, writes our former Hong Kong bureau chief. | The city, which was once a vibrant crossroads of East and West, is now a cautionary tale, writes our former Hong Kong bureau chief. |
| Regina Ip, a member of the Hong Kong Legislative Council, argues in an Op-Ed: “This is a Chinese territory, and we Hong Kongers have to live by Beijing’s rules.” | Regina Ip, a member of the Hong Kong Legislative Council, argues in an Op-Ed: “This is a Chinese territory, and we Hong Kongers have to live by Beijing’s rules.” |
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| • Portions of President Trump’s travel ban are set to go into effect within hours. The State Department issued guidelines on the “close family” test for visitors from six predominantly Muslim countries. | • Portions of President Trump’s travel ban are set to go into effect within hours. The State Department issued guidelines on the “close family” test for visitors from six predominantly Muslim countries. |
| According to a diplomatic cable we obtained, parents, spouses, children, in-laws and stepchildren qualify as “close family,” but grandparents, aunts and uncles do not. Here’s what we know about who’s affected. | According to a diplomatic cable we obtained, parents, spouses, children, in-laws and stepchildren qualify as “close family,” but grandparents, aunts and uncles do not. Here’s what we know about who’s affected. |
| Mr. Trump faced a swift and bipartisan backlash after a crude tweet about a television host’s face-lift. | Mr. Trump faced a swift and bipartisan backlash after a crude tweet about a television host’s face-lift. |
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| • South Korea’s president, Moon Jae-in, met U.S. congressional leaders, including members of the Foreign Affairs and Armed Services Committees, ahead of a dinner at the White House and talks on North Korea with Mr. Trump. | • South Korea’s president, Moon Jae-in, met U.S. congressional leaders, including members of the Foreign Affairs and Armed Services Committees, ahead of a dinner at the White House and talks on North Korea with Mr. Trump. |
| The White House national security adviser said Mr. Trump would meet next week with President Vladimir Putin of Russia on the sidelines of the Group of 20 meeting in Germany. | The White House national security adviser said Mr. Trump would meet next week with President Vladimir Putin of Russia on the sidelines of the Group of 20 meeting in Germany. |
| Chancellor Angela Merkel predicted the meeting would include “very difficult” talks with the U.S. on climate and trade. | Chancellor Angela Merkel predicted the meeting would include “very difficult” talks with the U.S. on climate and trade. |
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| • A former Australian prime minister, Tony Abbott, defended the character of Cardinal George Pell, the country’s most senior Roman Catholic prelate and the Vatican’s de facto finance chief. | • A former Australian prime minister, Tony Abbott, defended the character of Cardinal George Pell, the country’s most senior Roman Catholic prelate and the Vatican’s de facto finance chief. |
| Cardinal Pell is returning to Australia to face charges of sexual assault, which he has repeatedly denied. | Cardinal Pell is returning to Australia to face charges of sexual assault, which he has repeatedly denied. |
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| • Iraqi forces claimed control of the remains of Al Nuri Grand Mosque in Mosul, above. | • Iraqi forces claimed control of the remains of Al Nuri Grand Mosque in Mosul, above. |
| The mosque’s distinctive leaning minaret dominated the skyline of Mosul’s Old City for nearly eight centuries, but the Islamic State blew it up last week. | The mosque’s distinctive leaning minaret dominated the skyline of Mosul’s Old City for nearly eight centuries, but the Islamic State blew it up last week. |
| Iraq’s prime minister said the Islamic State’s yearslong occupation of the city was over, but the eight-month battle has still not entirely ousted the militants. | Iraq’s prime minister said the Islamic State’s yearslong occupation of the city was over, but the eight-month battle has still not entirely ousted the militants. |
| • In a setback for Rupert Murdoch, British authorities asked regulators to further examine whether 21st Century Fox’s $15 billion deal to take over the remainder of Sky, the European satellite giant, would give the Murdoch family too much influence. | • In a setback for Rupert Murdoch, British authorities asked regulators to further examine whether 21st Century Fox’s $15 billion deal to take over the remainder of Sky, the European satellite giant, would give the Murdoch family too much influence. |
| • A closer eye on Chinese money in America: White House officials and politicians want to overhaul how the U.S. vets deals with Chinese investors, especially tech and military transactions. | • A closer eye on Chinese money in America: White House officials and politicians want to overhaul how the U.S. vets deals with Chinese investors, especially tech and military transactions. |
| • The Chinese government is building battery factories on a large scale, seeking to dominate the lithium-ion market as electric vehicles gain acceptance. | • The Chinese government is building battery factories on a large scale, seeking to dominate the lithium-ion market as electric vehicles gain acceptance. |
| • Vanilla Air, a Japanese airline, has come under fire for trying to prevent a partly-paralyzed man to board a flight because it was not wheelchair accessible. The airline later apologized to the passenger, who instead had crawled up a portable staircase to reach the cabin. | • Vanilla Air, a Japanese airline, has come under fire for trying to prevent a partly-paralyzed man to board a flight because it was not wheelchair accessible. The airline later apologized to the passenger, who instead had crawled up a portable staircase to reach the cabin. |
| • India’s cabinet approved plans to privatize Air India. | • India’s cabinet approved plans to privatize Air India. |
| • U.S. stocks were weaker. Here’s a snapshot of global markets. | • U.S. stocks were weaker. Here’s a snapshot of global markets. |
| • One of Vietnam’s top bloggers, known as Mother Mushroom, was sentenced to 10 years in jail for distributing antigovernment propaganda. [BBC] | • One of Vietnam’s top bloggers, known as Mother Mushroom, was sentenced to 10 years in jail for distributing antigovernment propaganda. [BBC] |
| • Liu Xiaobo, the imprisoned Nobel Peace Peace laureate who was paroled to seek cancer treatment, was denied permission to go abroad for it. [The New York Times] | • Liu Xiaobo, the imprisoned Nobel Peace Peace laureate who was paroled to seek cancer treatment, was denied permission to go abroad for it. [The New York Times] |
| • The Trump administration approved arms deals with Taiwan worth over $1 billion. It is a sign that the White House is embracing a far more confrontational approach with China. [The New York Times] | |
| • After two cyberattacks used tools stolen from the National Security Agency, there are concerns that American intelligence agencies have rushed to create digital weapons that they cannot keep safe. [The New York Times] | • After two cyberattacks used tools stolen from the National Security Agency, there are concerns that American intelligence agencies have rushed to create digital weapons that they cannot keep safe. [The New York Times] |
| • Prime Minister Shinzo Abe rejected demands for the dismissal of Tomomi Inada, the defense minister, after she was accused of using Japan’s Self-Defense Forces for political gain. [The Asahi Shimbun] | • Prime Minister Shinzo Abe rejected demands for the dismissal of Tomomi Inada, the defense minister, after she was accused of using Japan’s Self-Defense Forces for political gain. [The Asahi Shimbun] |
| • The recently deposed crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Nayef, is said to have been barred from leaving the kingdom and confined to his palace. [The New York Times] | • The recently deposed crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Nayef, is said to have been barred from leaving the kingdom and confined to his palace. [The New York Times] |
| • The Australian owner of a children’s jumping castle company was charged with arson for paying an employee to firebomb his competitors. [The Age] | • The Australian owner of a children’s jumping castle company was charged with arson for paying an employee to firebomb his competitors. [The Age] |
| • Barack Obama’s family holiday is big news in Indonesia, where he spent four years as a child. One headline: “Obama loves Indonesia.” Mr. Obama is scheduled to meet President Joko Widodo later today. [Reuters] | • Barack Obama’s family holiday is big news in Indonesia, where he spent four years as a child. One headline: “Obama loves Indonesia.” Mr. Obama is scheduled to meet President Joko Widodo later today. [Reuters] |
| Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life. | Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life. |
| • Smarter Living debuted its weekly newsletter on Monday, delivering tips on how to live a better, more fulfilling life straight to your inbox. Sign up for it here, and read the first edition. | • Smarter Living debuted its weekly newsletter on Monday, delivering tips on how to live a better, more fulfilling life straight to your inbox. Sign up for it here, and read the first edition. |
| • Recipe of the day: For grilled steak, this marinade of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, honey and lime is worth adding to your rotation. | • Recipe of the day: For grilled steak, this marinade of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, honey and lime is worth adding to your rotation. |
| • The rhythm of love: Palm cockatoos are the only animals observed to use tools for rhythmic drumming, seemingly to attract mates. Researchers named one “Ringo” and another “Phil Collins.” | • The rhythm of love: Palm cockatoos are the only animals observed to use tools for rhythmic drumming, seemingly to attract mates. Researchers named one “Ringo” and another “Phil Collins.” |
| • Our Delhi bureau chief asks a question many Indians are confronting: How did lethal mob violence become such a commonplace? | • Our Delhi bureau chief asks a question many Indians are confronting: How did lethal mob violence become such a commonplace? |
| • And meet Jeong Kwan, the Buddhist nun of “Chef’s Table” fame, who recently served Korean temple food in New York. She also found time to explore the urban jungle. | • And meet Jeong Kwan, the Buddhist nun of “Chef’s Table” fame, who recently served Korean temple food in New York. She also found time to explore the urban jungle. |
| This year, Saturday is both Canada Day, a national holiday, and the celebration of the country’s 150th birthday. | This year, Saturday is both Canada Day, a national holiday, and the celebration of the country’s 150th birthday. |
| Ian Austen, a Canadian who is helping expand our coverage of the country, tells us that not everyone will be partying for “Canada 150.” | Ian Austen, a Canadian who is helping expand our coverage of the country, tells us that not everyone will be partying for “Canada 150.” |
| Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, an Inuit filmmaker, is among those who say that “Canada 15,000” would better reflect the county’s history. And Quebec saves its party spirit for the Fête Nationale on June 24. | Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, an Inuit filmmaker, is among those who say that “Canada 15,000” would better reflect the county’s history. And Quebec saves its party spirit for the Fête Nationale on June 24. |
| Above, Canada Day last year in Ottawa. | Above, Canada Day last year in Ottawa. |
| But in a country where summer can be all too brief, Mr. Austen writes, “Canada Day remains the main event and Ottawa is the place to celebrate.” | But in a country where summer can be all too brief, Mr. Austen writes, “Canada Day remains the main event and Ottawa is the place to celebrate.” |
| Military jets will perform flybys, performers will perform, politicians will make speeches, and fireworks will burst. “The government is promising that it will all be bigger and better for the special anniversary — except possibly the political speeches,” Mr. Austen says. | Military jets will perform flybys, performers will perform, politicians will make speeches, and fireworks will burst. “The government is promising that it will all be bigger and better for the special anniversary — except possibly the political speeches,” Mr. Austen says. |
| Queen Elizabeth of Britain, who is also Canada’s head of state, is sending Prince Charles, though he gets a more indifferent welcome than his sons. And, perhaps incongruously, the Irish band U2 will perform before a crowd of hundreds of thousands, “a staggering number of whom will have red maple leaves painted on their faces,” Mr. Austen notes. | Queen Elizabeth of Britain, who is also Canada’s head of state, is sending Prince Charles, though he gets a more indifferent welcome than his sons. And, perhaps incongruously, the Irish band U2 will perform before a crowd of hundreds of thousands, “a staggering number of whom will have red maple leaves painted on their faces,” Mr. Austen notes. |
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