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| Xi Jinping, Saudi Arabia, APEC: Your Friday Briefing | Xi Jinping, Saudi Arabia, APEC: Your Friday Briefing |
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| Good morning. | Good morning. |
| Here’s what you need to know: | Here’s what you need to know: |
| • “You’re a very special man,” President Trump told President Xi Jinping at a news conference in Beijing, highlighting his uncharacteristic deference to the Chinese leader on a visit that has been heavier on ceremony than tangible results. | • “You’re a very special man,” President Trump told President Xi Jinping at a news conference in Beijing, highlighting his uncharacteristic deference to the Chinese leader on a visit that has been heavier on ceremony than tangible results. |
| Mr. Trump appears to be gambling that cultivating a personal connection with Mr. Xi would help push him on North Korea and trade, but the Chinese made no significant concessions. | Mr. Trump appears to be gambling that cultivating a personal connection with Mr. Xi would help push him on North Korea and trade, but the Chinese made no significant concessions. |
| Nor have American pleas quelled China’s online drug market, which Mr. Trump blames for contributing to the U.S. opioid epidemic. | Nor have American pleas quelled China’s online drug market, which Mr. Trump blames for contributing to the U.S. opioid epidemic. |
| Here are photographs from Mr. Trump’s tour so far. He heads to Vietnam today, where he may meet President Vladimir Putin of Russia on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. He returns to the U.S. Tuesday, after the East Asia Summit meeting in Manila. | Here are photographs from Mr. Trump’s tour so far. He heads to Vietnam today, where he may meet President Vladimir Putin of Russia on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. He returns to the U.S. Tuesday, after the East Asia Summit meeting in Manila. |
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| • But among Chinese citizens, Mr. Trump’s straight-talking ways have gained him fans who call him “Uncle Trump” and praise him for changing the tone of America’s conversation with China. For them, he is a familiar type: the celebrity businessman. | • But among Chinese citizens, Mr. Trump’s straight-talking ways have gained him fans who call him “Uncle Trump” and praise him for changing the tone of America’s conversation with China. For them, he is a familiar type: the celebrity businessman. |
| Mr. Xi, China’s most powerful leader in decades, is cultivating his own persona, as well. His airbrushed face can be seen in portraits all over the country. | Mr. Xi, China’s most powerful leader in decades, is cultivating his own persona, as well. His airbrushed face can be seen in portraits all over the country. |
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| • A humanitarian crisis in Yemen is worsening as tensions build between Iran and Saudi Arabia. | |
| Saudi Arabia's blockade on Yemen, imposed after a Yemeni rebel missile attack on the Saudi capital that the Saudis denounced as an Iranian “act of war,” threatens to starve millions. Iran has defended the rebels’ attack but denied supplying the missile. | Saudi Arabia's blockade on Yemen, imposed after a Yemeni rebel missile attack on the Saudi capital that the Saudis denounced as an Iranian “act of war,” threatens to starve millions. Iran has defended the rebels’ attack but denied supplying the missile. |
| The French president, Emmanuel Macron, made an unscheduled visit to meet the newly empowered Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, over Yemen and Lebanon, which has accused the Saudis of holding their prime minister. | The French president, Emmanuel Macron, made an unscheduled visit to meet the newly empowered Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, over Yemen and Lebanon, which has accused the Saudis of holding their prime minister. |
| As much of Yemen crumbles, one town is growing, with burgeoning businesses, new neighborhoods and relative security. Our correspondent described how Marib is struggling for normalcy amid the violence. Above, a classroom in Marib. | As much of Yemen crumbles, one town is growing, with burgeoning businesses, new neighborhoods and relative security. Our correspondent described how Marib is struggling for normalcy amid the violence. Above, a classroom in Marib. |
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| • Papua New Guinea vowed to remove hundreds of protesting migrants and refugees by force if they do not leave a closed detention center on Manus Island by Saturday. | |
| A United Nations panel bluntly rejected Australia’s position that it was not responsible for the welfare of the migrants, and urged the government to move them to safety in Australia and end the offshore detention program for asylum seekers. A handful of Australians climbed the Sydney Opera House in support of the migrants. | |
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| • Sexual harassment accusations continue to upend careers. The comedian Louis C.K. was accused of sexual misconduct that often involved masturbation. The executive director of the Armory Show, New York City’s premier art fair, was replaced. A top executive in U.S. public radio went on leave after another executive was forced to resign. | |
| But Swiss prosecutors dropped a rape investigation involving the film director Roman Polanski. | But Swiss prosecutors dropped a rape investigation involving the film director Roman Polanski. |
| We are hosting a TimesTalk about exposing male abuses of power at 11 a.m. Sydney time in New York City. The reporters behind our coverage of the accusations against Harvey Weinstein, Bill O’Reilly and others will answer questions from readers. | We are hosting a TimesTalk about exposing male abuses of power at 11 a.m. Sydney time in New York City. The reporters behind our coverage of the accusations against Harvey Weinstein, Bill O’Reilly and others will answer questions from readers. |
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| • The U.S. Congress pressed its efforts to push a sweeping tax bill through by Christmas. The Senate unveiled a bill that would eliminate the ability to deduct state and local taxes but stop short of fully repealing the estate tax. It is a break from legislation proposed by House Republicans. | • The U.S. Congress pressed its efforts to push a sweeping tax bill through by Christmas. The Senate unveiled a bill that would eliminate the ability to deduct state and local taxes but stop short of fully repealing the estate tax. It is a break from legislation proposed by House Republicans. |
| The Senate’s plan takes shape as Republicans re-evaluate the election losses they suffered this week in affluent suburbs around the country. | The Senate’s plan takes shape as Republicans re-evaluate the election losses they suffered this week in affluent suburbs around the country. |
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| • In a double blow to the agrochemical industry and the chemicals giant Monsanto, the European Union voted against reauthorizing glyphosate, the world’s most popular weedkiller. Above, Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller for sale in Paris. | • In a double blow to the agrochemical industry and the chemicals giant Monsanto, the European Union voted against reauthorizing glyphosate, the world’s most popular weedkiller. Above, Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller for sale in Paris. |
| • We are interviewing chief executives from AT&T, Uber and other major companies at The Times’s annual DealBook conference. | • We are interviewing chief executives from AT&T, Uber and other major companies at The Times’s annual DealBook conference. |
| • Diplomatic tensions have not deterred South Korean retailers from trying to lure Chinese consumers for Singles Day, the annual shopping extravaganza created by the Chinese internet giant Alibaba that occurs every Nov. 11. | • Diplomatic tensions have not deterred South Korean retailers from trying to lure Chinese consumers for Singles Day, the annual shopping extravaganza created by the Chinese internet giant Alibaba that occurs every Nov. 11. |
| • Another airline brand is being resurrected: A U.S. investment firm has acquired the rights to World Airways as part of a plan for discount flights to Asia and Latin America. | • Another airline brand is being resurrected: A U.S. investment firm has acquired the rights to World Airways as part of a plan for discount flights to Asia and Latin America. |
| • TripAdvisor started putting symbols next to hotels identified as locations of sexual assault. | • TripAdvisor started putting symbols next to hotels identified as locations of sexual assault. |
| • U.S. stocks were down. Here’s a snapshot of global markets. | • U.S. stocks were down. Here’s a snapshot of global markets. |
| • The British government, facing critical decisions on the country’s departure from the European Union, is grappling with internal turmoil. Two cabinet ministers, including the international development secretary, Priti Patel, above, have quit within the space of a week. [The New York Times] | • The British government, facing critical decisions on the country’s departure from the European Union, is grappling with internal turmoil. Two cabinet ministers, including the international development secretary, Priti Patel, above, have quit within the space of a week. [The New York Times] |
| • India will enforce an even-odd system from Monday to Friday next week to limit the number of vehicles on Delhi’s roads in response to the severe smog engulfing the capital. [Hindustan Times] | • India will enforce an even-odd system from Monday to Friday next week to limit the number of vehicles on Delhi’s roads in response to the severe smog engulfing the capital. [Hindustan Times] |
| • “We are heading to this horrible place in our politics where you can’t have civil disagreement, you can’t have civil debate”: An Iranian-born Australian senator gave a radio interview after being verbally attacked by members of the far-right group Patriot Blue. [The New York Times] | • “We are heading to this horrible place in our politics where you can’t have civil disagreement, you can’t have civil debate”: An Iranian-born Australian senator gave a radio interview after being verbally attacked by members of the far-right group Patriot Blue. [The New York Times] |
| • Soccer fans in Hong Kong jeered China’s national anthem, a display not yet illegal in the territory but punishable with up to three years in prison on the mainland. [South China Morning Post] | • Soccer fans in Hong Kong jeered China’s national anthem, a display not yet illegal in the territory but punishable with up to three years in prison on the mainland. [South China Morning Post] |
| • A North Korean diplomat in Pakistan reported the theft of a huge hoard of liquor, beer and wine, raising suspicions that he might have been involved in large-scale bootlegging. Alcohol is prohibited in Pakistan. [BBC] | • A North Korean diplomat in Pakistan reported the theft of a huge hoard of liquor, beer and wine, raising suspicions that he might have been involved in large-scale bootlegging. Alcohol is prohibited in Pakistan. [BBC] |
| • Another vice purged: Forgoing significant profits, the Vatican will end sales of duty-free cigarettes next year. [The New York Times] | • Another vice purged: Forgoing significant profits, the Vatican will end sales of duty-free cigarettes next year. [The New York Times] |
| Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life. | Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life. |
| • Sip slowly. A medical group is warning that drinking alcohol elevates the risk of some cancers. | • Sip slowly. A medical group is warning that drinking alcohol elevates the risk of some cancers. |
| • There are real medical benefits to falling and being in love. | • There are real medical benefits to falling and being in love. |
| • Recipe of the day: Try pairing brussels sprouts with chorizo. | • Recipe of the day: Try pairing brussels sprouts with chorizo. |
| • The opera singer Audrey Luna, above, sings the highest note ever in the 137-year history of New York's Metropolitan Opera: the A above high C. | • The opera singer Audrey Luna, above, sings the highest note ever in the 137-year history of New York's Metropolitan Opera: the A above high C. |
| • A Canadian documentary crew has been shadowing two North Korean men’s hockey teams, finding layers of the sport’s long-existing subculture in one of the world’s most mysterious nations. | • A Canadian documentary crew has been shadowing two North Korean men’s hockey teams, finding layers of the sport’s long-existing subculture in one of the world’s most mysterious nations. |
| • The Russian dissident band Pussy Riot has taken aim at the Russian and American presidents with a new song, “Police State,” about state surveillance and police brutality. | • The Russian dissident band Pussy Riot has taken aim at the Russian and American presidents with a new song, “Police State,” about state surveillance and police brutality. |
| Ellis Island, the U.S. gateway for more than 12 million immigrants, is celebrating the 125th anniversary of its opening this year. Sunday marks the day it closed in 1954. | Ellis Island, the U.S. gateway for more than 12 million immigrants, is celebrating the 125th anniversary of its opening this year. Sunday marks the day it closed in 1954. |
| Much of the U.S. population has an ancestor who was processed there. | Much of the U.S. population has an ancestor who was processed there. |
| Upon arrival, steerage passengers were transported to the island for inspections. (First- and second-class passengers skipped that step.) | Upon arrival, steerage passengers were transported to the island for inspections. (First- and second-class passengers skipped that step.) |
| Those found to have serious contagious illnesses or deemed to be unemployable could face deportation. | Those found to have serious contagious illnesses or deemed to be unemployable could face deportation. |
| Nearly 70 percent didn’t speak a word of English, but language was never an issue, said Doug Treem, a National Park Service Ranger. | Nearly 70 percent didn’t speak a word of English, but language was never an issue, said Doug Treem, a National Park Service Ranger. |
| Interpreters — the unsung heroes of Ellis Island — translated scores of languages. To qualify, each had to be conversational in four languages other than English. Many were immigrants or children of immigrants. | Interpreters — the unsung heroes of Ellis Island — translated scores of languages. To qualify, each had to be conversational in four languages other than English. Many were immigrants or children of immigrants. |
| “I doubt if anyone working as a translator at the U.N. right now could have gotten a job at Ellis Island,” said Mr. Treem. | “I doubt if anyone working as a translator at the U.N. right now could have gotten a job at Ellis Island,” said Mr. Treem. |
| One translator, the child of European immigrants and a veteran of the U.S. Foreign Service, worked in Italian, German, Yiddish and Croatian, while attending law school at night. That was Fiorello LaGuardia, who became a three-term mayor of New York City. | One translator, the child of European immigrants and a veteran of the U.S. Foreign Service, worked in Italian, German, Yiddish and Croatian, while attending law school at night. That was Fiorello LaGuardia, who became a three-term mayor of New York City. |
| Sara Aridi contributed reporting. | |
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