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North Korea, Gun Control, Justin Trudeau: Your Friday Briefing India, Donald Trump Jr., North Korea: 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:
• Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is leading what his government calls “the largest and most significant delegation of Australian government and business leaders ever to visit.”
He met top U.S. officials ahead of his sit-down with President Trump today, with Australia’s gun-control practices in American headlines and a host of major issues to discuss.
But Australia’s domestic scandals cast a long shadow. Mr. Turnbull was also peppered with questions about Barnaby Joyce, before returning, above, to the White House guest residence.
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• President Trump is intensifying his calls for arming teachers to cope with shooting massacres like the one in Florida last week.
Florida lawmakers told student protesters that gun-related legislation could be introduced immediately, after a day of confrontation over guns. Here’s a rundown of 11 heated exchanges with lawmakers and President Trump.
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• Dueling envoys or Olympic détente?• Dueling envoys or Olympic détente?
When Kim Jong-un’s sister attended the Winter Olympics two weeks ago, the South Korean news media called her “North Korea’s Ivanka.” (White House officials recoil at the comparison.)When Kim Jong-un’s sister attended the Winter Olympics two weeks ago, the South Korean news media called her “North Korea’s Ivanka.” (White House officials recoil at the comparison.)
Now, they’re about to get the real one. Ms. Trump will attend the closing ceremony at the Games on Sunday, and the U.S. is batting back rumors of another attempt at a meeting with North Korea. Now, the real one is about to arrive. Ms. Trump will attend the closing ceremony at the Games on Sunday, and the U.S. is batting back rumors of another attempt at a meeting with North Korea.
Leading North Korea’s high-level delegation to the closing ceremony is a former spymaster, Kim Yong-chol.Leading North Korea’s high-level delegation to the closing ceremony is a former spymaster, Kim Yong-chol.
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• The host with the most.• The host with the most.
South Korea is tied with Japan for the most medals won by an Asian nation with 11, and has one more gold. (China has nine medals.) Australia and New Zealand have two each. With the Olympic Games nearing an end, South Korea is tied with Japan for the most medals won by an Asian nation with 11, and has one more gold. (China has nine medals.) The Paralympics begin March 9.
“Arirang,” a centuries-old Korean folk song, is often heard at the Games — and has served as a stand-in national anthem as North and South Korea build ties.“Arirang,” a centuries-old Korean folk song, is often heard at the Games — and has served as a stand-in national anthem as North and South Korea build ties.
And our reporter got tips on the local cuisine from David Chang, the famed Korean-American chef. (“Go eat the snow crab!” he said.)And our reporter got tips on the local cuisine from David Chang, the famed Korean-American chef. (“Go eat the snow crab!” he said.)
Here’s the full medal count and the remaining schedule. Our preview of today’s women’s figure skating competition is here, and our full coverage of the Games is here.Here’s the full medal count and the remaining schedule. Our preview of today’s women’s figure skating competition is here, and our full coverage of the Games is here.
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• Donald Trump Jr. is reaping the windfalls of India’s admiration for President Trump. • Another Trump is taking a star turn in India.
He’s finishing a weeklong visit to the country, which has one of the fastest-growing populations of millionaires in the world. He addresses a business summit meeting in Delhi today, and has a sold-out dinner with investors who have put down a $39,000 deposit for a Trump apartment. Donald Trump Jr. is reaping the windfalls of the country’s admiration for President Trump.
The younger Mr. Trump is finishing a weeklong visit to India, which has one of the fastest-growing populations of millionaires in the world. He addresses a business summit meeting in Delhi today, and has a sold-out dinner with investors who have put down a $39,000 deposit for a Trump apartment.
In contrast, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada’s own weeklong visit was shadowed by speculation that he had been snubbed by Delhi, criticized for adopting ethnic attire and vilified for inviting a Sikh extremist to dinner.In contrast, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada’s own weeklong visit was shadowed by speculation that he had been snubbed by Delhi, criticized for adopting ethnic attire and vilified for inviting a Sikh extremist to dinner.
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• In the U.S., President Trump is intensifying his calls for arming teachers to cope with shooting massacres like the one in Florida last week.
Florida lawmakers told student protesters that gun-related legislation could be introduced immediately, after a day of confrontation over guns. Here’s a rundown of 11 heated exchanges with lawmakers and President Trump.
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• Strait talk.
As China presses for greater control over Taiwan, the U.S. is reinforcing its ties there.
A delegation of U.S. lawmakers wrapped up top-level meetings in Taipei, a gathering of defense contractors in May will discuss Taiwan’s production of weapons parts for U.S. assembly, and in June, an U.S. institute that functions as an informal diplomatic channel plans to open an elegant new complex in Taiwan’s capital.
Analysts wonder whether the goal is to pressure or extract concessions from China.
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• Would you date a monster? (No wisecracks!)• Would you date a monster? (No wisecracks!)
“The Shape of Water,” an Oscars favorite, features a love story between a mute cleaning woman and a scaly amphibian man that fits into a grand tradition of human-monster cinematic bodice rippers.“The Shape of Water,” an Oscars favorite, features a love story between a mute cleaning woman and a scaly amphibian man that fits into a grand tradition of human-monster cinematic bodice rippers.
Maybe these movie monsters just need to market themselves in a more modern way. Here are some dating profiles to consider.Maybe these movie monsters just need to market themselves in a more modern way. Here are some dating profiles to consider.
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• That’s not O.K., computer. Conversational A.I. systems can be improved by letting them talk to people online, researchers say. But real people can be a really bad influence.• That’s not O.K., computer. Conversational A.I. systems can be improved by letting them talk to people online, researchers say. But real people can be a really bad influence.
• Fosun International, the Chinese conglomerate, acquired Lanvin, France’s oldest surviving couture house, after a fierce bidding war.• Fosun International, the Chinese conglomerate, acquired Lanvin, France’s oldest surviving couture house, after a fierce bidding war.
• Ford Motor appointed a company veteran, Kumar Galhotra, to replace the chief of its North American unit, Raj Nair, who was ousted over what the company called “inappropriate behavior.”
• Lost in translation? Our Personal Tech columnist talks you through some of the best ways to go from one language to another online.• Lost in translation? Our Personal Tech columnist talks you through some of the best ways to go from one language to another online.
• Most U.S. stocks were higher. Here’s a snapshot of global markets.• Most U.S. stocks were higher. Here’s a snapshot of global markets.
• Israel helped foil a terror plot to bring down an Etihad Airways flight in Australia last July, using a bomb hidden in a meat grinder. A tip from Israeli intelligence led to the arrests of two Lebanese-Australian brothers in Sydney. [BBC] • Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull met top U.S. officials ahead of his sit-down with President Trump today. He was peppered with questions about his scandal-scarred deputy Barnaby Joyce. [SBS]
• Pakistan’s top court ruled that Nawaz Sharif, who was ousted as prime minister last year, cannot lead his political party. [The New York Times]• Pakistan’s top court ruled that Nawaz Sharif, who was ousted as prime minister last year, cannot lead his political party. [The New York Times]
• Dozens of Nigerian girls remain missing after Boko Haram militants stormed a school this week, suggesting a mass abduction. [The New York Times]• Dozens of Nigerian girls remain missing after Boko Haram militants stormed a school this week, suggesting a mass abduction. [The New York Times]
• Beijing to New York in two hours? Chinese researchers published designs for a hypersonic plane that would travel at five times the speed of sound. [South China Morning Post]• Beijing to New York in two hours? Chinese researchers published designs for a hypersonic plane that would travel at five times the speed of sound. [South China Morning Post]
• “I was just feeling around in the mud.” A dive instructor and self-professed “treasure hunting addict” fished a World War II bomb out of Sydney Harbor. [The New Daily]
• President Joko Widodo of Indonesia, a self-avowed metal-head, paid $800 to keep a rare edition of Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” given to him as head of state by the Danish prime minister last year. [The Star]• President Joko Widodo of Indonesia, a self-avowed metal-head, paid $800 to keep a rare edition of Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” given to him as head of state by the Danish prime minister last year. [The Star]
Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life.Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life.
• Traveling to a new country but don’t know the language? Here’s how to get by.• Traveling to a new country but don’t know the language? Here’s how to get by.
• Pull your neighbors together to prepare your community for a disaster — natural or man-made.• Pull your neighbors together to prepare your community for a disaster — natural or man-made.
• Recipe of the day: This weekend, try fold-over chicken hand pies with a flaky crust.• Recipe of the day: This weekend, try fold-over chicken hand pies with a flaky crust.
• We caught up with Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, an artist from Pakistan’s prominent political dynasty. Now based in the U.S., he stirred controversy around the world with a video labeled “Queer, Muslim, Proud.”• We caught up with Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, an artist from Pakistan’s prominent political dynasty. Now based in the U.S., he stirred controversy around the world with a video labeled “Queer, Muslim, Proud.”
• In memoriam: Max Desfor, 104, a self-taught war photographer whose picture of Korean War refugees crawling across a damaged bridge in 1950 helped win a Pulitzer Prize. And Ren Osugi, 66, a veteran Japanese actor famed for his roles in Takeshi Kitano’s yakuza films.• In memoriam: Max Desfor, 104, a self-taught war photographer whose picture of Korean War refugees crawling across a damaged bridge in 1950 helped win a Pulitzer Prize. And Ren Osugi, 66, a veteran Japanese actor famed for his roles in Takeshi Kitano’s yakuza films.
• How do vampire bats survive on blood? It’s nearly all protein, with few vitamins. Scientists say it takes guts (with special microbiomes).• How do vampire bats survive on blood? It’s nearly all protein, with few vitamins. Scientists say it takes guts (with special microbiomes).
Many hockey goaltenders wear artfully decorated masks as expressions of identity.Many hockey goaltenders wear artfully decorated masks as expressions of identity.
The mask of Matt Dalton, the Canadian-born goalie for South Korea’s national team, includes the flag of his naturalized country. It also features an image of Adm. Yi Sun-shin, a Korean naval commander who is celebrated for 23 victories against Japanese invaders in the late 16th century.The mask of Matt Dalton, the Canadian-born goalie for South Korea’s national team, includes the flag of his naturalized country. It also features an image of Adm. Yi Sun-shin, a Korean naval commander who is celebrated for 23 victories against Japanese invaders in the late 16th century.
The tale of Admiral Yi is well known among Korean schoolchildren, who are taught of his military prowess and ingenuity.The tale of Admiral Yi is well known among Korean schoolchildren, who are taught of his military prowess and ingenuity.
Admiral Yi invented the geobukseon, or “turtle ship” — the world’s first armored maritime craft. The ironclad ships were covered in protective metal and spikes, and the front had a cannon shaped like a dragon’s head.Admiral Yi invented the geobukseon, or “turtle ship” — the world’s first armored maritime craft. The ironclad ships were covered in protective metal and spikes, and the front had a cannon shaped like a dragon’s head.
In his most famous campaign, the Battle of Myeongnyang in 1597, he defeated a Japanese fleet of hundreds with just 13 ships.In his most famous campaign, the Battle of Myeongnyang in 1597, he defeated a Japanese fleet of hundreds with just 13 ships.
Unfortunately for Mr. Dalton, the hockey goalie, the International Olympic Committee deemed his mask political and didn’t allow him to wear it during the Winter Games. I.O.C. guidelines state that “no item may feature the wording or lyrics from national anthems, motivational words, public/political messaging or slogans related to national identity.”Unfortunately for Mr. Dalton, the hockey goalie, the International Olympic Committee deemed his mask political and didn’t allow him to wear it during the Winter Games. I.O.C. guidelines state that “no item may feature the wording or lyrics from national anthems, motivational words, public/political messaging or slogans related to national identity.”
Though the South Korean hockey team was eliminated this week, Mr. Dalton — and his Yi mask — have gained a loyal fan base.Though the South Korean hockey team was eliminated this week, Mr. Dalton — and his Yi mask — have gained a loyal fan base.
Inyoung Kang contributed reporting.Inyoung Kang contributed reporting.
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