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Brexit, Syria, Hong Kong: Your Weekend Briefing Brexit, Syria, Hong Kong: Your Weekend Briefing
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Here are the week’s top stories, and a look ahead.Here are the week’s top stories, and a look ahead.
1. Brexit can be counted on to deliver ... uncertainty.1. Brexit can be counted on to deliver ... uncertainty.
On Saturday, with a million anti-Brexit protesters in London crowding outside Parliament, lawmakers distrustful of Prime Minister Boris Johnson delayed a vote on his hard-won departure deal with the European Union.On Saturday, with a million anti-Brexit protesters in London crowding outside Parliament, lawmakers distrustful of Prime Minister Boris Johnson delayed a vote on his hard-won departure deal with the European Union.
That forced him to request an extension from the E.U. past Oct. 31, which he did, though pairing it with a letter to a top E.U. official urging against granting the extension. So the coming week could be interesting.That forced him to request an extension from the E.U. past Oct. 31, which he did, though pairing it with a letter to a top E.U. official urging against granting the extension. So the coming week could be interesting.
Have you been keeping up with the headlines? Test your knowledge with our news quiz. And here’s the front page of our Sunday paper, the Sunday Review from Opinion and our crossword puzzles.Have you been keeping up with the headlines? Test your knowledge with our news quiz. And here’s the front page of our Sunday paper, the Sunday Review from Opinion and our crossword puzzles.
2. This weekend, the acting White House chief of staff, Mick Mulvaney, is at Camp David with a small group of Republicans.2. This weekend, the acting White House chief of staff, Mick Mulvaney, is at Camp David with a small group of Republicans.
There’s little doubt that they’ll address two subjects: the U.S. withdrawal from Syria and Mr. Mulvaney’s public confirmation of a quid pro quo with Ukraine. Both moves stunned the party and the country. (Adm. William McRaven’s Op-Ed: “Our Republic Is Under Attack From the President”.)There’s little doubt that they’ll address two subjects: the U.S. withdrawal from Syria and Mr. Mulvaney’s public confirmation of a quid pro quo with Ukraine. Both moves stunned the party and the country. (Adm. William McRaven’s Op-Ed: “Our Republic Is Under Attack From the President”.)
Mr. Mulvaney tried to walk back his comments, but they meshed with the testimony from a stream of longtime government officials in the House impeachment inquiry.Mr. Mulvaney tried to walk back his comments, but they meshed with the testimony from a stream of longtime government officials in the House impeachment inquiry.
Above, Mr. Trump with Vice President Mike Pence and Ivanka Trump on Friday, talking to the women making the first all-female spacewalk.Above, Mr. Trump with Vice President Mike Pence and Ivanka Trump on Friday, talking to the women making the first all-female spacewalk.
Meanwhile, the Justice Department inquiry into the origins of the F.B.I.’s investigation into Russia campaign interference is moving rapidly.Meanwhile, the Justice Department inquiry into the origins of the F.B.I.’s investigation into Russia campaign interference is moving rapidly.
3. Vice President Mike Pence helped broker a pause in Turkey’s offensive against Kurds in northern Syria on Thursday.3. Vice President Mike Pence helped broker a pause in Turkey’s offensive against Kurds in northern Syria on Thursday.
It may not hold. Sporadic fighting continued in northern Syria on Friday, above, as Speaker Nancy Pelosi led a bipartisan delegation to Jordan today for “vital” discussions about the crisis.It may not hold. Sporadic fighting continued in northern Syria on Friday, above, as Speaker Nancy Pelosi led a bipartisan delegation to Jordan today for “vital” discussions about the crisis.
The cease-fire deal — which calls for the Kurds to leave territory that Turkey wants as a buffer zone — has been widely derided as a capitulation to Turkey, whose foreign minister said as much: “We got what we wanted.”The cease-fire deal — which calls for the Kurds to leave territory that Turkey wants as a buffer zone — has been widely derided as a capitulation to Turkey, whose foreign minister said as much: “We got what we wanted.”
The sense of betrayal among the Kurds, trusted U.S. allies, is matched only by their outrage at who will move in: Turkish soldiers supported by Syrian fighters long rejected by the U.S. as extremists, criminals and thugs. “The worst of the worst,” said a Syrian-born scholar tracking the fighting.The sense of betrayal among the Kurds, trusted U.S. allies, is matched only by their outrage at who will move in: Turkish soldiers supported by Syrian fighters long rejected by the U.S. as extremists, criminals and thugs. “The worst of the worst,” said a Syrian-born scholar tracking the fighting.
In arguing for an end to “endless wars,” Mr. Trump has given graphic accounts of distraught widows and disfigured soldiers in terms rarely, if ever, heard from a president.In arguing for an end to “endless wars,” Mr. Trump has given graphic accounts of distraught widows and disfigured soldiers in terms rarely, if ever, heard from a president.
4. Countdown: The 2020 presidential election is 380 days away.4. Countdown: The 2020 presidential election is 380 days away.
One thing was clear from the Democrats’ debate on Tuesday: Elizabeth Warren clocked the most talking time and the most attacks from rivals. Our Opinion columnists rated her, Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg as the night’s leaders.One thing was clear from the Democrats’ debate on Tuesday: Elizabeth Warren clocked the most talking time and the most attacks from rivals. Our Opinion columnists rated her, Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg as the night’s leaders.
But none have ramped up their digital operations as much as President Trump. A Times investigation examines how his re-election campaign is churning out micro-targeted ads and creating walking campaign billboards with online sales of hats and shirts.But none have ramped up their digital operations as much as President Trump. A Times investigation examines how his re-election campaign is churning out micro-targeted ads and creating walking campaign billboards with online sales of hats and shirts.
Most of the Democrats are spending heavily on Facebook, though they’re frustrated by Mark Zuckerberg’s refusal to fact-check or block false ads — which he defends by citing the virtues of free speech.Most of the Democrats are spending heavily on Facebook, though they’re frustrated by Mark Zuckerberg’s refusal to fact-check or block false ads — which he defends by citing the virtues of free speech.
5. Civil unrest is erupting around the world:5. Civil unrest is erupting around the world:
More than 500,000 people rallied in Barcelona amid a general strike after Spain sentenced Catalonia’s former separatist leaders to prison this past week. More than 500,000 people rallied in Barcelona amid a general strike after Spain sentenced Catalonia’s former separatist leaders to prison this past week. Above, the scene on Friday.
In Hong Kong, the police fired tear gas and anti-government protesters lit fires as tens of thousands of people marched today despite an official ban and attacks on the march promoters.In Hong Kong, the police fired tear gas and anti-government protesters lit fires as tens of thousands of people marched today despite an official ban and attacks on the march promoters.
Chile declared a state of emergency after a transportation fare increase set off violence and looting. Subway stations, banks, buses and the headquarters of the country’s largest electricity provider were burned.Chile declared a state of emergency after a transportation fare increase set off violence and looting. Subway stations, banks, buses and the headquarters of the country’s largest electricity provider were burned.
Lebanese protesters enraged by corruption and dysfunction marched in Beirut and other cities, calling for the government’s overthrow.Lebanese protesters enraged by corruption and dysfunction marched in Beirut and other cities, calling for the government’s overthrow.
And Haiti is on the brink of collapse because of a power struggle between its president and a surging opposition movement that has led to weeks of violent demonstrations and left streets across the country barricaded.And Haiti is on the brink of collapse because of a power struggle between its president and a surging opposition movement that has led to weeks of violent demonstrations and left streets across the country barricaded.
6. Canadians vote on Monday.6. Canadians vote on Monday.
Polls show the elections deadlocked between Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party and Andrew Scheer’s Conservative Party. Our Canada correspondent says the voting could leave it unclear who will govern, “something that promises to elevate the public profile of constitutional law scholars.”Polls show the elections deadlocked between Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party and Andrew Scheer’s Conservative Party. Our Canada correspondent says the voting could leave it unclear who will govern, “something that promises to elevate the public profile of constitutional law scholars.”
The race hasn’t been pretty, either. Both leaders have faced public embarrassments, including revelations that Mr. Scheer has dual U.S. citizenship and that Mr. Trudeau more than once wore blackface or brownface.The race hasn’t been pretty, either. Both leaders have faced public embarrassments, including revelations that Mr. Scheer has dual U.S. citizenship and that Mr. Trudeau more than once wore blackface or brownface.
“Reconciliation” — atonement for the country’s history of racism toward Indigenous peoples — is central to Mr. Trudeau’s image. We explored the disconnect between the aspiration and the persistence of minority misery through the life of Ooloosie Saila, the Inuit artist pictured above.“Reconciliation” — atonement for the country’s history of racism toward Indigenous peoples — is central to Mr. Trudeau’s image. We explored the disconnect between the aspiration and the persistence of minority misery through the life of Ooloosie Saila, the Inuit artist pictured above.
7. A secretive billionaire is remaking the Cayman Islands.7. A secretive billionaire is remaking the Cayman Islands.
Kenneth Dart, an investor and heir to a private U.S. foam-container dynasty, is a major landowner in the 76-square-mile country, a tax haven and financial hub. He’s proposing a $1.5 billion skyscraper and what would amount to a new town.Kenneth Dart, an investor and heir to a private U.S. foam-container dynasty, is a major landowner in the 76-square-mile country, a tax haven and financial hub. He’s proposing a $1.5 billion skyscraper and what would amount to a new town.
Oh, and a cap for its long-festering dump, above. All that, even though the islands face an existential threat: inundation resulting from climate change.Oh, and a cap for its long-festering dump, above. All that, even though the islands face an existential threat: inundation resulting from climate change.
Our correspondent took a deep dive into Mr. Dart’s vision and came away with a picture of a new kind of world for the ultra-wealthy.Our correspondent took a deep dive into Mr. Dart’s vision and came away with a picture of a new kind of world for the ultra-wealthy.
8. How did Action Park do it?8. How did Action Park do it?
The New Jersey amusement park operated from 1978 to 1996, despite dangerous thrills that would bruise, scar and claim teeth.The New Jersey amusement park operated from 1978 to 1996, despite dangerous thrills that would bruise, scar and claim teeth.
There were even six deaths. But when the park closed, it wasn’t regulators’ doing. It was bankruptcy.There were even six deaths. But when the park closed, it wasn’t regulators’ doing. It was bankruptcy.
Now it’s the subject of a documentary, “Class Action Park.” Seth Porges, one of the film’s creators, said the hardest part was reconciling “the fun of it with the human toll.”Now it’s the subject of a documentary, “Class Action Park.” Seth Porges, one of the film’s creators, said the hardest part was reconciling “the fun of it with the human toll.”
9. The World Series begins Tuesday.9. The World Series begins Tuesday.
The Washington Nationals completed their sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday for their first National League Championship, and the Houston Astros eliminated the New York Yankees for the second time in three years to clinch the American League trophy.The Washington Nationals completed their sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday for their first National League Championship, and the Houston Astros eliminated the New York Yankees for the second time in three years to clinch the American League trophy.
Injuries have taken two sports stars out. The Kansas City Chiefs said they were not sure how long quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the N.F.L.’s reigning most valuable player, would be out after he dislocated his right kneecap. Here’s our look at today’s best N.F.L. games (and the others, too).Injuries have taken two sports stars out. The Kansas City Chiefs said they were not sure how long quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the N.F.L.’s reigning most valuable player, would be out after he dislocated his right kneecap. Here’s our look at today’s best N.F.L. games (and the others, too).
In basketball, the New Orleans Pelicans’ prized rookie, Zion Williamson, is out indefinitely because of an injured right knee. We look ahead to the N.B.A. Eastern and Western conferences.In basketball, the New Orleans Pelicans’ prized rookie, Zion Williamson, is out indefinitely because of an injured right knee. We look ahead to the N.B.A. Eastern and Western conferences.
10. And finally, a birth announcement.10. And finally, a birth announcement.
Our weekly column Modern Love, already a book and podcast, is also on TV, weighing in at eight episodes on Amazon Prime and starring the likes of Anne Hathaway. (Our reviewer especially recommends the first, seventh and eighth shows.)Our weekly column Modern Love, already a book and podcast, is also on TV, weighing in at eight episodes on Amazon Prime and starring the likes of Anne Hathaway. (Our reviewer especially recommends the first, seventh and eighth shows.)
“The Weekly,” our series on FX and Hulu, delves into the most segregated school system in the U.S.: New York City’s.“The Weekly,” our series on FX and Hulu, delves into the most segregated school system in the U.S.: New York City’s.
And our roundup of Best Weekend Reads leads with the obituary of Elijah Cummings, who rose as the son of sharecroppers to be a towering figure in Congress.And our roundup of Best Weekend Reads leads with the obituary of Elijah Cummings, who rose as the son of sharecroppers to be a towering figure in Congress.
“He worked until his last breath,” his wife said in a statement after he died on Thursday, “because he believed our democracy was the highest and best expression of our collective humanity and that our nation’s diversity was our promise, not our problem.”“He worked until his last breath,” his wife said in a statement after he died on Thursday, “because he believed our democracy was the highest and best expression of our collective humanity and that our nation’s diversity was our promise, not our problem.”
Have an uplifting week.Have an uplifting week.
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