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Melania Trump, ‘Brexit,’ Turkey: Your Friday Briefing Melania Trump, ‘Brexit,’ Turkey: Your Friday Briefing
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Good morning.Good morning.
We’re trying something new for our readers in Europe: a morning briefing to jump-start your day.We’re trying something new for our readers in Europe: a morning briefing to jump-start your day.
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Here’s what you need to know:Here’s what you need to know:
• The American Election Day is five days away. Hillary Clinton holds a slight edge over Donald J. Trump in the latest polls.• The American Election Day is five days away. Hillary Clinton holds a slight edge over Donald J. Trump in the latest polls.
Mr. Trump’s wife, Melania, made a rare campaign appearance in Pennsylvania, where she told her story of immigrating to the United States from Slovenia. Our reporters looked carefully at Mr. Trump’s boasts of vast wealth, discovering that his income isn’t always what he says it is.Mr. Trump’s wife, Melania, made a rare campaign appearance in Pennsylvania, where she told her story of immigrating to the United States from Slovenia. Our reporters looked carefully at Mr. Trump’s boasts of vast wealth, discovering that his income isn’t always what he says it is.
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• The British High Court has added another layer of uncertainty to the country’s plan to leave the European Union.• The British High Court has added another layer of uncertainty to the country’s plan to leave the European Union.
The ruling, which will be subject to an expedited appeal next month, requires the prime minister to secure Parliament’s approval before formally initiating talks on what is commonly known as Brexit. That would, at minimum, slow the process.The ruling, which will be subject to an expedited appeal next month, requires the prime minister to secure Parliament’s approval before formally initiating talks on what is commonly known as Brexit. That would, at minimum, slow the process.
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• At least 239 migrants drowned as two boats sank attempting to cross the Mediterranean from Libya to Europe, pushing to 3,940 the death toll along that route this year, compared with 3,700 in all of 2015.• At least 239 migrants drowned as two boats sank attempting to cross the Mediterranean from Libya to Europe, pushing to 3,940 the death toll along that route this year, compared with 3,700 in all of 2015.
In France, the migrant crisis has shifted from Calais to Paris, where up to 100 arrive each day.In France, the migrant crisis has shifted from Calais to Paris, where up to 100 arrive each day.
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Iraq is coming closer to ejecting the Islamic State from Mosul, the group’s last major stronghold in the country.Iraq is coming closer to ejecting the Islamic State from Mosul, the group’s last major stronghold in the country.
While the fighting rages, politicians, diplomats and tribal sheikhs are trying to figure out how — or even whether — all of Iraq’s factions, including Shiites, Sunnis, Kurds and Christians, might live together.While the fighting rages, politicians, diplomats and tribal sheikhs are trying to figure out how — or even whether — all of Iraq’s factions, including Shiites, Sunnis, Kurds and Christians, might live together.
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• Turkey detained leaders of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, the main Kurdish opposition party, in early morning raids. Several of its lawmakers were also detained.• Turkey detained leaders of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, the main Kurdish opposition party, in early morning raids. Several of its lawmakers were also detained.
The government has expanded a crackdown on its Kurdish opponents in recent weeks, closing media outlets and detaining dozens of mayors.The government has expanded a crackdown on its Kurdish opponents in recent weeks, closing media outlets and detaining dozens of mayors.
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• Google responded to accusations from the European Union that it had abused its dominant market position. The company said that its search engine was a benefit to consumers, advertisers and competitors. A ruling on the antitrust charges is expected next summer.• Google responded to accusations from the European Union that it had abused its dominant market position. The company said that its search engine was a benefit to consumers, advertisers and competitors. A ruling on the antitrust charges is expected next summer.
• Russia’s market for high-end wheels is dominated by Western luxury cars. Above, our video review of the $215,000 McLaren 570GT.• Russia’s market for high-end wheels is dominated by Western luxury cars. Above, our video review of the $215,000 McLaren 570GT.
• Egypt’s central bank said it would soon allow the country’s currency to trade freely in an effort to secure new loans. A drop would further erode savings and increase the cost of living.• Egypt’s central bank said it would soon allow the country’s currency to trade freely in an effort to secure new loans. A drop would further erode savings and increase the cost of living.
• The Swiss bank UBS is embracing a more mobile work environment. The bulk of its employees will no longer have a fixed desk at its new building in London.• The Swiss bank UBS is embracing a more mobile work environment. The bulk of its employees will no longer have a fixed desk at its new building in London.
• The euro fell against the dollar. The pound gained. The last U.S. unemployment figures ahead of Election Day will be released today. Here’s a snapshot of global markets.• The euro fell against the dollar. The pound gained. The last U.S. unemployment figures ahead of Election Day will be released today. Here’s a snapshot of global markets.
• The Paris climate accord takes effect today, but corporate leaders say it will be challenging to meet the deal’s modest goals. [New York Times]• The Paris climate accord takes effect today, but corporate leaders say it will be challenging to meet the deal’s modest goals. [New York Times]
• In Moscow, President Vladimir V. Putin is set to unveil a monument to Vladimir the Great, who is credited with bringing Christianity to Russia, at the Kremlin today. [The Moscow Times]• In Moscow, President Vladimir V. Putin is set to unveil a monument to Vladimir the Great, who is credited with bringing Christianity to Russia, at the Kremlin today. [The Moscow Times]
• The New York City Marathon, coming Sunday, is the latest sporting event to be ensnared by the Russian doping scandal. [The New York Times]• The New York City Marathon, coming Sunday, is the latest sporting event to be ensnared by the Russian doping scandal. [The New York Times]
• The absence of Angela Merkel, the German chancellor, at a party conference in Bavaria today reflects growing fissures in her government. [The Economist]• The absence of Angela Merkel, the German chancellor, at a party conference in Bavaria today reflects growing fissures in her government. [The Economist]
• Zimbabwe is running out of cash. People are turning to bank cards and their phones to make payments — even in church. [The New York Times]• Zimbabwe is running out of cash. People are turning to bank cards and their phones to make payments — even in church. [The New York Times]
• A Macedonian town has experienced a digital gold rush after locals started at least 140 websites about U.S. politics. [BuzzFeed]• A Macedonian town has experienced a digital gold rush after locals started at least 140 websites about U.S. politics. [BuzzFeed]
• “Doctor Strange,” the Marvel film starring Tilda Swinton and Benedict Cumberbatch, is “giddily enjoyable and visually transfixing,” writes our critic. [The New York Times]• “Doctor Strange,” the Marvel film starring Tilda Swinton and Benedict Cumberbatch, is “giddily enjoyable and visually transfixing,” writes our critic. [The New York Times]
• The tomb believed to be where the body of Jesus Christ lay after his crucifixion and before his resurrection was opened for the first time in centuries.• The tomb believed to be where the body of Jesus Christ lay after his crucifixion and before his resurrection was opened for the first time in centuries.
• The Prix Goncourt, France’s top literary accolade, was awarded to Leïla Slimani, a French-Moroccan novelist, for her book “Chanson Douce” (“Sweet Song”).
• Floods severely damaged Florence on this day in 1966. Fifty years later, a Renaissance masterwork is finally restored.• Floods severely damaged Florence on this day in 1966. Fifty years later, a Renaissance masterwork is finally restored.
• Discovering Pierre Chareau’s Maison de Verre in Paris can feel like a major aesthetic epiphany. A new exhibition at New York’s Jewish Museum explores the French designer’s wider work.• Discovering Pierre Chareau’s Maison de Verre in Paris can feel like a major aesthetic epiphany. A new exhibition at New York’s Jewish Museum explores the French designer’s wider work.
• Euphoria swept Chicago after the Cubs won the World Series for the first time since 1908. But baseball is also big in Belarus. Here’s a profile of its second-best team.• Euphoria swept Chicago after the Cubs won the World Series for the first time since 1908. But baseball is also big in Belarus. Here’s a profile of its second-best team.
• An 80-year-old model known as China’s hottest grandpa revels in subverting the country’s ideas of aging.• An 80-year-old model known as China’s hottest grandpa revels in subverting the country’s ideas of aging.
• Once a seedy street in East London, Brick Lane is now a thriving destination for vintage shoppers and trend seekers.• Once a seedy street in East London, Brick Lane is now a thriving destination for vintage shoppers and trend seekers.
Slogans may not tilt an election, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t phrases to avoid.Slogans may not tilt an election, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t phrases to avoid.
Hillary Clinton’s team considered more than 80 slogans before going with “Stronger Together.” Ones that didn’t make the cut: “Progress for the Rest of Us” and “Renewing Our Basic Bargain.”Hillary Clinton’s team considered more than 80 slogans before going with “Stronger Together.” Ones that didn’t make the cut: “Progress for the Rest of Us” and “Renewing Our Basic Bargain.”
Donald J. Trump famously opted for “Make America Great Again.”Donald J. Trump famously opted for “Make America Great Again.”
Judging by modern presidential history, they were right to skip themes that incorporated their own names.Judging by modern presidential history, they were right to skip themes that incorporated their own names.
Richard M. Nixon’s successful 1972 re-election campaign with “Nixon Now” appears to be the last time a name slogan worked.Richard M. Nixon’s successful 1972 re-election campaign with “Nixon Now” appears to be the last time a name slogan worked.
Ross Perot failed in 1992 with “Ross for Boss,” bested by Bill Clinton and “Putting People First.”Ross Perot failed in 1992 with “Ross for Boss,” bested by Bill Clinton and “Putting People First.”
The 1996 election featured “Bob Dole. A Better Man. For a Better America.” President Clinton won again.The 1996 election featured “Bob Dole. A Better Man. For a Better America.” President Clinton won again.
The 21st century has spawned more self-referential slogans.The 21st century has spawned more self-referential slogans.
In 2004, there was Howard Dean’s “Dean for America.” This year, Jeb Bush couldn’t salvage his campaign with “Jeb Can Fix It.”In 2004, there was Howard Dean’s “Dean for America.” This year, Jeb Bush couldn’t salvage his campaign with “Jeb Can Fix It.”
If 2020’s hopefuls insist on using their names, history suggests they should also incorporate some wit.If 2020’s hopefuls insist on using their names, history suggests they should also incorporate some wit.
Consider Calvin Coolidge’s 1924 bid, “Keep Cool and Keep Coolidge,” or Franklin Pierce in the mid-19th century, who managed to include a predecessor: “We Polked You in ’44, We Shall Pierce You in ’52.”Consider Calvin Coolidge’s 1924 bid, “Keep Cool and Keep Coolidge,” or Franklin Pierce in the mid-19th century, who managed to include a predecessor: “We Polked You in ’44, We Shall Pierce You in ’52.”
Evan Gershkovich contributed reporting.Evan Gershkovich contributed reporting.
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