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| Ukraine, François Fillon, Quebec: Your Wednesday Briefing | Ukraine, François Fillon, Quebec: Your Wednesday Briefing |
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| Good morning. | Good morning. |
| Here’s what you need to know to start your day in Europe: | |
| • President Trump nominated a conservative judge from Denver, Neil M. Gorsuch, to the U.S. Supreme Court, presaging yet another political battle in Washington. The 49-year-old nominee’s legal philosophy echoes that of Justice Antonin Scalia, whose seat he will fill if confirmed. | • President Trump nominated a conservative judge from Denver, Neil M. Gorsuch, to the U.S. Supreme Court, presaging yet another political battle in Washington. The 49-year-old nominee’s legal philosophy echoes that of Justice Antonin Scalia, whose seat he will fill if confirmed. |
| In Congress, Democrats sought to delay confirmation for Mr. Trump’s cabinet picks after he fired the acting attorney general for defying his contentious immigration order. About 1,000 American diplomats around the world have signed a so-called dissent cable objecting to the order, and legal challenges are mounting. | In Congress, Democrats sought to delay confirmation for Mr. Trump’s cabinet picks after he fired the acting attorney general for defying his contentious immigration order. About 1,000 American diplomats around the world have signed a so-called dissent cable objecting to the order, and legal challenges are mounting. |
| We met seven Iranians stuck in Amsterdam who are among thousands of people affected by the measure. | We met seven Iranians stuck in Amsterdam who are among thousands of people affected by the measure. |
| While the immigration order has prompted protests and raised anxiety in corporate America and among U.S. allies, a broad swath of the U.S. electorate appears to welcome it. | While the immigration order has prompted protests and raised anxiety in corporate America and among U.S. allies, a broad swath of the U.S. electorate appears to welcome it. |
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| • Donald Tusk, the president of the European Council, called President Trump a potential threat to the European Union, saying his administration seemed to “put into question the last 70 years of American foreign policy.” | • Donald Tusk, the president of the European Council, called President Trump a potential threat to the European Union, saying his administration seemed to “put into question the last 70 years of American foreign policy.” |
| Other foreign leaders also wonder whether they can depend on the U.S. to honor defense treaties and trade pacts, given the new president’s litany of impulsive statements and false claims. | Other foreign leaders also wonder whether they can depend on the U.S. to honor defense treaties and trade pacts, given the new president’s litany of impulsive statements and false claims. |
| And Mr. Trump’s top trade adviser waded into E.U. politics by accusing Germany of exploiting other European countries, and the U.S., by keeping the euro artificially low. | And Mr. Trump’s top trade adviser waded into E.U. politics by accusing Germany of exploiting other European countries, and the U.S., by keeping the euro artificially low. |
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| • The war in eastern Ukraine has intensified, with the government in Kiev and Russia-backed separatists blaming each other for the surge in violence. | • The war in eastern Ukraine has intensified, with the government in Kiev and Russia-backed separatists blaming each other for the surge in violence. |
| Kiev said it was preparing the evacuation of thousands of civilians from the front-line city of Avdiivka after days of shelling there. | Kiev said it was preparing the evacuation of thousands of civilians from the front-line city of Avdiivka after days of shelling there. |
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| • Romania’s government decriminalized official misconduct in some cases, dealing a blow to a yearslong anticorruption campaign. | • Romania’s government decriminalized official misconduct in some cases, dealing a blow to a yearslong anticorruption campaign. |
| Thousands of people took to the streets in protest, and President Klaus Iohannis, who serves in a largely ceremonial role, called it “a day of mourning for the rule of law.” | |
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| • In France, François Fillon’s presidential campaign suffered another blow with new accusations that the conservative’s relatives received government funds for no-show jobs. The police searched offices in the lower house of Parliament as part of their investigation. | • In France, François Fillon’s presidential campaign suffered another blow with new accusations that the conservative’s relatives received government funds for no-show jobs. The police searched offices in the lower house of Parliament as part of their investigation. |
| And Marine Le Pen, the far-right presidential candidate, refused to repay 298,000 euros that the European Parliament, of which she is a member, said she misused. | And Marine Le Pen, the far-right presidential candidate, refused to repay 298,000 euros that the European Parliament, of which she is a member, said she misused. |
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| • Take a look at the roaring wheels of China’s e-commerce industry. Our latest 360 video comes from the streets of Beijing, where couriers play a crucial role in one of the world’s largest delivery markets. | • Take a look at the roaring wheels of China’s e-commerce industry. Our latest 360 video comes from the streets of Beijing, where couriers play a crucial role in one of the world’s largest delivery markets. |
| • The eurozone’s economic growth last year exceeded that of the United States for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis, new estimates show. | • The eurozone’s economic growth last year exceeded that of the United States for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis, new estimates show. |
| • The E.U. reached a preliminary deal that paves the way for abolishing roaming fees by June. | • The E.U. reached a preliminary deal that paves the way for abolishing roaming fees by June. |
| • Uber will partner with Daimler, the first time a major automaker will provide its own self-driving vehicles specifically for the company’s network. | • Uber will partner with Daimler, the first time a major automaker will provide its own self-driving vehicles specifically for the company’s network. |
| • Apple returned to growth, reporting higher-than-expected revenue largely thanks to the latest iPhones. | • Apple returned to growth, reporting higher-than-expected revenue largely thanks to the latest iPhones. |
| • Here’s a snapshot of global markets. | • Here’s a snapshot of global markets. |
| • In Canada, the deadly shooting in Quebec City has left some wondering whether law enforcement officials played down the threat of far-right nationalist groups. [The New York Times] | • In Canada, the deadly shooting in Quebec City has left some wondering whether law enforcement officials played down the threat of far-right nationalist groups. [The New York Times] |
| • Documents discovered in Iraq offer a chilling picture of the Islamic State’s armed drone program, cobbled out of readily accessible technology. [The New York Times] | • Documents discovered in Iraq offer a chilling picture of the Islamic State’s armed drone program, cobbled out of readily accessible technology. [The New York Times] |
| • Israel announced plans to build 3,000 new homes in West Bank settlements, even as it was preparing to enforce the court-ordered removal of a settlement outpost. [Associated Press] | • Israel announced plans to build 3,000 new homes in West Bank settlements, even as it was preparing to enforce the court-ordered removal of a settlement outpost. [Associated Press] |
| • Lech Walesa, the leader of Poland’s Solidarity movement, said a handwriting analysis that determined he was a paid Communist informant in the 1970s was politically motivated. [The New York Times] | • Lech Walesa, the leader of Poland’s Solidarity movement, said a handwriting analysis that determined he was a paid Communist informant in the 1970s was politically motivated. [The New York Times] |
| • The Czech Foreign Ministry said its email servers had been hacked by a “statelike actor,” in a manner similar to the breach of the Democratic National Committee’s servers. [The New York Times] | • The Czech Foreign Ministry said its email servers had been hacked by a “statelike actor,” in a manner similar to the breach of the Democratic National Committee’s servers. [The New York Times] |
| • One of Europe’s most successful currency counterfeiters is standing trial in Spain. Up to two million of his fake euro notes could still be in circulation. [El País] | • One of Europe’s most successful currency counterfeiters is standing trial in Spain. Up to two million of his fake euro notes could still be in circulation. [El País] |
| • Recipe of the day: If you’ve got an hour tonight, try this simple take on roast chicken. | • Recipe of the day: If you’ve got an hour tonight, try this simple take on roast chicken. |
| • Who knew hair-washing could be so ... complicated? | • Who knew hair-washing could be so ... complicated? |
| • After a painful breakup, a young woman finds healing in honesty, with both her ex-boyfriend and herself. | • After a painful breakup, a young woman finds healing in honesty, with both her ex-boyfriend and herself. |
| • New York’s 140-year-old Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show has added new breeds to its annual event (and — brace yourself — cats). | • New York’s 140-year-old Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show has added new breeds to its annual event (and — brace yourself — cats). |
| • From Bertolt Brecht, who fled Nazi Germany, to Viet Thanh Nguyen, who escaped Vietnam, we look at major contributions to American literature by refugees. | • From Bertolt Brecht, who fled Nazi Germany, to Viet Thanh Nguyen, who escaped Vietnam, we look at major contributions to American literature by refugees. |
| • Peter Capaldi, the 12th and current “Doctor Who,” is leaving the BBC show. The next season, which starts in April, will be his last. | • Peter Capaldi, the 12th and current “Doctor Who,” is leaving the BBC show. The next season, which starts in April, will be his last. |
| • And home cooks are raving about the Instant Pot, which combines an electric pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker and yogurt maker. One of our food writers is a convert. | • And home cooks are raving about the Instant Pot, which combines an electric pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker and yogurt maker. One of our food writers is a convert. |
| Avalanches have made news in recent weeks. One in central Italy buried a hotel and killed 29 people. Another in California seriously injured a group of hikers. | Avalanches have made news in recent weeks. One in central Italy buried a hotel and killed 29 people. Another in California seriously injured a group of hikers. |
| High tech is trying to help snow adventurers survive avalanches with tools to add to the basic shovel and probe. | High tech is trying to help snow adventurers survive avalanches with tools to add to the basic shovel and probe. |
| The big danger is being buried and running out of air. So there are backpacks with airbags that cause the churning snow to drive the wearer toward the surface. | The big danger is being buried and running out of air. So there are backpacks with airbags that cause the churning snow to drive the wearer toward the surface. |
| For someone trapped beneath the snow, a product called an AvaLung can be a lifesaver. It’s a breathing tube that snakes through a backpack, so that inhales are far from the ice block formed by the melting power of exhales. | For someone trapped beneath the snow, a product called an AvaLung can be a lifesaver. It’s a breathing tube that snakes through a backpack, so that inhales are far from the ice block formed by the melting power of exhales. |
| But one of the most recommended tools, the avalanche transceiver, isn’t all that new. | But one of the most recommended tools, the avalanche transceiver, isn’t all that new. |
| In the 1960s, the scientist Edward LaChapelle developed an early version, which John Lawton, another researcher, later improved. | In the 1960s, the scientist Edward LaChapelle developed an early version, which John Lawton, another researcher, later improved. |
| That led to the Skadi, an audio transmitter inside a plastic box that was nicknamed “the hot dog” and fit inside a jacket pocket. | That led to the Skadi, an audio transmitter inside a plastic box that was nicknamed “the hot dog” and fit inside a jacket pocket. |
| The Times in 1969 heralded its arrival, noting that the Skadi could eventually replace a much different tool: the avalanche dog. | The Times in 1969 heralded its arrival, noting that the Skadi could eventually replace a much different tool: the avalanche dog. |
| Sean Alfano contributed reporting. | Sean Alfano contributed reporting. |
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