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Michael Flynn, Justin Trudeau, Emmanuel Macron: Your Tuesday Briefing Michael Flynn, Justin Trudeau, Emmanuel Macron: Your Tuesday Briefing
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Good morning.Good morning.
Here’s what you need to know:Here’s what you need to know:
• Michael T. Flynn, the U.S. national security adviser, resigned after it was revealed that he had misled the White House about his conversations with the Russian ambassador to the United States.• Michael T. Flynn, the U.S. national security adviser, resigned after it was revealed that he had misled the White House about his conversations with the Russian ambassador to the United States.
The retired Army general, who had served in the job for less than a month, stepped down following days of reports that he had discussed American sanctions with the diplomat, weeks before President Trump’s inauguration.The retired Army general, who had served in the job for less than a month, stepped down following days of reports that he had discussed American sanctions with the diplomat, weeks before President Trump’s inauguration.
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• Mr. Trump’s latest meeting with a foreign leader, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, was cordial, despite their differences on major issues.• Mr. Trump’s latest meeting with a foreign leader, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, was cordial, despite their differences on major issues.
Mr. Trudeau will address the European Parliament on Thursday, a day after lawmakers vote on a trade deal with Canada. He will meet with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany on Friday.Mr. Trudeau will address the European Parliament on Thursday, a day after lawmakers vote on a trade deal with Canada. He will meet with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany on Friday.
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• Democratic senators condemned Mr. Trump for discussing North Korea’s latest missile test with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan in full view of diners at Mr. Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort. One club member posted photos of the emergency talks on Facebook.• Democratic senators condemned Mr. Trump for discussing North Korea’s latest missile test with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan in full view of diners at Mr. Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort. One club member posted photos of the emergency talks on Facebook.
Mr. Trump’s nominee for Treasury secretary, the financier Steven Mnuchin, above, was confirmed by the Senate.Mr. Trump’s nominee for Treasury secretary, the financier Steven Mnuchin, above, was confirmed by the Senate.
Today’s episode of The Daily podcast looks at Stephen Miller, the 31-year-old behind many of Mr. Trump’s most contentious executive orders. Listen here if you’re on a computer, here if you have an iOS device or here if you use an Android device.Today’s episode of The Daily podcast looks at Stephen Miller, the 31-year-old behind many of Mr. Trump’s most contentious executive orders. Listen here if you’re on a computer, here if you have an iOS device or here if you use an Android device.
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• Inside Trump Tower, the president’s sons talked to The Times about pressing on with global deals — and rebutting waves of criticism over ethical concerns.• Inside Trump Tower, the president’s sons talked to The Times about pressing on with global deals — and rebutting waves of criticism over ethical concerns.
On Saturday, they are scheduled to cut a ribbon at a golf course in Dubai, in front of hundreds of Emirati power brokers.On Saturday, they are scheduled to cut a ribbon at a golf course in Dubai, in front of hundreds of Emirati power brokers.
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• In France, Emmanuel Macron is increasingly seen as the presidential candidate likeliest to defeat Marine Le Pen of the far-right National Front. Yet Mr. Macron’s something-for-everyone message risks branding him as a candidate who stands for nothing.• In France, Emmanuel Macron is increasingly seen as the presidential candidate likeliest to defeat Marine Le Pen of the far-right National Front. Yet Mr. Macron’s something-for-everyone message risks branding him as a candidate who stands for nothing.
On the outskirts of Paris, youths continued to vent rage over accusations of police brutality by vandalizing cars and other property. More than 100 people have been arrested so far, the local news media reported.On the outskirts of Paris, youths continued to vent rage over accusations of police brutality by vandalizing cars and other property. More than 100 people have been arrested so far, the local news media reported.
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• In Russia, the Orthodox Church has assumed an outsize role in political life and steadily increased its influence over worldly matters, from censoring film scripts to turning a blind eye to radical activists.• In Russia, the Orthodox Church has assumed an outsize role in political life and steadily increased its influence over worldly matters, from censoring film scripts to turning a blind eye to radical activists.
Now, a plan to transfer one of the largest cathedrals in the world, St. Isaac’s in St. Petersburg, to the church has prompted a backlash.Now, a plan to transfer one of the largest cathedrals in the world, St. Isaac’s in St. Petersburg, to the church has prompted a backlash.
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• The Times has started a twice-monthly email focusing on the news, ideas and events that matter to the United Kingdom.• The Times has started a twice-monthly email focusing on the news, ideas and events that matter to the United Kingdom.
You can sign up for the U.K. Digest here.You can sign up for the U.K. Digest here.
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• Banks are looking to cellphones to replace A.T.M. cards, but the technology raises new security issues.• Banks are looking to cellphones to replace A.T.M. cards, but the technology raises new security issues.
• Spain’s former central bank governor is facing criminal charges over accusations that he knowingly ignored financial problems at Bankia, whose near collapse prompted a banking bailout in 2012.• Spain’s former central bank governor is facing criminal charges over accusations that he knowingly ignored financial problems at Bankia, whose near collapse prompted a banking bailout in 2012.
• Dozens of spyware dealers are operating in a largely unregulated market. Such software was recently used against nutrition policy makers in Mexico.• Dozens of spyware dealers are operating in a largely unregulated market. Such software was recently used against nutrition policy makers in Mexico.
• Here’s a snapshot of global markets.• Here’s a snapshot of global markets.
• New details emerged on atrocities committed in the battle for Aleppo: Syrian forces dumped canisters of chlorine gas on residential areas of the city at least eight times, according to Human Rights Watch. [The New York Times]• New details emerged on atrocities committed in the battle for Aleppo: Syrian forces dumped canisters of chlorine gas on residential areas of the city at least eight times, according to Human Rights Watch. [The New York Times]
• Hamas chose Yehya Sinwar, a hard-line militant who served more than 20 years in Israeli prisons, as its new leader in Gaza. [The New York Times]• Hamas chose Yehya Sinwar, a hard-line militant who served more than 20 years in Israeli prisons, as its new leader in Gaza. [The New York Times]
• Romania’s Parliament voted to hold a referendum on fighting official corruption in a bid to appease protesters. But it was not clear what question would be presented to voters. [Associated Press] • Romania’s Parliament voted to hold a referendum on fighting corruption in a bid to appease protesters. But it was not clear what question would be presented to voters. [Associated Press]
• Secular Turks are enraged over a proposed school curriculum that would eliminate classes on evolution, among other subjects. [Politico]• Secular Turks are enraged over a proposed school curriculum that would eliminate classes on evolution, among other subjects. [Politico]
• In California, the emergency spillway of America’s tallest dam appears to have stabilized, but evacuation orders remain in place for more than 180,000 people as the authorities try to make emergency repairs. [The New York Times]• In California, the emergency spillway of America’s tallest dam appears to have stabilized, but evacuation orders remain in place for more than 180,000 people as the authorities try to make emergency repairs. [The New York Times]
• India’s rapidly worsening air pollution is causing about 1.1 million people to die prematurely each year and is surpassing China’s as the world’s deadliest, a study has found. [The New York Times]• India’s rapidly worsening air pollution is causing about 1.1 million people to die prematurely each year and is surpassing China’s as the world’s deadliest, a study has found. [The New York Times]
• At 100, this violinist still plays, teaches and conducts. Like the music he hears in his head, he keeps going.• At 100, this violinist still plays, teaches and conducts. Like the music he hears in his head, he keeps going.
• Want to stay focused at work today? Remember to take a break.• Want to stay focused at work today? Remember to take a break.
• Recipe of the day: Impress your sweetheart with this easy-to-make chocolate fudge.• Recipe of the day: Impress your sweetheart with this easy-to-make chocolate fudge.
• Zermatt in Switzerland offers spectacular views of the Matterhorn. Hit the slopes in our 360 video.• Zermatt in Switzerland offers spectacular views of the Matterhorn. Hit the slopes in our 360 video.
• The Champions League resumes this week, with encounters between four of the most glamorous soccer teams in Europe. But these teams meet so often that ennui is beginning to settle in.• The Champions League resumes this week, with encounters between four of the most glamorous soccer teams in Europe. But these teams meet so often that ennui is beginning to settle in.
• Runway models used to be considered blank canvases. But today they are more diverse and often cast for their individual beauty. Here’s all you need to know about Fashion Week.• Runway models used to be considered blank canvases. But today they are more diverse and often cast for their individual beauty. Here’s all you need to know about Fashion Week.
• The Grammys are facing a potential backlash after going all-in on a white, traditionalist artist like Adele.• The Grammys are facing a potential backlash after going all-in on a white, traditionalist artist like Adele.
• And some restaurants are eliminating the age-old (and often awkward) ritual of asking diners to taste wine.• And some restaurants are eliminating the age-old (and often awkward) ritual of asking diners to taste wine.
Valentine’s Day isn’t the only celebration of love today in the U.S.Valentine’s Day isn’t the only celebration of love today in the U.S.
It is also National Donor Day, a government effort encouraging Americans to register to donate organs, eyes and tissue.It is also National Donor Day, a government effort encouraging Americans to register to donate organs, eyes and tissue.
Fifty years ago in South Africa, Dr. Christiaan N. Barnard performed the first human heart transplant. The patient survived just 18 days, but his use of a donor who was brain-dead was heralded by other doctors.Fifty years ago in South Africa, Dr. Christiaan N. Barnard performed the first human heart transplant. The patient survived just 18 days, but his use of a donor who was brain-dead was heralded by other doctors.
“It was a monumental advance,” one said, “more societal perhaps than medical, because it applied to all organ transplants.”“It was a monumental advance,” one said, “more societal perhaps than medical, because it applied to all organ transplants.”
Dr. Barnard’s second transplant patient lived for 19 months. The surgery was also notable because the donated heart came from a biracial man, a provocative decision during apartheid rule.Dr. Barnard’s second transplant patient lived for 19 months. The surgery was also notable because the donated heart came from a biracial man, a provocative decision during apartheid rule.
Kidneys are the most frequent organ transplanted. The first operation to transfer a kidney that is considered to have been successful took place in Boston in 1954 involving a brother and his dying twin sibling.Kidneys are the most frequent organ transplanted. The first operation to transfer a kidney that is considered to have been successful took place in Boston in 1954 involving a brother and his dying twin sibling.
Tiff Fehr, a colleague of ours at The Times, saved a fellow journalist in December. She has this advice to anyone considering the brave act: “Donating a kidney was a kind of faith: in people, health care, hospitals and more. I’m gratified it went well on all fronts.”Tiff Fehr, a colleague of ours at The Times, saved a fellow journalist in December. She has this advice to anyone considering the brave act: “Donating a kidney was a kind of faith: in people, health care, hospitals and more. I’m gratified it went well on all fronts.”
For information on how to help, here is a list of organizations.For information on how to help, here is a list of organizations.
Sean Alfano contributed reporting.Sean Alfano contributed reporting.
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