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| Russia, Angela Merkel, Chuck Berry: Your Monday Briefing | Russia, Angela Merkel, Chuck Berry: Your Monday Briefing |
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| Good morning. | Good morning. |
| Here’s what you need to know: | Here’s what you need to know: |
| • The House Intelligence Committee will hold the first public hearing on Russia’s meddling in the U.S. presidential election. | • The House Intelligence Committee will hold the first public hearing on Russia’s meddling in the U.S. presidential election. |
| Overlapping investigations by the House, the Senate and the F.B.I. have already been plagued by partisan sniping. | Overlapping investigations by the House, the Senate and the F.B.I. have already been plagued by partisan sniping. |
| President Trump’s unsubstantiated claim that he had been wiretapped on the orders of President Barack Obama is also likely to come up. His claim has unexpectedly renewed a debate over whether security agencies invade Americans’ privacy. | |
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| • “It could have been a lot worse.” — That’s how a German newspaper summarized Chancellor Angela Merkel’s visit to Washington. | • “It could have been a lot worse.” — That’s how a German newspaper summarized Chancellor Angela Merkel’s visit to Washington. |
| Her spokesman reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to contributing 2 percent of its G.D.P. to NATO by 2024. But that did not seem to be enough for Mr. Trump, who insisted on Twitter that Germany owed the alliance “vast sums of money.” | Her spokesman reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to contributing 2 percent of its G.D.P. to NATO by 2024. But that did not seem to be enough for Mr. Trump, who insisted on Twitter that Germany owed the alliance “vast sums of money.” |
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| • Turkey’s diplomatic row with Germany intensified. Turkish Kurds rallied in Frankfurt, calling for a “no” vote in Turkey’s referendum that would increase President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s powers. | • Turkey’s diplomatic row with Germany intensified. Turkish Kurds rallied in Frankfurt, calling for a “no” vote in Turkey’s referendum that would increase President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s powers. |
| Germany condemned Mr. Erdogan for saying that Ms. Merkel was using “Nazi measures” to suppress Turkish government campaign rallies in Germany. Berlin’s top spy said that he was not convinced by the Turkish government’s account of a failed coup last year. | Germany condemned Mr. Erdogan for saying that Ms. Merkel was using “Nazi measures” to suppress Turkish government campaign rallies in Germany. Berlin’s top spy said that he was not convinced by the Turkish government’s account of a failed coup last year. |
| In the second part of our series examining Turkey’s crises, our correspondent meets an imprisoned journalist’s family and a government loyalist who took a bullet during the coup attempt. | In the second part of our series examining Turkey’s crises, our correspondent meets an imprisoned journalist’s family and a government loyalist who took a bullet during the coup attempt. |
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| • In France, blood tests determined that a suspected Islamic extremist consumed cocaine, cannabis and alcohol before a frenzied spree of violence on Saturday that ended when he took a soldier hostage at Orly Airport near Paris and was shot dead by two other soldiers. | • In France, blood tests determined that a suspected Islamic extremist consumed cocaine, cannabis and alcohol before a frenzied spree of violence on Saturday that ended when he took a soldier hostage at Orly Airport near Paris and was shot dead by two other soldiers. |
| The assailant, Ziyed Ben Belgacem, had a lengthy police record. In an interview with French radio Europe 1, a man identified as the suspect’s father said Mr. Belgacem wasn’t a practicing Muslim. | The assailant, Ziyed Ben Belgacem, had a lengthy police record. In an interview with French radio Europe 1, a man identified as the suspect’s father said Mr. Belgacem wasn’t a practicing Muslim. |
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| • The five leading contenders in France’s presidential elections meet for their first televised debate today. | • The five leading contenders in France’s presidential elections meet for their first televised debate today. |
| Recent polls suggest a runoff between Emmanuel Macron, above, an untested politician running at the head of a new party, and Marine Le Pen, the far-right candidate. | Recent polls suggest a runoff between Emmanuel Macron, above, an untested politician running at the head of a new party, and Marine Le Pen, the far-right candidate. |
| A visit to a stronghold of Ms. Le Pen’s National Front suggests that she may be succeeding in broadening her appeal to the point where a victory is more plausible, even if the odds are still stacked against her. | A visit to a stronghold of Ms. Le Pen’s National Front suggests that she may be succeeding in broadening her appeal to the point where a victory is more plausible, even if the odds are still stacked against her. |
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| • And Chuck Berry, the masterful guitarist who gave us “Johnny B. Goode” and “Roll Over Beethoven,” died on Saturday at 90. | • And Chuck Berry, the masterful guitarist who gave us “Johnny B. Goode” and “Roll Over Beethoven,” died on Saturday at 90. |
| Mr. Berry had brash self-confidence and irresistible songs about cars, women and wild parties that defined the early era of rock ’n’ roll. | Mr. Berry had brash self-confidence and irresistible songs about cars, women and wild parties that defined the early era of rock ’n’ roll. |
| “His lyrics shone above others and threw a strange light on the American dream,” Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones wrote on Facebook. | “His lyrics shone above others and threw a strange light on the American dream,” Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones wrote on Facebook. |
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| • Steven Mnuchin, the U.S. Treasury secretary, signaled at a meeting of G-20 finance officials in Germany, his first major international gathering, that the Trump administration would review existing trade agreements. | • Steven Mnuchin, the U.S. Treasury secretary, signaled at a meeting of G-20 finance officials in Germany, his first major international gathering, that the Trump administration would review existing trade agreements. |
| • Mr. Mnuchin’s comments contrasted with calls to defend free trade by the German chancellor and the Japanese prime minister as they opened the CeBIT technology show in Hanover. | • Mr. Mnuchin’s comments contrasted with calls to defend free trade by the German chancellor and the Japanese prime minister as they opened the CeBIT technology show in Hanover. |
| • Greece’s bailout program will be the main item on the agenda of E.U. finance ministers meeting in Brussels today, but no breakthrough is expected. | • Greece’s bailout program will be the main item on the agenda of E.U. finance ministers meeting in Brussels today, but no breakthrough is expected. |
| • The leadership exodus at Uber continues with the departures of the president of ride sharing and a senior mapping executive. | • The leadership exodus at Uber continues with the departures of the president of ride sharing and a senior mapping executive. |
| • In Berlin, tenants and activists are banding together to protest rising rents, forced evictions and rampant speculation in real estate. | • In Berlin, tenants and activists are banding together to protest rising rents, forced evictions and rampant speculation in real estate. |
| • Here’s a snapshot of global markets. | • Here’s a snapshot of global markets. |
| • Nigerians trying to return to their normal lives are haunted by the horrors of Boko Haram: what the group did, and what it made ordinary people do. [The New York Times] | • Nigerians trying to return to their normal lives are haunted by the horrors of Boko Haram: what the group did, and what it made ordinary people do. [The New York Times] |
| • Fierce clashes broke out in the Syrian capital, Damascus, after insurgents infiltrated government-held parts of the city through tunnels. [Associated Press] | • Fierce clashes broke out in the Syrian capital, Damascus, after insurgents infiltrated government-held parts of the city through tunnels. [Associated Press] |
| • The Trump administration is relying on the policies of his predecessors in fighting the Islamic State and other terrorist groups: sending Special Operations forces and supporting local troops. [The New York Times] | • The Trump administration is relying on the policies of his predecessors in fighting the Islamic State and other terrorist groups: sending Special Operations forces and supporting local troops. [The New York Times] |
| • North Korea claimed that it had tested a high-thrust missile engine hours before Rex W. Tillerson, the U.S. secretary of state, met with President Xi Jinping of China. [The New York Times] | • North Korea claimed that it had tested a high-thrust missile engine hours before Rex W. Tillerson, the U.S. secretary of state, met with President Xi Jinping of China. [The New York Times] |
| • Germany’s Social Democrats anointed Martin Schulz as their leader in a unanimous vote. He is the main challenger to Chancellor Merkel in September elections. [The New York Times] | • Germany’s Social Democrats anointed Martin Schulz as their leader in a unanimous vote. He is the main challenger to Chancellor Merkel in September elections. [The New York Times] |
| • With battering rams and flash-bang grenades, U.S. SWAT teams fuel the risk of violence as they enter suspects’ homes. [The New York Times] | |
| • Rural America relies on foreign doctors, but a recent federal change in the visa timetable could delay newcomers. [The New York Times] | • Rural America relies on foreign doctors, but a recent federal change in the visa timetable could delay newcomers. [The New York Times] |
| • This month we’ve been talking about morning routines, focusing on guidance and tips for weekdays. | • This month we’ve been talking about morning routines, focusing on guidance and tips for weekdays. |
| But what about the weekend? For the past eight years, our Metropolitan section has asked New Yorkers about their Sunday routines. Some regular themes: sleeping in late, spending more time with family and cultural activities. | But what about the weekend? For the past eight years, our Metropolitan section has asked New Yorkers about their Sunday routines. Some regular themes: sleeping in late, spending more time with family and cultural activities. |
| The full archives of Sunday Routines are here, including from figures like Lin-Manuel Miranda, Vanessa Bayer of “Saturday Night Live” and the writer Pete Hamill. | The full archives of Sunday Routines are here, including from figures like Lin-Manuel Miranda, Vanessa Bayer of “Saturday Night Live” and the writer Pete Hamill. |
| • Recipe of the day: This simple spinach, tofu and sesame stir-fry makes a satisfying meatless meal. | • Recipe of the day: This simple spinach, tofu and sesame stir-fry makes a satisfying meatless meal. |
| • Roger Federer defeated Stan Wawrinka to win a record-tying fifth BNP Paribas Open trophy in an all-Swiss final. | • Roger Federer defeated Stan Wawrinka to win a record-tying fifth BNP Paribas Open trophy in an all-Swiss final. |
| • A new heart drug, Repatha, has the potential to help millions of high-risk patients. But it comes with a high price: $14,523 a year. | • A new heart drug, Repatha, has the potential to help millions of high-risk patients. But it comes with a high price: $14,523 a year. |
| • Bordeaux, France, has surpassed its wine reputation and become a full-fledged gastro hub. | • Bordeaux, France, has surpassed its wine reputation and become a full-fledged gastro hub. |
| • And every day feels like fashion week in the vibrant markets of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. | • And every day feels like fashion week in the vibrant markets of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. |
| For International Women’s Day this month, we looked at which countries have the highest percentage of female elected representatives. | For International Women’s Day this month, we looked at which countries have the highest percentage of female elected representatives. |
| Today, we’re answering a reader’s follow-up question: What is it like on the other side of the equation, for those in national legislative bodies with the fewest women? | Today, we’re answering a reader’s follow-up question: What is it like on the other side of the equation, for those in national legislative bodies with the fewest women? |
| In India, about 12 percent of the more than 500 members of the Lok Sabha, or lower house of Parliament, are women. Supriya Sule, above, is serving her second term. | |
| She said that women sometimes were the target of comments about their appearance from colleagues, but that she tried to ignore them. | She said that women sometimes were the target of comments about their appearance from colleagues, but that she tried to ignore them. |
| A male colleague might say, “Oh, what a beautiful sari it is, it’s nicer than the sari you were wearing yesterday,” said Ms. Sule, 47, but added, “I come to Parliament to work. I don’t know what you were wearing yesterday.” | A male colleague might say, “Oh, what a beautiful sari it is, it’s nicer than the sari you were wearing yesterday,” said Ms. Sule, 47, but added, “I come to Parliament to work. I don’t know what you were wearing yesterday.” |
| She said she hoped Prime Minister Narendra Modi would push for a long-stalled bill to ensure that one-third of the seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies are filled by women. | She said she hoped Prime Minister Narendra Modi would push for a long-stalled bill to ensure that one-third of the seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies are filled by women. |
| “We must have equal representation,” she said. | “We must have equal representation,” she said. |
| Nida Najar contributed reporting. | Nida Najar contributed reporting. |
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| Your Morning Briefing is published weekday mornings and updated online. | Your Morning Briefing is published weekday mornings and updated online. |
| Read the latest edition of the U.S. briefing here and the latest for Asia and Australia here. | Read the latest edition of the U.S. briefing here and the latest for Asia and Australia here. |
| What would you like to see here? Contact us at europebriefing@nytimes.com. | What would you like to see here? Contact us at europebriefing@nytimes.com. |
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