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| Catalonia, Kurds, Donald Trump: Your Monday Briefing | Catalonia, Kurds, Donald Trump: 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: |
| • Let’s start with our most-read story in Europe today: | • Let’s start with our most-read story in Europe today: |
| For decades, the Irish town of Tuam kept the secrets of a Catholic home for unmarried mothers. But then one woman made it her mission to unearth the dark stories of hundreds of children who died there. | For decades, the Irish town of Tuam kept the secrets of a Catholic home for unmarried mothers. But then one woman made it her mission to unearth the dark stories of hundreds of children who died there. |
| Read their story here and watch our 12-minute documentary. If you recognize the children above or if you can provide more information, please get in touch. | Read their story here and watch our 12-minute documentary. If you recognize the children above or if you can provide more information, please get in touch. |
| One reader’s reaction: “There are no ‘good old days.’” | One reader’s reaction: “There are no ‘good old days.’” |
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| • In Spain, a question today is whether the region’s civil servants will fall in line on direct rule from Madrid as they return to work after days of an escalating crisis. | • In Spain, a question today is whether the region’s civil servants will fall in line on direct rule from Madrid as they return to work after days of an escalating crisis. |
| Carles Puigdemont, the separatist leader, called for a peaceful “democratic opposition” (though it is not clear what that might mean) after the Spanish prime minister deposed him and announced regional elections on Dec. 21. | Carles Puigdemont, the separatist leader, called for a peaceful “democratic opposition” (though it is not clear what that might mean) after the Spanish prime minister deposed him and announced regional elections on Dec. 21. |
| Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in Barcelona on Sunday for a rally against independence. | Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in Barcelona on Sunday for a rally against independence. |
| Our correspondent went to the Basque region to see whether the Catalan separatists had inspired secessionists elsewhere in Spain. While he found sympathy for Catalan efforts to secede, only a minority there seem to see a model. | Our correspondent went to the Basque region to see whether the Catalan separatists had inspired secessionists elsewhere in Spain. While he found sympathy for Catalan efforts to secede, only a minority there seem to see a model. |
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| • North Korea was behind the “WannaCry” cyberattack in May that struck thousands of computers around the world, disrupting the British health service and some rail systems in Germany, a British government minister said without providing evidence. | • North Korea was behind the “WannaCry” cyberattack in May that struck thousands of computers around the world, disrupting the British health service and some rail systems in Germany, a British government minister said without providing evidence. |
| The North’s rapidly advancing technological capabilities have driven unparalleled debates in South Korea and Japan over the development of domestic nuclear weapons to deter Pyongyang. | The North’s rapidly advancing technological capabilities have driven unparalleled debates in South Korea and Japan over the development of domestic nuclear weapons to deter Pyongyang. |
| The U.S., meanwhile, has a nuclear stockpile large enough to cripple any nation. Our editorial board translated that data visually. | The U.S., meanwhile, has a nuclear stockpile large enough to cripple any nation. Our editorial board translated that data visually. |
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| • President Trump, facing reports that the first indictments are near in the investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 election, tried to shift the focus to a litany of accusations against his campaign rival Hillary Clinton. (He also quarreled with Michael Moore, the filmmaker.) | • President Trump, facing reports that the first indictments are near in the investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 election, tried to shift the focus to a litany of accusations against his campaign rival Hillary Clinton. (He also quarreled with Michael Moore, the filmmaker.) |
| Documents show that the Russian lawyer Natalia Veselnitskaya, above, who secured a meeting with top Trump campaign officials in June 2016 with the promise of dirt on Mrs. Clinton, had discussed the information with one of Russia’s most powerful officials. (Here are the talking points.) | Documents show that the Russian lawyer Natalia Veselnitskaya, above, who secured a meeting with top Trump campaign officials in June 2016 with the promise of dirt on Mrs. Clinton, had discussed the information with one of Russia’s most powerful officials. (Here are the talking points.) |
| Congressional committees will meet with leading tech companies starting Tuesday to talk about social media’s role in the meddling. | Congressional committees will meet with leading tech companies starting Tuesday to talk about social media’s role in the meddling. |
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| • Now to something more pleasant: dinner plans. | • Now to something more pleasant: dinner plans. |
| Mondays are ideal for dinner parties in Paris, writes the cookbook author Dorie Greenspan in an ode to hosting friends. Many restaurants are closed, allowing her to invite friends in the business to gather at her home over dishes like osso buco and torta sbrisolona. | Mondays are ideal for dinner parties in Paris, writes the cookbook author Dorie Greenspan in an ode to hosting friends. Many restaurants are closed, allowing her to invite friends in the business to gather at her home over dishes like osso buco and torta sbrisolona. |
| She is among our food columnists sharing their conversation tips, menus and recipes and their dream guest lists in the latest Times Magazine. | She is among our food columnists sharing their conversation tips, menus and recipes and their dream guest lists in the latest Times Magazine. |
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| • Russia is increasingly using its state oil giant, Rosneft, as a geopolitical tool. Consider its assistance to Venezuela’s government and its growing sway in Iraqi Kurdistan. (Above, Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, meeting President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela this month.) | • Russia is increasingly using its state oil giant, Rosneft, as a geopolitical tool. Consider its assistance to Venezuela’s government and its growing sway in Iraqi Kurdistan. (Above, Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, meeting President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela this month.) |
| • Our Corner Office columnist has interviewed 525 chief executives through the years. Here are the recurring themes he noticed. “Discomfort is their comfort zone” is one. | • Our Corner Office columnist has interviewed 525 chief executives through the years. Here are the recurring themes he noticed. “Discomfort is their comfort zone” is one. |
| • By 2025, pornography will be the third-largest virtual reality sector, according to one estimate. | • By 2025, pornography will be the third-largest virtual reality sector, according to one estimate. |
| • Here’s a snapshot of global markets and a look at the week ahead in business. | • Here’s a snapshot of global markets and a look at the week ahead in business. |
| • Massoud Barzani, the Kurd who led an independence push for the Kurdish region of Iraq for more than a decade, announced that he would quit as its president. [The New York Times] | • Massoud Barzani, the Kurd who led an independence push for the Kurdish region of Iraq for more than a decade, announced that he would quit as its president. [The New York Times] |
| • In Ukraine, frustration with foot-dragging on anticorruption measures by President Petro Poroshenko goes beyond the camp of protesters near the Parliament building in Kiev. [The New York Times] | • In Ukraine, frustration with foot-dragging on anticorruption measures by President Petro Poroshenko goes beyond the camp of protesters near the Parliament building in Kiev. [The New York Times] |
| • Iceland’s governing conservative Independence Party narrowly held off a stiff election challenge from the Left-Green Movement. It remains unclear who will form the next government. [The New York Times] | • Iceland’s governing conservative Independence Party narrowly held off a stiff election challenge from the Left-Green Movement. It remains unclear who will form the next government. [The New York Times] |
| • Strong winds killed at least six people in Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic. The authorities in Germany are watching for oil leaks from a freighter that ran aground in the North Sea. [Reuters] | • Strong winds killed at least six people in Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic. The authorities in Germany are watching for oil leaks from a freighter that ran aground in the North Sea. [Reuters] |
| • In France, two women accused Tariq Ramadan, a renowned Islamic scholar, of violent sexual attacks. [The New York Times] | • In France, two women accused Tariq Ramadan, a renowned Islamic scholar, of violent sexual attacks. [The New York Times] |
| • A “horrified” Kevin Spacey apologized after he was accused of making a sexual advance 31 years ago at a 14-year-old actor. Mr. Spacey said he did not recall the incident. [The New York Times] | • A “horrified” Kevin Spacey apologized after he was accused of making a sexual advance 31 years ago at a 14-year-old actor. Mr. Spacey said he did not recall the incident. [The New York Times] |
| • In Rwanda, it is illegal to use or sell plastic bags, and violators face stiff punishment. But the zero-tolerance policy appears to be paying off: The streets are spotless. [The New York Times] | • In Rwanda, it is illegal to use or sell plastic bags, and violators face stiff punishment. But the zero-tolerance policy appears to be paying off: The streets are spotless. [The New York Times] |
| Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life. | Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life. |
| • Recipe of the day: Miso-ginger sauce works well on pan-griddled sweet potatoes, and a lot more besides. | • Recipe of the day: Miso-ginger sauce works well on pan-griddled sweet potatoes, and a lot more besides. |
| • As daylight saving ended across most of Europe, here’s advice on adjusting to new sleeping schedules. | |
| • How to have a romantic vacation. (Turn off your phone, for starters.) | • How to have a romantic vacation. (Turn off your phone, for starters.) |
| • Astronomers are racing to study a mysterious space rock from beyond our solar system before it zips out again. | • Astronomers are racing to study a mysterious space rock from beyond our solar system before it zips out again. |
| • She’s retired twice before, but, at age 37, Martina Hingis finally appears to be done playing tennis. She goes out on top, with the No. 1 ranking in women’s doubles. | • She’s retired twice before, but, at age 37, Martina Hingis finally appears to be done playing tennis. She goes out on top, with the No. 1 ranking in women’s doubles. |
| • Lewis Hamilton’s fourth Formula One championship makes him the most decorated British F1 racing driver. | • Lewis Hamilton’s fourth Formula One championship makes him the most decorated British F1 racing driver. |
| • There is something for everyone in Prague. Here’s our latest 36 Hours guide. | • There is something for everyone in Prague. Here’s our latest 36 Hours guide. |
| • Finally, our profile of the Nigerian-born singer Sade. In an era that often rewards people less for their talent than for their associations, her lack of interest in self-promotion has had a reverse effect. | • Finally, our profile of the Nigerian-born singer Sade. In an era that often rewards people less for their talent than for their associations, her lack of interest in self-promotion has had a reverse effect. |
| With the Dodgers in the World Series, let’s revisit the story of one of the legends of American baseball. | With the Dodgers in the World Series, let’s revisit the story of one of the legends of American baseball. |
| Jackie Robinson took the first step toward becoming Major League Baseball’s first African-American player 72 years ago this month, signing with a farm team of the Dodgers organization. (They were the Brooklyn Dodgers then. They moved to Los Angeles in 1957.) | Jackie Robinson took the first step toward becoming Major League Baseball’s first African-American player 72 years ago this month, signing with a farm team of the Dodgers organization. (They were the Brooklyn Dodgers then. They moved to Los Angeles in 1957.) |
| He made his major-league debut on April 15, 1947, an experience he described in his autobiography: | He made his major-league debut on April 15, 1947, an experience he described in his autobiography: |
| “I had to fight hard against loneliness, abuse and the knowledge that any mistake I made would be magnified because I was the only black man out there. Many people resented my impatience and honesty, but I never cared about acceptance as much as I cared about respect.” | “I had to fight hard against loneliness, abuse and the knowledge that any mistake I made would be magnified because I was the only black man out there. Many people resented my impatience and honesty, but I never cared about acceptance as much as I cared about respect.” |
| He was a huge star, becoming rookie of the year and drawing enormous crowds. He stole home in Game 1 of the 1955 World Series, helping the Dodgers beat the New York Yankees for their first championship. Above, Robinson sliding into second base in the 1947 World Series. | He was a huge star, becoming rookie of the year and drawing enormous crowds. He stole home in Game 1 of the 1955 World Series, helping the Dodgers beat the New York Yankees for their first championship. Above, Robinson sliding into second base in the 1947 World Series. |
| After retiring, he became a prosperous businessman and was influential in politics. He died on Oct. 24, 1972, of a heart attack. He was 53. Read his Times obituary here. | After retiring, he became a prosperous businessman and was influential in politics. He died on Oct. 24, 1972, of a heart attack. He was 53. Read his Times obituary here. |
| Karen Zraick contributed reporting. | Karen Zraick contributed reporting. |
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