Rashida Tlaib, Gamergate, Greenland: Your Friday Briefing

Here’s what you need to know. Press Release Distribution Service

Global Markets, Israel, Gibraltar: Your Friday Briefing

Here’s what you need to know. Press Release Distribution Service

Going From Hong Kong to Mainland China? Your Phone Is Subject to Search

The searches are raising concerns that Beijing is trying to identify travelers sympathetic to the territory’s protest movement and further control what its people see about the unrest. Press Release Distribution Service

The Law Israel Used to Keep Omar and Tlaib Out

Israel has used the law, passed in 2017, to deny entry to outspoken foreign supporters of a movement to boycott the country. Press Release Distribution Service

Leftist Atop Argentina Race Moves From Kirchner’s Shadow. Will His Policies Follow?

The markets were rocked by the prospect of ex-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner returning to power. But it’s Alberto Fernández, a moderate, who actually leads her ticket. Press Release Distribution Service

For ISIS Children, Returning Home to Europe Meets Resistance

The children with the best chance of repatriation have been orphans. Even in countries officially committed to the task, it’s slow going. Press Release Distribution Service

South Korea Leader Appeals to Japan as Dispute Festers

In a major speech, President Moon Jae-in urged Japan to stop using trade to address historical disputes and expressed hope that the two economies could cooperate. Press Release Distribution Service

Novichok Sickened 2nd British Officer, Police Say

The police officer, who was not identified, was exposed to the Soviet-developed nerve agent that was used to attack a former Russian spy last year. Press Release Distribution Service

U.K. Lawmaker Rejects Jeremy Corbyn’s Call to Lead Caretaker Government

Mr. Corbyn made the proposal with the aim of stopping a no-deal Brexit, but the leader of the Liberal Democrat Party said he could not be Britain’s leader because he would not command a majority in the House of Commons. Press Release Distribution Service

Seven Australians You Should Be Reading About

Love fascinating profiles? Of course you do. Here’s a list for the weekend. Press Release Distribution Service

Britain’s ‘Knifefree’ Fried Chicken Leaves a Bad Taste for Some

Some British fried chicken outlets will offer boxes with warnings about knife crime, a hot-button political issue. Critics called the campaign wasteful and offensive. Press Release Distribution Service

Trudeau, Once the Bright New Hope, Enters Campaign Tarnished by Scandal

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada hope for reelection rests with a small number of uncommitted voters following an ethics watchdog’s findings that he broke the law. Press Release Distribution Service

U.S. Applies to Seize Iranian Tanker Held in Gibraltar

The legal basis for the request was not immediately clear. The local authorities have been considering the ship’s release to ease a weekslong standoff. Press Release Distribution Service

South Korean Leader Strikes Conciliatory Tone in Dispute With Japan

In a major speech, President Moon Jae-in urged Japan to stop using trade to address historical disputes and expressed hope that the two economies could cooperate. Press Release Distribution Service

Israel Weighs Blocking Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib from West Bank Visit

The move would reverse an earlier Israeli decision and would fly in the face of bipartisan support for the visit in the United States Congress. Press Release Distribution Service

Russian Plane Crash-Lands in Cornfield, and Reports Say All Survived

The plane, a Ural Airlines flight carrying over 200 people, flew into a flock of gulls shortly after taking off from Moscow, damaging both engines. Press Release Distribution Service

European Fears Hinder Plans to Rescue ISIS Children from Syria

The children with the best chance of repatriation have been orphans. Even in countries officially committed to the task, it’s slow going. Press Release Distribution Service

Trump Says ‘Hong Kong Is Not Helping’ in Trade War With China

President Trump made his most extensive comments yet on Hong Kong’s protest movement, and suggested that its fate be tied to a trade deal. Press Release Distribution Service

Nora Anne Quoirin Likely Died in Malaysia From Starvation and Stress, Police Say

An autopsy found no evidence that the 15-year-girl had been abducted or raped. Press Release Distribution Service

U.S. Seeks to Reassure Afghan Military Amid Uncertainty Over a Peace Deal

The leader of the American and NATO missions in Afghanistan denied reports that support was being pulled back in anticipation of an agreement with the Taliban. Press Release Distribution Service

Meeting a Russian Scientist? He Might Need to Report on You

Russia’s government is trying to put Soviet-style restrictions on scientists’ contact with foreign peers, requiring them to ask permission and report back on meetings. Press Release Distribution Service

Iran Arrests British-Iranian Academic Amid Tanker Standoff With U.K.

An acclaimed British-Iranian academic was detained just as the two countries appeared to be settling their standoff over an Iranian tanker seized in Gibraltar. Press Release Distribution Service

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