Climate Strike, Whistle-Blower, Iran: Your Friday Briefing

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

Justin Trudeau Says He Is ‘Deeply Sorry’ After Brownface Photo Surfaces

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s campaign was thrown into turmoil when a photograph surfaced of him in brownface makeup at a 2001 private school party. Press Release Distribution Service

Syrian Children Saved a German Village. And a Village Saved Itself.

Four years after Germany took in over one million migrants, integration is quietly working, one village at a time. Press Release Distribution Service

Iran’s Foreign Minister Vows ‘All-Out War’ if U.S. or Saudis Strike

“We don’t want war,” Mohammad Javad Zarif told CNN, “but we won’t blink to defend our territory.” U.S. and Saudi officials have blamed Iran for an attack on Saudi oil facilities. Press Release Distribution Service

Netanyahu, Like His Foe, Calls for Unity Government, but Conflicts Remain

The prime minister called on his rival, Benny Gantz, to meet right away, in a dramatic bid to remain in power. His opponents say it may just be posturing. Press Release Distribution Service

In Pakistan-Held Kashmir, Growing Calls for Independence

An emboldened independence movement in Pakistan-held Kashmir has the government on edge, emerging as the state tries to rein in anti-India militants. Press Release Distribution Service

Philippines Declares Polio Outbreak After 19 Years Free of the Disease

The country’s health secretary said that government scientists had confirmed one case in the southern province of Lanao del Sur and were looking at another suspected case. Press Release Distribution Service

Taliban Blast Kills at Least 20 in Latest Spasm of Violence in Afghanistan

The attack, just before planned national elections, came two days after an attack took 26 lives outside a rally for President Ashraf Ghani. Press Release Distribution Service

Australia’s Toughest Question: How Close Is Too Close to China?

A furor involving the country’s first Chinese-born member of Parliament highlights the country’s struggle over where to draw the line on links to Beijing. Press Release Distribution Service

Fighter Pilot Is Left Dangling From Power Lines After F-16 Crash

The Belgian Air Force jet went down over western France, causing both pilots onboard to use their ejector seats and parachutes. Both escaped with minor injuries. Press Release Distribution Service

Sterilized Workers Seek to Collect Damages Against Dow Chemical in France

A pesticide made by Dow Chemical sterilized thousands of banana workers in Nicaragua decades ago. In an unusual legal move, they are turning to France to enforce payment. Press Release Distribution Service

Duterte Says He Ordered a Politician Killed; a Spokesman Says He Misspoke

“I ambushed you, you animal, and you still survived,” the Philippine president said of a mayor who was attacked by gunmen last year. Press Release Distribution Service

After Tight Israeli Election, Netanyahu’s Tenure Appears Perilous

The winner of Israel’s do-over election was too close to call early Wednesday, but exit polls pointed to serious obstacles for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Press Release Distribution Service

Spain Heads to 4th Election in 4 Years After Failure to Form Government

Spain was plunged into political uncertainty after talks to form a government collapsed, forcing another national election in November. Press Release Distribution Service

Nobel Peace Laureate Could Face Prosecution Over Myanmar Military’s Actions

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s civilian leader, once was a democracy icon. Now she’s an international pariah because of the Myanmar military’s brutality. Press Release Distribution Service

Ecuador Investigates Data Breach of Up to 20 Million People

The trove of personal details was found on an unsecured server in Florida, though it was unclear whether anyone had gained access to the information. Press Release Distribution Service

Hong Kong Unrest Leads to Cancellation of Horse Races at Iconic Track

The popular horse races — which draw a mix of Cantonese bettors and beer-swilling expats — had until now been largely unhurt by the unrest roiling the city. Press Release Distribution Service

Little-Known Professor and a Media Mogul Advance in Tunisia’s Presidential Election

The two populists will vie for the country’s top job in a runoff election next month. Press Release Distribution Service

Iran’s President May Skip U.N. Meeting, Blaming U.S. Obstacles

The news came as Saudi Arabia prepared to make public what it said was evidence of Tehran’s responsibility for airstrikes on oil processing facilities in the kingdom. Press Release Distribution Service

Israel, California, Federal Reserve: Your Wednesday Briefing

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

Does Influencer Grammar Matter?

In Southeast Asia, watchdog accounts call out misspelled and otherwise muddled English-language captions. Press Release Distribution Service

Indonesian Wildfires Choke Region in Blanket of Smoke

Thousands of fires, most of them set to clear land for plantations that make palm oil, created thick clouds of smoke that disrupted air travel and sickened people. Press Release Distribution Service

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