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Qatar says economic conditions for Israeli-Palestinian peace require 'fair political solutions'

Qatar said on Friday that economic development needed for Israeli-Palestinian peace could not be achieved without "fair political solutions" acceptable to Palestinians, referring to a U.S. plan set to be unveiled next month. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2VNwQVU

Brexit brings down May, Johnson stakes leadership claim

Fighting back tears, Theresa May said on Friday she would quit after failing to deliver Brexit, setting up a contest that will install a new British prime minister who could pursue a cleaner break with the European Union. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Wm7Clv

UK health minister Matt Hancock to launch PM bid on Saturday: Daily Mail

British health minister Matt Hancock, a former economist at the Bank of England, is expected to launch a leadership bid on Saturday morning, Daily Mail's Deputy Political Editor said in a tweet http://bit.ly/2HV8W5A. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2KaBWcH

U.S. arms sales to Saudis, UAE, Jordan needed to deter Iran: Pompeo

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday the Trump administration had decided to proceed with arms sales to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan in a move bypassing Congress because any delay could increase risk for U.S. partners at a time of instability caused by Iran. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2WpkxmQ

UK's Rudd opts out of Conservative Party leadership race: Telegraph

Britain's work and pensions minister Amber Rudd has ruled herself out of the Conservative Party leadership race, the Telegraph newspaper reported. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2M5jhBq

Trump orders intelligence community to cooperate with review on Russia probe origins

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered the intelligence community to cooperate with Attorney General William Barr's review of the events that prompted an investigation into links between the Trump campaign and Russia. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2WmOGTM

Greek PM says EU poll is also vote of confidence in his policies

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Friday that the European parliament election was also a vote of confidence in his policies, and a minister who is close to him said an early national election was possible depending on the result. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Xb5smh

Sudan protest groups calls for strike starting next Tuesday

A coalition of Sudanese protest and opposition groups on Friday called for two days of strikes in private and public enterprises next week as part of pressure on military rulers to hand over power to civilians. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2wfp1he

How the Math Behind Roger Federer’s Clay Season Helps His World Ranking

By STUART MILLER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Qnmafh

What’s on TV Saturday: ‘Halloween’ and ‘The Perfection’

By SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2YJ6oyg

John Bolton Says North Korean Missile Tests Violated U.N. Resolutions

By MOTOKO RICH from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2K4q7om

Man Convicted in Deadly Church Shooting in Tennessee

By CHRISTOPHER MELE from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/30EU9Vj

In Shift, Trump Will Pick Kenneth Cuccinelli to Oversee Legal Immigration

By MAGGIE HABERMAN and ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HALMCP

Small Plane Crashes Off Florida Coast After Losing Communication

By MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2JZFfDn

Federal Judge Blocks Part of Trump’s Plan to Build Border Wall

By JOSE A. DEL REAL from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2YGiE2K

Nike Says It Will End Financial Penalties for Pregnant Athletes

By KEVIN DRAPER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2QpIN2F

Rocco Commisso, Cosmos Owner, Is Said to Be Close to Buying Italy’s Fiorentina

By RORY SMITH and TARIQ PANJA from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Xccc3j

How Trump Wins Next Year

By BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2wk6HUo

Geneviève Waïte, 71, Star of the Swinging-’60s Film ‘Joanna,’ Dies

By RICHARD SANDOMIR from NYT Obituaries https://nyti.ms/2YNjnPv

‘Heartbroken’: Weinstein Accusers Say $44 Million Settlement Lets Him Off the Hook

By JAN RANSOM and DANIELLE IVORY from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2K3dhGL

Epic Narratives

By CAITLIN LOVINGER from NYT Crosswords & Games https://nyti.ms/2Jzm4AI