Cheat Sheet - Up to Speed on the U.N.’s ‘Hell Week’

Today: Apple's New iPhones Met by Strong Demand , Pakistani Christians Protest Church Bombing , Young de Blasio Supported Sandinistas September 23, 2013 UP TO SPEED 1. U.N. General Assembly Kicks Off Taxi drivers dread it. Diplomats depend on it. As world leaders descend on New York for this week's United Nations General Assembly—not to mention Bill Clinton's simultaneous CGI summit—The Daily Beast's Christopher Dickey explains three major storylines to watch. Read it at The Daily Beast IT'S ALIVE 2. New iPhones a Hot Ticket Who says we've reached peak Apple? Over the weekend, the company once again captured the public's imagination (and dollars) with the launch of two new iPhone models. The Daily Beast's Will O'Connor on the frenzied launch—and how the markets reacted. Read it at The Daily Beast TAKING TO THE STREETS 3. Pakistani Christians Protest Church Bombing After a church bombing in Peshawar left at least 81 people dead, Christian protesters flooded the streets of Islamabad on Monday. The demonstrators carried batons, blocked traffic, and set tires on fire as they chanted demands that the government provide more protection for religious minorities. Protests also erupted in Karachi where police were forced to intervene to quell violent outbursts.  A sect of the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the bombing of the church and threatened to continue the attacks until the United States stopped its drone campaign in Pakistan. Read it at NBC News Leftist 4. Young de Blasio Supported Sandinistas The portrait of the freshly Obama-endorsed mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio as a young activist is something out of a Drudge Report nightmare. The New York Times describes de Blasio's trip to bring aid to Nicaragua, then in the midst of a war between the leftist Sandinistas and the Reagan-backed Contras, as a turning point in his vision of politics. When he returned to the U.S., it was as an advocate of "democratic socialism" and governments closely attuned to community needs. He remained involved in the Sandinistas' cause even after joining Mayor Dinkins's campaign, but gradually became more focused on his work in city government. Read it at The New York Times Mighty Have Fallen 5. BlackBerry Agrees to Potential Sale The advent of the smartphone has not been kind to BlackBerry, the Canada-based device maker whose products once dominated the C-suite and the trading floor. In survival mode, the company has been slashing costs and laying off thousands of employees. On Monday, Fairfax Financial, a Canadian insurance company, threw its compatriot a lifeline. Fairfax agreed to acquire BlackBerry for $9 a share, or about $4.7 billion, and BlackBerry has agreed to the deal in principle. The price, while still significant, marks a huge markdown from BlackBerry's peak value; the share traded at about $148 in the summer of 2008. Read it at CNBC Tragedy Ghanaian Poet Kofi Awoonor Killed in Kenya Attack Revered statesman and writer was shopping with his son before a literary event. GENDER WARS National Review Claims 'War on Men' 'The powerful women's lobby is fighting a war of attrition against men.' Protest Pussy Riot Member Begins Hunger Strike To protest brutal conditions at penal colony. HAPPY HOLIDAYS Walmart Hiring for Holiday Season Will add 50,000 temps and upgrade 35,000 from part-time to full-time. HOLY COW '50 Shades' Lingerie Line Coming At Target Australia. Your Tango The 9 Things You Should Never (Ever!) Say to a Pregnant Woman ROLLING STONE TV's 22 Smartest People on Their Favorite Shows CNBC John McAfee Talks Tech, Drugs, and 'Breaking Bad' GET The Cheat Sheet A speedy, smart summary of news and must-reads from across the Web. You'll love the featured original stories on politics, entertainment, and more from The Daily Beast's diverse group of contributors. GET Culture Beast Weekly cultural recommendations from The Daily Beast. Pope Francis Is Awesome People all around the world seem to be falling in love with Pope Francis and there's really no question why. He's challenging traditional orthodoxies and drawing new crowds. From taking selfies to dedicating sand sculptures, the Pope's fan base could rival Biebs'. More Videos The Weakest Speaker by Michael Tomasky I Was Trafficked. Why Didn't I Run? by Sophie Hayes Video: The Craziest Emmy Moments by Kevin Fallon

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