Who knew such a tasty dish could cause so much trouble?

Abroad: The director of Russia’s security service stated that explosive traces were found in the wreckage of the airplane which crashed over the Sinai on October 31st. This rendered moot previous statements which dismissed terrorism as a cause for the crash. (NYT)

Home: Mayor de Blasio released a statement on the acceptance of Syrian refugees, affirming the federal government’s stance and condemning the comments (and actions) made by presidential nominees Governor Chris Christie and Donald Trump. He specifically criticized Trump’s suggestion on closing mosques, stating the “NYPD will…not close down places of worship.” (NYC.gov)

Abroad: President Obama released a statement to South Africa, threatening that if the country does not lift barriers to American chicken imports, South Africa would lose preferential access to the market. This would cost the country hundreds of millions of dollars and thousands of jobs. Unfortunately, South Africa relies on American chicken, and has put all their eggs in one basket. (Economist)

Home: Dozens of artists and community activists protested yesterday at the opening of the sixth annual Brooklyn Real Estate Summit at the Brooklyn Museum. The protestors disagreed with the gentrification which they claim Summit stands for. The Summit-goers were undeterred, especially after paying $500 per ticket. (Gothamist)