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Hong Kong police said on Monday they arrested 36 people, the youngest aged 12, after violence during anti-government demonstrations escalated as protesters hurled Molotov cocktails at security forces who responded with water cannon and tear gas.

LEBANON-SECURITY/ Israeli air strikes hit Palestinian military position in Lebanon: reports, security source

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Israeli air strikes hit a military position belonging to a Palestinian group in Lebanon, near the Syrian border, early on Monday, a security source and Lebanon's An-Nahar news said. U.S.

USA-ELECTION-WALSH/ Joe Walsh becomes second Republican to challenge Trump for White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Joe Walsh, a conservative former U.S. congressman turned talk show host, on Sunday became the second Republican to challenge President Donald Trump for the party's 2020 White House nomination. USA-ELECTION-SHERIFF/

Ex-Arizona lawman seeks to reclaim mantle as 'America's toughest sheriff' PHOENIX (Reuters) - Joe Arpaio, the former Arizona sheriff who built a national reputation as a staunch foe of illegal immigration, announced on Sunday - the anniversary of his pardon by President Donald Trump - that he will see re-election to his old job next year.

BUSINESS USA-TRADE-CHINA/

China says wants 'calm' resolution to U.S. trade war BEIJING (Reuters) - China is willing to resolve its trade dispute with the United States through "calm" negotiations and resolutely opposes the escalation of the conflict, Vice Premier Liu He, who has been leading the talks with Washington, said on Monday.

USA-JAPAN-TRADE/ Japan denies it gave away too much in trade talks with U.S

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's top government spokesman denied on Monday that Tokyo made too many concessions in trade talks with the United States, saying the fact the two countries were able to reach a broad agreement was "very valuable." ENTERTAINMENT

DISNEY-STAR-WARS/ Ewan McGregor to return as Obi-Wan in new 'Star Wars' streaming TV series

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Reuters) - Ewan McGregor will reprise his "Star Wars" role as Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi in a series for the upcoming Disney+ streaming service, the actor announced to fans of the beloved movie franchise on Friday. MUSIC-ROLLING-STONES-MARS/

Rockin 'n' rollin on Mars: Rolling Stones have space rock named after them The Rolling Stones have rocked stages around the world in their more than 50-year career. But now their influence has gone into space after NASA's Mars InSight Mission named a rock on the planet after the band.

SPORTS GOLF-TOURCHAMP/

McIlroy banks $15 million with Tour Championship, FedEx Cup wins Victory at the Tour Championship in Atlanta on Sunday will not completely erase the disappointment of a futile season at the majors for Rory McIlroy, but it may be worth far more than the $15 million he received for winning the FedEx Cup.

TENNIS-USOPEN/ Serena versus Sharapova to headline Day One at U.S. Open

NEW YORK (Reuters) - There will be no shortage of big-name players in action when the U.S. Open begins on Monday but the talk around New York for days has centered around the marquee matchup between Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova. UPCOMING

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS USA-IMMIGRATION/BRAZIL

Brazil government facilitates U.S. deportation of its nationals Brazil is making it easier for the United States to deport undocumented Brazilians by asking U.S. airlines to board deportees even when the have no valid passports, three Brazilian government sources said.

26 Aug 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT G7-SUMMIT/TRUMP-MACRON (TV)

Macron and Trump give joint news conference after G7 summit U.S President Donal Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron give a joint closing news conference after G7 summit in Biarritz.

26 Aug 09:30 ET / 13:30 GMT G7-SUMMIT/JOHNSON (TV)

Johnson gives news conference after G7 summit British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gives closing news conference after G7 summit in Biarritz.

26 Aug 10:30 ET / 14:30 GMT G7-SUMMIT/TRUDEAU (TV)

Trudeau gives news conference after G7 summit Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gives closing news conference after G7 summit in Biarritz.

26 Aug 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT USA-EMIRATES/SPYING

INSIGHT-Why the CIA doesn't spy on the UAE The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency does not spy on United Arab Emirates, intelligence sources tell Reuters, despite the desert monarchy's growing political and military ambitions and increasingly aggressive intervention across the Middle East and Africa.

26 Aug 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT G7-SUMMIT/ABE (TV)

Abe gives closing news conference after G7 summit Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gives a closing news conference after the G7 summit in Biarritz.

26 Aug 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT RUSSIA-ANGOLA/

Lavrov hold talks with Angolan foreign minister in Moscow Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov meets with Angolan Foreign Minister Manuel Augusto. News conference planned after the talks. 26 Aug 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE PEOPLE-HARVEY WEINSTEIN/ (PIX) (TV)

Harvey Weinstein to be arraigned on an indictment in Manhattan Harvey Weinstein, the former Hollywood movie mogul, is expected to be arraigned in a New York state court in Manhattan on an indictment, ahead of his scheduled criminal trial. He has been accused by prosecutors of rape and sexual assault.

26 Aug 09:30 ET / 13:30 GMT BUSINESS / ECONOMICS

USA-TRADE/CHINA (TV) Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Wang Shouwen holds a press conference

Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Wang Shouwen holds a press conference on pilot free trade zones. 26 Aug 03:00 ET / 07:00 GMT

USA-OPIOIDS/LITIGATION-OKLAHOMA Oklahoma judge to rule on whether to hold J&J responsible for opioid epidemic

An Oklahoma judge is scheduled to deliver his ruling on whether Johnson & Johnson should be forced to pay $17 billion for helping fuel the opioid epidemic through deceptive marketing that downplayed the addictive drug's risks, causing an oversupply of painkillers and overdose deaths. 26 Aug 15:00 ET / 19:00 GMT

ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS-VMA/ (PIX) (TV)

MTV VMA Awards hosted by Sebastian Maniscalco with performances by Taylor Swift, Missy Elliott and the Jonas Brothers MTV VMA Award annual show hosted by Sebastian Maniscalco, with performances by Taylor Swift, Missy Elliott - who will receive the Video Vanguard recipient award and performing for the first time in 11 years, the Jonas Brothers.

26 Aug 18:00 ET / 22:00 GMT SPORTS

RUGBY-UNION-WORLDCUP-ZAF/SQUAD (TV) Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup - South Africa squad announcement

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus announces his 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup in Japan. 26 Aug 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT

TENNIS-USOPEN/ (PIX) (TV) Tennis - U.S. Open

Action from round one of the U.S. Open - the fourth and final grand slam of the year. 26 Aug 11:00 ET / 15:00 GMT

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