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CHINA-CANADA/
China court sentences Canadian to death as diplomatic row deepens
BEIJING/OTTAWA (Reuters) - A Chinese court on Monday sentenced a Canadian man to be executed for drug smuggling, prompting Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to accuse China of using the death penalty arbitrarily.
U.S.
USA-EDUCATION-LOS-ANGELES/
Los Angeles teachers strike, claiming 'existential battle' over schools
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - More than 30,000 Los Angeles teachers demanding higher pay and smaller class sizes walked off the job in America’s second-largest school system on Monday, marching in the rain after negotiations over a new contract broke down.
USA-TRUMP-FARMERS/
Trump defends tough trade policies to farmers, vows fair deal with China
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday defended his tough trade policies in front of thousands of farmers, a key constituency that has struggled because of his trade war with China, and promised fair trade deals that will put America’s rural heartland back on its feet.
BUSINESS
AUTOSHOW-DETROIT-FORDMOTOR-EXECS/
Global auto leaders urge Trump administration to end trade turmoil
DETROIT (Reuters) - Auto executives gathered in Detroit on Monday called on the Trump administration and Congress to resolve trade disputes, and end the government shutdown, saying political uncertainty is costing the industry.
PG-E-US-BANKRUPTCY/
No. 1 U.S. utility PG&E prepares bankruptcy filing after California wildfires
PG&E Corp, owner of the biggest U.S. power utility by customers, said on Monday it is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as soon as this month amid pressure from potentially crushing liabilities linked to California’s catastrophic wildfires in 2017 and 2018.
ENTERTAINMENT
AWARDS-OSCARS/
U.S. actors accuse Oscar body of intimidation over awards presenters
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The largest actors union in the United States on Monday accused the organizers of the Oscars of trying to intimidate celebrities not to present at rival award shows.
BRITAIN-ROYALS/
UK royal Meghan reveals she's six months pregnant: media
BIRKENHEAD, England (Reuters) - Meghan Markle, wife of Britain’s Prince Harry, told royal well-wishers on Monday she was six months pregnant but the royal couple do not know the gender of their first baby, British media reported.
SPORTS
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-DAL-ANA-TRADE/
Anaheim trades left wing Cogliano to Stars, acquires center Shore
The struggling Anaheim Ducks sent left wing Andrew Cogliano to the Dallas Stars in exchange for center Devin Shore on Monday.
TENNIS-AUSOPEN-MURRAY/
Brave Murray bows out of Australian Open after epic comeback
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - An emotional and drained Andy Murray left open the door to a return to Melbourne Park after falling to Roberto Bautista Agut in a gut-wrenching, five-set epic in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday.
UPCOMING
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
NORWAY-EU/SNOWCRAB (PIX)
Norway Supreme Court to hear snow crab case with implication for oil
Norway's Supreme Court will on Tuesday hear arguments on whether EU ships can fish for snow crab off Arctic islands north of Norway without permission from Oslo, in a case that could decide who has the right to explore for oil in the region.
15 Jan 18:00 ET / 23:00 GMT
BRITAIN-EU/ (PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC)
Parliament continues debate on PM May's Brexit deal
15 Jan
FRANCE-PROTESTS/MACRON-DEBATE (PIX) (TV)
Macron launches France's National Debate in a small town in Normandy
French President Emmanuel Macron launches the "Great National Debate" designed to find ways to calm down social anger in the country.
15 Jan 09:00 ET / 14:00 GMT
USA-TRUMP/BARR (TV)
U.S. Senate panel holds confirmation hearing for attorney general nominee
U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee conducts confirmation hearings for attorney general nominee William Barr, who is under fire from Democrats for his criticism of special counsel's Russia probe.
15 Jan 09:30 ET / 14:30 GMT
BRITAIN-EU/GERMANY SCHOLZ (TV)
German finance minister speaks on "necessity of European integration"
German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz holds a speech entitled "The Necessity of European Integration for Politics and the Economy" on the day the British parliament is expected to vote on Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal.
15 Jan 07:45 ET / 12:45 GMT
EUROPE-MIGRANTS/CALAIS-BRITAIN (PIX) (TV)
Iranian migrants plot illegal crossing to Britain from northern French port
Multi-media story from northern French port of Calais where France has bolstered surveillance of ports and beaches after a spike in clandestine migrant crossings to Britain.
15 Jan 08:00 ET / 13:00 GMT
SPAIN-POLITICS/WOMEN-ANDALUSIA (PIX)
Women's rights groups protest against Andalusia government
Women's rights groups hold protest in Seville, Madrid and other cities on Tuesday against the new Andalusia government, a conservative/center-right executive which is to be voted in on Wednesday with the support of the far-right.
15 Jan
BRITAIN-EU/PORTUGAL
Foreign minister speaks to parliament committee on European affairs
Foreign Minister Augusto Santos Silva appears before parliament committee on European affairs where he is likely to face questions about Portugal's preparedness for Brexit
15 Jan 05:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
VENEZUELA-POLITICS/ (PIX) (TV)
Venezuela's opposition-run congress to discuss amnesty, Maduro legitimacy
Venezuela's opposition-led Congress on Tuesday will hold a session in which it could approve a law offering amnesty for military officials who turn against President Nicolas Maduro and may also formally declare his second term illegitimate.
15 Jan
GREECE-GOVERNMENT/ (PIX) (TV)
Greek parliament starts debate on confidence vote
The Greek parliament will open a confidence debate in the government on Tuesday, with the vote expected on Wednesday night.
15 Jan 03:00 ET / 08:00 GMT
BRITAIN-EU/VOTE (PIX) (TV)
UK Parliament scheduled to vote on PM May's Brexit deal
British parliament scheduled to vote on PM May's Brexit deal.
15 Jan
CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/UN (TV)
U.N. Security Council to hold its quarterly open debate on the Middle East
15 Jan 10:00 ET / 15:00 GMT
WARCRIMES-IVORYCOAST/ (PIX) (TV)
War crimes court delivers decision on ex-Ivorian leader demands for acquittal
International Criminal Court judges deliver their decision on a request from the defence of ex Ivorian leader Laurent Gbagbo for his immediate acquittal and release.
15 Jan 05:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
AFGHANISTAN-BLAST/ (PIX)
Car bomb blast near high-security compound in Kabul kills four, 90 wounded -
At least four people were killed and 90 wounded when a bomb-laden car blew up near a high-security compound in the Afghan capital Kabul on Monday, officials said.
15 Jan
CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE
TEXAS-EXECUTION/
Blaine Milam, who beat toddler Amora Carson, to death during alleged exorcism, is scheduled to be executed
Blaine Milam, a Rusk County man who murdered his girlfriend's 13-month old child, Amora Carson, to death during alleged exorcism, is scheduled to be executed.
15 Jan
BUSINESS / ECONOMICS
AUTOSHOW-DETROIT/ (PIX) (TV)
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit
Car companies from around the world roll into Detroit to show their latest offerings in the North American International Auto Show
15 Jan
UNITEDHEALTH-RESULTS/ (PIX)
UnitedHealth Group reports fourth-quarter earnings
UnitedHealth Group will report fourth-quarter results on Tuesday, when the company is expected to outline its plan to tackle competition from rivals that have recently closed multibillion dollar acquisitions.
15 Jan 08:30 ET / 13:30 GMT
HONGKONG-ASIAFINANCIALFORUM/
Asia Financial Forum in Hong Kong
Day two of Asia Financial Forum in Hong Kong, with focus on fintech and trade.
15 Jan
FRANCE-AGRICULTURE/
Press conference on this year's Paris farm show
Agriculture minister Didier Guillaume to attend presentation of 2019 Paris farm show, which will run from Feb. 23 to March 3.
15 Jan
EU-TAX/
EU Commission expected to recommend end of states' veto power on tax matters
The European Commission is expected to publish a non-binding proposal to end governments' veto powers in some tax fields
15 Jan
ZIMBABWE-ECONOMY/STRIKE (PIX) (TV)
Second day of strike after deadly protests against fuel price hike
Day two of protests against a fuel price hike and economic hardship expected, a day after several people were killed and some 200 arrested during Monday's demonstrations that turned violent.
15 Jan
AUTOSHOW-DETROIT/FORD-VOLKSWAGEN
Volkswagen, Ford to unveil auto alliance at Detroit auto show
Germany's Volkswagen and No. 2 U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co are expected to unveil their alliance, centered around commercial vehicles to start, in a move meant to save the global automaker billions of dollars.
15 Jan
DELTA AIR-RESULTS/ (PIX)
Q4 2018 Delta Air Lines Inc Earnings Release
The No. 2 U.S. carrier is expected to post a higher profit and revenue helped by a robust travel demand.
15 Jan
WELLS FARGO-RESULTS/
Wells Fargo reports fourth quarter earnings
Wells Fargo & Co. reports fourth quarter earnings
15 Jan 08:00 ET / 13:00 GMT
NISSAN-GHOSN/
Tokyo court decides on whether to grant Carlos Ghosn bail
The Tokyo District Court decides on whether to grant bail to ousted Nissan Motor Co chairman Carlos Ghosn.
15 Jan
INDIA-TRADE/
India to release monthly trade data for Dec
15 Jan
ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT
FASHION-BERLIN/ (PIX) (TV)
Bogner retro ski fashion kicks off Berlin Fashion Week
Bogner opens Berlin's fashion week with their Alpine Clubbing Show, presenting their retro ski fashion for the Autumn/Winter collection 2019
15 Jan 04:00 ET / 09:00 GMT
FASHION-PARIS/MENS (PIX)
Start of Menswear Fashion Week in Paris
Men's Fashion Week runs from Jan 15th to Jan 20th.
15 Jan
INDIA-RELIGION/KUMBH (PIX) (TV)
Hindu pilgrims take a dip at "Kumbh Mela" festival
Millions of pilgrims, led by naked, ash-smeared ascetics, some of whom live in caves, plunge themselves into the cold waters during the first Shahi Snan, or Royal Bath in northern India.
15 Jan
SPORTS
SPORT-DOPING/WADA-RUSSIA
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) meets to discuss status of Russia's anti-doping agency
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) meets to discuss the status of Russia's anti-doping agency RUSADA after WADA was unable to remove data from the Moscow Laboratory last month.
15 Jan
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