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TOP STORIES

GLOBAL

USA-IMMIGRATION-HONDURAS

Hundreds of Hondurans set off toward United States in new caravan

Hundreds of Honduran migrants began the long trek north on Monday, part of new U.S.-bound caravan that hopes to succeed even as a previous wave of Central Americans were unable to quickly enter the United States.

NEWZEALAND-POLITICS-STRIKE

Strike by thousands of junior New Zealand doctors cripples hospitals

Nearly 80 percent of junior doctors across New Zealand walked off the job at public hospitals on Tuesday after a breakdown in union talks with the government over working conditions and wages.

U.S.

WISCONSIN-MISSINGGIRL

Wisconsin kidnapper targeted teen after seeing her get on school bus: prosecutor

The Wisconsin man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old girl after murdering her parents then holding her hostage for months, sometimes under his bed, told police he picked his victim after seeing her get on a school bus, prosecutors said on Monday.

USA-EDUCATION-LOS-ANGELES

Striking Los Angeles teachers picket in rain with no deal imminent

More than 30,000 Los Angeles teachers demanding pay raises and smaller classes walked off the job in America’s second-largest school system on Monday, marching downtown in the rain after negotiations over a new contract broke down.

BUSINESS

AUTOSHOW-DETROIT-FORDMOTOR-EXECS

Global auto leaders urge Trump administration to end trade turmoil

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.

AUTOSHOW-DETROIT-VOLKSWAGEN

Volkswagen to invest $800 million, build new electric vehicle in U.S.

Volkswagen AG said on Monday it was investing $800 million to build a new electric vehicle at its plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and scheduled a briefing with Ford Motor Co for Tuesday on their efforts to forge a global alliance.

ENTERTAINMENT

AWARDS-OSCARS

U.S. actors accuse Oscar body of intimidation over awards presenters

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

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

TENNIS-AUSOPEN

Ruthless Serena makes strong start in Melbourne return

Serena Williams made a ruthless start to her quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title with a 6-0 6-2 victory over unseeded German Tatjana Maria in the first round of the Australian Open on Tuesday.

SPORT-DOPING-RUSSIA-WADA

Clock ticking on Moscow as WADA prepares for report

The Russian doping scandal is set for a messy end with the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Compliance Review Commission (CRC) considering possible new sanctions on Monday even as an inspection team was retrieving data from a Moscow laboratory.

UPCOMING

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

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. The launch takes place in a small town of Normandy region where a "yellow vests" protest is expected

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

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

THAILAND-SAUDI/CANADA (PIX)

Saudi refugee speaks to media in Toronto

A Public Statement will be made by Rahaf Mohammed on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, 10:00 am at the COSTI Corvetti Education Centre located at 760 College Street in Toronto.

15 Jan 10:00 ET / 15:00 GMT

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. The debate will be opened by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras

15 Jan 03:00 ET / 08:00 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 09:00 ET / 14:00 GMT

CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE

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

BUSINESS / ECONOMICS

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. Investors will also watch for sales from the largest U.S. health insurer's Optum unit and more details on its forecast for the year.

15 Jan 08:30 ET / 13:30 GMT

JPMORGAN-RESULTS/

JPMorgan Chase reports fourth quarter earnings

JPMorgan Chase & Co is expected to report on Tuesday that revenues rose in the fourth quarter of 2018 as the largest U.S. bank benefitted from growth in loans and net interest margins, despite lower trading revenues hampered by market volatility.

15 Jan 01:00 ET / 06:00 GMT

USA-FED/KASHKARI

Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Kashkari speaks on regional economy

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari speaks on the regional economy before the Rochester Economic Summit, in Rochester, Minn.

15 Jan 11:30 ET / 16:30 GMT

WELLS FARGO-RESULTS/

Wells Fargo reports fourth quarter earnings

Wells Fargo & Co. reports fourth quarter earnings. Investors will be looking for an update on when the bank expects the Federal Reserve to lift the asset cap.

15 Jan 08:00 ET / 13:00 GMT

USA-FED/GEORGE

Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank President George speaks on economy

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Esther George speaks on the economic and monetary policy outlook before The Central Exchange, in Kansas City, Mo.

15 Jan 13:15 ET / 18:15 GMT

USA-FED/KAPLAN

Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Kaplan participates in moderated Q&A

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Robert Kaplan participates in moderated question-and-answer session before the Plano Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, in Plano, Texas.

15 Jan 13:00 ET / 18:00 GMT

DAVOS-MEETING/TRUMP (PIX)

With Trump not going to Davos, who will lead the U.S. delegation?

With U.S. President Donald Trump skipping the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this year, the White House is expected to announce who will lead the American delegation.

15 Jan 08:00 ET / 13:00 GMT

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