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USA-RUSSIA-BLACKSEA Russian senator says U.S. warship in Black Sea should keep its distance
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Visits to the Black Sea by U.S. warships have nothing to do with U.S. security and are motivated by domestic politics, prominent Russian senator Alexei Pushkov said on Sunday, warning they should stay away from the Russian coast. U.S.
USA-SHUTDOWN Trump says no amnesty for 'Dreamers,' signals support in broader deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his proposed immigration deal to end a 30-day partial government shutdown would not lead to amnesty for “Dreamers,” but appeared to signal support for amnesty as part of a broader immigration agreement. USA-TRUMP-RUSSIA
Giuliani says Trump pursued Moscow tower throughout '16, raising questions WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump pursued a business deal to erect a tower bearing his name in Moscow throughout 2016, his attorney said on Sunday, raising new questions for congressional investigators looking into possible ties between the president and Russia.
BUSINESS CHINA-ECONOMY-GDP
China set to post slowest growth in 28 years in 2018, more stimulus seen BEIJING (Reuters) - China is expected to report on Monday that economic growth cooled to its slowest in 28 years in 2018 amid weakening domestic demand and bruising U.S. tariffs, adding pressure on Beijing to roll out more support measures to avert a sharper slowdown.
NISSAN-GHOSN-ETHICS Ghosn may have had questionable ethics, co-chair of external Nissan probe says
TOKYO (Reuters) - The co-chair of a committee set up by Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) to examine the root cause of alleged financial misconduct by ousted chairman Carlos Ghosn said he believed Ghosn may have had questionable ethical standards. ENTERTAINMENT
USA-BOXOFFICE Box Office: 'Glass' dominates MLK weekend with $47 million
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - M. Night Shyamalan’s “Glass” topped box office charts during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, collecting $40 million over the weekend for a four-day sum of $47 million. AWARDS-PRODUCERSGUILD
'Green Book' boosts Oscar odds with big win at Producers Guild Awards (Reuters) - In a surprise win on Saturday, Hollywood producers named “Green Book” the best film of 2018, boosting its profile just days before nominations are announced for the annual Academy Awards.
SPORTS TENNIS-AUSOPEN-FEDERER
Federer knocked out by Greek wunderkind Tsitsipas MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Roger Federer’s bid for a hat-trick of Australian Open titles was crushed on Sunday as Greek wunderkind Stefanos Tsitsipas rose up to floor the Swiss master and become his nation’s first Grand Slam quarter-finalist.
ALPINE-SKIING-VONN Vonn says Cortina might have been her last race
(Reuters) - Lindsey Vonn, widely regarded as the greatest-ever female Alpine skier, may have taken part in her last race, she said after skiing out of Sunday’s super-G in Cortina. UPCOMING
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS BRITAIN-EU/MAY (PIX) (TV)
British PM May makes statement to parliament on next Brexit steps British Prime Minister Theresa May makes a statement and puts forward a motion in parliament on her proposed next steps on Brexit.
Jan 21 USA-SHUTDOWN/ (PIX)
Partial U.S. government shutdown drags into its 31st day Partial U.S. government shutdown drags into its 31st day, standoff triggered by President Donald Trump's demand for round of funding for his promised wall on U.S.-Mexico border. Congressional Democrats are opposed.
Jan 21 SWISS-UBS/GERMANY
Swiss verdict due for ex-UBS banker accused of leaking records to Germany A Swiss court is due to deliver a verdict in the case of a former UBS banker who allegedly sold records of German clients to tax authorities in that country in 2012, resulting in charges of spying, breaking Switzerland's banking secrecy laws and money laundering.
Jan 21 INDONESIA-BRITAIN/SLAP (PIX) (TV)
Indonesia court to sentence British woman for slapping Bali immigration official An Indonesian court is due to decide whether to jail a British woman, who slapped an immigration official on the holiday island of Bali after she was asked to pay a fine for overstaying her visa.
Jan 21 SWEDEN-POLITICS/
Swedish PM Lofven delivers a statement of government policy parliament Newly elected Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven presents his cabinet ministers and delivers a statement of government policy.
Jan 21 BRITAIN-EU/EMOTIONAL-IMPACT (TV)
Europeans living in the UK discuss the emotional impact of Brexit Europeans leaving in Britain speak about the psychological impact Brexit has had on them.
Jan 21 ROMANIA-POLITICS/TRIAL
The Supreme Court discusses ruling party leader sentence appeal Liviu Dragnea, head of Romania's ruling Social Democrat Party, appears before Supreme Court's panel of five judges who are expected to rule on his appeal that seeks to strike down a three and a half years preliminary sentence to prison for inciting to abuse of office.
Jan 21 NORWAY-GOVERNMENT/
Norway PM Erna Solberg to present new government Prime Minister Erna Solberg to present new government on Monday or Tuesday. We will be looking to see if any changes at oil and energy ministry, finance, industry or foreign ministries.
Jan 21 GERMANY-UZBEKISTAN/ (PIX) (TV)
Germany's Merkel, Uzbek president speak to reporters in Berlin German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev are due to give statements before a meeting at the chancellery in Berlin. The focus of their discussions will likely be on the rapidly developing trade relationship between the two countries.
21 Jan 06:15 ET / 11:15 GMT PHILIPPINES-POLITICS/AUTONOMY (PIX) (GRAPHIC)
Philippines holds referendum on autonomy for Muslim regions of restive Mindanao Predominantly Muslim areas of the Philippines' volatile Mindanao region holds a referendum on autonomy, the culmination of a protracted and turbulent peace agreement with separatists that aims to tackle endemic poverty and address historic grievances blamed for the rise of extremism and banditry and recruitment by militants inspired by Islamic State.
Jan 21 CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE
MIDEAST-CRISIS/SYRIA (TV) UN special envoy Pedersen visits Moscow, holds talks with Lavrov
UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen visits Moscow, holds talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov 21 Jan 03:30 ET / 08:30 GMT
KENYA-SECURITY/RESCUER (PIX) (TV) 'Sitting ducks': Volunteer describes rescue at besieged Kenyan hotel
Swiss security firm owner Serge Medic describes how he helped rescue civilians trapped in an attack on a Nairobi hotel and office complex on Jan. 15. 21 Jan 03:00 ET / 08:00 GMT
NORTHKOREA-USA/SWEDEN U.S., North Korean diplomats meet in Stockholm to ease deadlock
High-ranking diplomats from the United States and North Korea are holding talks in Sweden aiming to end the stand-off between the two countries. The talks started on Thursday and are expected to end on Sunday. Jan 21
CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE BRITAIN-BARCLAYS/QATAR
British prosecutor to open criminal case against four former Barclays executives British prosecutors, who have charged four former senior Barclays executives with fraud offences linked to a 12 billion pound emergency fundraising from investors such as Qatar in 2008, are expected to open their case in one of the most high-profile criminal trials brought by the UK Serious Fraud Office.
Jan 21 BUSINESS / ECONOMICS
DAVOS-MEETING/PREVIEW (PIX) (TV) Preparation for the annual meeting of World Economic Forum in Davos
Swiss police brace for the arrival of world's business and political elite for the annual WEF meeting in Davos Jan 21
DAVOS-MEETING/VEGANISM (PIX) (TV) From London's Brick Lane to Davos, veganism on the menu
From restaurants to hair salons, London businesses are cashing in on this plant-based lifestyle as it sees a phenomenal rise in its popularity 21 Jan 03:00 ET / 08:00 GMT
EUROZONE-EUROGROUP/ (PIX) (TV) Euro zone finance ministers meet in Brussels
Euro zone finance ministers meet to discuss the international role of the euro, follow up to the euro summit from December and to launch the procedure to nominate ECB chief economist Peter Praet’s replacement. 21 Jan 09:00 ET / 14:00 GMT
PORTUGAL-ECONOMY/ Investment conference with central bank chief, economy minister
Bank of Portugal Gov. Carlos Costa, Economy Minister Pedro Siza Vieira speak at a conference on investment and innovation (Sergio Goncalves) 21 Jan 09:00 ET / 14:00 GMT
CHINA-ECONOMY/GDP (PIX) (TV) China (Mainland)-GDP
Head of the National Statistics Bureau, Ning Jizhe, holds a news conference on China's national economic performance in the year of 2018. Data is expected to show the Chinese economy grew around 6.6 percent in 2018 - the weakest since 1990. Analysts are forecasting a further loss of momentum this year before policy support steps begin to kick in. 21 Jan 21:00 ET / 02:00 GMT
EUROPE-MAIZE/IMPORTS EU maize imports surge to keep livestock fed after 2018 drought
EU is shipping in maize at a record pace, leaving the bloc in the unusual position of being a net cereal importer at the midpoint of the 2018/19 season. A shortfall in forage supply after last summer's drought has encouraged livestock feed makers to step up maize imports, encouraged by a bumper harvest in Ukraine. Jan 21
PHILIPPINES-ECONOMY/GDP REUTERS POLL - Philippines Q4 GDP
Reuters surveys analysts on their forecasts for the Philippines fourth quarter GDP ahead of the data release on Jan. 24. Jan 21
ASDA-M&A/SAINSBURY'S (ANALYSIS) (PIX) (GRAPHIC) ANALYSIS-Sainsbury's-Asda tie-up not a done deal yet, experts warn
Some competition lawyers and experts warn that a proposed $9.4 billion deal to combine the Sainsbury's supermarket group with rival Asda is not a done deal yet. If regulators force too many store closures, the acquisition may not longer be attractive. 21 Jan 02:00 ET / 07:00 GMT
ELECTRIC-VEHICLES/CHARGING-GRID (PIX) ANALYSIS-European power firms aim to harness electric car batteries
Ever wanted to run your electric car for free? If you're open to a bit of give and take, then stay plugged in and your wishes might come true. At least that's what some European power companies and Japanese carmakers believe. 21 Jan 02:00 ET / 07:00 GMT
SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY LUNAR-ECLIPSE/ (PIX) (TV)
Total lunar eclipse set to stun U.S. fans, clear skies willing Americans will have their eyes on the sky for Sunday's total lunar eclipse and are hoping for clear skies to witness the red spectacle known as a blood moon. 20 Jan 21:30 ET / 02:30 GMT
ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS-RAZZIES/ (PIX) (TV)
Razzie Awards nominations Nominations are announced for the annual Razzie Awards for the worst films of the year, an antidote to the Oscars.
21 Jan 03:30 ET / 08:30 GMT FASHION-PARIS/HAUTE COUTURE-DIOR (PIX) (TV)
Dior show in Haute Couture week in Paris Christian Dior show in Haute Couture Week in Paris.
Jan 21 FASHION-PARIS/HAUTE COUTURE (PIX) (TV)
Start of Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris Schedule of shows yet to be determined. Haute Couture Week runs Jan 21st to Jan 24th.
Jan 21
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