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GLOBAL BRITAIN-EU

PM May tries to tweak defeated Brexit plan, refuses to rule out no-deal British Prime Minister Theresa May sought to break the parliamentary deadlock over Brexit on Monday by proposing to seek further concessions from the European Union on a plan to prevent customs checks on the Irish border.

NORTHKOREA-USA-MISSILES North Korean base serves as missile headquarters: think tank

One of 20 undeclared ballistic missile operating bases in North Korea serves as a missile headquarters, according to a report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) published on Monday. U.S.

USA-ELECTION-HARRIS Democratic Senator Kamala Harris jumps into 2020 White House race

First-term Democratic Senator Kamala Harris of California, a rising party star and outspoken critic of President Donald Trump's immigration policies, launched her 2020 campaign for the White House on Monday by touting her experience as a prosecutor. USA-SHUTDOWN

U.S. air safety agents absences hit record level; shutdown in Day 31 The U.S. Transportation Security Administration, where employees are going unpaid amid a partial government shutdown, said on Monday that unscheduled absences among U.S. airport security officers rose to a record 10 percent on Sunday as the shutdown reached its 31st day.

BUSINESS TESLA-CHINA-BATTERY-ELECTRIC-EXCLUSIVE

Exclusive: Tesla in talks with China's Lishen over Shanghai battery contract - sources Tesla Inc has signed a preliminary agreement with China's Tianjin Lishen to supply batteries for its new Shanghai car factory, as it aims to cut its reliance on Japan's Panasonic, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.

DAVOS-MEETING IMF, CEOs sound warnings as leaders gather in Davos

The International Monetary Fund trimmed its global growth forecasts on Monday and a survey showed increasing pessimism among business chiefs as trade tensions and uncertainty loomed over the world's biggest annual gathering of the rich and powerful. ENTERTAINMENT

FASHION-RIS-HAUTE-COUTURE-DIOR Christian Dior's Haute Couture circus clowns conjure up magical place

Harlequins and Pierrot clowns entertained at Christian Dior's Haute Couture catwalk show in Paris on Monday, as models sporting ruffs, sequined dresses and ringmaster jackets paraded through a circus tent, surrounded by acrobats. FACEBOOK-WHATSAPP

Facebook's WhatsApp limits users to five text forwards to curb rumors Facebook Inc's WhatsApp is limiting worldwide the number of times a user can forward a message to five, starting on Monday, as the popular messaging service looks to fight "misinformation and rumors", company executives said on Monday.

SPORTS FOOTBALL-NFL-OFFICIATING

Officiating nightmare gives NFL headache in Super Bowl build-up The National Football League was facing up to its latest controversy on Monday after an egregious non-call by referees during the NFC championship game likely robbed the New Orleans Saints of a Super Bowl berth.

FOOTBALL-NFL-CHI-TRUBISKY-WATSON Trubisky, Watson to replace Goff, Brady in Pro Bowl

Jared Goff and Tom Brady have plans, opening Pro Bowl roster spots for Chicago quarterback Mitchell Trubisky and Houston's Deshaun Watson to participate in the all-star game in Florida this weekend. UPCOMING

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS UKRAINE-ELECTION/TYMOSHENKO (PIX) (TV)

Ukraine's Yulia Tymoshenko unveiled as presidential candidate Ukraine's Yulia Tymoshenko will be unveiled as her party's presidential election candidate.

22 Jan 04:00 ET / 09:00 GMT AWARDS-OSCARS/BRITAIN (PIX) (TV)

Spate of British nominees expected to be announced in 2019 Oscars race From "The Favourite" actress Olivia Colman to Queen musical "Bohemian Rhapsody", British stars and films are expected to secure plenty of nominations for this year's Oscars, the highest honors in the movie industry.

22 Jan 10:30 ET / 15:30 GMT USA-BERYLLIUM/RULE (PIX) (TV)

SPECIAL REPORT - Left in the Dust Special Report exploring how the Trump administration quietly weakened a worker protection rule

22 Jan 07:30 ET / 12:30 GMT USA-EDUCATION/LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles teachers' strike to continue into second week Los Angeles teachers were due to extend their strike into a second week on Tuesday, disrupting classes for almost 500,000 students in the second-largest U.S. school district for a sixth school day, after union leaders vowed to continue their walkout even if a new contract was reached overnight.

22 Jan 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT USA-MEXICO/EL CHAPO

Ex-'El Chapo' mistress to continue trial testimony Lucero Sanchez Lopez, a former local legislator from Sinaloa, Mexico who says she had a romantic relationship with Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, is expected to continue testifying at the accused Mexican drug lord's trial in Brooklyn, New York federal court. Sanchez pleaded guilty to U.S. drug charges last year and is now cooperating with prosecutors.

22 Jan 09:30 ET / 14:30 GMT SPAIN-LGBT/ (PIX)

WIDER IMAGE: Gabriel's journey: a transgender Spaniard makes the change Gabriel Diaz, although born a girl, identified as being male from childhood. He has undergone chest removal surgery and hormone treatments, changed his name and renewed his identity documents to reflect what he feels is his true gender.

22 Jan 02:00 ET / 07:00 GMT BRITAIN-EU/PARLIAMENT

EU parliament's Brexit group gives update on where things stand 22 Jan 09:00 ET / 14:00 GMT

CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/UN (TV)

U.N. Security Council to hold its quarterly open debate on the Middle East U.N. Security Council to hold its quarterly open debate on the Middle East.

22 Jan 10:00 ET / 15:00 GMT CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE

SOCCER-TAXATION/RONALDO (PIX) (TV) Cristiano Ronaldo to be tried for tax fraud

Cristiano Ronaldo appears in court on trial for tax fraud. The Juventus forward and former Real Madrid star is expected to plead guilty and accept a suspended 23-month jail sentence and a fine of 5.7 million euros plus interest, which is part of an overall settlement worth 18.8 million euros. 22 Jan 03:50 ET / 08:50 GMT

RUSSIA-USA/ESPIONAGE-WHELAN (PIX) (TV) Moscow court hears appeal against arrest of former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan

A Moscow court hears an appeal against the arrest of former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, who was detained by the FSB security service for alleged espionage. 22 Jan 02:30 ET / 07:30 GMT

BUSINESS / ECONOMICS SGS-RESULTS/

SGS 2018 results 22 Jan 01:00 ET / 06:00 GMT

DAVOS-MEETING/MNUCHIN (PIX) U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin discusses global risk at Davos

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin takes part in a discussion panel at World Economic Forum in Davos on 'Rethinking Global Financial Risk' 22 Jan 03:45 ET / 08:45 GMT

TRAVELERS-RESULTS/ Insurer Travelers Companies to report Q4 results

The Travelers Companies is set to report Q4 results before the market opens on Tuesday. The results follow a difficult quarter for U.S. property and casualty insurers marked by California wildfires, Hurricane Michael and early winter storms in the Northeast and Midwest. 22 Jan 08:30 ET / 13:30 GMT

DAVOS-MEETING/BRAZIL-BOLSONARO (PIX) (TV) Special address by Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro at Davos

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro makes a special address to the World Economic Forum 22 Jan 09:30 ET / 14:30 GMT

HALLIBURTON-RESULTS/ (PIX) Q4 2018 Halliburton Co Earnings Release

The U.S. oilfield services firm is expected to post a fourth-quarter profit, compared with a year ago loss when it set aside $1.05 billion for income tax payments. Investors will look out for Halliburton's strategy in the light of the recent decline in oil prices. 22 Jan 08:30 ET / 13:30 GMT

ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS-OSCARS/POPULAR (PIX)

Oscars goes popular? Some of the years' most popular films are expected to get Oscar nominations this year, in contrast to the smaller art-house fare normally feted at the annual Academy Awards

22 Jan 14:00 ET / 19:00 GMT AWARDS-OSCARS/NOMINATIONS (PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC)

Nominations for the 2019 Oscars are announced Nominations are announced for the 2019 Oscars, the highest honors in the movie industry

22 Jan 08:30 ET / 13:30 GMT AWARDS-OSCARS/NOMINATIONS FOREIGN FILM CLIPS (PIX) (TV)

Oscar nominated foreign film clips Clips of films nominated in the Foreign Language Film category ahead of this year's Academy Awards.

22 Jan 08:30 ET / 13:30 GMT AWARDS-OSCARS/NETFLIX (PIX)

Netflix movie 'Roma' bids for top Oscar prize Critically-acclaimed Netflix movie "Roma" looks like one of the front-runners for this year's best picture Oscar, but will the Hollywood movie industry allow the upstart streaming service to claim the top prize?

22 Jan 11:00 ET / 16:00 GMT AWARDS-OSCARS/NOMINATIONS DOCUMENTARY FILM CLIPS (PIX) (TV)

Oscar nominated documentary film clips Clips of films nominated in the Documentary category ahead of this year's Academy Awards.

22 Jan 08:30 ET / 13:30 GMT AWARDS-OSCARS/NOMINATIONS FILM CLIPS (PIX) (TV)

Oscar nominated film clips A look at the films nominated for this year's Academy Awards.

22 Jan 08:30 ET / 13:30 GMT AWARDS-OSCARS/SURPRISES (PIX) (TV)

Snubs and surprises among the 2019 Oscar nominations list Who was snubbed and who snuck in to the nominations for the 2019 Oscars

22 Jan 12:00 ET / 17:00 GMT SPORTS

SOCCER-TAXATION/ALONSO (PIX) (TV) Xabi Alonso faces trial over tax fraud

Former Real Madrid star Xabi Alonso is due in court after maintaining he is innocent and refusing a settlement with Spanish authorities over tax fraud charges . Alonso, who is due in court 10 minutes after his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, could face up to five years in prison if found guilty, Unlike Ronaldo, Alonso has not reached a settlement with Spanish authorities and argues he is innocent of tax evasion. 22 Jan 04:00 ET / 09:00 GMT

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