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GLOBAL SOUTHKOREA-JAPAN-COMFORTWOMEN

South Koreans march with coffin in 'comfort women' protest at Japan embassy South Korean protesters marched alongside the coffin of a ‘comfort women’ campaigner to the Japanese embassy on Friday in a protest over Japan’s use of forced labor in its wartime brothels.

MYANMAR-JOURNALISTS-POLICEMAN Myanmar policeman who detailed Reuters reporters' entrapment freed from jail

A Myanmar policeman who told a court last year how officers planted secret documents on two Reuters reporters in order to “entrap” them was released from prison on Friday, after being sentenced to a year in jail for violating police discipline. U.S.

USA-WEATHER Over 20 dead in U.S. polar vortex, frostbite amputations feared

Tens of millions of Americans braved Arctic-like temperatures on Thursday as low as minus 56 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 49 Celsius) that paralyzed the U.S. Midwest and were blamed for at least 21 deaths. USA-ABUSE-TEXAS

Catholic leaders in Texas name around 300 priests accused of abuse Roman Catholic leaders in Texas on Thursday identified around 300 priests and others accused of sexually abusing children.

BUSINESS USA-ECONOMY

U.S. job growth likely slowed; minimal hit seen from government shutdown U.S. job growth likely slowed in January after December’s weather-related outsized surge, but the pace of hiring probably remains fast enough to support the economy amid a darkening outlook resulting from government policy and cooling global economies.

AMAZON-COM-RESULTS Amazon sales outlook falls short after record holiday quarter

Amazon.com Inc on Thursday forecast first-quarter sales below Wall Street estimates, warning that new regulations in India had created uncertainty around one of its key growth markets and saying it would step up investments in 2019. ENTERTAINMENT

PEOPLE-JUSSIE-SMOLLET Assault reported by 'Empire' actor condemned by family as 'hate crime'

The family of television actor Jussie Smollett, who plays a gay character on the hip-hop musical drama “Empire,” spoke out on Thursday to condemn the assault he reported suffering in Chicago at the hands of two men yelling racial and homophobic slurs. PEOPLE-BEYONCE

Beyonce, Jay-Z offer lifetime concert tickets for fans who go vegan Music superstars Beyonce and Jay-Z are offering fans a chance to win free tickets for life to their concerts in exchange for adopting a vegan diet for a month.

SPORTS BASKETBALL-NBA-NYK-PORZINGIS-TRADE

Knicks trade Porzingis to Mavericks in blockbuster deal The Dallas Mavericks made injured forward Kristaps Porzingis’ wish come true Thursday by agreeing to acquire the All-Star player from the New York Knicks in a deal involving seven players and two first-round picks.

FOOTBALL-NFL-LAWSUIT U.S. judge rejects do-over of NFL's Saints-Rams game after missed call

A federal judge on Thursday refused to order the National Football League to consider replaying the conference title game where the Los Angeles Rams defeated the New Orleans Saints and gained entry to the Super Bowl after a critical missed call by officials. UPCOMING

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS GERMANY-ARMENIA/ (PIX) (TV)

Germany's Merkel receives Armenian Prime Minister for bilateral talks German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan hold a joint news conference in Berlin following their closed door meeting.

1 Feb 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT USA-TRUMP/RUSSIA-STONE (PIX) (TV)

Trump ally Stone to appear in court for hearing on Mueller case Trump's longtime political ally Roger Stone will appear in court Friday afternoon for a status conference in the criminal case against him brought by Special Counsel Robert Mueller. It will be the first time Stone, 66, will appear before Judge Amy Berman Jackson, the same lawyer presiding over the Paul Manafort case.

1 Feb 14:00 ET / 19:00 GMT DISASTERS / ACCIDENTS

VALE SA-DAVIS/ Brazil Mines and Energy Ministry press briefing on dam disaster

Brazil Mines and Energy Ministry is expected to hold a briefing on what mining officials have learned from visiting the site of a tailings dam burst in Minas Gerais state after inspecting the state of Vale SA's mining complex there. The dam burst last week and is likely to have killed more than 300 people. 1 Feb 08:00 ET / 13:00 GMT

CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE WARCRIMES-IVORYCOAST/GBAGBO (PIX) (TV)

ICC appeal hearing on detention of Ivory Coast ex-leader Gbagbo following his acquital International Criminal Court appeals judges review a trial court order to release ex-Ivorian leader Laurent Gbagbo after he was acquitted of crimes against humanity. Prosecutors argue that Gbagbo won't return for future court hearings.

1 Feb 03:30 ET / 08:30 GMT BUSINESS / ECONOMICS

EXXON MOBIL-RESULTS/ (PIX) Exxon Mobil's fourth quarter results put focus on production gains

Fourth quarter results for Exxon Mobil should benefit from higher prices for crude and fuels but investors will be listening to CEO Darren Woods comments on how a restructuring of its global exploration operations can get its lagging output and share price rising. 1 Feb 02:00 ET / 07:00 GMT

ENI-GULF/ (PIX) Eni keeps foot on the gas in high-speed Gulf drive

In less than 12 months Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi has turned the Middle East from a sideshow to a strategic hub for the Italian energy major. And the shift is not over. 1 Feb 02:00 ET / 07:00 GMT

CIGNA-RESULTS/ Q4 2018 Cigna Corp Earnings Release

Health insurer Cigna Corp will report fourth-quarter results on Friday, the first time investors will get a glimpse of its performance as a combined entity with Express Scripts, which it bought for $52 billion last year. Investors will focus on the company's forecast for the year as well as comments on broader trends in the health insurance industry. 1 Feb 08:30 ET / 13:30 GMT

MERCK & CO-RESULTS/ (PIX) U.S. drugmaker Merck to report Q4 results

Drugmaker Merck & Co Inc is expected to report higher fourth-quarter sales on Friday, fueled by market-share gains of its cancer immunotherapy Keytruda. Investors will focus on quarterly Keytruda revenue and the company's full-year forecast, as well as any comments about business development and future M&A plans. 1 Feb 08:30 ET / 13:30 GMT

CHEVRON-RESULTS/ (PIX) Chevron releases fourth quarter 2018 earnings and revenue

Chevron releases results for its fourth quarter of 2018 before the market opens. 1 Feb 09:00 ET / 14:00 GMT

USA-FED/KAPLAN Fed's Kaplan speaks on policy, economy

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Robert Kaplan gives his first public remarks after the Fed's January policy meeting, in a moderated question-and-answer session before the Texas Lyceum Public Conference, in Austin, Texas. Kaplan has said he believes the central bank should be 'patient' on rate hikes for another quarter or two. 1 Feb 09:45 ET / 14:45 GMT

USA-TRADE/METALS (PIX) U.S. metals importers resigned to higher prices as tariffs bite

U.S. metals importers that optimistically applied last year for exemptions to tariffs on steel and aluminum are losing hope the Commerce Department will approve their petitions, with the government shutdown adding to a wait that for some has stretched to eight months without a ruling. 1 Feb 01:00 ET / 06:00 GMT

CHEVRON-RESULTS/ Chevron quarterly earnings to shed light on exposure to Venezuela

Chevron reports results for the fourth quarter on Friday but investors will be listening for how the fallout of U.S. sanctions on Venezuela will affect this year's operations. The company is the last remaining U.S. oil major with production operations in the South American country is a large buyers of its heavy oil 1 Feb 08:30 ET / 13:30 GMT

SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY USA-CLIMATECHANGE/CALIFORNIA (GRAPHIC)

INSIGHT-A climate problem even California can't fix: tailpipe emissions For three decades, California has tried harder than any government on earth to control tailpipe pollution, with policies promoting cleaner fuels, carpooling, public transportation and its signature strategy - the electric vehicle. But tailpipe pollution here still rising - a cautionary tale that holds lessons for policy makers across the globe.

1 Feb 07:00 ET / 12:00 GMT ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT

FILM-LEGOMOVIE2/COFFEE (PIX) (TV) Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks turn barrista at LEGO Movie 2 cafe

Stars Chris Pratt and Elizabeth Banks serve coffee to customers at "LEGO Movie 2" pop-up cafe in London. 1 Feb 03:00 ET / 08:00 GMT

SPORTS FOOTBALL-NFL-SUPERBOWL/CELEBRATIONS (PIX)

Players, fans embrace touchdown celebrations as NFL softens stance While the NFL eased its ban on touchdown celebrations two years ago, the elaborate dances and routines lit up end-zones, and social media, this season like never before. While many fans delighted, some NFL players landed in murky territory

1 Feb 01:00 ET / 06:00 GMT