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President Donald Trump on Friday declared a national emergency in a bid to fund his promised wall at the U.S.-Mexico border without congressional approval, an action Democrats vowed to challenge as a violation of the U.S. Constitution.

NIGERIA-ELECTION/ Nigerian presidential election postponed, Buhari appeals for calm

ABUJA (Reuters) - Politicians and voters across Nigeria expressed disappointment and dismay on Saturday after a national election was postponed hours before polls were due to open, with one opposition leader calling the move a dangerous ploy to keep President Muhammadu Buhari in power. U.S.

ILLINOIS-SHOOTING/ Dismissed employee kills five co-workers in Illinois factory shooting

AURORA, Ill. (Reuters) - A gunman opened fire at an Illinois factory just after receiving notice of termination from his job there on Friday, killing five fellow workers and wounding five policemen before he was slain by police, authorities said. USA-COURT-CENSUS/

U.S. Supreme Court to decide legality of census citizenship query WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court will decide the fate of a fiercely contested plan by President Donald Trump’s administration to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census, agreeing on Friday to an expedited review of a judge’s ruling blocking the plan.

BUSINESS USA-TRADE-AUTOS/

Automakers brace for U.S. government report on import tariffs WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A confidential Commerce Department report due to be sent to Donald Trump on Sunday is widely expected to clear the way for the U.S. president to threaten tariffs on imported autos and auto parts by designating the imports a national security threat, auto industry officials said on Friday.

PAYLESS-SHOESOURCE-BANKRUPTCY-STORES/ Payless ShoeSource to start liquidation sales at stores

(Reuters) - U.S. discount retailer Payless ShoeSource Inc said on Friday it would begin going-out-of-business sales at its U.S. and Puerto Rico stores on Feb. 17 and wind down its e-commerce operations. ENTERTAINMENT

AWARDS-OSCARS-ROMA/ Mexican actor apologizes for racial slur against 'Roma' actress

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A Mexican soap opera star apologized on Friday for using a racial slur to describe actress Yalitza Aparicio, whose performance in the critically acclaimed film “Roma” made her the first indigenous woman to be nominated for a best actress Oscar. AWARDS-OSCARS-CINEMATOGRAPHERS/

Oscar organizers scrap plan to award four Oscars in commercial breaks LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The organizers of the Oscars ceremony on Friday scrapped a plan to award four Academy Awards during commercial breaks in the Feb. 24 telecast, following an uproar by Hollywood filmmakers, actors and others.

SPORTS FOOTBALL-NFL-NOTEBOOK/

NFL notebook: Kaepernick, Reid settle NFL grievances Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid have decided to settle their collusion grievances with the NFL, according to a joint statement released by their attorneys and the league on Friday.

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-ROUNDUP// NHL roundup: Devils score final 4 goals, top Wild in OT

Nico Hischier scored with 1:41 left in overtime Friday night to cap a big comeback by the New Jersey Devils, who scored the final four goals to stun the Minnesota Wild 5-4 in St. Paul, Minn. UPCOMING

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS VENEZUELA-POLITICS/ (PIX) (TV)

U.S. Air Force expected to deliver aid for Venezuela to Colombian border town where congress to hold town hall The U.S. Air Force is also expected to send food and medicine for Venezuela to Cucuta, the Colombian border town where the United States and others have already been stockpiling aid. Venezuela's opposition, which is trying to oust President Nicolas Maduro whom they deem illegitimate in order to return the country to democracy, is also set to hold a town hall meeting in Cucuta to discuss plans to deliver aid into the country on Feb 23. 16 Feb 10:00 ET / 15:00 GMT

BULGARIA-FARRIGHT/MARCH (PIX) Far-right march goes ahead despite international condemnation

Far-right extremists from several European countries will march through the center of Sofia to honor a Bulgarian general who led a pro-Nazi organization in the 1930s and 1940s despite strong international condemnation. 16 Feb 11:00 ET / 16:00 GMT

SUDAN-POLITICS/ Sudanese MPs discuss extension of presidential term limits

A Sudanese parliamentary committee is due to start discussing constitutional amendments that would allow President Omar al-Bashir to stand for another term in 2019, as nationwide protests call for him to step down. 17 Feb

INDONESIA-ELECTION/ (PIX) Indonesia holds presidential debate on energy, natural resources policy

Indonesia hosts a second presidential debate, ahead of a general election in April. Topics will revolve around energy, food, natural resources and environment policy. 17 Feb

CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE MIDEAST-CRISIS/HEZBOLLAH (PIX)

Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Nasrallah to give speech The leader of the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement is expected to give a televised speech during a rally in south Lebanon.

16 Feb 08:00 ET / 13:00 GMT GERMANY-SECURITY/ (PIX) (TV)

MSC Munich Security Conference Defence and Security experts and ministers from around the word attend the annual Munich Security Conference, with German Chancellor Angela Merkel due to address the meeting.

17 Feb ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT

FASHION-LONDON/ALEXA CHUNG (PIX) (TV) Alexa Chung catwalk show at London Fashion Week

Alexa Chung presents her autumn/winter 2018-2019 collections in the British capital. 16 Feb 07:00 ET / 12:00 GMT

FILMFESTIVAL-BERLIN/AWARDS (PIX) (TV) Berlinale Golden and Silver Bear Awards given

The Golden Bear Award for Best Film and the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize are handed out, together with acting and directing prizes, at awards ceremony of the 69th Berlin Film Festival. 16 Feb 13:30 ET / 18:30 GMT

FASHION-LONDON/BURBERRY (PIX) (TV) Burberry showcases at London Fashion Week

Burberry creative chief Riccardo Tisci presents his second ready to wear line, the autumn/winter 2018-2019 collection for the British luxury label. 17 Feb

FASHION-LONDON/ (PIX) (TV) London Fashion Week catwalk show

Preen by Thornton Bregazzi present their autumn/winter 2018-2019 collections in the British capital. 17 Feb

FASHION-LONDON/PROTEST-ENVIRONMENT (PIX) 'Extinction Rebellion' plan disruption at London Fashion Week

The environmental protest action comes after the activists wrote to the British Fashion Council (BFC) asking them to "declare a Climate Emergency". 17 Feb

FASHION-LONDON/ (PIX) (TV) Beckham, Westwood present designs at London Fashion Week

Pop star turned designer Victoria Beckham and Britain's dame of of fashion Vivienne Westwood showcase their autumn/winter 2018-2019 collections in the British capital. 17 Feb