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NORTHKOREA-USA-AVIATION-EXCLUSIVE/ Exclusive: U.S. blocks North Korean air traffic revival ahead of Trump-Kim summit - sources
MONTREAL/SEOUL (Reuters) - The United States has blocked efforts by a U.N. agency to improve civil aviation in North Korea at a time when Pyongyang is trying to reopen part of its airspace to foreign flights, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. U.S.
USA-TRUMP/ California tells Trump that lawsuit over border wall is 'imminent'
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - California will “imminently” challenge President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency to obtain funds for a U.S.-Mexico border wall, state Attorney General Xavier Becerra said on Sunday. ILLINOIS-SHOOTING/
Thousands brave freezing cold in vigil for Illinois shooting victims AURORA, Ill. (Reuters) - More than 2,000 people braved icy rain in sub-freezing temperatures in Illinois on Sunday for a vigil paying respects to five people killed and five police officers wounded by a factory worker who opened fire on Friday after losing his job.
BUSINESS USA-TRADE-AUTOS/
U.S. agency submits auto tariff probe report to White House WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Commerce Department sent a report on Sunday to U.S. President Donald Trump that could unleash steep tariffs on imported cars and auto parts, provoking a sharp backlash from the industry even before it is unveiled, the agency confirmed.
DBS-RESULTS/ DBS forecasts stable loan growth this year after record 2018 profit
DBS Group Holdings Ltd, Southeast Asia's biggest lender, forecast stable loans growth for 2019 after a robust increase in net interest margin drove an 8 percent rise in quarterly profit and a record annual profit. ENTERTAINMENT
JUSSIE-SMOLLETT/ Chicago police seek follow-up interview with 'Empire' actor
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Chicago police have shifted the direction of their investigation into actor Jussie Smollett’s report of a hate-crime assault and are seeking to interview him again, after releasing two men detained for questioning in the probe, a police spokesman said on Saturday. USA-BOXOFFICE/
Box Office: 'Alita: Battle Angel' Wins Dismal Presidents Day Weekend LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - Fox’s sci-fi adventure “Alita: Battle Angel” dominated in North America, but its opening weekend win isn’t leaving the box office with much to celebrate. Tracking services estimate that this will be one of the lowest grossing Presidents Day weekends in years.
SPORTS TENNIS-WOMEN-OSAKA/
Split with Bajin not over money: Osaka World number one Naomi Osaka was adamant that her shock split with coach Sascha Bajin had nothing to do with money but it was because she was determined that her career would not be about putting “success over happiness”.
SOCCER-AUSTRALIA/WOMEN Milicic given World Cup job with Australian women
Football Federation Australia (FFA) confirmed on Monday that Ante Milicic will coach the strife-torn national women's side through this year's World Cup in France following the shock sacking of former boss Alen Stajcic. UPCOMING
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS EU-MINISTERS/ARRIVALS (TV)
EU foreign affairs ministers arrive for meeting EU Foreign Affairs Ministers meet in Brussels and will discuss levying more sanctions on Russia over a stand-off with Ukraine in the Azov Sea.
18 Feb 02:00 ET / 07:00 GMT USA-ELECTION/NORTH CAROLINA
North Carolina elections board holds hearing in disputed congressional contest A newly appointed State Board of Elections in North Carolina will hold a public evidentiary hearing starting on Feb. 18 as part of its investigation into possible election fraud in the disputed Ninth Congressional District contest.
18 Feb 10:00 ET / 15:00 GMT BRITAIN-DEFENCE/
Defence questions in UK parliament British defence ministers answer questions in parliament.
18 Feb 04:30 ET / 09:30 GMT VENEZUELA-POLITICS/ (PIX) (TV)
Guaido to speak about mentor Lopez on 5th anniversary of jailing Opposition-designated president Juan Guaido will speak about his mentor Leopoldo Lopez on the fifth anniversary of his imprisonment for leading protests against President Nicolas Maduro. Opposition party First Justice will separately speak about efforts to protect Venezuela's offshore assets.
18 Feb 10:00 ET / 15:00 GMT CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE
MIDEAST-CRISIS/SYRIA-TURKEY Turkey's Erdogan holds election rallies, may comment on Syria "safe zone" prospects
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan may comment on prospects for a "safe zone" in northern Syria when he holds local election rallies in the southern Turkish provinces of Burdur (1000 GMT) and Isparta (1200 GMT). Local elections are being held on March 31. 18 Feb 05:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
BUSINESS / ECONOMICS PORTUGAL-ECONOMY/OECD
OECD chief Gurria presents survey of Portugal's economy Angel Gurria, Secretary General of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) presents a survey and outlook for the Portuguese economy, with recommendations to the government on how to make it more resilient to future shocks. Economy Minister Pedro Siza Vieira also to speak.
18 Feb 05:30 ET / 10:30 GMT JPMORGAN-OFFICE REDESIGN/
JPMorgan redesigns investment bank, other offices in four U.S. cities JPMorgan Chase & Co is redesigning its space in San Francisco, Dallas, Phoenix and Columbus, Ohio, to move bankers and other employees out of individual offices and have them share "hot desks" to promote productivity and save money.
18 Feb 07:00 ET / 12:00 GMT ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT
AWARDS-OSCARS/WOMEN (PIX) A year after Oscar plea for equality, have women made strides in Hollywood?
A year after best actress winner Frances McDormand used the Oscars stage to advocate for more women in front of and behind the camera, Hollywood is celebrating some progress but remains far from reaching parity with men. 18 Feb 10:00 ET / 15:00 GMT
AWARDS-OSCARS/CUARON-DOMESTIC WORKERS ALLIANCE (TV) How 'Roma''s success is helping change the rights of domestic workers
Netflix Inc scored its first nomination for the prestigious best picture Oscar for “Roma,” a Spanish-language movie, “Roma” chronicles the life of a housekeeper and the family she works for in 1970s Mexico. 18 Feb 16:00 ET / 21:00 GMT
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