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NORTHKOREA-USA/ North Korea's Kim arrives in Vietnam for summit; Trump on the way
HANOI/ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Vietnam on Tuesday for a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump where they will try to reach agreement on how to implement a North Korean pledge to give up its nuclear weapons. U.S.
USA-GUNS-BUMPSTOCKS/ Judge gives green light to Trump ban on gun 'bump stocks'
A federal judge gave the Trump administration the go-ahead on Monday to ban “bump stocks” - rapid-fire gun attachments used in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history - in a defeat for firearms rights advocates. USA-TRUMP-CONGRESS/
House set to vote to end Trump's border wall 'emergency' WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives votes on Tuesday on a resolution to terminate President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency to build a wall on the border with Mexico.
BUSINESS USA-TRADE-CHINA/
U.S. business lobby says most firms favor tariffs while China trade talks underway BEIJING (Reuters) - A top U.S. business lobby in China said on Tuesday that a majority of its member companies favored the United States retaining tariffs on Chinese goods while Washington and Beijing try to hammer out a deal to end a months-long trade war.
USA-TRADE-BICYLES-INSIGHT/ How U.S. bike companies are steering around Trump's China tariffs
U.S.-based bicycle manufacturer Kent International has found a way around President Donald Trump’s tariffs - by shifting production out of China. ENTERTAINMENT
INDONESIA-MUSIC/ That's what I don't like: West Java cracks down on 'adult' foreign pop
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia’s most populous province has set restrictions on when certain English-language songs can be aired on television and radio, citing concerns over “vulgar” and “negative” lyrics. PEOPLE-RKELLY/
R&B star R. Kelly pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting teens CHICAGO, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Grammy-winning R&B star R. Kelly pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges that he sexually assaulted three teenage girls and a woman in alleged incidents dating back to 1998, weeks after a television documentary leveled new accusations against him.
SPORTS TENNIS-ACAPULCO/
Wawrinka edges Harrison to advance in Acapulco Stanislas Wawrinka continued his recent uptick in form with a 6-4 7-6(6) win over Ryan Harrison on Monday to advance to the second round of the Acapulco International.
EU-STATEAID/ EU court throws out tax ruling against Barcelona, Real
BRUSSELS, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Barcelona, Real Madrid and two other Spanish soccer clubs will not have to pay back taxes after a court on Tuesday annulled an EU state aid ruling in a second setback for regulators seeking to tackle tax avoidance. UPCOMING
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS NORTHKOREA-USA/TRUMP-ARRIVAL (PIX) (TV)
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Hanoi for summit with North Korea's Kim U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Hanoi for a second summit with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un.
26 Feb 08:20 ET / 13:20 GMT USA-NUCLEAR/ENVOY (TV)
US disarmament ambassador gives press conference in Geneva Ambassador Robert Wood, U.S. Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament, speaks to reporters
26 Feb 11:00 ET / 16:00 GMT TELECOMS-MOBILEWORLD/USA (PIX) (TV)
US delegation briefing at Mobile World Congress The U.S. delegation holds a press briefing at the Mobile World Congress amid a bitter clash between the United States and China over network security for the next generation of mobile services.
26 Feb 07:30 ET / 12:30 GMT USA-TRUMP/RUSSIA-INDICTMENT (PIX)
EXPLAINER: Can a sitting U.S. president be indicted? The U.S. Constitution explains how a president can be removed from office for "high crimes and misdemeanors" by Congress using the impeachment process. But the Constitution is silent on whether a president can face criminal prosecution in court, and the U.S. Supreme Court has not directly addressed the question.
26 Feb 07:00 ET / 12:00 GMT USA-RUSSIA/BUTINA (PIX)
Russian agent Butina to appear in court for hearing Russian gun activist Maria Butina, who pleaded guilty to conspiring to act as an agent of Russia to influence U.S. policy, will appear in court for a status conference where it is possible a sentencing date could be set.
26 Feb 14:30 ET / 19:30 GMT USA-TRUMP/RUSSIA-COHEN (PIX) (TV)
Michael Cohen testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee Michael Cohen, the former personal attorney of U.S. President Donald Trump, at a closed hearing of the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee.
26 Feb 10:00 ET / 15:00 GMT GERMANY-POLITICS/MERKEL
Germany's Merkel due to speak at business event in Berlin Chancellor Angela Merkel is due to speak at an event of the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business (APA), a lobby group which will be headed by Siemens CEO Joe Kaeser.
26 Feb 13:30 ET / 18:30 GMT VENEZUELA-POLITICS/UN (TV)
U.N. Security Council meets to discuss Venezuela at U.S. request U.N. Security Council meets to discuss Venezuela at U.S. request, with a briefing by U.N. political affairs chief Rosmary DiCarlo.
26 Feb 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT NORTHKOREA-USA/BODYLANGUAGE (TV) (GRAPHIC)
Body language experts analyse Trump-Kim meeting in Vietnam Body language experts analyse the first moments of a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Hanoi, Vietnam as a high-stakes nuclear summit commences.
Feb 27 NORTHKOREA-USA/ (PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC)
Trump meets Kim in Vietnam U.S. President Donald Trump meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Vietnam.
Feb 27 BRITAIN-EU/ (PIX) (TV)
British parliament debates Brexit Britain's parliament due to debate the Brexit process, and lawmakers will be given their chance to vote on possible alternative routes. This is not a vote to approve or reject May's deal.
Feb 27 POLAND-POLITICS/BIEDRON (PIX) (TV)
Progressive politician tests appetite for less religious Poland Robert Biedron, the founder of a popular new progressive party in Poland, tests the country's resolve to shed ties between church and state after four years of conservative government rule.
Feb 27 USA-MILITARY/TRANSGENDER
US House committee hearing Transgender Service Policy House Armed Services Committee Subcommittee on Military Personnel holds hearing on Transgender Service Policy .
Feb 27 CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE
AUSTRALIA-ABUSE/PELL (TV) Vatican treasurer Pell faces sentencing hearing
The plea hearing for sentencing of Vatican treasurer George Pell starts in Melbourne, following his conviction on child sex abuse charges. Pell, who has lodged an appeal, is expected to attend the hearing. 27 Feb 18:00 ET / 23:00 GMT
PLATINUMPARTNERS-TRIAL/ Platinum Partners' Nordlicht, others face $1 bln fraud trial in NY
Former Platinum Partners chief Mark Nordlicht and other executives of the now-defunct hedge fund group are due to go to trial on Tuesday on charges they defrauded investors out of $1 billion. Opening statements are expected to begin in the morning before U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan in federal court in Brooklyn. 26 Feb 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
AUSTRALIA-ABUSE/PELL (TV) Reaction from Cardinal Pell's hometown of Ballarat to his conviction
Residents of Ballaret, Vatican treasurer George Pell's hometown react following his conviction on child sex abuse charges. Feb 27
BUSINESS / ECONOMICS TELECOMS-MOBILEWORLD/INNOVATION CITY (PIX) (TV)
A tour to the MWC Innovation City A journey inside the 2019 Mobile World Congress Innovation City. A showcase of mobile-connected products and services for the citizens and governments daily-life.
26 Feb 07:00 ET / 12:00 GMT USA-FED/SENATE (PIX) (TV)
Fed Chair Powell testifies on economy to U.S. Senate committee U.S. Senate Banking Committee says Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies on state of economy, presenting semiannual monetary policy report to Congress.
26 Feb 09:45 ET / 14:45 GMT USA-CONGRESS/DRUGPRICING
Drug company executives to face questioning in U.S. Senate The powerful U.S. Senate Finance Committee plans to question seven pharmaceutical company executives during a hearing on Tuesday on rising drug prices.
26 Feb 10:00 ET / 15:00 GMT MACYS-RESULTS/
Macy's Inc Reports Fourth Quarter Results The department store operator is expected to a post a drop in same-store sales in a broadly weak holiday quarter after slashing full-year profit and sales forecast in the January.
26 Feb 08:30 ET / 13:30 GMT TELECOMS-MOBILEWORLD/GADGETS (PIX) (TV)
Mobile World Congress takes place in Barcelona A tour through the annual Mobile World Congress stands discovering this year's trendiest gadgets and devices.
26 Feb 13:00 ET / 18:00 GMT JPMORGAN-INVESTOR DAY/
JPMorgan hosts investor day JPMorgan Chase & Co Chief Executive Officer is expected to give an update on the expansion of the largest U.S. bank by asset's branch of networks, as well as updated growth targets for the investment bank and treasury divisions, at the bank's annual investor day conference in New York on Tuesday.
26 Feb 07:00 ET / 12:00 GMT THOMSONREUTERS-RESULTS/ (PIX)
Q4 2018 Thomson Reuters Corp Earnings Release Thomson Reuters reports fourth-quarter and full-year results, covering the year in which it sold a 55 percent stake in its Financial & Risk business to private equity firm Blackstone. The news and information provider may provide further information on its plans to grow sales by 3.5 percent to 4.5 percent by 2020 and to make acquisitions in the legal and tax & accounting sectors.
26 Feb 08:30 ET / 13:30 GMT MEXICO-ECONOMY/
Mexico cenbank's quarterly growth, inflation forecast Mexico's central bank gives its quarterly update of economic growth and inflation projections, and flags risks to the growth and inflation outlook.
Feb 27 HONGKONG-ECONOMY/BUDGET
Hong Kong set to unveil budget as economy grapples with slower growth Hong Kong is set to unveil its budget as the city grapples with slower economic growth and braces for further uncertainty amid a simmering trade war between Beijing and Washington.
Feb 27 COLOMBIA-MINING/ (PIX)
Interview with Colombia's energy and mines minister We'll interview Colombia's energy and mines minister about the outlook for fracking and renewable energy in the country, as well as production expectations for the year.
Feb 27 USA-FED/HOUSE (PIX) (TV)
U.S. Fed chief discusses economy before House panel U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies before House Financial Services Committee, discussing monetary policy and economy.
Feb 27 BEA-RESULTS/
Full Year 2018 Bank of East Asia Ltd Earnings Release Hong Kong's Bank of East Asia to announce annual results ended Dec 31
Feb 27 ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT
TELEVISION-FIENNES/ (PIX) (TV) Cousins, Sir Ranulph and Joseph Fiennes on new Nile adventure
Ambitious and adventurous documentary, 'Fiennes: Return To The Nile', follows famous cousins, Sir Ranulph and Joseph Fiennes, as they retrace an expedition which Ranulph first made 50 years ago. 26 Feb 09:00 ET / 14:00 GMT
FASHION-PARIS/DIOR (PIX) (TV) Dior show in Paris Fashion Week
Dior show in Paris Ready-to-Wear Fashion Week, which runs from Feb. 25th to March 5th. 26 Feb 09:30 ET / 14:30 GMT
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