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GLOBAL USA-NORTHKOREA/DRILLS

Trump: didn't discuss military drills in meetings with North Korea's Kim President Donald Trump on Monday shot down the idea that he discussed curbing joint military drills with South Korea with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, a decision he said could save the United States millions of dollars and has suggested would reduce tensions with North Korea.

VENEZUELA-POLITICS In jab at Maduro, Guaido makes triumphant return to Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido returned to his country on Monday after flouting a court-imposed travel ban by touring Latin American countries to boost support for his campaign to tighten regional pressure on President Nicolas Maduro. U.S.

USA-WEATHER/ALABAMA Alabama tornadoes kill 23, including 3 children; like 'giant knife'

Alabama residents and rescue workers on Monday dug through the remnants of homes destroyed by a spate of tornadoes that killed at least 23 people, including at least three children, the deadliest U.S. twisters since 2013. USA-TRUMP/RUSSIA-CONGRESS

U.S. House Democrats target Trump-Putin talks, obstruction Democrats in Congress unleashed a slew of demands in their investigations of President Donald Trump on Monday, seeking information about his communications with Russian President Vladimir Putin and documents from 81 sources in an obstruction probe.

BUSINESS TESLA-MODEL-3

Musk says $35,000 Model 3 to reach volume production mid-year Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Monday production of the $35,000 version of the electric carmaker’s Model 3 will start this month, but would not reach volume production until mid-year.

PURDUEPHARMA-BANKRUPTCY-EXCLUSIVE Exclusive: OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma exploring bankruptcy - sources

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP is exploring filing for bankruptcy to address potentially significant liabilities from roughly 2,000 lawsuits alleging the drug manufacturer contributed to the deadly opioid crisis sweeping the United States, people familiar with the matter said on Monday. ENTERTAINMENT

PEOPLE-LUKE-PERRY Ex 'Beverly Hills, 90210' star Luke Perry dead at 52 after stroke

Actor Luke Perry, who rose to superstardom on the teen-oriented 1990s U.S. television drama “Beverly Hills 90210” and then aged into a fatherly role on comic-based “Riverdale,” died on Monday at the age of 52 after suffering a “massive” stroke last week, his publicist said. FASHION-PARIS-STELLA-MCCARTNEY

'Upcycled' fashion and Oprah star at Stella McCartney catwalk British designer Stella McCartney showcased multi-colored “upcycled” dresses made of vintage T-shirts at her Parisian catwalk show on Monday, where U.S. media mogul Oprah Winfrey put in a rare appearance on the front row.

SPORTS GOLF-PALMER/WOODS

Tiger withdraws from Arnold Palmer Invitational with neck strain Eight-times champion Tiger Woods has withdrawn from this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill in Orlando due to a neck strain, the former world number one said on Monday.

SOCCER-SPAIN-MAD/BALE Bale agent blasts Real fans for "disgraceful" treatment

Gareth Bale’s agent has defended the Real Madrid winger against fierce criticism from fans, branding their treatment of the Welsh winger “a disgrace”. UPCOMING

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS CHINA-PARLIAMENT/FLAG RAISING (PIX) (TV)

China raises flag, tightens security ahead of National People's Congress opening China holds a flag raising ceremony ahead of the opening of the annual National People's Congress.

5 Mar VENEZUELA-POLITICS/ (PIX) (TV)

After returning from abroad, Guaido to meet with public employees Venezuela's Juan Guaido, who has been recognized by most Western nations as the country's legitimate leader, will meet on Tuesday with public employees - who have for years been pressured by the ruling Socialist Party to back President Nicolas Maduro.

5 Mar CHINA-PARLIAMENT/DELEGATES ARRIVAL (PIX) (TV)

Delegates arrive for opening of the annual National People's Congress Delegates arrive at the Great Hall of the People for the opening of the annual National People's Congress where Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is set to deliver a work report.

5 Mar 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT USA-TRUMP/RUSSIA-BARR

Barr will have to walk a tightrope when Mueller delivers a long-awaited report William Barr, the new U.S. attorney general, will have to walk a tightrope when Special Counsel Robert Mueller delivers a long-awaited report on Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election. On one side, President Donald Trump, a primary target of Mueller’s probe, will want to quash incriminating portions of the report and promote exonerating ones; on the other, Democrats in the U.S. Congress will want all the findings made public.

5 Mar 07:00 ET / 12:00 GMT USA-TRUMP/RUSSIA-POLL (GRAPHIC)

Ahead of Mueller report, Americans sharply split over what to think of Trump, Russia Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller's much-anticipated report on the 2016 U.S. general election could greatly influence how people view President Trump and his connections to Russia. Ahead of the report's release, the Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll will break down how many people already think the president colluded with the Russians and obstructed justice. It will track long-term shifts in confidence in the FBI and measure public support for impeachment, additional sanctions on Russia, etc.

5 Mar 07:00 ET / 12:00 GMT BRITAIN-EU/

British ministers head to Brussels for more Brexit talks British Brexit minister Stephen Barclay and Attorney General Geoffrey Cox head to Brussels to meet EU negotiators to try to secure changes to a deal to leave the European Union.

5 Mar CHINA-PARLIAMENT/DEFENCE (PIX)

China releases 2019 defence budget China releases 2019 defence budget at the start of the annual meeting of parliament.

5 Mar CHINA-PARLIAMENT/ (PIX) (TV)

Chinese Premier Li announces China's economic growth targets for 2019 at parliament opening Chinese Premier Li Keqiang announces keenly observed economic growth target for 2019 during a speech in front of delegates at the opening of the annual meeting of parliament in Beijing.

5 Mar 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE

MIDEAST-CRISIS/SYRIA-TURKEY U.S. Syria envoy James Jeffrey visits Turkey for talks on withdrawal

U.S. special Syria envoy James Jeffrey is to visit Ankara on Monday for talks on the U.S. withdrawal from Syria and the Manbij road map. State media said he would meet military officials and a delegation headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Onal on Tuesday. 5 Mar

DISASTERS / ACCIDENTS USA-WEATHER/ALABAMA (TV)

Alabama recovers after deadly weekend tornadoes kill at least 23 Alabama residents and rescue workers continue to search for survivors of a deadly spate of weekend tornadoes that killed at least 23 people, including at least three children, the deadliest U.S. twisters since 2013.

5 Mar 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE

NEW YORK-STATUE/ Statue of Liberty climber Therese Patricia Okoumou, faces sentencing for immigration protest

Therese Patricia Okoumou, 44, who climbed the Statue of Liberty's stone pedestal to protest the Trump administration's policy of separating migrant families at the U.S. border is due back in federal court for sentencing on three misdemeanor counts stemming from her act of civil disobedience. 5 Mar

BUSINESS / ECONOMICS GE-INSURANCE/ (PIX) (GRAPHIC)

Will $14.5 bln plug GE's insurance hole? Some experts say 'No' General Electric Co is pouring $14.5 billion into its insurance business to plug a hole caused by thousands of policies that provide long-term care. But the hole is probably bigger, several insurance experts said.

4 Mar 17:00 ET / 22:00 GMT IRAN-NUCLEAR/IAEA

U.N. nuclear watchdog's board meets The U.N. nuclear watchdog's 35-nation Board of Governors holds a quarterly meeting, with Iran and North Korea among the agenda items. Tuesday is the second day of the week-long meeting at the International Atomic Energy Agency's headquarters.

5 Mar SERBIA-RATES/

Poll on Serbian central bank's benchmark rate Reuters is polling Serbian traders, dealers and economists about their expectations about future benchmark rate and ahead of upcoming central bank's rate-setting meeting.

5 Mar CHEVRON-MEETING/

Chevron lays out goal of stable spending concentrated on high-return projects Chevron meets with investors to detail its balancing of capital spending and focus on shale oil and gas projects providing returns in shorter periods. It may discuss global projects, including its operations in Venezuela.

5 Mar 08:00 ET / 13:00 GMT USA-FED/KASHKARI

Fed's Kashkari testifies on Minnesota and U.S. economy Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari gives testimony on "State Economic Conditions and an Overview of the Minneapolis Fed" before the Minnesota Senate Finance Committee, in St. Paul, Minn.

5 Mar 09:30 ET / 14:30 GMT KHAZANAH-RESULTS/

Malaysian sovereign wealth fund Khazanah to unveil results Khazanah Nasional, Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund, which is under pressure to return more cash to the government and dial back its presence in global markets, is set to report its annual results.

Mar 21:00 ET / 02:00 GMT BRITAIN-ECONOMY/AUTOS

UK new car registrations released, completing W. Europe data Britain's car industry body publishes monthly new sales figures. Demand has been hit by tougher emissions rules, a crackdown on diesel and uncertainty caused by Brexit with registrations forecast to to fall in 2019, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

5 Mar 04:00 ET / 09:00 GMT TUNISIA-ECONOMY/ (PIX) (TV)

Ghost workers at phosphate maker showcase Tunisia's stalled reforms Tunisian state employee Abdel Basset Klifhi spends most of his days in his favourite cafe in the southern town of Metaloui. But he still collects every month a salary of $280. The 45-year is on the payroll of state phosphate firm CPG but doesn't show up for work, getting a salary in exchange for not protesting in a stark example of stalled economic reforms in the North African country.

5 Mar AUSTRALIA-ECONOMY/CURRENT ACCOUNT

Australian current account for Q4 Australia's current account deficit for the December quarter is seen narrowing as higher prices for commodity exports delivered a run of hefty trade surpluses However, export volumes may have been flat in the quarter adding little to GDP growth.

5 Mar 19:30 ET / 00:30 GMT USA-FED/ROSENGREN

Boston Federal Reserve Bank President Rosengren speaks on the economy Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Eric Rosengren speaks on the current economic landscape in the United States and abroad before the National Association of Corporate Directors' New England Chapter, in Boston, Mass.

5 Mar 07:35 ET / 12:35 GMT EASTEUROPE-REALESTATE/LOGISTICS (PIX)

ANALYSIS-Online boom delivers big returns for central European warehouses Online retailers racing to build warehouses in central Europe are propelling the region's real estate market to new heights and Asian investors on the hunt for higher yields are getting in on the act.

5 Mar 02:00 ET / 07:00 GMT AUSTRALIA-ECONOMY/RATES

Australia RBA cash rate March policy meeting Outcome of RBA's March policy meeting is certain to see rates left on hold for another month as policy makers have repeatedly stated they see no strong case for a move in the near term. The bank has been forced to concede that thenext move in rates could be down as well as up given an ongoing slide in housing prices and weakness in consumer spending.

5 Mar 22:30 ET / 03:30 GMT PHILIPPINES-CENBANK/GOVERNOR

Philippines' Duterte picks cabinet ally as head of central bank Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made a surprise appointment on Monday by naming his budget secretary as central bank governor.

5 Mar ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT

FASHION-PARIS/CHANEL (PIX) (TV) Lagerfeld's last collection for Chanel in Paris Fashion Week

Chanel pays tribute to Karl Lagerfeld as his last collection is unveiled in Paris Fashion Week. 5 Mar 04:30 ET / 09:30 GMT