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ETHIOPIA-AIRPLANE/ Ethiopian crash black boxes arrive in Paris for analysis
PARIS/ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Two black boxes from the Boeing 737 MAX airplane that crashed in Ethiopia arrived on Thursday in Paris for expert analysis, officials said, as regulators around the world awaited word on whether it was safe to resume flying the jets. U.S.
USA-WEATHER/ 'Bomb cyclone' fizzles to rain across U.S. Midwest
DENVER (Reuters) - Runways were cleared, the lights came back on and stranded motorists and airline passengers were back on the move on Thursday as the blizzard that pounded the U.S. Rocky Mountain and Plains states shoves eastward and fizzled to rain. NEW-YORK-CRIME-MAFIA/
Alleged Gambino crime boss shot, killed outside Staten Island home The reported crime boss of the New York Mafia’s Gambino family, Francesco “Franky Boy” Cali, was gunned down in front of his Staten Island home late Wednesday, police and media said.
BUSINESS CHINA-TESLA/
China customs lifts suspension on Tesla Model 3 imports: sources BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s customs authority has lifted their suspension on imports of Tesla’s Model 3 after the U.S. electric car maker made the necessary rectifications, two sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
GE-OUTLOOK-PREVIEW/ What General Electric investors want from CEO on Thursday
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Portfolio manager Michael Kon began buying General Electric Co shares about a year ago and got more last fall after GE Chief Executive Larry Culp outlined plans to reboot the ailing power-plant unit. ENTERTAINMENT
SOUTHKOREA-KPOP-SCANDAL/ Sex, lies and video: K-pop world rocked by sex scandals
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean police questioned two K-pop stars on Thursday as allegations of sex tapes, prostitutes and secret chat about rape rocked South Korea’s music world and hit entertainment stocks. JAPAN-MEDIA-ABEMATV/
Japan's Netflix contender bets on youth-driven viral hits TOKYO (Reuters) - On a Friday night at a downtown Tokyo television studio, 12 teen models with cutesy nicknames like Ayamin and Kyokyo are waiting nervously to find out who has won coveted spots on the cover of Popteen magazine, a Japanese fashion bible.
SPORTS MOTOR-F1-AUSTRALIA/
F1 mourns sudden death of race director Whiting MELBOURNE, March 14 (Reuters) - The death of Formula One race director Charlie Whiting, a popular and key figure in the sport, cast a pall over the paddock on Thursday, three days before the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
SOCCER-UEFANATIONS-ENG/ Champions League final may 'mess' with England - Southgate
England's preparations for their Nations League semi-final against the Netherlands on June 6 could be thrown into disarray if two Premier League teams reach the Champions League final, national team manager Gareth Southgate has said. UPCOMING
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS NIRELAND-BLOODYSUNDAY/ (TV)
N.Ireland prosecutors to decide on "Bloody Sunday" charges Northern Ireland's Public Prosecution Service will announce whether or not any former British soldiers will be charged with the "Bloody Sunday" killings of 13 Roman Catholic civil rights marchers over 40 years ago.
14 Mar 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT AUSTRIA-RUSSIA/
Russia's Lavrov meets Austrian president Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov meets Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen.
14 Mar 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT BRITAIN-EU/ (TV)
Vote in UK parliament on extending Brexit negotiating period British lawmakers vote on whether to seek an extension to the Brexit negotiation period, delaying the country's departure from the European Union beyond March 29.
14 Mar 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT BRITAIN-EU/
European Union's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier holds speech in Bucharest "Building a common future: what lessons learnt from Brexit?" - In the context of Brexit, Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier will give a speech on the role of regions and cities in EU policymaking in the years to come, in order to build a stronger Europe.
14 Mar 12:30 ET / 16:30 GMT AUSTRIA-BOLIVIA/
Bolivian President Morales holds news conference Bolivian President Evo Morales holds a news conference on his visit to Austria.
14 Mar 11:30 ET / 15:30 GMT CUBA-USA/ (PIX) (TV)
In Cuba, Obama's detente fades as Trump threatens Cuba has jettisoned rhetorical restraint toward the United States and has taken to broadcasting defense preparedness in the face of threats and new sanctions from the administration of President Donald Trump.
14 Mar 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT USA-TRUMP/RUSSIA-STONE (PIX)
Ex-Trump adviser Stone faces federal court status conference Status conference on federal case against long-time Trump adviser Roger Stone is scheduled before Judge Amy Berman Jackson in U.S. District Court in Washington.
14 Mar 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT USA-CONGRESS/ROSS (PIX) (TV)
Commerce Secretary Ross testifies to U.S. House committee U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross testifies to House Oversight Committee, one of the first confrontations between now Democratic-controlled panel and a Trump Cabinet member.
14 Mar 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT CLIMATE-CHANGE/YOUTH (PIX) (TV)
Students walk out worldwide to demand action over climate change Students walk out of classrooms worldwide to demand action over climate change.
Mar 15 CHINA-PARLIAMENT/PREMIER (PIX) (TV)
China's Premier Li Keqiang holds annual press conference after close of parliament Chinese Premier Li Keqiang gives his annual news conference following the end of the National People's Congress. He will take questions from foreign and domestic reporters, with the focus expected to be on the slowing Chinese economy.
15 Mar 22:30 ET / 02:30 GMT CHINA-PARLIAMENT/CLOSING (PIX) (TV)
China wraps up annual parliament session The chairman of the National People's Congress Li Zhanshu, delivers a speech at the closing ceremony of the annual parliament session.
Mar 15 NETHERLANDS-ECONOMY/WAGES (PIX) (TV)
Dutch teachers, lecturers to hold first ever all-out strike Dutch teachers and lecturers at all levels will hold their first ever strike to press demands for wage hikes and better working conditions. The looming walkout reflects growing frustration across the Dutch workforce, with employees in many sectors feeling left behind by strong economic growth not matched by wage increases.
15 Mar CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE
MIDEAST-CRISIS/SYRIA (TIMELINE) TIMELINE-Syria's civil war
Syria's civil war enters its ninth year. This is a timeline of the main developments. 15 Mar
CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE PEOPLE-JUSSIE SMOLLETT/ (PIX) (TV)
Actor Jussie Smollett faces hearing for Chicago 'hate crime' hoax charges Actor Jussie Smollett faces a court hearing on Thursday on charges that he paid two brothers thousands of dollars to beat him in a staged racist and homophobic attack because he was unhappy with his salary on the hip-hop TV drama "Empire."
14 Mar 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT BAYER-GLYPHOSATE/LAWSUIT
U.S. jury to issue verdict in Bayer Roundup cancer trial A U.S. jury is expected to issue a verdict in a lawsuit by a man who claims Bayer AG's glyphosate-based weed killer Roundup caused his cancer.
15 Mar BUSINESS / ECONOMICS
USA-AUTOS/MAHINDRA (PIX) (GRAPHIC) Mahindra takes second crack at U.S. auto market with 'India tough' off-roader
A decade ago, Mahindra tried to break in to the U.S. market with a low-cost pickup truck, a foray that ended in failure, Now it is trying again by reintroducing its brand with the Roxor, a vehicle that looks like a vintage Jeep. The company is one of a handful of European and Asian automakers trying to pry into the crowded American market, hoping to gain sales and credibility to boost their brands at home. 14 Mar 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
USA-TRUMP/BUDGET (PIX) (TV) U.S. House panel hears from Mnuchin about Trump's budget plan
U.S. Treasury Secretary of the Steven Mnuchin testifies at U.S. House Ways and Means Committee hearing on President Donald Trump's proposed budget. 14 Mar 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT
USA-TRADE/EU European Parliament to vote on whether EU should start trade talks with Trump
European Parliament to vote on whether the European Union should start trade talks with Trump, a vote that is non-binding but politically significant for EU countries deciding on the issue (debate on Wednesday afternoon) 14 Mar 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
GE-OUTLOOK/ General Electric provides financial outlook for 2019 General Electric Chief Executive Officer Larry Culp and other top executives are due to spell out the company's financial outlook, which was delayed after GE changed CEO's last fall and reported nearly $23 billion in losses last year.
14 Mar 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT CANADA-CENBANK/EMPLOYMENT
Bank of Canada to look past soft patch as economy creates jobs The pace of job growth has historically been a better indicator of Bank of Canada rate decisions than variations in economic growth, suggesting blockbuster employment gains over the last two months will outweigh economic softness to keep rate cuts at bay.
14 Mar 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT USA-TRADE/CHINA-SOYBEANS (PIX)
Why U.S. growers are betting the farm on soybeans amid China trade war U.S. farmers are gearing up to plant what could be their third-largest soybean crop ever even as the trade war with top buyer China has left mountains of last year’s harvest in storage and Chinese demand wavers with swine fever decimating its hog herds. Farmers say they are stuck on soy due to lack of other options.
14 Mar 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT AIA GROUP-RESULTS/ (PIX)
Insurer AIA to announce 2018 financial results Hong Kong-based insurance company AIA Group to announce full year 2018 financial results.
15 Mar TESLA-MODEL Y/ (TV)
Tesla is set to unveil its Model Y Tesla is set to unveil its Model Y crossover SUV during an event at the company’s design studio in Los Angeles, CEO Elon Musk announced. The new electric car will be Tesla’s fifth since the company was founded in 2003.
14 Mar 23:00 ET / 03:00 GMT AZERBAIJAN-RATES/
Azerbaijan's central bank to announce its decision on a key refinancing rate Azerbaijan's central bank to announce its decision on a new refinancing rate
15 Mar GLOBAL-ECONOMY/WEEKAHEAD
Global Economy Weekahead A weekly look at key economic events for the global economy in the coming seven days.
15 Mar CERAWEEK-ENERGY/
Top energy executives, oil ministers debate the future of fossil fuels Global energy ministers and executives from the world's largest oil producers meet in Houston March 11-15 to discuss factors affecting oil and gas, electricity and power markets.
15 Mar ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT
MUSIC-THEWHO/ (PIX) (TV) UPDATED - Interview with The Who ahead of latest tour Reuters speaks to Roger Daltrey and Peter Townshend of British band The Who, ahead of their latest tour, which kicks off at Wembley Stadium on June 6, 2019.
15 Mar 21:00 ET / 01:00 GMT EGYPT-ENTERTAINMENT/ (TV)
Red Hot Chili Peppers play at the pyramids Funk-rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers play live at Egypt's Giza pyramids as part of a world tour.
15 Mar RELIGION
POLAND-CHURCH/ABUSE Polish episcopate to present data on sexual abuse of minors
The Episcopate holds news conference after its gathering following conference in Vatican on the problem of minors' abuse 14 Mar 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT
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