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ALGERIA-PROTESTS/ Powerful Algerian party abandons beleaguered Bouteflika
ALGIERS (Reuters) - An influential Algerian party that was a long-time supporter of Abdelaziz Bouteflika has criticized the ailing president for seeking to stay in power, another setback for the ruling elite in the face of mass demonstrations. U.S.
USA-WEATHER/ Pence arrives in Nebraska as U.S. Midwest reels from historic floods
BROWNVILLE, Neb. (Reuters) - Vice President Mike Pence in Nebraska on Tuesday took stock of the devastation unleashed across the U.S. Midwest by floods that have killed four people, left one missing and caused more than a billion dollars in damage to crops, livestock and roads. USA-WEATHER-NEBRASKA/
Missouri River flooding catches small Nebraska town off guard PERU, Neb. (Reuters) - When Jim and Rose Downing heard forecasts last week for dangerously high water in their Nebraska hometown on the Missouri River, they were nonplussed since their house had not flooded in 100 years.
BUSINESS USA-FED/
Fed's balance sheet plan, economic outlook under microscope WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday is expected to hold interest rates steady, shave the number of hikes projected for the rest of the year, and release long-awaited details of a plan to end the monthly reduction of its massive balance sheet.
JAPAN-ECONOMY-REPORT/ Japan government downgrades economy view as U.S.-China trade war bites
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s government downgraded its assessment of the economy in March for the first time in three years, blaming a bruising U.S.-China trade war for slumping exports and industrial output. ENTERTAINMENT
PELOTON-INTERACTIVE-LAWSUIT/ Publishers sue Peloton for using songs by Katy Perry, Rihanna, Timberlake, others
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Publishers representing the writers of songs by Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Carrie Underwood and hundreds of other artists sued Peloton Interactive Inc on Tuesday, accusing the maker of video-streaming stationary bicycles of copyright infringement. PEOPLE-JERRYLEELEWIS/
Rock 'n' roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis in rehab following stroke LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis has been discharged from a hospital to a rehabilitation center in Memphis, Tennessee, two weeks after suffering a stroke, his publicist said on Monday, quoting his doctor as saying Lewis is expected to fully recover.
SPORTS OLYMPICS-2020-TORCH-RELAY/
Olympics: Cherry blossom-themed torch unveiled for Tokyo 2020 TOKYO (Reuters) - The torch design for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games was unveiled on Wednesday, exactly a year before the flame is due to arrive in Japan from Greece.
BASKETBALL-NBA-SIMMONS-EGGING/ NBA-76ers' Simmons pays tribute to Australian 'Egg Boy'
The Philadelphia 76ers’ Ben Simmons displayed a message of support for an Australian teenager who smashed an egg on a right-wing lawmaker’s head, wearing shoes with the words “Egg Boy” written on them during Tuesday’s game against Charlotte. UPCOMING
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS USA-ELECTION/DEMOCRATS (PIX)
In early campaigning, 2020 Democrats try out tactics for taking on Trump In the most polarized political environment in decades, Democratic voters want to know how their eventual nominee will match up against President Donald Trump in the November 2020 general election.
20 Mar 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT GERMANY-ALGERIA/MAAS (TV)
German foreign min meets with Algerian counterpart in Berlin Germany's Foreign Minister Heiko Maas receives his Algerian counterpart as the North African country is being shaken by protests against its ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika who said he would not stand for re-election after 20 years in power, but refused to give up his office.
20 Mar 09:30 ET / 13:30 GMT BRITAIN-EU/ROMANIAN (PIX)
WIDER IMAGE - An immigrant's tale: leaving Britain due to Brexit hostility Romanian couple Maria and Adi have decided to go back home after living in the UK for over 10 years. Their decision had been influenced by Brexit and the uncertainty it brings, xenophobia they haveexperienced in the UK, and the cost of living in London (especially after the birth of their new baby).
20 Mar 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT SPAIN-POLITICS/ (INTERVIEW, PIX, TV)
Interview with Spanish foreign minister Exclusive interview with Spanish Foreign Minister Josep Borrell, to cover issues including Brexit, Venezuela and Spain's standing in the European Union after Britain's departure.
20 Mar 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT ITALY-POLITICS/MINISTER
Italy's transport minister faces parliamentary no-confidence vote Italian Transport Minister Danilo Toninelli faces a no-confidence vote in the upper house Senate, with mainstream centre-left and centre-right opposition parties calling the motion over his handling of the Lyon-Turin fast-train project. The coalition government has a thin majority in Senate, making this vote potentially risky for the ruling 5-Star Movement and League.
21 Mar BRITAIN-EU/ (PIX) (TV)
British PM May goes to Brussels for "last chance" Brexit summit British Prime Minister Theresa May goes to Brussels for a summit of EU leaders.
21 Mar PACIFIC-TAIWAN/
Taiwan president visits Palau, Nauru, Marshall Islands Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen visits the island's diplomatic allies of Palau, Nauru and the Marshall Islands in an eight-day trip, with a potential stopover in U.S. territory that would likely anger Beijing.
21 Mar BRITAIN-EU/ONLYFOOLSANDHORSES (PIX) (TV)
Only Fools and Horses' musical cast talk Brexit Britain The cast of West End musical, 'Only Fools and Horses', talk about the most loved TV series it is based on, and about Brexit Britain.
21 Mar CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE
LIBYA-SECURITY/ (PIX) (TV) UN Libya envoy to give update on mediation
The UN envoy for Libya, Ghassan Salame, will hold a news conference on Wednesday to brief on his mediation. The event comes amid talk among diplomats about a power sharing deal between the two main players, commander Khalifa Haftar and the Tripoli Prime Minister Fayez al-Serraj. 20 Mar 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT
BUSINESS / ECONOMIC USA-BRAZIL/AGRICULTURE (PIX)
Brazil's Agriculture Minister Dias speaks with Reuters on visit to New York Brazilian Agriculture Minister Tereza Cristina Dias will speak to Reuters in an interview after attending an event in New York.
20 Mar 09:30 ET / 13:30 GMT GENERAL MILLS-RESULTS/
General Mills Inc Reports Third Quarter Results The Cheerios maker is expected to post a rise in quarterly sales, helped by its acquisition of pet foods maker Blue Buffalo. However, rising freight and commodity costs is expected to weigh on the company's profit. Investors and analysts will be on the look out for for updates on pricing strategy and cost-cutting measures.
20 Mar 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT EU-CHINA/
EU pushes leaders to play tit-for-tat with China on public tenders The European Commission is pushing leaders at this week's EU summit to back its plan to exclude from 2 trillion euros worth of European public tenders foreign companies from countries, such as China, with closed markets
20 Mar 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT EU-GOOGLE/ANTITRUST (PIX)
EU antitrust chief news conference at 1030 GMT, Google likely in focus European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager will hold a news conference on an antitrust case at 1030 GMT (11.30 a.m. Brussels time), the European Commission said on Wednesday.
20 Mar 06:30 ET / 10:30 GMT GERMANY-BUDGET/ (PIX) (TV)
German Finance Minister presents budget plans German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz is due to hold a news conference presenting the 2019 budget and budget plans for the coming years.
20 Mar 07:30 ET / 11:30 GMT SPAIN-ECONOMY/
Bank of Spain to release annual report including latest economic forecasts 20 Mar 07:30 ET / 11:30 GMT
AUSTRALIA-ECONOMY/EMPLOYMENT Australia-Employment
ABS job figures for February are forecast to show a rise of 14,500, following a surprisingly strong increase in Jan, with unemployment holding at 5 pct. The figures are more important than ever since the RBA has emphasised that a rise in the jobless rate could lead to an eventual cut in interest rates. 21 Mar 20:30 ET / 00:30 GMT
ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT NETFLIX-INTERACTIVE/ (PIX)
Open that door? Netflix explores choose-your-own horror, romance A Netflix Inc experiment that began with viewers picking a movie character's breakfast cereal may expand to letting the audience choose the best on-screen date or the safest path to escape an ax murderer.
20 Mar 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT ODDLY ENOUGH
USA-DOGS/MOST POPULAR (PIX) (TV) Top dogs unveiled on American Kennel Club's popular breeds list
The number one dog breed in the United States is revealed on the American Kennel Club's list of most popular canines, showing who climbed the rankings and who slipped with a tail between its legs. 20 Mar 10:30 ET / 14:30 GMT
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