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US-EU-BRITAIN-HAMMOND/ UK minister sees Brexit deal with Labour, opposition wants flexibility
BUCHAREST/ LONDON (Reuters) - The British government is optimistic about reaching some form of deal with the opposition Labour Party to end a deadlock on Brexit as work on a compromise continues, Britain’s finance minister Philip Hammond said on Saturday. U.S.
US-USA-EDUCATION-CHEATING/ Second wealthy parent to plead guilty in U.S. college admissions scandal
BOSTON (Reuters) - The former co-chairman of law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher on Friday became the second parent to say he would plead guilty to participating in what prosecutors call the largest college admissions scam uncovered in U.S. history. US-USA-TRUMP-TAX/
Fight begins over Trump's taxes, lawyer slams Democrats' request (Reuters) - An attorney for President Donald Trump on Friday blasted U.S. House Democrats’ request for six years of Trump’s tax returns as “a misguided attempt” to politicize the tax laws, accusing lawmakers of harassment and interference in IRS audits.
BUSINESS US-ETHIOPIA-AIRPLANE-BOEING-OUTPUT/
Boeing cuts 737 MAX output in wake of two deadly crashes CHICAGO/SEATTLE (Reuters) - Boeing Co said on Friday it plans to cut its monthly 737 aircraft production by nearly 20 percent in the wake of two deadly crashes, signaling it does not expect aviation authorities to allow the plane back in the air anytime soon.
US-HYUNDAI-MOTOR-TENCENT-HOLDINGS/ Hyundai Motor, Tencent tie up to develop self-driving cars software: report
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Co and Chinese technology firm Tencent Holdings have signed a preliminary deal to develop software for driverless vehicles, South Korea’s Maeil Business Newspaper reported on Saturday. ENTERTAINMENT
US-PEOPLE-COSBY/ Bill Cosby settles defamation lawsuit brought by seven women
(Reuters) - Convicted sex offender Bill Cosby on Friday settled a federal defamation lawsuit brought by seven women who said the former actor and comedian sexually assaulted them and wrongly called them liars when they went public with their charges years later. US-MUSIC-AVICII/
New music coming from Swedish DJ Avicii, one year after his death LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The family of Swedish DJ Avicii, who took his own life last year, is releasing new music that he was working on before his death.
SPORTS US-BASKETBALL-NBA-ROUNDUP/
NBA roundup: Lamb stuns Raptors again to keep Hornets alive Jeremy Lamb was the star again, and the Charlotte Hornets remained alive in the playoff race with a thrilling 113-111 win over the visiting Toronto Raptors on Friday night.
US-ICEHOCKEY-NHL-ROUNDUP/ NHL roundup: Blue Jackets clinch last playoff spot
Artemi Panarin scored the only goal in the shootout Friday night for the Columbus Blue Jackets, who clinched the last open NHL playoff spot by edging the host New York Rangers, 3-2. UPCOMING
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS VENEZUELA-POLITICS/ (PIX) (TV)
Venezuela’s Guaido calls for opposition to mobilize for ‘Freedom Operation’ Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido has called for street mobilization by opposition sympathizers to pressure the government of President Nicolas Maduro as part of an effort called "Operation Freedom."
6 Apr 11:00 ET / 15:00 GMT ETHIOPIA-CENSUS/
POSTPONED - Ethiopia begins delayed, fraught population census Ethiopia is to begin a delayed population census on Sunday that could have major implications for the general elections planned for 2019 and for fraught questions of ethnic representation and self-determination in the diverse country.
7 Apr TRADE-NAFTA/
New NAFTA deal 'in trouble' as fresh trade tensions loom More than six months since the United States, Mexico and Canada agreed a new deal to govern more than $1 trillion in regional trade, the prospects of the countries ratifying the pact this year are receding.
7 Apr ECUADOR-ASSANGE/ (PIX) (TV)
WikiLeaks said Julian Assange could leave Ecuador's embassy in London WikiLeaks said Ecuador could eject Julian Assange from their embassy in London within hours or days. MONITORING.
7 Apr ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT
AWARDS-ACM/ (PIX) (TV) 54th Academy of Country Music Awards
The awards telecast, honoring country music’s superstars and hottest emerging talent, will air LIVE from Las Vegas on Sunday, April 7, 2019 7 Apr
SPORTS COACH-LOSANGELES/
Los Angeles women's coaching summit kicks off with remarks by Mayor Garcetti Hundreds of women from across Los Angeles are expected to gather to kick-off Women Coach LA, an initiative between Nike and the City of LA to increase the number of trained female coaches and inspire the next generation of female athletes. LA Mayor Eric Garcetti is expected to make opening remarks.
6 Apr 21:00 ET / 01:00 GMT
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