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Two workers at Venezuela’s central bank were arrested on Friday after meeting opposition leader Juan Guaido, who has called on public officials to disavow President Nicolas Maduro, according to the employees’ lawyer and a source familiar with the matter.

SUDAN-POLITICS/ Sudan's military council promises civilian government after Bashir toppled

KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudan’s ruling military council on Friday promised a new civilian government, a day after the armed forces overthrew President Omar al-Bashir, but mistrustful protest leaders immediately rejected the gesture. U.S.

USA-IMMIGRATION-ASYLUM/ Trump administration seeks emergency court order to continue asylum policy

WILMINGTON, Del. (Reuters) - The Trump administration rushed to save its program of sending asylum seekers back to Mexico by filing an emergency motion with a U.S. Court of Appeals, asking it to block an injunction that is set to shut down the policy on Friday afternoon. USA-WHITEHOUSE-INCIDENT/

Man hospitalized after lighting jacket on fire outside White House WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A man in a wheelchair-type electric scooter lit his jacket on fire outside the White House fence on Friday and was hospitalized with what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries, the U.S. Secret Service said.

BUSINESS WALT-DISNEY-STOCK/

Disney hits record on streaming plans; Netflix slips Shares of Walt Disney Co touched an all-time high on Friday after Wall Street analysts said the aggressive pricing of its new video streaming service could help it better compete with Netflix Inc.

ANADARKO-PETROL-M-A-CHEVRON/ Chevron to buy Anadarko for $33 billion in shale, LNG push

Chevron Corp doubled down on its bet on surging U.S. oil and gas output on Friday, saying it would buy shale producer Anadarko Petroleum Corp for $33 billion in cash and stock that will make it the second-largest crude producer in the world. ENTERTAINMENT

FILM-STAR-WARS/ 'Star Wars' Episode IX 'Rise of Skywalker' sees evil emperor return

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The ninth film in the original “Star Wars” saga will be called “The Rise of Skywalker” and will see the return of the evil emperor Palpatine to threaten the young heroine Rey and the Resistance, Walt Disney Co revealed on Friday. TELEVISION-GAMEOFTHRONES-ALGORITHM/

Don't like surprises? AI predicts who survives 'Game of Thrones' MUNICH (Reuters) - If you are a “Game of Thrones” fan and appreciate the element of surprise, stop reading now.

SPORTS FOOTBALL-NFL-HELMETS-BRADY/

NFL to enforce ban on certain helmets, including Brady's New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will be wearing a different helmet for the 2019 season, although it will have nothing to do with finding a new team.

GOLF-PGA-TIGER/ Tiger's agent weighs in on future televised specials

The agent for Tiger Woods said talks are ongoing for future televised appearances and hinted that the first is likely to be in Japan this fall, according to ESPN. UPCOMING

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS INDONESIA-ELECTION/CAMPAIGNING (PIX) (TV)

Last day of campaigning for Indonesia's presidential election President Joko Widodo and his election rival Prabowo Subianto hold last day campaigning ahead of Indonesia's presidential election that falls on April 17th.

13 Apr VENEZUELA-ANNIVERSARY/MADURO (PIX) (TV)

Venezuelans mark 17th anniversary of coup attempt against Chavez and militia day Venezuelans mark 17th anniversary of coup attempt against the late Hugo Chavez and militia day. President Nicolas Maduro expected to participate.

13 Apr USA-ELECTION/BOOKER (PIX)

Booker to hold hometown kickoff in Newark ahead of national campaign tour Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker on April 13 will hold a rally in Newark, New Jersey, where he served as mayor, ahead of his first national campaign tour as a 2020 contender.

13 Apr 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT MYANMAR-POLITICS/POETS (PIX) (TV)

Burmese traditional slam poets complain of censorship at New Year festivities For centuries, performers of Burmese traditional slam poetry, or thangyat, have had free reign to satirize the government on the Burmese New Year. However, they say Aung San Suu Kyi’s ruling party is censoring the shows by forcing the groups to submit their lyrics for approval. This is leading many of these performers to go underground.

13 Apr INDONESIA-ELECTION/

Indonesian presidential debate on economic issues Indonesia hosts a fifth presidential election debate on economic issues at the last day of campaigning. Simultaneous legislative and presidential elections are held on April 17.

13 Apr 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE

SUDAN-POLITICS/ (PIX) (TV) Sudan's military council promises civilian government after Bashir toppled

Sudan's ruling military council on Friday promised a new civilian government, a day after the armed forces overthrew President Omar al-Bashir, but the gesture was immediately rejected by mistrustful protest leaders. 13 Apr

SPORTS GOLF-MASTERS/ (PIX) (TV)

Golf - The Masters Golf pros compete at the Masters being held at Augusta National Golf Club.

13 Apr 10:15 ET / 14:15 GMT