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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the breakdown in talks with the United States has raised the risks of reviving tensions, and he is only interested in meeting President Donald Trump again if the United States comes with the right attitude, state media KCNA said on Saturday.

VENEZUELA-POLITICS-USA U.S. slaps sanctions on four shipping firms, nine ships, carrying oil from Venezuela

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Friday announced more sanctions on shipping companies transporting oil from Venezuela, blacklisting four shipping companies and nine vessels, some of which the U.S. Treasury Department said carried oil to Cuba. U.S.

USA-IMMIGRATION-SANCTUARY Trump weighs sending 'unlimited supply' of immigrants to sanctuary cities

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Friday he was considering sending illegal immigrants in the country to so-called sanctuary cities, prompting U.S. mayors to accept such an offer as the battle over border security raged. USA-IMMIGRATION-CHILDREN

Court settlement paves way to reunite Central American children with parents in U.S. The Trump administration has agreed to allow approximately 2,700 children living in Central America to be reunited with their parents in the United States under a court settlement announced on Friday, according to court documents.

BUSINESS PG-E-US-CALIFORNIA-PLAN

California governor proposes fund to pay for wildfire liabilities; PG&E shares rise California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday proposed a new fund to pay for wildfire liabilities and said he would hold the state’s largest utility more accountable for insuring safety against the growing number of blazes in the state.

ETHIOPIA-AIRPLANE-FAA FAA meets with U.S. airlines, pilot unions on Boeing 737 MAX

WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration met for three hours on Friday with representatives from the three major U.S. airlines that own now grounded Boeing 737 MAX jets and their pilots’ unions to discuss two fatal crashes and the path forward. ENTERTAINMENT

FILM-STAR-WARS 'Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker' sees return of emperor Palpatine

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The ninth film in the original “Star Wars” saga will be called “The Rise of Skywalker,” and will feature 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 GOLF-MASTERS

Roars return as Tiger takes the Masters spotlight AUGUSTA, Ga. (Reuters) - Major winners Francesco Molinari, Louis Oosthuizen, Brooks Koepka, Jason Day and Adam Scott shared top spot at the Masters on Friday at the end of the second round, but it was Tiger Woods who commanded the spotlight once again at Augusta National.

BASKETBALL-NBA-WALTON Lakers part ways with head coach Luke Walton

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Lakers and head coach Luke Walton have agreed to part ways after the team posted a disappointing 37-45 record and failed to end a playoff drought stretching back to 2013. UPCOMING

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS 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 INDONESIA-ELECTION/ (PIX)

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 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

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