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SUDAN-POLITICS Protesters keep up pressure on Sudan's military for civilian rule
KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Protesters in Sudan said on Saturday they would keep up pressure for civilian rule after the defence minister stepped down abruptly as interim leader following the overthrow of President Omar al-Bashir after 30 years of autocratic rule. U.S.
USA-IMMIGRATION-CHILDREN Court settlement paves way to reunite Central American children with parents in U.S.
(Reuters) - 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. USA-FED-SENATE
Criticism mounts of Trump pick for U.S. Federal Reserve WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Potential Federal Reserve board nominee Stephen Moore, picked by U.S. President Donald Trump, faced new criticism on Friday, with Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren accusing him of lacking competencies to serve in that role.
BUSINESS USA-STOCKS-WEEKAHEAD
Industrials' gains put to test as earnings ramp up NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors betting on industrial stocks this year have been rewarded, with the group among the best-performing sectors so far, but that strength will be tested in the coming weeks as companies report results.
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.
BASEBALL-MLB-ROUNDUP MLB roundup: Astros continue power surge
Jose Altuve and Yuli Gurriel hit grand slams as the Houston Astros defeated the host Seattle Mariners 10-6 Friday night. 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 VENEZUELA-POLITICS/POMPEO (PIX) (TV)
U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo visits Colombia-Venezuela border city U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will make a brief stop in Cucuta, Colombia on Sunday to visit organizations supporting Venezuelan refugees and assess the challenges of the closed border between the two countries.
14 Apr INDONESIA-ELECTION/PREVIEW (PIX) (GRAPHIC)
Indonesians gear up to vote in presidential, parliamentary elections this week Millions of Indonesians will vote this week in presidential and parliamentary elections, the biggest single-day poll in the world. Opinion polls show incumbent President Joko Widodo has a double-digit lead over rival Prabowo Subianto, a retired military general.
14 Apr INDONESIA-ELECTION/PRABOWO SUBIANTO-PROFILE
NEWSMAKER - Ex-general fires up Indonesian masses in second try at presidency Fiery nationalistic rhetoric, a strongman image, and strong ties with hardline Islamist groups have created a surge of support for Prabowo Subianto, 67, who is running against incumbent President Joko Widodo to lead the world's third-largest democracy on April 17.
14 Apr FINLAND-ELECTION/ (PIX) (TV)
Finnish parliamentary elections Finland could have a leftist prime minister for the first time in two decades after Sunday's parliamentary election as voters worry over the future of the Nordic nation's generous welfare system amid rising costs and an ageing population. Polling stations open at 9 a.m. (0600 GMT) and close at 8 p.m.
14 Apr INDONESIA-ELECTION/JOKO WIDODO-PROFILE
NEWSMAKER - After reality check, Indonesia's "new face" in politics seeks second term With his easy smile and common touch, Indonesian President Joko Widodo came to power in 2014 on a wave of popular support. This time around, Widodo has had to work harder to woo voters in the world's biggest Muslim-majority nation, especially amid a rampant smear campaign suggesting he is anti-Islam, a communist, or in debt to Chinese interests.
14 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
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