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Here are the top stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 10 a.m. GMT/6 a.m. ET. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect https://www.reutersconnect.com/planning or on Media Express http://mediaexpress.reuters.com/planning-tools/calendar. TOP STORIES

GLOBAL ECUADOR-ASSANGE-MORENO

Ecuador's president says Assange tried to use its embassy to spy WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange repeatedly violated his asylum conditions and tried to use the Ecuadorian embassy in London as a center for spying, Ecuador's President Lenin Moreno told Britain's Guardian newspaper.

SUDAN-POLITICS Sudan protesters move to protect Khartoum sit-in

Sudanese protesters moved to block an attempt on Monday to break up a sit-in outside the Defense Ministry, where demonstrators have been pushing for a quick transition to civilian rule after President Omar al-Bashir was ousted, a Reuters witness said. U.S.

USA-WEATHER Deadly storms push through the U.S. East Coast

Tornados, wind gusts of up to 70 mph and pounding hail remained threats early Monday from eastern New York and into New England, as the remnants of a deadly weekend storm push out to sea, the National Weather Service said. USA-TRUMP-OMAR

Trump wishes 'no ill will' with tweet on Muslim lawmaker: White House President Donald Trump did not wish any harm in his Twitter post criticizing Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar's comments on the 9/11 attacks, White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said on Sunday.

BUSINESS USA-TRADE-EU

EU countries back starting trade talks with United States European Union countries gave final clearance on Monday to start formal trade talks with the United States after months of delay due to French resistance.

AUTOSHOW-SHANGHAI/TOYOTA-SINGULATO Exclusive: Toyota sells electric vehicle technology to Chinese startup Singulato

Exclusive: Toyota sells electric vehicle technology to Chinese startup Singulato. ENTERTAINMENT

CUBA-ART Art frenzy takes over Havana as biennial kicks off

Cones of white paper sprout from the seasalt-eroded pillars of one colonial building along Havana's seafront, elaborately painted curtains cascade from another while out front children play with an installation of multicolored hoses. BRITAIN-ROYALS/BABY-ASTROLOGY

It's written in the stars - Meghan's royal baby will be bold Boy or girl, Prince Harry and his American wife Meghan's first child will be bold and courageous, and Harry will be the more patient parent, according to a U.S. astrologer.

SPORTS GOLF-MASTERS

Woods wins Masters to claim first major in 11 years Tiger Woods completed one of sport's greatest comebacks to end an 11-year major title drought at the Masters on Sunday by claiming a fifth Green Jacket.

SOCCER-ENGLAND-LIV-CHE Salah screamer gives Liverpool vital win against Chelsea

A spectacular strike from Mohamed Salah helped Liverpool maintain their two point lead over Manchester City in the Premier League title race with a crucial 2-0 win over Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday. UPCOMING

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS USA-TRUMP/MARALAGO-CHINA

Chinese woman arrested at Trump's Mar-a-Lago due in court The Chinese woman arrested after bluffing her way into U.S. President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Florida resort is due in court on Monday for arraignment. Yujing Zhiang faces federal charges for making false statements and entering a restricted area.

15 Apr 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT USA-PULITZER/ (TV)

Pulitzer prizes announced for awards in journalism, drama, letters and music The Pulitzer Prizes, the highest honors in U.S. journalism, are due to be announced on Monday at 3 p.m. EDT. Up to 21 categories will be honored in journalism, drama, letters and music.

15 Apr 15:00 ET / 19:00 GMT USA-IMMIGRATION/VISAS (PIX)

Denials of U.S. immigrant visas skyrocket after little-heralded rule change More and more would-be immigrants find themselves being denied visas based on determinations by the State Department that they might become so-called "public charges," dependent for support on the U.S. government, documents, data and interviews show. Some who have lived for years in the United States illegally now are forced to wait for months in Mexico, separated from wives, fiances and children, as they try to prove they can support themselves and gain permission to return.

15 Apr 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT TAIWAN-USA/ (PIX) (TV)

U.S. delegation visits Taiwan amid China tensions A U.S. delegation attends a ceremony at the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), to mark the 40th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act, a US law governing their unofficial relationship, amid renewed tensions across the strait. The delegation, made up of current and former U.S. officials, includes several congressmen and former speaker of the House of Representatives Paul Ryan.

15 Apr 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT VENEZUELA-POLITICS/BRAZIL-BUS (PIX)

Venezuelans live on Brazilian border bus that is going nowhere Ten destitute Venezuelan immigrants who fled their country's mayhem did not get far when they crossed into Brazil: they have been living for three months on an abandoned bus just over the border. They are some of the tens of thousands of migrants that have fled the political and economic upheaval in Venezuela through Pacaraima, the only road crossing to Brazil, creating tension at the border.

15 Apr 14:00 ET / 18:00 GMT FRANCE-PROTESTS/MACRON (TV)

France's Macron unveils new policies in bid to quell unrest Emmanuel Macron will outline a broad new policy push shaped by months of town hall-style meetings across France in response to the "yellow vest" protests that have rocked the country. The French president will address the nation during the main evening TV news bulletin at 8:00 pm local time.

15 Apr 14:00 ET / 18:00 GMT SPAIN-ELECTION/ECONOMY

Spain's election: "It's not the economy, stupid" For the first time in more than a decade a political campaign in Spain is not dominated by the economic crisis and the parties have opt to send moving messages that appeal to the heart and not to the pocket of the voter. The story will look into why, and what are the economic challenges the next prime minister will have to deal with.

16 Apr NORWAY-RUSSIA/

Russia reaches verdict in trial of Norwegian accused of submarine espionage A court in Moscow is due to reach its verdict on April 16 in the trial of Frode Berg, a retired former guard on the Norwegian-Russian border, accused by Russian authorities of gathering information about Russian nuclear submarines on behalf of Norway.

16 Apr CANADA-POLITICS/ALBERTA (PIX)

Albertans go to the polls in provincial election Canada's energy center, Alberta, is set to vote in a conservative government on Tuesday, polls suggest, ending a four-year foray into leftist politics that has left the province with deep deficits and still unable to build more pipelines to move crude.

16 Apr CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE

CHINA-ARMY/XI (PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC) The China Challenge: How China is replacing America as Asia's military titan

First in a series about Xi Jinping's transformation of the People's Liberation Army: Xi has refashioned the PLA into a force that's rapidly closing the gap on U.S. firepower - and in some vital areas has surpassed it, meaning American victory over China in a regional war is no longer assured. 16 Apr

CHINA-ARMY/XI-SHORT How China is replacing America as Asia's military titan

A short text story summing up a Reuters special report on how Chinese leader Xi Jinping has refashioned the People's Liberation Army into a force that's rapidly closing the gap on U.S. firepower -- and in some vital areas has surpassed it. 16 Apr

BUSINESS / ECONOMICS USA-FED/EVANS

Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Evans appears on CNBC's "Squawk Box" Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Charles Evans appears on CNBC's "Squawk Box."

15 Apr 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT SAUDI-FINANCE/ (PIX)

Saudi Arabia's finance ministry holds news conference Saudi finance ministry holds news conference about preparations for next week's financial sector conference. Officials might announce important decisions.

15 Apr 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT USA-FED/EVANS

Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Evans speaks before business economics group Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Charles Evans speaks before the New York Association for Business Economics, in New York.

15 Apr 13:00 ET / 17:00 GMT AUTOSHOW-SHANGHAI/ (PIX) (TV)

The Shanghai Auto Show showcases the latest vehicles for the world's largest auto market The Shanghai auto show press days begin April 16. Global and Chinese domestic automakers will try to reignite growth in the world's largest car market with new models, and previews of electric and autonomous vehicles. Trade tensions with the U.S. could hang over the gathering.

16 Apr USA-FED/ROSENGREN

Boston Federal Reserve Bank President Rosengren gives lecture Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Eric Rosengren delivers 33rd Annual Cornelson Distinguished Lecture hosted by Davidson University, in Davidson, N.C.

15 Apr 20:00 ET / 00:00 GMT ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT

BRITAIN-ROYALS/BABY-ASTROLOGY (PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC) It's written in the stars - Meghan's royal baby will be bold Boy or girl, Prince Harry and his American wife Meghan's first child will be bold and courageous, and Harry will be the more patient parent, according to a U.S. astrologer.

15 Apr 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT AUTOSHOW-NEW YORK/ (PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC)

U.S. automakers show off new models in New York Automakers will debut new models at New York City's auto show, and auto dealers will gather for a conference. The U.S. auto industry is bracing for sales declines in 2019, as well as trade tensions that could threaten imported German and Japanese vehicles popular in the coastal states.

16 Apr SPORTS

ATHLETICS-BOSTON/ (PIX) 123rd Running of the Boston Marathon

Runners compete in the 123rd running of the Boston Marathon on the sixth anniversary of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. 15 Apr 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT

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