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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 SRI-LANKA-BLASTS
Sri Lanka attacks carried out by suicide bombers: investigator Seven suicide bombers took part in the devastating attacks on churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka that killed 290 people and wounded more than 500, a senior investigator said on Monday.
UKRAINE-ELECTION Ukraine enters uncharted new era after comedian wins presidency
Ukraine entered uncharted political waters on Monday after near final results showed a comedian with no political experience and few detailed policies had dramatically up-ended the status quo and won the country’s presidential election by a landslide. U.S.
USA-TRUMP-RUSSIA Top Democrats leave open option of Trump impeachment after Mueller report
Top congressional Democrats left the door open on Sunday to the impeachment of U.S. President Donald Trump, but said they would first need to complete their own investigations into whether he obstructed justice in Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe. USA-CRIME-CHURCH
San Diego church-goers tackle woman holding baby, waving gun Church-goers tackled a woman who held a 10-month-old baby, waved a gun and threatened to blow up the building at an Easter Sunday service in San Diego, leading to her arrest, police said.
BUSINESS USA-IRAN-OIL
U.S. prepares to end Iran oil waivers; Asian buyers to be hardest hit The United States is expected to announce on Monday that buyers of Iranian oil need to end imports soon or face sanctions, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters, triggering a 3 percent jump in crude prices to their highest for 2019 so far.
HUAWEI-RESULTS Huawei first-quarter revenue grows 39 percent to $27 billion amid heightened U.S. pressure
Huawei Technologies said on Monday its first-quarter revenue jumped 39 percent to 179.7 billion yuan ($26.81 billion), in the Chinese technology firm’s first-ever quarterly results. ENTERTAINMENT
THAILAND-KING/CORONATION-ASTROLOGY From king's coronation to commoners, astrology in Thailand is everywhere
Pondering whether her job is the right fit and whether her romantic relationship is meant to be, Jarunun Sangjun, 27, does what any typical Thai would do: seek out a fortune-teller for advice. BRITAIN-ROYALS/EASTER
Britain's Queen Elizabeth celebrates 93rd birthday at Easter service Britain's Queen Elizabeth, the world's oldest and longest reigning living monarch, celebrated her 93rd birthday on Sunday by attending the traditional Easter service at Windsor Castle.
SPORTS SOCCER-ENGLAND-EVE-MUN
Young confident misfiring Man United will be ready for City Manchester United's players are well aware of the importance of Wednesday's Premier League clash against champions Manchester City and need no extra motivation after a 4-0 hammering at Everton, defender Ashley Young said.
SOCCER-FRANCE-PSG-AMO/REPORT PSG celebrate eighth title as Neymar gets back in action
Neymar made his return to the pitch after a three-month injury lay-off as Paris St Germain celebrated their eighth Ligue 1 title with a 3-1 win against Monaco at the Parc des Princes on Sunday. UPCOMING
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS TURKEY-TAJIKISTAN/
Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu holds news conference with Tajik counterpart Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu holds a joint news conference with his Tajikistan counterpart.
22 Apr 11:30 ET / 15:30 GMT JAPAN-EMPEROR/SYSTEM (PIX)
FACTBOX-Key facts about Japan's imperial system A factbox summarizing key facts about Japan’s imperial system -- history, heredity, etc.
23 Apr 19:00 ET / 23:00 GMT VENEZUELA-POLITICS/HAPPINESS (PIX)
WIDER IMAGE - Venezuelans seek joy amid the chaos A night at a bar is interrupted by a power outage, going to a baseball game is prohibitively expensive, and a trip to a nearby beach requires months of savings. But for many Venezuelans, they have not given up on finding ways to smile. Despite an economic crisis that has led to shortages of food and medicine and has prompted more than three million to emigrate, Venezuelans are seeking ways to have fun and spend time with family in the hope of easing their discomfort.
23 Apr SPAIN-ELECTION/PROFILES
A glossy catalogue: Spain's new PM will be young and urbane Ahead of an election fraught with uncertainty, Spaniards can predict one thing: regardless of ideology, their next leader will be a young, cosmopolitan white man.
Current Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez earned the nickname "Handsome Pedro" for his rarity value, but the increasingly fractured political landscape has populated in the past five years with overwhelmingly clean-cut, modern males. At 47, Sanchez is the oldest candidate - a far cry from the last time he stood for office, in 2016, when he eventually lost out to the conservative Mariano Rajoy, then 61.
23 Apr INDIA-ELECTION/ (PIX) (TV)
Third phase of India's seven-phased general election More than 100 constituencies across 14 states will go to the polls in the third phase of India's staggered general election. Voting will take place in western Gujarat, the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and in Kerala, the southern state where opposition Congress party chief Rahul Gandhi is contesting.
23 Apr 22:30 ET / 02:30 GMT CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE
CHINA-ARMY/XI (PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC) The China Challenge: How China is replacing America as Asia's military titan
In the first in a series about the growing might of the Chinese military, we show how 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, meaning American victory over China in a regional war is no longer assured. 23 Apr
CHINA-ARMY/XI-SHORT (PIX) 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. 23 Apr
SRI LANKA-BLASTS/ (PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC) Sri Lanka still in shock two days after bombings killed 290
Sri Lanka is still in shock on Tuesday, two days after a string of bombings at churches and luxury hotels across the Indian Ocean island killed 290 people and wounded about 500, amid warnings that more attacks are possible. 23 Apr
CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE USA-COURT/CENSUS
U.S. high court to hear census citizenship question case U.S. Supreme Court weighs the legal fight over contentious decision by President Donald Trump's administration to add citizenship question to 2020 census
23 Apr MYANMAR-JOURNALISTS/ (PIX) (TV)
Myanmar's top court rules on jailed Reuters journalists' appeal Myanmar’s Supreme Court will rule on Tuesday on an appeal filed by lawyers representing two Reuters journalists imprisoned for breaking a colonial-era official secrets law, in a case has raised questions about the country’s transition to democracy.
23 Apr BUSINESS / ECONOMICS
HALLIBURTON-RESULTS/ Q1 2019 Halliburton Co Earnings Release
The oilfield services provider is expected to post a fall in quarterly profit on Monday as demand and prices for its equipments and service remained muted in North America. Investors will be keen on any comments on a recovery in the market for pressure pumping services after a drop in crude prices in the fourth quarter hurt activity. 22 Apr 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT
EUROPE-ELECTRICITY/FRANCE Interview with head of RTE French power systems operator
Interview with France’s grid operator. Focus on the need for greater interconnection across Europe as more renewables join the system and older coal plans are closed 23 Apr
ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT THAILAND-KING/CORONATION (TV)
Brahmin astrological ceremony to interpret the horoscope and destiny of Thailand's new monarch Thailand holds a ceremony to engrave the King's name, title, and horoscope and the royal seal into golden plates as part of his coronation preparations.
23 Apr
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