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LIBYA-SECURITY-FRONT/ Libyan forces push back Haftar's troops south of Tripoli: witnesses
HIRA, Libya/TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Forces supporting Libya’s internationally recognized government pushed back troops loyal to eastern commander Khalifa Haftar to more than 60 km (37 miles) southwest of the capital Tripoli on Tuesday, Reuters reporters said. U.S.
USA-ELECTION-BIDEN/ Former U.S. vice president Biden to announce 2020 election run on Thursday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will announce on Thursday that he is seeking the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination for the 2020 election, a source familiar with the plans said on Tuesday. USA-OPIOIDS-ROCHESTER/
U.S. brings first criminal case against major drug distributor over opioids NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Tuesday filed its first criminal charges against a major drug distributor and company executives over their alleged roles in fueling the nation’s opioid epidemic by putting profits ahead of patients’ safety.
BUSINESS SNAP-RESULTS/
Snap restarts user growth with original shows, Android overhaul Snap Inc’s original shows and rebuilt Android app helped it add Snapchat users for the first time in three quarters and beat analyst revenue expectations, but that was not enough to push its shares higher after a sharp run up this year.
TWITTER-RESULTS/ Twitter shares jump, ascribes growth to fight against abuse
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares in Twitter Inc jumped 13 percent on Tuesday after the social media company reported quarterly revenue above analyst estimates, which executives said was the result of weeding out spam and abusive posts and targeting ads better. ENTERTAINMENT
PEOPLE-JUSSIE-SMOLLET-BROTHERS/ Jussie Smollett lawyers sued by alleged hoax accomplices
Two brothers involved in Jussie Smollett’s Chicago alleged hate-crime hoax sued the “Empire” actor’s lawyers on Tuesday, accusing them of defamation for insisting they had “criminally attacked” the actor even after police concluded otherwise. FILM-AVENGERS-PREMIERE/
Hollywood celebrates the finale of the 'Avengers' movies LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth and other members of the Avengers superhero team on Monday celebrated the final chapter in a 22-movie saga that ranks as the movie industry’s highest-grossing franchise of all time.
SPORTS MOTOR-F1-HAMILTON/BERGER
Berger says Hamilton is now on a par with Senna Gerhard Berger has always rated former team mate Ayrton Senna in a league of his own but he says Lewis Hamilton now ranks alongside the late Brazilian Formula One champion in his estimation.
SOCCER-ENGLAND-WAT-SOU/REPORT Long scores fastest Premier League goal but Saints held at Watford
Southampton striker Shane Long struck the fastest goal in Premier League history, inside seven seconds, but his team conceded a last-minute equaliser as they drew 1-1 at Watford on Tuesday. UPCOMING
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS CANADA-POLITICS/PEI
Tiny PEI poised to elect Canada's first Green government Canada's smallest province is expected to elect the country's first ever Green Party government in a province-wide vote on Tuesday. Voters on Prince Edward Island, best known for the beloved book series Anne of Green Gables, will also decide whether to scrap the province's current electoral system for a proportional representation model.
23 Apr 18:00 ET / 22:00 GMT FRANCE-PROTESTS/MACRON
Preview to Macron's yellow vest response Look ahead to Macron's long-awaited to response to yellow vest protests that have shaken France and the president's authority.
24 Apr 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT VENEZUELA-POLITICS/MILITARY (PIX) (TV)
Disaffected Venezuelan military defectors flee to Brazil Members of Venezuela's National Guard, the leftist government's main force used to contain discontent, desert to Brazil to avoid having to repress protests on orders of what they call corrupt military commanders propping up President Nicolas Maduro.
24 Apr 11:00 ET / 15:00 GMT USA-ELECTION/POLL
The Reuters/Ipsos poll on Democratic presidential candidates The Reuters/Ipsos poll will publish its first public opinion poll on the Democratic nomination for president. The poll asks Democrats and independents to select their choice among those who have already announced their candidacy, plus former Vice President Joe Biden who is expected to formally enter the race this week.
24 Apr 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT MYANMAR-ROHINGYA/POLITICS (PIX)
INSIGHT-In Rohingya camps, a political awakening faces a backlash In the refugee camps in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar district a nascent civil society is emerging among the Rohingya, who spent decades under apartheid-like restrictions in Myanmar.
24 Apr 21:00 ET / 01:00 GMT HONGKONG-POLITICS/ (PIX) (TV)
"Occupy" leaders to be sentenced by Hong Kong court Nine leaders of 2014's pro-democracy "Occupy" movement are expected to arrive for sentencing at Hong Kong's West Kowloon Magistrates' Court.
24 Apr 22:00 ET / 02:00 GMT JAPAN-EMPEROR/ERA (PIX)
FACTBOX-Japan's Heisei era: Changes, growth and tragedies Japanese Emperor Akihito's abdication on April 30 will end the three-decade Heisei era that began on Jan. 8, 1989, one day after he inherited the throne upon the death of his father, Hirohito. This Factbox story outlines key events and changes during his reign.
24 Apr 02:00 ET / 06:00 GMT USA-TRUMP/OPIOIDS (PIX) (TV)
Trump addresses U.S. opioid crisis U.S. President speaks at the Rx Awareness Summit about the opioid crisis. President Trump is joined by First Lady Melania Trump at the event.
24 Apr 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT COLUMN-MILLER/SOCIALSECURITY (PIX)
Fewer Americans seeing crucial Social Security document due to budget cuts It is one of the most important retirement documents you will ever receive - but fewer Americans are reviewing their Social Security benefit statement nowadays due to cost-cutting and a government push to online services that is falling short.
24 Apr 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT HONGKONG-POLITICS/OCCUPY-EXPLAINER
Hong Kong's Occupy movement and the leaders behind it Mass street protests paralyzed parts of Hong Kong's central business district for 79 days in 2014. We look at what triggered the protests, who the key leaders were and what has changed since the demonstrations.
24 Apr CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE
NIRELAND-VIOLENCE/FUNERAL (PIX) (TV) Funeral of Northern Ireland journalist Lyra McKee takes place in Belfast
Funeral of Northern Ireland journalist Lyra McKee takes place in Belfast a week after she was shot dead while watching militant Irish nationalists clash with police in Londonderry. 24 Apr 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT
CHINA-MILITARY/ANNIVERSARY China navy chief speaks at conference
China's navy chief Shen Jinlong speaks at a naval symposium in Qingdao, following a naval parade to mark 70 years since the founding of the Chinese navy. 24 Apr 21:00 ET / 01:00 GMT
DISASTERS / ACCIDENTS PHILIPPINES-QUAKE/
Philippines recovery underway following strong Luzon earthquake Recovery efforts are underway after a strong earthquake rattled the main Philippine island of Luzon on Monday. At least 16 people were killed and 80 wounded.
24 Apr CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE
TEXAS-EXECUTION/ Texas to execute John King who was convicted in dragging death
Texas is scheduled to execute John King who was convicted in the dragging death of a black man in Jasper, Texas. 24 Apr
USA-EDUCATION/CHEATING Ex-University of Texas tennis coach to plead guilty in college admissions scandal
The former head coach of the men's tennis team at the University of Texas at Austin is scheduled to plead guilty on Wednesday to accepting a bribe to help a wealthy father secure admission for his son at the school, as part of the U.S. college admissions scandal. 24 Apr 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
BUSINESS / ECONOMICS AUSTRALIA-ECONOMY/INFLATION
Australia Inflation data for Q1 ABS data for the Q1 CPI. Expected to be a soft number, in part due to lagged effect of oil price falls, which will keep alive speculation about an RBA rate cut this year.
24 Apr 21:30 ET / 01:30 GMT MICROSOFT-RESULTS/
Microsoft reports third quarter results Microsoft Corp is expected to report a rise in quarterly revenue as as more businesses signed up for its Azure cloud computing services.
24 Apr USA-ECONOMY/LABOR (PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC)
Wisconsin's battle for bodies points to a labor market that may be tapped President Donald Trump says his policies have touched off a durable economic boom, but the outcome may rest in the hands of people like Marty Groth and how many more like him are out there. The labor force has surged the last three years, helping uphold economic growth. It may not last.
24 Apr 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT BOEING-RESULTS/
Q1 2019 Boeing Co Earnings Release The world's biggest planemaker is expected to report lower first-quarter profit and sales, hurt by the groundings of its best-selling 737 MAX jets. Investors will look for comments on the impact of the groundings on Boeing's full-year financial forecast.
24 Apr 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT SAUDI-FINANCE/ (PIX)
Saudi Arabia financial sector conference, day one Saudi Arabia hosts its first financial sector conference, part of efforts to develop the financial industry as part of Vision 2030 reforms.
24 Apr GOLD-AFRICA/SMUGGLING (PIX) (TV)
How much gold is smuggled out of Africa? High prices are luring Africans into prospecting for gold, and huge volumes are smuggled out through the Middle East. A Reuters data analysis gives an estimate of the scale.
24 Apr CANADA-CENBANK/ (PIX)
Bank of Canada to make rate decision, release policy report The Bank of Canada is expected to hold interest rates steady again amid a slowing global and domestic economy. The central bank will also release its highly anticipate quarterly forecast, which will give markets an indication if future hikes still remain on the table.
24 Apr 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT
JAPAN-EMPEROR/GENERATIONS (PIX) (TV) Japan's Heisei imperial era: three generations look back, and ahead
Generations of Japanese lived through the decades of Emperor Akihito's reign. Their differing views and experiences will shape the legacy of the Heisei years. 24 Apr 20:30 ET / 00:30 GMT
FILM-SUMMER/ (PIX) (TV) Superheroes and king of the jungle may break box office records
"Avengers: Endgame," the conclusion of a years-long superhero saga, and a remake of "The Lion King" could break records at a summer box office expected to be dominated by Walt Disney Co 24 Apr
(PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC) FRANCE - BTF non-competitive bids
24 Apr 05:00 ET / 09:00 GMT
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