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NORTHKOREA-RUSSIA/ Putin says U.S. guarantees unlikely to prompt North Korea to de-nuclearize
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said after holding his first face-to-face talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday that U.S. security guarantees would probably not be enough to persuade Pyongyang to shut its nuclear program. U.S.
FLORIDA-SHOOTING/ Ex-Florida policeman gets 25 years in prison for killing black motorist
A former Florida police officer was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Thursday for fatally shooting a black motorist who was awaiting a tow truck in October 2015. USA-IMMIGRATION-JUDGE/
Massachusetts judge faces federal charges for blocking immigration arrest BOSTON (Reuters) - Federal prosecutors on Thursday charged a Massachusetts judge and court officer with conspiracy and obstruction, saying they blocked an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer from arresting an illegal immigrant at a 2018 court proceeding.
BUSINESS AMAZON-COM-RESULTS/
Amazon raises spending to accelerate Prime delivery speed to one day Amazon.com Inc on Thursday trounced first-quarter profit estimates as demand for its cloud and ad services soared, but the company indicated that bigger spending was in store as it worked to turn its loyalty club Prime into a one-day shipping program.
FORD-MOTOR-RESULTS/ Ford more confident of stronger 2019 despite 'volatile environment'
DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co on Thursday posted a better-than-expected first-quarter largely due to strong pickup truck sales in its core U.S. market and said it was more confident in its forecast 2019 would bring better results than last year. ENTERTAINMENT
FILM-JAMES-BOND/ Rami Malek to play Bond villain in franchise's 25th film next year
Oscar winner Rami Malek will play the international villain who Daniel Craig’s James Bond must battle in the British spy franchise’s 25th film set for release next year, the producers announced on Thursday. FILM-KUBRICK-EXHIBITION/
Stanley Kubrick's film legacy remembered at London Design Museum LONDON (Reuters) - From costumes worn in “A Clockwork Orange” to props seen in “Full Metal Jacket”, an exhibition dedicated to Stanley Kubrick opens in London this week looking at the late American director’s film work 20 years after his death.
SPORTS ICEHOCKEY-NHL-VGK/
Vegas GM says league apologized for Game Seven officiating blunder Vegas Golden Knights General Manager George McPhee said on Thursday the NHL has apologized for a controversial penalty that ultimately led to his team’s elimination from the Stanley Cup playoffs.
TENNIS-BARCELONA/ Nadal shines in comfortable victory over Ferrer in Barcelona
BARCELONA (Reuters) - Rafael Nadal gave a much improved performance to advance into the quarter-finals of the Barcelona Open on Thursday, dispatching Spanish compatriot and crowd favorite David Ferrer 6-3 6-3. UPCOMING
ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN-EMPEROR/FAN (PIX) (TV)
WIDER IMAGE - 78-year-old 'superfan' of Japan's royals has followed them for decades Seventy-eight-year-old Fumiko Shirataki started to chase the Japanese royal family 26 years ago, when she first visited the royal palace to see Crown Prince and Princess’ wedding. Since then, Shirataki has collected over 10,000 printed photos of Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko and other royal family members by having spent $10,000 every year to follow them across Japan.
26 Apr 20:30 ET / 00:30 GMT BRITAIN-ROYALS/NEWZEALAND (PIX) (TV)
The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William visits Christchurch where he will meet with survivors of the March 15 attack The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William visits Christchurch where he will meet with survivors of the March 15 attack. He will also meet with first responders and the wider Muslim community. The Prince will visit New Zealand for two days.
Apr 26 MUSIC-THECRANBERRIES/ (TV)
Irish rockers The Cranberries release last album The Cranberries speak to Reuters as they release their last album, a year after the death of lead singer Dolores O'Riordan.
Apr 26 TELEVISION-GAME OF THRONES/ (PIX)
Fan favorites face death on Sunday's 'Game of Thrones' This Sunday's episode of HBO's juggernaut "Game of Thrones" is expected to bring death - a lot of it. The fantasy series, an adaptation of George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series of novels, is rapidly approaching its conclusion in its eighth season, with only four episodes remaining before it ends its run as one of the cable network's most successful shows in its history.
26 Apr 01:00 ET / 05:00 GMT PEOPLE-ROBERTKRAFT/
Lawyers for Patriots' Kraft argue to suppress prostitution sting video Lawyers for Patriots' owner Robert Kraft go to court to argue that police illegally obtained a video that allegedly shows Kraft soliciting sex at a Florida Day spa, and that it should be kept out of his trial.
26 Apr 09:30 ET / 13:30 GMT PEOPLE-HARVEY WEINSTEIN/ (TV)
Hearing in criminal case against film producer Harvey Weinstein A hearing is scheduled in the criminal sexual assault case against film producer Harvey Weinstein in Manhattan state court. Weinstein, 67, has pleaded not guilty to assaulting two women.
26 Apr 09:30 ET / 13:30 GMT BUSINESS / ECONOMICS
SHENWAN HONGYUAN-LISTING/ Shenwan Hongyuan makes its trading debut in HK after raising $1.2 bln in listing
Chinese securities firm Shenwan Hongyuan Group Co Ltd 000166.SZ starts trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange after raising $1.16 billion in Asia's biggest listing so far this year. 26 Apr 21:30 ET / 01:30 GMT
ADM-RESULTS/ Archer Daniels Midland reports fiscal Q1 2019 results
Archer Daniels Midland reports its fiscal Q1 2019 results, as the global grain trader continues to grapple with the effects of the U.S.-China trade war, and has said it will seek voluntary early retirements by some North American employees and may eliminate individual jobs as part of a restructuring of specific areas. Apr 26
MEXICO-ECONOMY/ACTIVITY Mexico publishes economic activity data for February
Apr 26 EUROPE-WHEAT/CROPS
EU wheat crop update Roundup of wheat crop conditions in major EU producers France, Germany, Britain and Poland. Recent dry weather has become a concern across a region that suffered drought last year although showers this week could bring welcome moisture.
Apr 26 LIBYA-SECURITY/ECONOMY (PIX) (TV)
INTERVIEW with Tripoli economy minister to discuss impact of war Libya's internationally recognized government has set aside 2 billion dinars to cover costs of a war over the capital such as treatment for wounded which will have to be funded without new borrowing, the economy minister said.
Apr 26 COLOMBIA-RATES
Colombia central bank to vote on monetary policy Colombia's seven-member policy team with meet to decide whether to move interest rates. Most economists expect borrowing costs to remain at 4.25 percent as inflation remains stable and the economy needs more fuel.
Apr 26 CHINA-SILKROAD/AUSTRIA
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz visits China Kurz attends the Silk Road Summit in Beijing and meets both President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang.
Apr 26 AZERBAIJAN-RATES/
Azerbaijan's central bank to announce its decision on a key refinancing rate Apr 26
GLOBAL-ECONOMY/WEEKAHEAD Global Economy Week ahead
A weekly look at key economic events for the global economy in the coming seven days. Apr 26
LEONE-FISHING/BAN (PIX) (TV) Sierra Leone's fishing ban to replenish stocks yields little
Sierra Leone is nearing the end of a one-month ban on industrial fishing that local fishermen hoped would replenish stocks but whose impact has been limited by its short span and the financial muscle of foreign companies. Apr 26
CHINA-SILKROAD/GERMANY German economy minister travels to China
German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier travels to China. Apr 26
TOTAL-RESULTS/ French oil major Total report first quarter 2019 results
French oil and gas major Total will announce its Q1 2019 results Apr 26
TOTAL-ENERGY/FRANCE Total eyes expansion in French energy market
French energy major Total holds press event on energy in France as it looks to consolidate and expand its position in the French retail energy market after merging its recently acquired retail businesses into one unit. CEO Pouyanne and Xavier Caitucoli, Total's director for power and gas in Europe are among those speaking at the event Apr 26
LLOYD'S OF LONDON-STRATEGY/ (PIX) ANALYSIS-Lloyd's of London plots new course as storm clouds gather
Old-fashioned business practices, exposure to natural disasters, competition from rival centers and Brexit are all threatening Lloyd's reputation as the place to insure anything from ships to sculptures to soccer stars' legs. 26 Apr 01:00 ET / 05:00 GMT
SWISS-SNB/ (PIX) SNB's Jordan speaks at annual general meeting in Bern
Annual general meeting of the Swiss National Bank 26 Apr 04:00 ET / 08:00 GMT
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS IVORYCOAST-GUINEA/
Guinean president to visit Ivory Coast Guinean President Alpha Conde will be in Ivory Coast on Friday and is expected to meet with his counterpart Alassane Ouattara.
Apr 26 CHINA-SILKROAD/ (PIX) (TV)
China hosts the Belt and Road Forum China hosts the second Belt and Road Forum from April 25-27, with 37 foreign leaders expected to attend, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.
Apr 26 USA-RUSSIA/BUTINA (PIX) (TV)
Admitted Russian agent Butina to be sentenced in federal court Admitted Russian agent Maria Butina will be sentenced for conspiring to infiltrate the NRA and make inroads with powerful conservatives in Republican circles.
26 Apr 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT DISASTERS / ACCIDENTS
AFRICA-CYCLONE/ Mozambican officials assess damage from Cyclone Kenneth
Mozambican officials and aid workers assess the damage and casualties from Cyclone Kenneth, the second major tropical storm to lash the southern African country in six weeks. Apr 26
CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE USA-GUNS/NRA (PIX) (TV)
Trump expected to address the 148th NRA Annual Meeting U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to address the National Rifle Association annual meeting as gets under way in Indianapolis with the world's most powerful gun lobby under pressure from Democrats in Congress to regulate guns in the wake of mass shootings and the future of the group's leadership uncertain.
Apr 26 SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY
CLIMATECHANGE-NETHERLANDS/ (PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC) Going Dutch on clean energy? Polluters push for state to split the bill
In a meeting at the economic affairs ministry in The Hague late last year, Tata Steel's Dutch chief Theo Henrar pledged he would spend hundreds of millions of euros to cut factory emissions - on condition the government invested a similar amount. Companies in the Netherlands and beyond are putting forward their own plans to reduce emissions as they look to ward off the carbon taxes, or at least see them softened. 26 Apr 02:00 ET / 06:00 GMT
SPACE-EXPLORATION/CHINA-STARTUPS (PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC) WIDER IMAGE-China's rocket start-ups go small in age of 'shoebox' satellites
China's 15-plus private rocket manufacturers are racing to develop small rockets capable of sending satellites into space at affordable prices, as part of a broader Chinese dream of building massive constellations of commercial satellites that can offer services from high-speed internet for aircraft to tracking coal trucks exiting a mine. 26 Apr 03:00 ET / 07:00 GMT
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