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Sri Lankan police are trying to track down 140 people believed linked to Islamic State, which claimed responsibility for the Easter Sunday suicide bombings that killed 253, as shooting erupted in the east during a raid.

NORTHKOREA-RUSSIA-KCNA/ North Korean leader warns of return to tension; Trump thanks Putin

SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told Russian President Vladimir Putin that peace and security on the Korean peninsula depended on the United States, warning that a state of hostility could easily return, North Korean media said on Friday. U.S.

USA-ABORTION-KANSAS/ Top Kansas court rules state constitution protects abortion rights

The Kansas Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the state’s constitution protects a woman’s right to an abortion and upheld an injunction blocking a state law that would have banned a common second trimester abortion procedure. USA-NORTHKOREA-WARMBIER/

Trump says U.S. paid no money to North Korea over Warmbier WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said the United States did not pay any money to North Korea as it sought the release of Otto Warmbier, a day after a report said Trump had approved a $2 million bill from Pyongyang for the American student’s care.

BUSINESS UBER-IPO/

Uber unveils IPO terms that are well below expectations Uber Technologies Inc, the world’s largest ride-hailing company, plans an initial public offering that values the company as much as one-third below what the startup’s insiders had hoped for, between $80.5 billion and $91.5 billion.

USA-STOCKS-TESLA/ Ending tough week, Tesla shares sink to lowest in two years

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Tesla Inc’s stock price slumped 5% on Friday to its lowest in two years, rounding out a rough week that included worse-than-expected quarterly results and a pitch by Chief Executive Elon Musk on autonomous cars that failed to win over investors. ENTERTAINMENT

FILM-AVENGERS/ 'Avengers: Endgame' on pace to crack $300 million in U.S. and Canada opening

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Marvel superhero spectacle “Avengers: Endgame” hauled in a record $60 million at U.S. and Canadian box offices on Thursday night, and distributor Walt Disney Co “cautiously” predicted an unprecedented $300 million weekend debut. MUSIC-TAYLOR-SWIFT/

Taylor Swift releases upbeat new single and video 'ME!' Grammy-winning singer Taylor Swift on Friday released a cheerful pop duet called “ME!” along with a colorful video filled with pastel-drenched images of butterflies, rainbows and a young couple in love.

SPORTS TENNIS-STUTTGART/

Osaka, Kvitova dig deep to advance to Stuttgart semis World number one Naomi Osaka came from behind in the final set to beat Croatian Donna Vekic 6-3 4-6 7-6(4) on Friday and move into the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix semi-finals.

ATHLETICS-LONDON-KIPTUM/ Kenyan Kiptum suspended, won't run in London Marathon

World half marathon record holder Abraham Kiptum has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for an Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) violation, the AIU said on Friday. UPCOMING

CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE USA-GUNS/NRA (PIX)

The 148th NRA Annual Meeting The National Rifle Association annual meeting 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. Through April 28.

Apr 27 BUSINESS / ECONOMICS

CHINA-SILKROAD/ (PIX) (TV) China's Xi delivers welcome speech at leaders' round-table session

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a welcome speech during a leaders' round-table session at the second Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, before giving a statement to the media. Apr 27

CHINA-SILKROAD/GERMANY German economy minister travels to China

German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier travels to China. Apr 27

ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN-EMPEROR/REGALIA (PIX)

FACTBOX-What do you know about the Japanese regalia Facts and figures about the Japanese regalia that will be used during the ceremonial abdication and ascension to the throne.

Apr 27 CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE

SRI LANKA-BLASTS/ (PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC) Sri Lanka remains on edge amid fears of more attacks

Fear lingers in Sri Lanka as authorities warn of more attacks following the Easter Sunday bombings that killed hundreds. Apr 27

DISASTERS / ACCIDENTS AFRICA-CYCLONE/

Mozambican officials, aid workers assess destruction from Cyclone Kenneth Mozambican officials and aid agencies assess the destruction in northern Mozambique, which was hammered by powerful Cyclone Kenneth late on Thursday.

Apr 27 POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

NORTHKOREA-SOUTHKOREA/ (PIX) (TV) South Korea marks first anniversary of inter-Korean summit with peace performance

South Korea marks one year since South Korean President Moon Jae-in met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) with a peace performance by music artists from South Korea, the United States, Japan and China as well as an installation art display. 27 Apr 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT