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Sri Lanka's president on Saturday outlawed two Islamist groups suspected to be behind the suicide bombings on churches and hotels while the wife and child of the suspected ringleader were wounded during a military raid in a safe house, his family and police said.

FRANCE-PROTESTS French police, yellow vests protesters clash in Strasbourg

PARIS (Reuters) - French police fired tear gas to push back protesters who tried to march towards the European Parliament building in Strasbourg on Saturday, the 24th consecutive weekend of protests against President Emmanuel Macron's policies. The U.S.

CALIFORNIA-SHOOTING San Diego-area synagogue shooting leaves one dead, several wounded: authorities

POWAY, Calif. (Reuters) - A gunman opened fire in a San Diego-area synagogue on Saturday, killing at least one person and wounding several others in a hate crime carried out on the last day of Passover, authorities said. USA-GUNS-NRA

Oliver North steps down as NRA president amid a dispute over 'damaging' information INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Retired U.S. Marine Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North will step down as president of the National Rifle Association, North said on Saturday, adding he was being forced out due to his allegations that NRA leaders engaged in financial improprieties.

BUSINESS USA-JAPAN

Trump pressed Japan's Abe to build more vehicles in the U.S. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump pressed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to have Japanese automakers produce more vehicles in the United States, according to a readout of their recent meeting provided by the U.S. ambassador to Japan on Saturday.

NISSAN-RENAULT Renault to propose a joint holding company with Nissan: source

TOKYO (Reuters) - Renault will propose a plan to create a joint holding company that would give the French carmaker and Japanese partner Nissan equal footing, a person with knowledge of the issue told Reuters. 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!' (Reuters) - 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-BARCELONA

Thiem stuns Nadal to reach Barcelona final BARCELONA (Reuters) - Dominic Thiem knocked favourite and 11-times champion Rafael Nadal out of the Barcelona Open with a stunning 6-4 6-4 victory in Saturday's semi-final, avenging his defeat by the Spaniard in last year's French Open final.

ATHLETICS-KENYA Kenya promises an ugly future for dopers after Kiptum ban

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenyan athletics chiefs said dopers must brace for "an ugly future" until substance abuse is eradicated from the sport, a senior Athletics Kenya official said on Saturday. UPCOMING

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS HONGKONG-POLITICS/EXTRADITION (PIX) (TV)

Hongkongers march against proposed extradition law changes Around 2,000 Hongkongers are expected to take to the streets against a government plan to change extradition laws, fearing an erosion of personal freedom and the city's status as an international business hub.

28 Apr 08:00 ET / 08:00 GMT USA-TRUMP/ (PIX) (TV)

Trump holds a rally in Wisconsin U.S. President Donald Trump holds a rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on the same evening as the White House Correspondents Dinner.

27 Apr 00:00 ET / 00:00 GMT SPAIN-ELECTION/ (PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC)

Spaniards vote in divisive, undecided election Spanish voters head to the polls on Sunday for the most divisive and open-ended election since the country's return to democracy, paving the way for a fragmented parliament in which the far-right is set to get a sizeable presence for the first time.

April 28 CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE

SYRIA-SECURITY/CAMP (TV) (GRAPHIC) Russian "siege" chokes Syrian camp in shadow of US base Rukban camp is at the heart of a power struggle between Russia and the United States for control of southeastern Syria and with it a vital land route to neighbouring Iraq and Assad's major regional ally, Iran.

28 Apr 07:00 ET / 07:00 GMT SRI LANKA-BLASTS/ (PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC)

Sri Lanka remains on edge a week after attacks Fear lingers in Sri Lanka a week after attacks following the Easter Sunday bombings that killed hundreds.

April 28 CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE

SRI LANKA-BLASTS/FAILINGS (PIX) (TV) How "laid back" Sri Lanka became a prime target for the Islamist attack

A week on from Sri Lanka's deadly Easter Sunday blasts, we investigate how complacency seeped into the political and security apparatus over years, creating an environment ideal for extremists to exploit. April 28

USA-GUNS/NRA (PIX) The 148th NRA Annual Meeting

The National Rifle Association annual meeting gets underway 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, April 28

BUSINESS / ECONOMICS SPACE-EXPLORATION/GERMANY (PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC)

Fly me to the moon: Germany eyes slice of lucrative space market Facing tough competition from China, the United States and even tiny Luxembourg, Germany is racing to draft new laws and attract private investment to secure a slice of an emerging space market that could be worth $1 trillion a year by the 2040s.

28 Apr 09:00 ET / 09:00 GMT CHINA-SILKROAD/GERMANY

German economy minister travels to China German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier travels to China.

April 28 ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT

JAPAN-EMPEROR/CEREMONIES (PIX) EXPLAINER-The ceremonies that take place when you become a Japanese emperor

There are several intricate ceremonies that happen when you step down like a Japanese emperor, as well as become one. This Explainer story takes us through some of these. April 28

FILM-AVENGERS/ (PIX) Movie 'Avengers: Endgame' expected to break box office records

Superhero movie "Avengers: Endgame," the culmination of 22 Marvel movies, is expected to set box office records over its debut weekend April 28

THAILAND-KING/CORONATION-REHEARSAL (PIX) (TV) Thailand holds a rehearsal for King's coronation procession

Thailand holds a dress rehearsal for the King's coronation procession in early May. 28 Apr 09:30 ET / 09:30 GMT