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IRAN-NORTHKOREA-ZARIF Iran's Zarif plans North Korea visit: Iranian state TV
DUBAI (Reuters) - Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is planning to visit North Korea, Iran’s state television reported on Sunday, without giving the date of the visit. USA-IRAN
U.S. general says will ensure necessary resources to counter Iran CAIRO (Reuters) - U.S. Central Command chief General Kenneth McKenzie said on Saturday the United States would deploy the necessary resources to counter any dangerous actions by Iran, Sky News Arabia reported.
U.S. CALIFORNIA-SHOOTING
San Diego-area synagogue shooting leaves one worshipper dead, three wounded POWAY, Calif. (Reuters) - A gunman walked into a San Diego-area synagogue crowded with Sabbath worshippers on Saturday and opened fire with an assault-style rifle, killing one woman inside and wounding three 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 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. USA-ELECTION-UNIONS
Democratic presidential candidates seek union support at workers' forum LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Six Democratic presidential hopefuls declared their support for American workers and a $15 federal minimum wage on Saturday as they seek the backing of labor unions in their battle to become the candidate to take on Republican President Donald Trump next year.
BUSINESS TESLA-MUSK-SEC
Tesla's Musk agrees to new vetting rules for tweets in SEC deal NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk has reached a deal with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to settle a dispute over his use of Twitter, agreeing to submit his public statements about the company’s finances and other topics to vetting by its legal counsel, according to a court filing on Friday.
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. 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. AUCTION-DARTH-VADER
'Star Wars' Darth Vader costume could go for $2 million at auction LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A man who made appearances as Darth Vader at film premieres and fan conventions will sell a costume created in 1979 by the “Star Wars” design team at an auction of classic movie memorabilia next month, auction house Bonhams said.
SPORTS FOOTBALL-NFL-NFL-DRAFT-NOTEBOOK
NFL draft notebook: QBs Finley, Stidham taken in fourth round Quarterbacks took center stage Saturday on the third and final day of the 2019 NFL Draft, with three teams focusing on prospects that one day perhaps could replace franchise quarterbacks and three others looking for some insurance.
FOOTBALL-NFL-NEP-STIDHAM Brady's heir? Patriots draft Auburn QB Stidham
Jarrett Stidham became the 10th quarterback drafted by the New England Patriots since the franchise selected Tom Brady with the 199th pick in 2000. FOOTBALL-NFL-KC-HUNT-HILL
Chiefs' Hunt: Team will make 'right decision' about Hil Kansas City Chiefs chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said Saturday that he and the front office remain “deeply disturbed” by an audio in which wide receiver Tyreek Hill is heard threatening his fiancée, but offered no explanation as to why the team has not released him.
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 04:00 ET / 08:00 GMT
CANADA-JAPAN/ (PIX) (TV) Canada's Trudeau meets with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and will then speak to media. Abe is traveling to Ottawa after a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. 28 Apr 13:00 ET / 17:00 GMT
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 03:00 ET / 07:00 GMT
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 05:00 ET / 09:00 GMT ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT
THAILAND-KING/CORONATION-REHEARSAL (PIX) (TV) Thailand holds rehearsal for King's coronation procession
Thailand holds dress rehearsal for the King's coronation procession in early May. 28 Apr 05:30 ET / 09:30 GMT
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