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PALESTINIANS-USA-MONEY/ As Trump team prepares Mideast plan, Palestinians face financial crisis
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Israel and the United States are putting the financial squeeze on the Palestinian Authority, where opposition to a long-awaited U.S. peace plan and anger over Israeli sanctions remain strong. U.S.
NORTH-CAROLINA-SHOOTING/ North Carolina police charge suspect with murder after college shooting
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Reuters) - Police charged a man with murder early on Wednesday after a gunman opened fire in a University of North Carolina (UNC) building during final exams, killing two people and wounding four. PENNSYLVANIA-SEXCRIMES/
Federal judge throws out ex-Penn State president’s conviction HARRISBURG, Pa (Reuters) - A federal judge on Tuesday threw out the child endangerment conviction of former Penn State University president Graham Spanier, one day before he was to enter a county jail to begin serving his sentence.
BUSINESS USA-FED/
Fed likely to ignore Trump's call to cut interest rates WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve, leaning back against pressure from President Donald Trump to slash interest rates, is expected to leave borrowing costs unchanged on Wednesday as it maintains a ‘patient’ monetary policy stance amid strong economic growth.
GLOBAL-MARKETS/ Apple magic extends global equities' months-long rally
LONDON (Reuters) - Global equities were higher on Wednesday, extending the global equity market rally into a fifth month as investors cheered Apple’s strong results and the U.S. dollar dipped ahead of a policy statement from the Federal Reserve. ENTERTAINMENT
FILM-LONGSHOT/ 'Long Shot' pairs Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen in political romance
LONDON (Reuters) - Oscar winner Charlize Theron and comedy actor Seth Rogen join forces in rom-com “Long Shot”, playing an unlikely love pairing between a powerful politician and an unemployed dishevelled journalist. PEOPLE-JUSSIE-SMOLLETT/
Fox renews 'Empire' without Jussie Smollett's character LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - U.S. television network Fox on Tuesday renewed drama series “Empire” for a sixth season but said there were no plans to bring back the character played by Jussie Smollett, the actor who said he was the victim of a hate crime in January.
SPORTS CRICKET-HEPBURN/
Ex-Worcestershire player Hepburn jailed for five years Former Worcestershire county cricketer Alex Hepburn has been jailed for five years for raping a sleeping woman in his apartment in 2017, British media reported on Tuesday.
RUGBY-UNION-AUSTRALIA/ Tupou gives voice to Pasifika anger amid Folau furore
MELBOURNE, May 1 (Reuters) - The trial of Israel Folau is threatening to drive a wedge through the Australia rugby squad in a World Cup year, with prop Taniela Tupou saying all Pacific Islanders "might as well" be sacked for their Christian beliefs. UPCOMING
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS SAFRICA-ELECTION/CORRUPTION (PIX) (TV)
Anger over corruption dents faith in S.African president and ANC before poll More than a year after President Cyril Ramaphosa rode a wave of anger about widespread corruption into office, no senior public official has been convicted of looting the public purse, leaving many voters seething as four judicial hearings continue to shine a harsh spotlight on a scourge that has affected almost every tier of government.
1 May 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT BRITAIN-EU/LOCALELECTIONS
Gauging Brexit damage, voters take part local elections in Britain Voters take part in local elections to councils in England and Northern Ireland, a ballot which should gauge what damage prolonged Brexit wrangling has had on the governing Conservative Party.
May 2 SAFRICA-ELECTION/HOUSING (PIX) (TV)
In crumbling South African housing project, joy turns to anger at lingering racial disparities After living in a corrugated iron shack, Nyani Moloi was ecstatic when she was handed the keys to a brick house built by the government two years ago. But the house has no running water or electricity; the toilet doesn't flush, and rain seeps through the walls.
May 2 AFRICA-GERMANY/MERKEL-MALI (TV)
Merkel visits German peacekeepers in northern Mali German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits German troops in Mali who form part of the UN peacekeeping mission there. The visit comes amid an upsurge of violence in Mali, where jihadist groups with links to Islamic State and al Qaeda have gained a foothold in the lawless center and north.
May 2 THAILAND-KING/CORONATION-VAJIRALONGKORN (PIX) (TV)
Pilot prince to a powerful king - the crowning of Thailand's Rama X A profile of King Maha Vajiralongkorn who will be officially crowned in a coronation ceremony in May.
May 2 UGANDA-BOBI WINE/ (PIX) (TV)
Ugandan lawmaker in court for bail application hearing Ugandan Member of Parliament Robert Kyagulanyi popularly known as Bobi Wine was remanded late Monday (April 29) for three days, on charges of incitement to violence. Bobi Wine will be in court again seeking to have his bail application approved. Heavy presence of supporters and security forces alike expected outside the court.
May 2 AFRICA-GERMANY/MERKEL-NIGER (TV)
Merkel flies from Gao to Niger to hold talks with President German Chancellor visits Niger's President Mahamadou Issoufou on the second day of her three-day trip to the Sahel region
May 2 WIKILEAKS-ASSANGE/ (PIX)
Julian Assange to appear via video link in court Julian Assange to appear via video link at Westminster Magistrate Court on the US extradition request.
May 2 CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE
SYRIA-SECURITY/HERITAGE (PIX) (TV) Syria's lost heritage stands out in Aleppo's broken minarets
The pencil minaret of the Ottoman Adliyeh mosque in Syria's Aleppo lists to one side and is scored by an ugly gash running down its flank, the result of bombing in the war. The sorry state of Aleppo's Old City, a labyrinthine World Heritage Site and a battlefield from 2012-16, is obvious from a glance across the skyline at its shell-beaten minarets. 1 May 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
SYRIA-SECURITY/TURKEY U.S. Syria envoy Jeffrey visits Turkey for talks seen focusing on safe zone plans
U.S. Special Representative for Syria Engagement James Jeffrey visits Ankara for talks with Turkish officials on Syria, expected to focus on plans for a safe zone along the Turkish border east of the Euphrates river. May 2
CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE USA-TRUMP/CONGRESS-BARR (PIX) (TV)
In first post-Mueller report testimony, U.S. Attorney General Barr faces Senate panel In his first testimony since release of Mueller report that he redacted for public release, U.S. Attorney General William Barr is set to answer questions before Senate Judiciary Committee.
1 May 11:00 ET / 15:00 GMT TEXAS-EXECUTION/
Texas to execute Dexter Johnson, convicted of killing couple Texas is set to execute Dexter Johnson, who was convicted of killing a woman and man.
May 2 USA-CALIFORNIA/MURDER
'Hollywood Ripper" case finally comes to trial in Los Angeles Opening statements in Los Angeles in the trial of Michael Thomas Gargiulo, who is being charged with three murders in 2001 and 2008, and is suspected to have committed as many as 10 or more murders.
May 2 BUSINESS / ECONOMICS
BERKSHIRE-BUFFETT/ (PIX) Pilgrimage to see Warren Buffett out of step with populist mood
When Warren Buffett takes the stage at Berkshire Hathaway Inc's annual meeting on Saturday, the 88-year-old billionaire Oracle of Omaha will be greeted by his usual tens of thousands of adoring followers from around the world. 1 May 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
METLIFE-RESULTS/ Insurer MetLife to report 2019 Q1 results
MetLife Inc plans to report its first-quarter results after the close. 1 May 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
QUALCOMM-RESULTS/ Q2 2019 Qualcomm Inc Earnings Release
Estimated time. Expected after market close (AMC). 1 May 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
PRUDENTIAL FINL-RESULTS/ Prudential Financial to report Q1 2019 results
Prudential Financial Inc plans to report its first-quarter 2019 results as some analysts are more upbeat about life insurers after a tumultuous fourth-quarter in equity markets. 1 May 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
USA-SHOOTING/INSURANCE U.S. religious centers buy more insurance after raft of shootings
U.S. religious centers are buying special insurance to protect them from the financial consequences of an armed intruder opening fire in their buildings. 1 May 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
MEXICO-ECONOMY/POLL Mexico central bank issues monthly poll of private economists
Mexico's central bank will issue its monthly poll of private sector economists forecasts on key indicators like inflation, GDP and the peso exchange rate. May 2
THAILAND-KING/CORONATION-REGALIA (PIX) (GRAPHIC) FACTBOX-The royal instruments to crown a Thai king
The coronation of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn on May 4 will include a far wider regalia than just a crown and sword. A royal scepter, fan and even a fly whisk will also be used. This Factbox story details the regalia of the three-day ceremonies to crown the king. May 2
EGYPT-BILLS/ USD T-bill auction announcement expected
May 2 ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT
BRITAIN-ROYALS/BABY-BETTING (PIX) (TV) Latest royal baby betting odds as those banking on May birth cash in
Latest royal baby betting on gender, names and dates as those banking on May birth cash in. 1 May 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT
FILM-EXTREMELYWICKED/ (PIX) (TV) Former teen idol Zac Efron plays serial killer Bundy in new drama
Actor Zac Efron transforms into notorious serial killer Ted Bundy in "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile", a story told from Bundy's ex-girlfriend's perspective, Liz Kendall, played by Lily Collins. Efron and Collins and director Joe Berlinger talk to Reuters about the film. Released May 3. 1 May 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
THAILAND-KING/CORONATION-MONGKUT (PIX) The real "The King and I" - the true story of Thai king's great-great grandfather
Thailand's 19th century King Mongkut or Rama IV was made popular by the 1950s Hollywood musical "The King and I". And though his life was not like in the movie, in many ways it was more amazing. May 2
THAILAND-KING/CORONATION-CHAKRI (PIX) FACTBOX-The 10 Ramas: who were the kings of Thailand's Chakri dynasty?
When he is crowned Thailand's king on May 4, Maha Vajiralongkorn will also formally take the title of Rama X. This Factbox story gives short profiles of the nine monarchs who have preceded him in the Chakri dynasty, which has ruled Thailand since 1782. May 2
BRITAIN-ROYALS/BABY (PIX) (TV) DATE UNCLEAR - Birth of Prince Harry and Meghan’s first baby is expected
DATE UNCLEAR BUT FULL COVER WHEN ANNOUNCED. The baby will be seventh-in-line to the British throne. The couple, officially the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, said they intended to keep the plans for the arrival of the new royal private and no details of where they birth will take place have been released May 2
THAILAND-KING/CORONATION (PIX) (TV) Thai King pays respect to his ancestors ahead of coronation
Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn pays his respects to his ancestors and Bangkok city spirits at the Royal Plaza and Memorial Bridge. May 2
SPORTS ATHLETICS-SEMENYA/ (PIX) (TV)
Top sports court expected to render decision on Semenya's appeal The Court of Arbitration for Sport will make a decision on Caster Semenya's appeal on May 1. The double 800-metre Olympic champion wants to have rules for hyperandrogenic athletes proposed by the IAAF to be overturned.
1 May 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
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