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GLOBAL NORTHKOREA-MISSILES-KIM
North Korean leader Kim oversaw testing of multiple rocket launchers: KCNA SEOUL - North Korea has conducted a "strike drill" for multiple launchers, firing tactical guided weapons into the East Sea in a military drill supervised by leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday, the North's state media reported on Sunday.
SRI-LANKA-BLASTS-TOURISM Deserted beaches, empty rooms: Sri Lanka tourism takes a hit after bombings
BENTOTA, Sri Lanka/COLOMBO - Sri Lanka's $4.4 billion tourism industry is reeling from cancellations as travelers shun the sun and sand Indian Ocean island after multiple suicide bombings that killed over 250 people two weeks ago. U.S.
FLORIDA-AIRPLANE Probe begins after Boeing 737 slides off runway into Florida river
Federal investigators on Saturday began searching for what caused a Boeing jetliner with 143 people on board to slide off a runway into a shallow river while landing at a Jacksonville, Florida, military base during a thunderstorm, injuring 22 people. ILLINOIS-BLAST
Body of worker recovered, two missing after Chicago-area plant blast The body of a worker was recovered while two other employees remained missing on Saturday after an explosion at a silicone plant in a Chicago suburb, a fire official said.
BUSINESS BERKSHIRE-BUFFETT
Warren Buffett defends Kraft, says Wells Fargo made 'big mistakes' OMAHA, Neb. - Warren Buffett on Saturday signaled his commitment to Kraft Heinz Co and defended his actions toward Wells Fargo & Co, two of the largest investments at his Berkshire Hathaway Inc, despite mistakes at both that have caused many investors to sour on them.
KRAFT-HEINZ-MOVES-CMO Kraft Heinz chief marketing officer Luz to depart at end of May
Kraft Heinz Co's chief marketing officer, Eduardo Luz, will leave the company at the end of May, a spokesperson for the company said on Saturday. ENTERTAINMENT
TELEVISION-THE-SPANISH-PRINCESS Henry VIII's first wife, Catherine of Aragon, in spotlight in new show
LONDON - English Tudor king Henry VIII and his six wives are a staple tale of costume dramas - now a new television series is turning viewers' attention to the story of the first, Catherine of Aragon. BELGIUM-EXHIBITION-HEPBURN
'Intimate Audrey': Hepburn exhibition opens in Brussels BRUSSELS - From personal pictures and dresses to film props and awards, an exhibition offering an intimate look at the life of late actress Audrey Hepburn has opened in Brussels, marking the 90th anniversary of the Hollywood star's birth in the Belgian city.
SPORTS HORSERACING-KENTUCKY
Country House wins Kentucky Derby after favourite DQ'd Country House was declared the winner of the 145th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday when Maximum Security became the first horse in the history of the race to be disqualified after crossing the line first.
GOLF-WELLSFARGO McIlroy trails leaders by two at Wells Fargo
Rory McIlroy celebrated his 30th birthday with a three-under-par 68 in the third round of the Wells Fargo Championship on Saturday to move within two shots of the leaders at the weather-hit event in Charlotte, North Carolina. UPCOMING
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS SAFRICA-ELECTION/ (PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC)
South Africa's ANC and EFF parties hold last major rallies before election South Africa's governing African National Congress and the opposition Economic Freedom Fighters hold their last major rallies before the country votes for parliament and provincial legislatures on May 8. 5 May 04:00 ET / 08:00 GMT
CANADA-TRADE/CHINA-HUAWEI Frustrated Canada tells U.S. - help with China crisis or forget about favors
Canada, taking an unusually tough line with its closest ally, is leaning on the United States to help settle a dispute with China, which has started to block imports of vital Canadian commodities amid a dispute over a detained Huawei executive. In a sign of increasing frustration at what it sees as a lackluster U.S. response, the government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is signaling it could withhold cooperation on major issues. 5 May 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT SAFRICA-ELECTION/RAMAPHOSA (PIX) (GRAPHIC)
After election, Ramaphosa could still struggle to reform South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa is hoping a resounding election win on May 8 will strengthen his hand to push through tough reforms needed to galvanize Africa's most developed economy and clean up corruption. But as his first year as head of state has shown, the union leader turned business tycoon faces major obstacles - ones that will remain after the election. 6 May
SAFRICA-ELECTION/ISSUES (PIX) (GRAPHIC) FACTBOX-What's at stake in South Africa's election
A factbox laying out the key issues for voters in South Africa's May 8 parliamentary and provincial election. 6 May USA-MET BALL/ (PIX) (TV)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala. 6 May EGYPT-LIFE/ (TV)
Egypt teaches students about love and marriage in attempt to curb divorce Egypt has launched a new project called "Mawadda" that teaches university students how to choose the right partner and handle conflicts in marriage. The aim is to curb the divorce rate, which has been rising. 6 May
USA-TRUMP/BARR-SUBPOENA Barr, Congress edge toward showdown as Mueller deadline looms
U.S. Attorney General William Barr is headed for a showdown with Democrats in Congress, where lawmakers are prepared to begin contempt proceedings against top U.S. law enforcement officer if he fails to hand over full, unredacted Mueller report. 6 May FINLAND-ARCTIC COUNCIL/ (PIX) (TV)
Arctic Council ministers meet in Finland; Pompeo expected to attend Ministers from the United States, Russia, Canada, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland will meet on the Arctic Circle in Northern Finland to discuss arctic matters. U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo is also due to meet other Arctic Council ministers. The ministerial meeting in Rovaniemi on 7 May 2019 will be the last event during Finland's two-year chairmanship of the council, to be transferred to Iceland next. 6 May
CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE USA-TRUMP/COHEN-PRISON (PIX)
Trump's former lawyer heads to prison that offers matzo ball soup and full-time rabbi With a menu that includes matzo ball soup and gefilte fish, as well as a full-time rabbi and a chance at the occasional visit home, the prison where Donald Trump's former personal lawyer will spend the next three years is unique. Michael Cohen is due to report to the Federal Correctional Institute in Otisville, New York on May 6. 5 May 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
BUSINESS / ECONOMICS NEWZEALAND-CHINA/ (TV)
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addresses China business summit Auckland's Chamber of Commerce holds a conference on challenges and opportunities for New Zealand and its key trading partner. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Trade Minister David Parker will address the conference and provide updates on their recent visits to Beijing. Huawei NZ's deputy director Andrew Bowater will also speak, after the country's intelligence agency blocked a bid for it to be involved in building the country's 5G cellphone network. 6 May 15:00 ET / 19:00 GMT
CRUDE-TECHNOLOGY/OTC Equipment suppliers, oil producers look for technology to revive offshore projects
Companies that provide equipment and services to drill and manage wells miles beneath the ocean surface bring their wares to the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston on May 6-9. 6 May EGYPT-BILLS/
Egypt to sell $1 billion in dollar T-bills Egypt plans to sell $1 billion worth of one-year dollar-denominated treasury bills on Monday. 6 May
FUNDS-SOHN/ (PIX) Billionaire investors Jeffrey Gundlach and David Einhorn to present their best investment ideas at the 24th Annual Sohn Investment Conference
Billionaire investors David Einhorn and Jeffrey Gundlach are among the marquee names to present their best investment ideas at one of the industry's biggest industry conferences. In the past, presenters have 6 May SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY
USA-MEASLES/HOSPITALS US doctors use medical records to fight measles outbreak
U.S. doctors are tapping into their electronic medical records to identify unvaccinated patients and potentially infected individuals to help contain the worst U.S. measles outbreak in 25 years. 5 May 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT
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 6 May THAILAND-KING/CORONATION (PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC)
Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn meets and greets the public Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn meets and greets well wishers from a balcony of the grand palace. 6 May
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