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ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS Netanyahu pledges 'massive strikes' in Gaza in third day of border flare-up GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he ordered the military to continue “massive strikes” against militants in Gaza as a surge in cross-border hostilities ran into a third day.
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
GERMANY-ECONOMY-EAST-INSIGHT Less to lose: Germany's poorer East embraces tech revolution
JENA, Germany (Reuters) - From the 12th floor of Jenoptik’s headquarters, chief executive Stefan Traeger points to his laser factory and the university that provides it with talent. Welcome to “Optics Valley” - a role model for Germany’s East in a big year for the region. BERKSHIRE-BUFFETT
Warren Buffett defends Kraft, says Wells Fargo made 'big mistakes' OMAHA, Neb. (Reuters) - 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.
ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC-STORMZY
Grime star Stormzy scores first UK no.1 single with 'Vossi Bop' LONDON (Reuters) - Grime artist Stormzy scored his first No. 1 in the UK singles charts on Friday, beating U.S. songstress Taylor Swift to the top spot.
BELGIUM-EXHIBITION-HEPBURN 'Intimate Audrey': Hepburn exhibition opens in Brussels
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - 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
BASKETBALL-NBA-LAL-LEBRON-MAGIC LeBron was stunned by Magic leaving Lakers
Much like the rest of the basketball world, LeBron James was stunned when Magic Johnson stepped down from his post as the Los Angeles Lakers’ president of basketball operations last month. GOLF-EUROPEAN
Ice-cool Korhonen wins China Open in a playoff HONG KONG (Reuters) - Experienced Finn Mikko Korhonen sank an eight-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to edge Frenchman Benjamin Hebert and win the China Open after a thrilling final round in Shenzhen on Sunday.
UPCOMING POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
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
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
INDIA-ELECTION/ (PIX) (TV) Fifth phase of seven-phased general election
More than 50 seats across 7 states, mostly in the north, will go to the polls in the fifth phase of India's staggered general election, just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi scored a major victory amid a tightening race when the U.N. blacklisted the head of a Pakistan-based militant group. Modi's national security plank will likely find traction with voters in some of the northern heartland states, which were swept by his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in the last general election, analysts said.
6 May 22:30 ET / 02:30 GMT 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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