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GLOBAL YEMEN-SECURITY-STRIKES/

Saudi-led coalition in Yemen strikes Sanaa, casualties reported SANAA - The Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen carried out several air strikes on the Houthi-held capital Sanaa on Thursday after the Iranian-aligned movement claimed responsibility for drone attacks on Saudi oil installations.

CHINA-CANADA/ China formally arrests two Canadians on state secrets charges

BEIJING - Chinese authorities have formally arrested on state secrets charges two Canadians detained last year, the government said on Thursday, in what is likely to further increase tension between Ottawa and Beijing. U.S.

USA-ABORTION-ALABAMA/ Alabama governor signs strictest U.S. abortion ban into law

Alabama’s governor signed a bill on Wednesday to ban nearly all abortions in the state, even in cases of rape and incest, in the latest challenge by conservatives to the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision establishing a woman’s right to terminate her pregnancy. NEW-YORK-CRASH/

Helicopter crashes into Hudson River in New York, injuring two NEW YORK - A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York City on Wednesday shortly after taking off from Manhattan, causing minor injuries to the pilot and a dockworker, police and fire officials said.

BUSINESS USA-TRADE-CHINA-HUAWEI/

China opposes U.S. move to blacklist telecom giant Huawei BEIJING - China on Thursday slammed a decision by the U.S. government to put telecom equipment giant Huawei on a blacklist and said it will take steps to protect its companies, in a further test of ties as the superpowers clash over trade.

INVESTMENT-FUNDS-BERKSHIRE/ Buffett's Berkshire unveils $861 million Amazon stake

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc said it owned $860.6 million of Amazon.com Inc shares at the end of March, after the billionaire admitted to underestimating the online retailer and its Chief Executive Jeff Bezos. ENTERTAINMENT

FILMFESTIVAL-CANNES-JOHN-CARPENTER/ Cult horror director John Carpenter honored at Cannes

CANNES, France - Cannes paid tribute to cult horror master John Carpenter on Wednesday with an award for “The Thing” director’s contribution to cinema. MUSIC-STONES-JAGGER/

Moves like Jagger: Stones' frontman posts dance video after health scare Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger posted a video of his trademark dance moves on Twitter on Wednesday to show the world he is back in shape following heart valve surgery.

SPORTS GOLF-PGACHAMP-ROSE/

Golf: Rose bids to end English drought at PGA Championship FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - It has been 100 years since an English golfer won the PGA Championship and Justin Rose has tweaked his preparations in a bid to peak at the right time and snap the drought.

TENNIS-FRENCHOPEN-SHARAPOVA/ Tennis: Sharapova withdraws from French Open

PARIS - Twice champion Maria Sharapova has withdrawn from the French Open after failing to recover fully from shoulder surgery, the former world number one said on Wednesday. UPCOMING

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS USA-TRUMP/MUELLER-READING (PIX) (TV)

Democrats to read Mueller report in U.S. House hearing room Twenty U.S. Democrats plan to read aloud the entire, 448-page redacted Mueller report in the hearing room of the House Rules Committee over 12-14 hours in Thursday and Friday in a marathon stunt highlighting the standoff between Congress and President Donald Trump over its power to investigate him.

16 May 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT USA-IMMIGRATION/TRUMP (PIX) (TV)

Trump to propose plan to make U.S. immigration more merit-based U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday will outline immigration plan aimed at hardening border ports of entry and making legal migration system based more on proficiency in English and employment, senior administration officials say.

16 May 14:30 ET / 18:30 GMT CANADA-TRUDEAU/ (TV)

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds news conference in Paris. 16 May 09:45 ET / 13:45 GMT

TURKEY-LATVIA/ (PIX) Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cuvusoglu to visit Latvia

Foreign Minister of Turkey Mevlut Cuvusoglu visits Latvia and meets with the Latvian government officials. They are to discuss bilateral cooperation between the two countries, questions of security policy and cooperation with NATO, relations between the European Union and Turkey, and other topics. 16 May 09:15 ET / 13:15 GMT

USA-ELECTION/FRAUD (PIX) Ex-Fugees Rapper Pras to Appear in Court in Case Over 2012 campaign funds

"Pras" Michel, a former rapper for the Fugees, will appear in court on Thursday for a status hearing in preparation for a trial, after he and Malaysian businessman Jho Low were charged with funneling illegal foreign donations into former Democratic President Barack Obama's 2012 re-election campaign. 16 May 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT

GERMANY-POLITICS/ (PIX) (TV) Defeat for SPD in northern bastion may threaten Merkel coalition

Germany's weakened Social Democrats (SPD) look likely to lose the state of Bremen after seven decades next week in an election that could set the clock ticking on their strained national coalition with Chancellor Angela Merkel. 16 May 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT

BRITAIN-EU/ELECTION (PIX) (TV) Brexit supporters in the lead in UK's EU election

Supporters of Brexit are in the lead ahead of the May 23 European parliamentary election. Remainers are divided and lack a leader. Preview. 17 May

TAIWAN-LGBT/ (PIX) (TV) Taiwan's parliament to vote on same-sex marriage law

Taiwan's parliament is set to vote on a law to allow same-sex marriage in Asia's first such move, amid a heated debate over marriage equality. 17 May 21:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

FINLAND-COUNCIL OF EUROPE/ Foreign ministers to discuss challenges facing 70-year-old Council of Europe

Foreign ministers of the Council of Europe’s 47 member States will hold their annual meeting on 16 and 17 May 2019 in Helsinki, to discuss the future of the organisation which is currently facing a number of challenges. A press conference with Finland's foreign minister Timo Soini, France's European affairs minister Amélie de Montchalin and Council of Europe Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland is scheduled on Friday, May 17, at 2.30 p.m. 17 May

AUSTRALIA-ELECTION/POLICIES (FACTBOX) Policies of Australia's political parties at a glance

Australia's political parties are in the final days of campaigning ahead of a general election on Saturday. There will be a factbox outlining the two major parties key policies. 17 May

AUSTRALIA-ELECTION/THEMES (FACTBOX) Australia's election: key themes and contests

Australians go to the polls on Saturday in a contest to determine whether conservative Prime Minister Scott Morrison can maintain his shaky grip onto power. There will be a factbox outlining some of the key themes and contests of the election. 17 May

BUSINESS / ECONOMICS MEXICO-ECONOMY/RATES

Mexico central bank holds monetary policy meeting Mexico's central bank will hold its monetary policy meeting. We will be on the lookout for comments on the future trajectory of interest rates and risks to inflation and economic growth.

16 May 15:00 ET / 19:00 GMT CANADA-CENBANK/ (PIX)

Bank of Canada governor to speak on financial system review Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz and deputy governor Carolyn Wilkins will take media question after the release of the central bank's review of the Canadian financial system.

16 May 11:15 ET / 15:15 GMT EUROPOL-CYBER/ (PIX) (TV)

News conference at Europol to announce an international cybercrime law enforcement action News conference at Europol to announce a major law enforcement action against a transnational organized cybercrime network behind $100 million malware attacks.

16 May 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT EUROZONE-BUDGET/ (PIX) (TV)

Euro zone finance ministers meet Finance ministers of the countries sharing the euro and other European Union countries meet in Brussels to discuss financing of the euro zone's budget.

16 May 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT USA-FED/BRAINARD (PIX)

Federal Reserve Board Governor Lael Brainard speaks on economy before tax association event Federal Reserve Board Governor Lael Brainard speaks on the "Economic and Monetary Policy Outlook" before the National Tax Association 49th Annual Symposium, in Washington.

16 May 12:15 ET / 16:15 GMT BAIDU-RESULTS/ (PIX)

China's Baidu Inc reports results for first quarter of 2019 Baidu, China's top search engine, will report its first quarter results after US market close on May 16. Analyst call scheduled for 9:15 am Beijing time on May 17.

17 May 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT NIGERIA-MTN GROUP/LISTING (PIX) (TV)

MTN Nigeria lists in Lagos in $6 bln flotation South African firm MTN's Nigeria unit lists on the Lagos stock exchange in a float worth an estimated $6 billion.

16 May 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT WALMART-RESULTS/

Walmart's first-quarter results Walmart will post its first quarter earnings on Thursday. Investors will watch out for guidance on the economy and consumer demand as threat from China tariffs and resultant price increases looms large. They will also look for comments on online investments, e-commerce profitability and minimum wage issues. Analysts expect the company to post EPS of $1.02 on revenue of $124.9 billion.

16 May 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT USA-FED/KASHKARI

Fed's Kashkari speaks on economy Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari has been one of the U.S. central bank's biggest policy doves, but so far has stopped short of advocating for the interest-rate cuts that markets are betting will take place later this year. In a talk on "Interest Rates, Monetary Policy, the Economy" before the Santa Barbara County Economic Summit, in Santa Barbara, Calif., Kashkari will deliver his latest thinking.

16 May 12:05 ET / 16:05 GMT ZIMBABWE-POWER/ (PIX)

EXPLAINER-Why Zimbabwe is facing its worst power cuts in three years A look at why Zimbabwe's power utility has imposed the worst power cuts in three years. The blackouts are lasting up to 10 hours a day in some areas, threatening mining output that is crucial to the government’s ambitions to put the economy on a more robust growth path.

16 May 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT LLOYDS-AGM/

Lloyds Banking Group braces for pay revolt at investor meeting Lloyds Banking Group is braced for a potential shareholder revolt over senior executives' pay at its annual meeting on Thursday, after criticism by politicians and a string of similar rebellions at rival banks.

16 May 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT FRANCE-TECH/ (PIX) (TV)

France's biggest yearly tech conference Viva Tech takes place in Paris VivaTech, which showcases startups and leaders from the world of technology and innovation, runs in Paris on 16–18 May 2019.

17 May CHINA-ECONOMY/HENAN-CONSUMPTION (PIX) (TV)

In China's heartland, once-flush shoppers turn cautious INSIGHT - An economic slowdown in China, after three decades of unbridled growth, is being felt especially keenly by consumers in Henan province, a key pillar of Beijing's aspirations to transform its economy by boosting domestic spending and raising living standards in the interior. A TV story slugged CHINA-ECONOMY/HENAN-TRADE matches this.

17 May 20:30 ET / 00:30 GMT EU-TAX/BLACKLIST

EU finance ministers to update blacklist of tax havens European Union finance ministers are expected to update the bloc's blacklist of tax havens.

17 May PERU-VIZCARRA/

Interview with Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra We'll interview President Vizcarra on a trip to an Amazonian region where the government is trying to stop illegal gold miners from destroying large swaths of biodiverse rainforest and dumping tonnes of mercury into local rivers.

17 May GLOBAL-ECONOMY/WEEKAHEAD

Global Economy Weekahead A weekly look at key economic events for the global economy in the coming seven days.

17 May NORWAY-CHINA/ (PIX)

With energy high on agenda, China's no.3 leader visits Norway With energy projects high on the agenda, China and Norway will mark a further thaw in relations on Wednesday when Beijing's third-ranked politician arrives in Oslo.

17 May CHINA-ECONOMY/HENAN (PIX)

WIDER IMAGE-China's slowing economy: the view from the Henan heartland Considered the cradle of Chinese civilisation, the central province of Henan and its 100 million-strong population typifies China's transformative yet often tumultuous economic ascent. However, the gains achieved in Henan and other inland provinces appear fragile, as living and housing costs rise, and China's economy slows. That is threatening the aspirations of a generation of young Chinese in cities like Zhengzhou.

17 May 20:30 ET / 00:30 GMT ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT

FILMFESTIVAL-CANNES/SORRY WE MISSED YOU PREMIERE (PIX) Ken Loach premieres 'Sorry We Missed You' in Cannes

British director Ken Loach screens his latest film 'Sorry We Missed You' in competition at the Cannes Film Festival. 16 May 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

FILMFESTIVAL-CANNES/ROCKETMAN PREMIERE (PIX) (TV) 'Rocketman' premieres in Cannes

"Rocketman", an Elton John biopic tracking the singer’s early days, premieres at the Cannes Film Festival. 16 May 14:00 ET / 18:00 GMT

TELEVISION-BIG BANG THEORY/ (PIX) As 'Big Bang Theory' ends, will Sheldon get his Nobel?

Will Sheldon and Amy win a Nobel Prize? Who will make a surprise cameo? And will the elevator finally be fixed? "The Big Bang Theory," the show about four brilliant but socially inept scientists that made geeks and comic book nerds pop culture cool, airs its final two episodes on Thursday, bringing to a conclusion the most-watched comedy on U.S. television. 16 May 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

FILMFESTIVAL-CANNES/ATLANTICS PREMIERE (PIX) (TV) Migrant ocean crossing movie "Atlantics" screens in Cannes

"Atlantics", a Cannes competition entry about Senegalese construction workers deciding to cross the ocean for a better future and directed by female filmmaker Mati Diop, receives its premiere at the film festival. 16 May 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT

MUSIC-EUROVISION/SEMI FINAL 2 (PIX) (TV) Eurovision second semi-final

16 May 15:00 ET / 19:00 GMT FILMFESTIVAL-CANNES/SORRY WE MISSED YOU (PIX) (TV)

Ken Loach presents new film in Cannes British director Ken Loach attends a Cannes news conference to present his new movie "Sorry We Missed You".

17 May FILMFESTIVAL-CANNES/ROCKETMAN (PIX) (TV)

'Rocketman' stars hold Cannes news conference News conference held for "Rocketman", an Elton John biopic tracking the singer’s early days, at the Cannes Film Festival.

17 May MUSIC-EUROVISION/FANS (PIX) (TV)

Eurovision fans gearing up in Eurovision Village and across city for the Grand Finale 17 May

FILMFESTIVAL-CANNES/ATLANTICS (PIX) (TV) News conference held for 'Atlantics' in Cannes

Director Mati Diop, one of four female directors to have been selected to screen their works in competition at this year's Cannes Film Festival, attends a news conference with her film team. 17 May

FILMFESTIVAL-CANNES/BEAUTY SHOTS (TV) Champagne, beaches and yachts - here's what Cannes has to offer

From a kale café to champagne bars, beaches and yachts, Cannes has plenty to offer it's guests. Reuters takes a quick spin around the town as cinema lovers and industry workers flock to enjoy the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. 17 May

MUSIC-EUROVISION/SEMI FINAL 2 (PIX) Eurovision second semi-final

17 May 20:00 ET / 00:00 GMT SPORTS

SOCCER-WORLDCUP/QATAR (PIX) (TV) Soccer - Qatar opens first new World Cup stadium as tournament's fate looms

Qatar on Thursday will inaugurate its first newly built World Cup stadium just weeks before a critical FIFA summit that could push it to share the spotlight with its neighbours despite a protracted row that has complicated FIFA's drive to expand the tournament. 16 May 15:30 ET / 19:30 GMT

GOLF-PGACHAMP/ (PIX) (TV) Golf - PGA Championship first round

First round coverage of the major championship from the Bethpage Black course in New York. 16 May 06:45 ET / 10:45 GMT