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USA-MANNING-CONTEMPT/ Judge orders former U.S. soldier and WikiLeaks source Manning back to jail
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Thursday found former U.S. soldier and WikiLeaks source Chelsea Manning in contempt of court for refusing to testify before a federal grand jury and ordered her back to jail, a law enforcement official said. U.S.
USA-IMMIGRATION-TRUMP/ In nod to 2020, Trump pitches U.S. immigration overhaul
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Thursday proposed overhauling the U.S. immigration system to favor young, educated, English-speaking applicants instead of people with family ties to Americans, a plan that faces an uphill battle in Congress but gives Trump an issue for his 2020 re-election campaign. USA-TRUMP-MUELLER-READING/
Democrats read Mueller report aloud in U.S. Capitol hearing room WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday held a marathon reading of the redacted version of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s 448-page assessment of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
BUSINESS USA-TRADE-CHINA/
Huawei ban clouds U.S.-China trade talks, tech sector WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) - A U.S. bid to block China’s Huawei Technologies from buying vital American technology threw into question prospects for sales at some of the largest tech companies and drew a sharp rebuke from Beijing, which said the move could hurt trade talks.
WALMART-RESULTS/ Walmart says higher China tariffs will increase prices for U.S. shoppers
Walmart Inc said on Thursday that prices for shoppers will rise due to higher tariffs on goods from China as the world’s largest retailer reported its best comparable sales growth for the first quarter in nine years. ENTERTAINMENT
FILMFESTIVAL-CANNES-ROCKETMAN/ Elton John touches down in Cannes for sparkling 'Rocketman' premiere
CANNES, France (Reuters) - Sporting a sequinned “EJ” rocket on his lapel, Elton John beamed his way down the Cannes red carpet on Thursday to see the premiere of his own biopic - “Rocketman”. MUSIC-STONES/
Rolling Stones to hit the road as Jagger regains swagger LONDON (Reuters) - The Rolling Stones will hit the road again this summer after rescheduling their North American “No Filter” tour, which was postponed when lead singer Mick Jagger needed medical treatment.
SPORTS SOCCER-WORLDCUP/QATAR
Qatar brings first new World Cup stadium to life as FIFA mulls expansion Qatar inaugurated the first of seven new World Cup 2022 stadiums on Thursday, just weeks before a crucial FIFA summit will decide whether to expand the tournament and potentially push it beyond the tiny Gulf state's borders to accommodate a larger format.
SPORT-DOPING-WADA/ WADA harassment report a whitewash, says Scott
Canadian Olympic cross-country skiing champion Beckie Scott accused the World Anti-Doping (WADA) of whitewashing her complaints of harassment and intimidation, saying on Thursday she was "extremely disappointed" in an independent report. UPCOMING
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS 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 SRI LANKA-BLASTS/VICTIMS (PIX)
WIDER IMAGE - Empty Spaces: What the victims left behind after Sri Lanka bombing Most of the victims of the Easter Sunday blasts were Sri Lankan from all walks of life: a top chef, a teenage basketball player, an autorickshaw driver, a carpenter. They left behind treasured possessions those that loved them cannot bear to move, as well as the empty spaces where they lived, worked and played.
17 May 01:00 ET / 05:00 GMT SUDAN-POLITICS/ (PIX)
Sudan opposition decries army's suspension of talks, sees growing anger Sudan's opposition alliance said on Thursday the ruling military council's 72-hour suspension of talks with protesters was a "regrettable" setback to efforts to forge a new democratic era following the overthrow of veteran leader Omar al-Bashir.
17 May 00:00 ET / 04:00 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.
May 17 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.
May 17 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.
May 17 USA-ELECTION/BIDEN
Former Vice President Biden shows strength early, but pitfalls loom in 2020 race Former Vice President Joe Biden has shown surprising strength in the first three weeks of his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, prompting a persistent question: Can anyone stop him?
17 May 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE
KENYA-MILITANTS/ (PIX Somali Islamists target Kenyans to broaden pool of recruits
A boy recruited while watching football matches. Videos in local languages targeting voters in Kenya's elections. Girls lured by cash gifts and promises of employment. 17 May 00:30 ET / 04:30 GMT
SYRIA-SECURITY/UN U.N. Security Council briefed on situation in northwest Syria
U.N. Security Council publicly briefed on situation in northwest Syria, at request of Kuwait, Germany and Belgium. 17 May 09:30 ET / 13:30 GMT
BUSINESS / ECONOMICS LUCKINCOFFEE-IPO/
Starbucks' China rival Luckin debuts on Nasdaq Friday will mark Luckin Coffee's IPO debut.
17 May 09:30 ET / 13:30 GMT 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 FRANCE-TECH/ (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.
May 17 EU-ECOFIN/
EU finance ministers meet European Union finance ministers meet in Brussels
17 May 04:00 ET / 08:00 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 09:30 ET / 13:30 GMT 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.
May 17 GLOBAL-ECONOMY/WEEKAHEAD
Global Economy Weekahead A weekly look at key economic events for the global economy in the coming seven days.
May 17 SINGAPORE-NEWZEALAND/ (PIX) (TV)
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern visits Singapore New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern makes an official visit to Singapore and gives a joint news conference with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. They are expected to boost ties and sign various trade deals.
17 May 00:00 ET / 04:00 GMT STONEMOR PRTNRS-DEBT/
Direct lenders vie to resurrect cemetery company StoneMor U.S. cemetery operator StoneMor Partners L.P.'s rising debt load has put it at death's door, but specialized lending funds are looking to make more loans to the company, according to sources familiar with talks.
17 May 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT 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.
May 17 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.
17 May 20:30 ET / 00:30 GMT SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY
SPACE-EXPLORATION/SPACEX (PIX) (TV) SpaceX's first Starlink mission scheduled to launch and Musk press conference
Elon Musk's SpaceX is poised to launch its first batch of satellites into low-Earth orbit, part of his rocket company's plans for an Internet services business designed to fund his grander interplanetary ambitions. 17 May 22:30 ET / 02:30 GMT
ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC-EUROVISION/SEMI FINAL 2 (PIX) (TV)
Eurovision second semi-final 16 May 18:00 ET / 22:00 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". May 17
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. May 17
MUSIC-EUROVISION/FANS (PIX) (TV) Eurovision fans gearing up in Eurovision Village and across city for the Grand Finale
Eurovision fans gearing up in Eurovision Village and across city for the Grand Finale 17 May 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT
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. May 17
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. May 17
FILMFESTIVAL-CANNES/LITTLE JOE PREMIERE (PIX) (TV) Jessica Hausner premieres Cannes competition film 'Little Joe'
Director Jessica Hausner and the cast of "Little Joe" walk the red carpet for the official screening of the Cannes competition film. 17 May 10:30 ET / 14:30 GMT
SPORTS GOLF-PGACHAMP/ (PIX) (TV)
Golf - PGA Championship second round Second round coverage of the major championship at Bethpage Black in New York.
17 May 06:45 ET / 10:45 GMT ODDLY ENOUGH
BOSNIA-BEAR/ (PIX) (TV) orphaned baby bear finds shelter in Bosnian village
A two-month old baby cub arrived in a Bosnian village in search for food and shelter last week. The cub, named Masa, by the villagers refused to go back to the woods and leave people who fed her. Now the government plans to transfer Masa to Sarajevo Zoo. 17 May 04:00 ET / 08:00 GMT
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