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AUSTRIA-POLITICS-FREEDOM-PARTY/ Austrian government revamp looms over video of far-right leader
VIENNA (Reuters) - Austria’s chancellor is ruling out working with his far-right deputy, a coalition source said on Saturday, after footage apparently showed the Freedom Party leader discussing state contracts with a potential Russian backer in return for political support. U.S.
USA-ELECTION-BIDEN/ Biden shows early strength, but pitfalls loom in 2020 U.S. presidential race
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former U.S. 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? OHIO-DOCTOR-ABUSE/
Nearly 180 former Ohio State University students claim sexual abuse by doctor (Reuters) - Nearly 180 men who attended Ohio State University claim they were sexually abused more than two decades ago by a now-deceased doctor, and university staff who knew of the abuse failed to act, a report released by the school on Friday said.
BUSINESS ETHIOPIA-AIRPLANE-BOEING/
Boeing says it has corrected simulator software of 737 MAX jets (Reuters) - Boeing Co has made corrections to simulator software that mimics the flying experience of its 737 MAX jets, which were involved in two fatal crashes, and the company has provided additional information to device operators, a spokesman said on Friday.
USA-TRADE-CHINA/ China's tough rhetoric leaves trade talks with U.S. in limbo
WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) - China struck a more aggressive tone in its trade war with the United States on Friday, suggesting a resumption of talks between the world’s two largest economies would be meaningless unless Washington changed course. ENTERTAINMENT
FILMFESTIVAL-CANNES-PAIN-AND-GLORYPRE/ Penelope Cruz, Antonio Banderas reunite on Cannes red carpet
CANNES, France (Reuters) - Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas, long-time collaborators of director Pedro Almodovar, turned up the glamor on the red carpet at Cannes on Friday for the Spaniard’s latest outing, a contender for the top prize at the film festival. PEOPLE-KIM-KARDASHIAN-BABY/
Kim Kardashian names fourth child, a boy, Psalm West (Reuters) - Reality television star Kim Kardashian announced on Friday she has named her fourth child, a boy born last week via a surrogate, Psalm West.
SPORTS BASKETBALL-NBA-TOR-MIL/
Wire-to-wire win gives Bucks 2-0 edge on Raptors The Milwaukee Bucks left it until late in Game 1 on Wednesday, but in Game 2 on Friday night, they left no doubt.
BASEBALL-MLB-ROUNDUP/ MLB roundup: Bryant hits three homers in Cubs' win
Chicago’s Kris Bryant slugged three home runs and drove in five runs, and the Cubs hit six homers in a 14-6 rout of the host Washington Nationals on Friday. UPCOMING
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS EU-ELECTION/ITALY-SALVINI (PIX) (TV)
Italy's Salvini holds major rally ahead of EU elections Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini stages major rally of European nationalist and far-right parties to promote a shared political vision ahead of EU parliamentary elections. France's Marine Le Pen and Dutch politician Geert Wilders say they will attend the event.
18 May 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT USA-ELECTION/SANDERS
Bernie Sanders to propose sweeping education policy overhaul Democratic U.S. presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders on Saturday will launch a broad education policy proposal for the public schools system.
18 May 10:30 ET / 14:30 GMT USA-ELECTION/BUTTIGIEG (PIX)
Democratic US presidential candidate Buttigieg holds rally in Dubuque, Iowa Democratic presidential contender Pete Buttigieg holds a rally on Saturday at a brewery in Dubuque, Iowa. Dubuque County flipped from supporting Barack Obama in 2012 to Donald Trump in 2016. This is Buttigieg's second visit to Iowa since announcing his candidacy for president in April and his fourth visit this year, according to his campaign.
18 May 17:00 ET / 21:00 GMT INDIA-ELECTION/ (PIX) (TV)
Indians vote in final phase of general election India's mammoth, seven-phase general election ends on Sunday with no clear winner in sight. Tens of millions of people across 59 constituencies are eligible to vote in the last round of polling that started on April 11. Results will be out on May 23.
19 May 22:30 ET / 02:30 GMT BUSINESS / ECONOMICS
USA-FED/KAPLAN Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Kaplan participates in SABEW conference
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Robert Kaplan participates in moderated question-and-answer session before before The Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW) 56th Annual Spring Conference, in Phoenix, Ariz. 18 May 13:05 ET / 17:05 GMT
ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC-EUROVISION/MADONNA (PIX) (TV)
Madonna makes a guest appearance at the Eurovision Song Contest Pop superstar Madonna makes a guest appearance at the Eurovision Song Contest. Madonna will perform two songs in Tel Aviv during the Eurovision competition Grand Finale
18 May 15:00 ET / 19:00 GMT MUSIC-EUROVISION/ISRAEL-WINNER (TV)
Eurovision contest winner holds newser after Grand Final Eurovision contest winner holds newser after the Grand Final.
18 May 19:00 ET / 23:00 GMT MUSIC-EUROVISION/WEEK-WRAP (PIX) (TV)
The final awaits: Eurovision stars and fans gather in Tel Aviv A wrap of the build-up to the final of the Eurovision Song Contest, as fans and artists party in Israel throughout the week despite protests.
18 May 13:00 ET / 17:00 GMT MUSIC-EUROVISION/FINAL (PIX) (TV)
Grand Final of Eurovision Song Contest Winner of Eurovision Song Contest appearing at grand final, highlights from final
18 May 15:00 ET / 19:00 GMT MUSIC-EUROVISION/QUEUE (TV)
Thousands queue to enter Eurovision Song Contest grand final Thousands queue to enter Eurovision Song Contest grand final
18 May 14:30 ET / 18:30 GMT MUSIC-EUROVISION/ISRAEL-FANS (PIX) (TV)
Fans gather at the Eurovision Village to watch the Grand Final on big screens Several thousands of fans gather at the Eurovision Village where huge screens broadcast the Grand Final.
18 May 13:00 ET / 17:00 GMT FILMFESTIVAL-CANNES/DELON (PIX) (TV)
Alain Delon receives Honorary Palme d'Or prize at Cannes French actor Alain Delon, 83, is awarded the Honorary Palme d’Or at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival for a career that included Luchino Visconti’s 1963 “The Leopard”.
19 May MUSIC-EUROVISION/FINAL (PIX)
Grand Final of Eurovision Song Contest Story will be moved on Saturday, May 18
Winner of Eurovision Song Contest appearing at grand final, highlights from final 19 May 20:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
SPORTS GOLF-PGACHAMP/ (PIX) (TV)
Golf - PGA Championship third round Third round coverage of the major championship at Bethpage Black in New York.
18 May 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT
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