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USA-CHINA-NUCLEAR/ China: U.S. resembles "Don Quixote" in seeing other powers as threats
GENEVA (Reuters) - China told the world’s main disarmament forum on Wednesday that U.S. foreign policy was destabilizing, baffling and redolent of Don Quixote, the Spanish fictional hero whose misplaced determination leads him on a series of doomed endeavors. U.S.
USA-CRIME-LINDH/ 'American Taliban' to be released from prison Thursday
(Reuters) - John Walker Lindh, the American captured in Afghanistan in 2001 fighting for the Taliban and vilified as a national traitor, is to be released early from a federal prison on Thursday while some U.S. lawmakers worry he still poses a security risk. CALIFORNIA-RAIL/
Trump administration holds off redirecting California's high-speed rail money (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Wednesday agreed not to immediately redirect nearly $1 billion it is withholding from California’s high-speed rail project, one of several disputes between Republican Trump and the Democratic-controlled state.
BUSINESS PHILIPMORRIS-ECIGS-SOCIALMEDIA/
Citing Reuters report, health groups push tech firms to police tobacco marketing (Reuters) - More than 100 public health and anti-tobacco organizations are calling on Facebook Inc, Instagram, Twitter and Snap Inc to take “swift action” to curb advertising of tobacco products on their platforms.
QUALCOMM-ANTITRUST/ U.S. judge says Qualcomm violated antitrust law; appeal planned, shares plunge
(Reuters) - Qualcomm Inc illegally suppressed competition in the market for smartphone chips by threatening to cut off supplies and extracting excessive licensing fees, a U.S. judge ruled, a decision that could force the company to overhaul its business practices. ENTERTAINMENT
FILMFESTIVAL-CANNES-ONCE-UPON-A-TIME/ Tarantino did not tell Polanski about film set against Manson murders
CANNES, France (Reuters) - Quentin Tarantino said on Wednesday he didn’t tell Roman Polanski in advance about his latest movie, set in the run-up to the notorious 1969 Manson murders which claimed the life of Polanski’s wife at the time, actress Sharon Tate. FILM-ROCKETMAN-MUSICAL-BIOPICS/
From 'Your Song' to your movie: 'Rocketman' builds on new music biopic LONDON (Reuters) - With hit tunes, a plot about one of the world’s best known performers and flamboyant costumes, “Rocketman” brings Elton John’s story to the big screen, the latest musical biopic offering a concert-like experience at the cinema.
SPORTS BASKETBALL-NBA-TOR-MIL-PREVIEW/
Bucks look to reclaim momentum from Raptors in Game 5 The Toronto Raptors have the momentum, but the Milwaukee Bucks will be playing on their home court Thursday night in the pivotal Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
FOOTBALL-NFL-NEP-KRAFT-TRIAL/ Kraft trial postponed indefinitely; prosecution appeals video ruling
Robert Kraft’s trial has been suspended indefinitely as prosecutors appeal a judge’s ruling over the admissibility of video surveillance footage. UPCOMING
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS EU-ELECTION/BRITAIN
Divided Britain heads to the polls for EU elections it was not meant to hold Britain will take part in European Parliament elections on Thursday, a vote which is expected to show growing frustration on both sides of the Brexit divide nearly three years after the country voted to leave the European Union.
23 May THAILAND-ELECTION/
Thai court may disqualify key opposition figure Thailand's Constitutional Court will decide whether to hear a case for the disqualification of a leading opposition figure, a ruling that could decide whether rising political star Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit is excluded from Friday's opening of parliament after the disputed election that critics say was designed to cement military power.
23 May INDIA-ELECTION/ (PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC)
India starts counting votes, with Modi looking at second term India begins counting hundreds of millions of votes in its general election on Thursday, with a coalition led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party already preparing to form the next government.
23 May 01:30 ET, 05:30 GMT AUSTRIA-POLITICS/ (SCENARIOS)
SCENARIOS-Austria's Kurz fights to keep job after jettisoning far right Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz is filling empty cabinet posts with technocrats after the departure of his far-right ministers. But whether he and his caretaker cabinet can last more than a few days will depend on parliament, where he faces many critics and a newly furious far right. Here are the likely outcomes.
23 May EU-ELECTION/NETHERLANDS (PIX) (TV)
Dutch vote in elections for European parliament Dutch people and party leaders, whose country is among the first to go to the polls, vote for the 29 seats the Netherlands hold in the European parliament.
23 May BELGIUM-ELECTION/ (PIX)
Preview ahead of the Belgian Election Preview ahead of the Belgian Election.
23 May USA-MEASLES/CAMPS (PIX)
Swimming, s'mores and shots: Amid U.S. measles outbreak, summer camps tighten vaccination rules Facing the worst measles outbreak in a quarter-century, summer camps in New York and across the United States are tightening policies on the measles vaccination, no longer permitting campers who previously had religious exemptions to enroll if they have not received the medically recommended immunization.
23 May 10:00 ET, 14:00 GMT EU-ELECTION/BRITAIN (PIX) (TV)
Britain to hold EU Parliament elections despite Brexit uncertainty The United Kingdom is expected to hold European Parliament elections despite Brexit uncertainty. The EU set a deadline of October 31, for Britain to leave, deal or no deal -- on condition that UK PM May holds this election on May 23 to return British members to a new European Parliament that convenes in July.
23 May DDAY-ANNIVERSARY/VILLAGE (PIX) (TV)
How a 12-year-old French girl helped stranded U.S. paratroopers on D-Day The village of Graignes near the Normandy coast was swift to help U.S. paratroopers given a disastrous mis drop on the morning of D-Day. It was a collaboration the village would pay a heavy price for, now referred to by Graignes' inhabitants as the "secret massacre" of the D-Day landings.
23 May 06:30 ET, 10:30 GMT CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE
USA-IMMIGRATION/COURT U.S. House asks judge to block Trump border wall funding The U.S. House of Representatives will ask a federal judge to prevent the Trump administration from diverting $6.1 billion approved for the Defense Department toward construction of a wall on the border with Mexico.
23 May 14:00 ET, 18:00 GMT PENNSYLVANIA-SHOOTING/
Court hearing for accused Pittsburgh synagogue shooter Robert Bowers Lawyers for Robert Bowers, who is accused of massacring 11 people last year at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life Synagogue, are due in federal court on Monday for a pretrial hearing. Bowers, 46, faces charges that could carry the death penalty.
23 May 14:00 ET, 18:00 GMT FLORIDA-EXECUTION/ (PIX)
Execution scheduled for Bobby Joe Long, for the murder of eight women in the 1980s Bobby Joe Long is scheduled to be executed for the murder of eight women in the 1980s. Long is also believed to have raped 40 women in three states.
23 May USA-CRIME/LINDH (PIX) (TV)
'American Taliban' John Walker Lindh to be released from prison John Walker Lindh, the American captured fighting on the side of the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2001 is due to be released from a federal prison on Thursday after a 20-year sentence.
23 May BUSINESS / ECONOMICS
ETHIOPIA-AIRPLANE/FAA Canada, Europe to choose when 737 MAX is safe as regulators meet
In a potential challenge to U.S.-led efforts to build consensus on the Boeing Co 737 MAX flying again, Canada and Europe said on Wednesday they would bring back the grounded aircraft on their own terms if their specific concerns are not addressed. 22 May 20:30 ET
SENEGAL-SALT QUEEN/ (PIX) (TV) Senegalese women turns tasty profits with iodized salt
Senegalese woman turns low yields into high profits whilst improving the health of the nation by moving from harvesting salt to owning salt flats and adding iodine to the harvest which improves the quality and reduces iodine deficiency, a leading cause of preventable brain damage. 23 May
COLUMN-MILLER/SOCIALSECURITY (PIX) Why pessimism on Social Security could come back to bite millennials
Why does the word "old" come to mind for so many of us when the topic of Social Security comes up? Retirement benefits are the biggest component of Social Security. But the program also is very important for disabled people of all ages, as well as surviving children and spouses of deceased beneficiaries. 23 May 10:00 ET, 14:00 GMT
GREECE-ECB/COURT EU Court to decide whether ECB must compensate investors who lost money in Greek bailout
The European General Court rules on whether private holders of Greek bonds who were forced to take losses during the restructuring of the Greek debt in 2012 are entitled to compensation from the European Central Bank because it did not object to Greek measures that imposed a haircut to all creditors, including those who opposed the bailout plan. 23 May 07:30 ET, 11:30 GMT
EUROPE-RAPESEED/CROPS EU rapeseed crop update
Roundup on crop conditions in major EU producers like France, Germany and Britain. Analysts expect a drop in production in this year's harvest after sowings of the oilseed were hit by drought and insect damage. 23 May
ZIMBABWE-POWER/ (PIX) Zimbabwe's new energy minister to update parliament on power cuts, fuel shortages
Zimbabwe's new energy minister is set to update parliament on fuel shortages and rolling power cuts that have left some areas without electricity for up to 10 hours and emasculating small businesses and the informal sector where most of the population earns a living. 23 May 13:00 ET, 17:00 GMT
SENEGAL-POWER/WINDFARM Senegal launches West Africa's first industrial scale wind farm project
Senegal's Lekela Power will launch first large-scale wind farm project, the biggest in West Africa so far, which is expected to power more than half the country. The turbines will be arriving at the port, where there will be a press conference. 23 May
ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT FILMFESTIVAL-CANNES/MATTHIAS AND MAXIME (PIX)
Xavier Dolan attends Cannes news conference Canadian director Xavier Dolan presents his new film "Matthias and Maxime" at the Cannes Film Festival, where the movie is screening in competition.
23 May FILMFESTIVAL-CANNES/OH MERCY (PIX)
Cannes competition entry 'Oh Mercy!' stars Lea Seydoux Director Arnaud Desplechin's "Oh Mercy!", starring Lea Seydoux, screens in competition at the Cannes Film Festival.
23 May FILM-LGBT/ (PIX)
Gay rights group releases report on LGBT representation in Hollywood movies U.S. gay rights advocacy group GLAAD releases report on LGBT representation in Hollywood.
23 May 14:00 ET, 18:00 GMT FRANCE-FASHION/RIHANNA (PIX) (TV)
Rihanna presents the first collection of her fashion venture with LVMH in Paris Pop superstar Rihanna and LVMH present their fashion venture first collection in an 20' interview. Rihanna is set to present her first collection for the new label, Fenty, which includes ready-to-wear and accessories, such as shoes, sunglasses and jewellery.
23 May 04:00 ET, 08:00 GMT AWARDS-IVORNOVELLOS/ (TV)
Music stars gather for Ivor Novello awards in London Rockers The 1975 and singers George Ezra and Jorja Smith are among the nominees for the 2019 Ivor Novello awards, an annual British music prize recognizing songwriting and composing.
23 May ART-DAVINCI/ (PIX) (TV)
Largest da Vinci exhibition in 65 years displayed at Buckingham palace Largest da Vinci exhibition in 65 years displayed at Buckingham palace.
23 May
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