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TAIWAN-LGBT-MARRIAGE/ Taiwan celebrates Asia's first same-sex marriages as couples tie knot
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Same-sex couples tied the knot in emotional scenes in Taiwan on Friday, the first legal marriages in Asia hailed by activists as a social revolution for the region. U.S.
USA-POLITICS-SANDERS-MCDONALDS/ Sanders, other U.S. Democratic 2020 candidates back workers in dispute with McDonald's
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As a part of a push to increase the minimum wage for American workers, Bernie Sanders, a U.S. senator and Democratic presidential candidate, on Thursday waded into a dispute between McDonald’s Corp and its employees. PEOPLE-HARVEY-WEINSTEIN-SETTLEMENT/
Harvey Weinstein and accusers reach tentative compensation deal: WSJ Harvey Weinstein, women who accused him of sexual misconduct, his former film studio’s board members and the New York attorney general’s office have reached a tentative $44 million deal to resolve lawsuits and compensate alleged victims of the Hollywood producer, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people it said were familiar with the matter.
BUSINESS ETHIOPIA-AIRPLANE-SAFETY/
U.S. regulator sees approval of Boeing 737 MAX to fly as soon as late June: sources MONTREAL/FORT WORTH, Texas (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expects to approve Boeing Co’s 737 MAX jet to return to service as soon as late June, representatives of the U.S. air regulator informed members of the United Nations’ aviation agency in a private briefing on Thursday, sources told Reuters.
USA-TRADE-CHINA/ Trump says 'dangerous' Huawei could be included in U.S.-China trade deal
WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Thursday U.S. complaints against Huawei Technologies Co Ltd might be resolved within the framework of a U.S.-China trade deal, while at the same time calling the Chinese telecommunications giant “very dangerous.” ENTERTAINMENT
FILM-ALIEN-ANNIVERSARY/ Sigourney Weaver marks 'Alien' anniversary: 'I thought it was a small movie'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Sigourney Weaver was an unknown 28-year-old stage actress when she landed the role of Ripley in director Ridley Scott’s now classic sci-fi horror movie “Alien.” FILMFESTIVAL-CANNES-AMFAR/
Tom Jones, Mariah Carey amp up the glamor at Cannes fundraiser CAP D’ANTIBES, France (Reuters) - From Pamela Anderson to Dua Lipa, the great and good of the movie and music world mingled at the Cannes Film Festival’s most glamorous fixture on Thursday night, a fundraiser for AIDS research where stars including Mariah Carey took to the stage.
SPORTS TENNIS-FRENCHOPEN-USA/
Serena remains America's best hope at French Open LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Serena Williams represents the United States’ best chance to hoist the French Open trophy this year but questions loom about her fitness after she was forced to withdraw from the Italian Open last week with a knee injury.
BASEBALL-MLB-HOU-CHW/ White Sox's Giolito shuts out Astros
Lucas Giolito continued his exceptional pitching by twirling a four-hit shutout, and rookie Eloy Jimenez homered for the third time in two games as the visiting Chicago White Sox earned a four-game series split against the Houston Astros with a 4-0 win Thursday. UPCOMING
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS USA-ELECTION/TRUMP
Trump campaign views health care as 2020 campaign weapon President Donald Trump's campaign believes he can turn Republicans' biggest liability from last year's congressional elections - the debate about the future of health care in America - into a winning issue for his reelection. 24 May 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
USA-ELECTION/DIVERSITY (PIX) Democrats grapple with 'electability' question as white men lead diverse field
Democrats seeking to unseat Republican U.S. President Donald Trump in 2020 will choose from the largest and most diverse set of candidates in history - yet, so far, two older white men are leading the pack. 24 May 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
USA-IRAN/COMMUNICATION INSIGHT-Why U.S.-Iran tensions could quickly escalate into a crisis
The open rancor between top U.S. and Iranian diplomats - who don't talk, but regularly insult one another on Twitter - underscores growing concern that the lack of established channels for direct negotiation makes a military confrontation more likely in the event of a misunderstanding or a mishap, according to U.S. officials, lawmakers, foreign diplomats, and foreign policy experts. 24 May 05:00 ET / 09:00 GMT
THAILAND-POLITICS/ (PIX) (TV) Thailand's newly-crowned King Vajiralongkorn opens parliament
Thailand's newly-crowned king Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Sutida opens the parliament as the elected MPs convene for the first time since 2014 coup and after the first general election on March 24. 24 May 04:00 ET / 08:00 GMT
THAILAND-POLITICS/ (PIX) (TV) Thai MPs vote for new house speaker in parliament
Thailand's MP elect reconvenes in parliament to choose a new house speaker almost 3 months after the country's first general election on March 24. 25 May
INDONESIA-ELECTION/ Indonesian protesters in post-election unrest
Outwatching for clashes between security forces and protesters angry about the outcome of last month's election, which handed President Joko Widodo a second term. 25 May
IRELAND-POLITICS/ Ireland votes in local council elections
Ireland votes in local council elections on the same day as polls for the European parliament, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar's first electoral test since he took over as leader of the governing Fine Gael party two years ago. Fine Gael performed poorly at the last local poll in 2014, falling behind main rival Fianna Fail whose extended deal to keep Varadkar's minority government in power is due to end early next year. Voters cast their ballots on Friday, with results emerging from Saturday. 25 May
JAPAN-USA/ (PIX) (TV) U.S. President Donald Trump will visit Japan from May 25-28
U.S. President Donald Trump will travel to Japan on May 25-28 for meetings with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, with North Korea and trade seen high on the agenda.Trump will also meet Japan's new emperor and empress as the trip follows the April 30 abdication of Emperor Akihito. 25 May
CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE WISCONSIN-MISSINGGIRL/
Wisconsin man faces sentencing for kidnapping Jayme Closs, 13, after killing her parents Jake Patterson is due to be sentenced in a Wisconsin court on Friday for kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs and murdering her parents in a case that sparked a months-long search for the girl and ended with her escape and his arrest.
24 May 14:30 ET / 18:30 GMT USA-OPIOIDS/LITIGATION-OKLAHOMA (TV)
Recovering addict and caregivers recount the toll of opioid abuse A recovering opioid addict and the people who treat and study addicts explain the toll opioid abuse is taking on the state of Oklahoma ahead of a landmark case against opioid drugmakers.
24 May 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT PEOPLE-MARIOBATALI/ (PIX)
Chef Mario Batali to face indecent assault charge in Boston courtroom Celebrity chef and former television star Mario Batali appears in a Boston courtroom on Friday to face a charge of indecent assault and battery for an alleged encounter with a staffer at a Boston restaurant in 2017.
24 May 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT BUSINESS / ECONOMICS
BRITAIN-EU/STERLING (GRAPHIC) Graphic: reading the Brexit tea leaves - moves in sterling
Interactive graphic examines when investors have been betting on the strength and weakness of the British pound throughout the Brexit timeline. 24 May 03:00 ET / 07:00 GMT
CANADA-AIRLINES/ Canada to unveil new airline rules boosting passenger protections
Canadian Transport Minister Marc Garneau to announce new industry rules protecting airline passengers. 24 May 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
MEXICO-ECONOMY/GDP Mexico-GDP
24 May 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT SINGAPORE-TECH/ (PIX)
Singapore chases tech 'Jedi Masters' for Silicon Valley ambitions Armed with lucrative grants and incentives, Singapore has been ramping up its efforts to lure tech firms and investors, including global players like Facebook, Alphabet's Google and Dyson, companies and government officials say. But now the focus is shifting toward attracting talent, and even the government says its work is not done.
24 May 03:00 ET / 07:00 GMT APPLE-MOVES/
Former Apple retail chief speaks to Reuters, discusses her departure for first time since leaving company Former Apple retail chief speaks to Reuters at the C2 conference in Montreal, talks about her departure from the company for the first time since leaving the company. 24 May 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT
SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY USA-MEMORIAL DAY/FIREFLIES (PIX) (TV)
Summer theater: Fireflies that synchronizes its flashesis drawing sell-out crowds Fireflies, the unofficial mascot of summer, are powering an eco-tourism boom in U.S.rural towns, where a rare species that synchronizes its flashesis drawing sell-out crowds of spectators from around the world.
24 May 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT PORTUGAL-ENVIRONMENT/OCEAN (PIX)
Portuguese retiree climbs dangerous cliffs to save the ocean Miguel Lacerda spent much of his life at sea, sailing around the world and diving in the cold waters of Antarctica. Now a retiree, the Portuguese sea lover braves strong winds every day to recover trash washed up by the ocean into the dangerous cliffs along the Cascais coast, a short drive away from Portugal’s capital Lisbon. Eager to share his findings and warn that Portugal’s popular Cascais area needs to be protected, he plans to publish a report on his findings.
24 May 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT
FILMFESTIVAL-CANNES/STALLONE (PIX) (TV) Sylvester Stallone in Cannes to promote 'Rambo V'
Sylvester Stallone makes an appearance at the Cannes Film Festival to preview exclusive images of his upcoming 'Rambo V - Last Blood'. 24 May 16:30 ET / 20:30 GMT
FILMFESTIVAL-CANNES/IT MUST BE HEAVEN (PIX) (TV) Elia Suleiman premieres new film in Cannes
"It Must Be Heaven", by director Elia Suleiman, premieres at the Cannes Film Festival, where the film is screening in competition. 24 May 10:30 ET / 14:30 GMT
FILMFESTIVAL-CANNES/AWARDS (PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC) Cannes - Palme d'Or Award
Winners of the top awards of the 72nd Cannes Film Festival, including the prestigious Palme d'Or prize for best film, are announced during a gala ceremony. 25 May
SPORTS SOCCER-WORLDCUP-USA/ (TV)
Soccer - FIFA Women's World Cup - United States prepare for France U.S. Women's team and head coach Jill Ellis speak to media as they prepare to defend their World Cup title.
24 May 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT
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