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U.S. President Donald Trump pressed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday to even out a trade imbalance with the United States and said he was happy with how things were going with North Korea but was in no rush to reach a peace deal.

EU-ELECTION Nationalists surge in EU Parliament vote, but pro-EU parties remain dominant BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Pro-European parties retained a firm grip on the EU parliament, provisional results from the bloc’s elections showed on Monday, though eurosceptic opponents saw strong gains.

U.S. JAPAN-USA/IRAN

Trump says Iran nuclear deal possible as sanctions bite TOKYO (Reuters)- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday a deal with Iran on its nuclear programme was possible, crediting economic sanctions for curbing activities Washington has said are behind a spate of attacks in the Middle East.

USA-WEATHER Rescuers search for survivors after Oklahoma tornado kills at least two

EL RENO, Okla. (Reuters) - Rescue workers on Sunday searched for survivors in the rubble left by a tornado that devastated parts of a small community near Oklahoma City, killing two people, injuring more than two dozen and leaving hundreds homeless, officials said. BUSINESS

FIAT-CHRYSLER-RENAULT Fiat Chrysler puts merger offer to Renault board

MILAN/PARIS (Reuters) - Fiat Chrysler has made a “transformative” merger proposal to Renault, the Italian-American carmaker said, in a deal that would create a new third-ranked global manufacturer. OSLO-BORS-VPS-M-A-EURONEXT-NASDAQ

Nasdaq pulls out of Oslo Bors battle, handing Euronext victory OSLO (Reuters) - Nasdaq withdrew its offer for Oslo Bors on Monday, giving pan-European exchange Euronext free rein to pursue its bid for the Norwegian stock market operator after a five-month battle.

ENTERTAINMENT DDAY-ANNIVERSARY/BRITAIN

Blood and thunder at sea: British veteran remembers D-Day LONDON (Reuters) - Seventy-five years ago, a young British sailor stood on the bridge of a warship, its gun barrels pointing out to the coast of France and watched the devastation being rained down on a country he wanted to liberate.

FILMFESTIVAL-CANNES-FASHION-HIGHLIGHT On Cannes red carpet, 'go big' is this year's fashion buzzword

CANNES, France (Reuters) - Enormous bouffant dresses decked out in lace or feathers ruled the red carpet at this year’s Cannes film festival, one of the of the world’s most glamorous stages for actors as well as fashion designers. SPORTS

MOTOR-INDY-INDY500 Pagenaud holds off Rossi to win Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Simon Pagenaud steered clear of trouble on the track and in the pits, then out-duelled Alexander Rossi in a final lap shootout to win the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday and give team owner Roger Penske a second consecutive victory in the “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing”. TENNIS-FRENCHOPEN

Nadal begins quest for 12th Roland Garros title Defending champion Rafa Nadal begins his French Open campaign on Monday, seeking his 12th title and 18th Grand Slam while looking to dismiss any doubts about his form after three consecutive semi-final exits in the run-up to Roland Garros.

UPCOMING POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

ISRAEL-BATS/ (PIX) (TV) Fruit bats trade food for sex - study

Israeli researchers discovered that female Egyptian fruit bats scrounge food from males and choose to mate with those who were most 'generous'. 27 May 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

PORTUGAL-POLITICS/ Portugal Socialists prepare run for majority rule

Portugal's ruling Socialists are hoping to go it alone at a general election in October, ditching their far left allies, as their sound economic management emboldens them to aim for majority rule, politicians say. 27 May 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT

PAPUA-POLITICS/ Papua New Guinea parliament meets after resignation of PM

Papua New Guinea's parliament re-convenes in Port Moresby after prime minister Peter O'Neill announced his resignation on the weekend. 28 May 22:00 ET / 02:00 GMT

SAFRICA-POLITICS/ (PIX) South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce new cabinet

President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce his new cabinet following his inaguaration. The announcement could come any time this week. 28 May

CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE JAPAN-USA/TRUMP-NAVY (PIX) (TV)

U.S. President Donald Trump inspects Japanese naval vessels and U.S. amphibious assault carrier U.S. President Donald Trump inspects Japanese naval vessels and U.S. amphibious assault carrier during his four-day visit to the country.

28 May CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE

USA-OPIOIDS/LITIGATION-FACTBOX Factbox: State of play of opioid litigation in the U.S.

Factbox that highlights major opioid litigation in the U.S. 28 May

USA-CRIME/CULT Accused sex cult guru Keith Raniere faces trial in New York

Accused sex cult guru Keith Raniere faces trial in New York on charges including engaging in sex trafficking and child exploitation as the leader of a secretive organization called Nxivm. 28 May

BUSINESS / ECONOMICS NETHERLANDS-STRIKE/

Dutch public transport on strike in demand for better pension deal Public transport in the Netherlands will come to a halt on May 28 as workers demand higher pensions and the right to retire at the age of 66.

28 May NEWZEALAND-ECONOMY/IMMIGRATION (PIX)

Plunge in migration deepens NZ labour shortage, chokes businesses Labour shortages are forcing New Zealand business owners to review their operations, some even shutting down. These warnings come as New Zealand's central bank flagged last week that slowing migration, following the country's centre-left government's efforts to curb immigration, was proving a huge drag on the economy.

28 May 22:00 ET / 02:00 GMT CHINA-ECONOMY/HENAN-SOCIALMOBILITY (PIX) (TV)

INSIGHT China dreams on hold: heartland city feels chill of economic slowdown As China's economy slows, many in a key provincial city feel their chances of social mobility are diminishing as once-abundant opportunities dry up.

28 May 20:30 ET / 00:30 GMT CHINA-TIANANMEN/HONGKONG (PIX) (TV)

30 years on, veteran cleric and Hong Kong democrat says Tiananmen will never be forgotten As Hong Kong gears up to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the June 4 Tiananmen Square crackdown in Beijing in 1989, prominent and veteran democratic campaigner Reverend Chu Yiu-ming reflects back on that dark chapter and the ensuing decades.

28 May GLOBAL-SWINEFEVER/OIE

Swine fever discussion at annual assembly of OIE world animal health body 28 May

ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT USA-SPELLINGBEE/ (PIX) (TV)

New rules at U.S. spelling bee allow tie for biggest jackpot ever Hundreds of young spelling aces face off on Tuesday at the start of the 92nd Scripps National Spelling Bee, competing for the richest top prize ever, with the chance it could be split by a tie for first place.

28 May SPORTS

BOXING-DURAN-LEONARD/ (TV) Boxing-Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard discuss their legendary rivalry

Boxing legends Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran sit down with Reuters to discuss their legendary rivalry, which is the subject of the upcoming film "I Am Duran." 27 May 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT