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NORTHKOREA-USA-PURGE/ Supposedly executed former North Korean nuclear envoy is alive: CNN
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea’s nuclear envoy, who a South Korean newspaper said last week had been executed, is alive but in custody and under investigation for his role in a failed summit with the United States, CNN reported on Tuesday. U.S.
VIRGINIA-SHOOTING/ Bagpiper, singer, mother mourned among the dead of Virginia Beach massacre
The 12 victims of Friday’s mass shooting at a Virginia Beach municipal building included an engineer who had recently taken up the bagpipes, an account clerk with a beautiful singing voice and a Belarusian immigrant, according to friends and relatives. USA-COURT-CENSUS/
Trump administration denies deceit in census citizenship fight NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Trump administration denied accusations that it concealed evidence that its plan to add a citizenship question to the 2020 U.S. Census was aimed at boosting Republicans’ electoral power, and said its accusers were making up a conspiracy theory.
BUSINESS USA-TECHNOLOGY-ANTITRUST/
U.S. moving toward major antitrust probe of tech giants WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government is gearing up to investigate whether Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google misuse their massive market power, sources told Reuters on Monday, setting up what could be an unprecedented, wide-ranging probe of some of the world’s largest companies.
USA-TRADE-MEXICO-DEAL/ Mexico draws red line on asylum as Trump tariff risk rises
WASHINGTON/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico said on Monday it would reject a U.S. idea to take in all Central American asylum seekers if it is raised at talks this week with the Trump administration, which has threatened to impose tariffs if Mexico does not crack down on illegal immigration. ENTERTAINMENT
JAPAN-WOMEN-HIGH-HEELS/ #KuToo no more! Japanese women take stand against high heels
TOKYO (Reuters) - A social media campaign against dress codes and expectations that women wear high heels at work has gone viral in Japan, with thousands joining the #KuToo movement. USA-TRUMP/BRITAIN-BANQUET
Toasting Trump, Queen Elizabeth lays out state banquet welcome LONDON, June 3 (Reuters) - A four-course meal, more than 2,000 pieces of silver-gilt cutlery and a toast to the queen: Donald Trump enjoyed an opulent state banquet hosted by Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace on Monday.
SPORTS TENNIS-FRENCHOPEN-STEPHENS-KONTA/
Stephens keen to end Konta run in French Open quarters Sloane Stephens is hopeful that the Roland Garros clay will prove to be the “neutraliser” when she faces Johanna Konta in the French Open quarter-finals on Tuesday seeking a first win over the Briton.
BASEBALL-MLB-SD-PHI/ Machado slam helps Padres defeat slumping Phillies
Manny Machado hit the ninth grand slam of his career Monday night to cap a seven-run sixth inning as the San Diego Padres earned an 8-2 victory while handing the visiting Philadelphia Phillies a fifth consecutive defeat. UPCOMING
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS POLAND-POLITICS/ (PIX) Poland's PM to replace several of his ministers, according to private radio RMF FM
As some members of the cabinet have won mandates to the European parliament they will be replaced. Also it is expected that the finance minister Teresa Czerwinska, following hat she has been critical of the newest social spending programme launched by the ruling party 4 Jun 04:30 ET / 08:30 GMT
USA-TRUMP/BRITAIN-PROTESTS (PIX) (TV) Protests expected during UK state visit of U.S. President Donald Trump
Anti-Trump protesters gather at Trafalgar Square, from where they will march to Downing St and then Parliament Square. 4 Jun 05:00 ET / 09:00 GMT
CZECH-PROTESTS/ (PIX) (TV) Tens of thousands protest against corruption in Czech capital Prague
At least 100,000 people are expected to march through the Czech capital in the country’s largest protest since 1989 against the justice minister who they fear might interfere with the criminal case involving Prime Minister Andrej Babis. 4 Jun 12:30 ET / 16:30 GMT
USA-ABORTION/ Missouri judge holds hearing on fate of state's only abortion clinic
The fate of Missouri's only abortion clinic will be in play on Tuesday when a St. Louis judge hears arguments in Planned Parenthood's suit aimed at stopping the state department of health from preventing the renewal of its license. This comes amid a wave of U.S. states, mostly Republican-dominated, passing new restrictions on abortion. 4 Jun 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT
BRAZIL-ENVIRONMENT/DEFORESTATION (PIX) Satellite data shows Amazon deforestation rising under Bolsonaro
Preliminary data from Brazil's Amazon satellite monitoring program shows deforestation in the first half of May sped up to the fastest rate in a decade for the period, which could point to increased activity by illegal loggers encouraged by the Bolsonaro government's intention to ease environmental protections. 4 Jun 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT
CHINA-TIANANMEN/HONGKONG (PIX) (TV) Hong Kong holds candlelight vigil 30 years after Tiananmen crackdown
Thousands gather in Hong Kong's Victoria Park as the city marks the 30th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen square crackdown with its annual candlelight vigil. 4 Jun 06:30 ET / 10:30 GMT
DENMARK-ELECTION/ (PIX) Welfare, immigration in focus as Danes head to polls
As Danes head to polls in parliamentary elections on Wednesday, Denmark could become the third Nordic country this year to elect a leftist government as voters tell politicians to safeguard their cherished welfare model. 4 Jun 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
CHINA-TIANANMEN/TAIWAN (TV) On Tiananmen anniversary, Taiwan says China continues to cover up crackdown
China continues to cover up the truth about the bloody crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators in and around Tiananmen Square 30 years ago, Taiwan's president said on Tuesday, ahead of vigils in the region to commemorate the event. 4 Jun 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT
CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE HUAWEI TECH-USA/CNEX-TRIAL
China's Huawei, startup swap trade secrets allegations in Texas court Huawei Technologies cast the founder of chip maker it is suing for trade secrets theft as a disloyal former employee who struggled at earlier ventures in opening statements at the start of the high-profile trial. 4 Jun 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT
USA-DRUGS/MARIJUANA-LABS (PIX) (TV) Illegal lab explosions on the rise despite marijuana legalization
As marijuana finds mainstream acceptance in the United States and Canada, a deadly threat is escalating: exploding laboratories. Spurred by instructional YouTube videos and an increasingly sophisticated cannabis market, traffickers are using dangerous chemicals like butane to make a concentrated form of the drug, known as honey oil or hash oil. The process is extremely risky, and can lead to fatal explosions. 4 Jun 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT
BUSINESS / ECONOMICS USA-FED/EVANS
Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Evans is interviewed live on CNBC Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Charles Evans is interviewed live on CNBC's "Squawk Box," from Chicago.
4 Jun 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT GERMANY-INDUSTRY/ (PIX) (TV)
Germany's Merkel speaks at industry event in Berlin German Chancellor Angela Merkel is due to speak at an event by German industrial association BDI in Berlin. Other speakers include Economy Minister Peter Altmaier (0940 GMT) and his French counterpart Bruno Le Maire (1000 GMT).
4 Jun 03:50 ET / 07:50 GMT AUSTRALIA-ECONOMY/RBA
RBA Gov Lowe speaks in Sydney RBA Governor Philip Lowe speaks at RBA Board Dinner with the business community, Sydney
4 Jun 05:30 ET / 09:30 GMT USA-FED/CLARIDA
Federal Reserve's Clarida is interviewed on CNBC Federal Reserve Vice Chair Richad Clarida is interviewed on CNBC.
4 Jun 13:15 ET / 17:15 GMT RUSSIA-OFZ/AUCTION
Russia's FinMin announces OFZ bond auctions Russia's Finance Ministry announces OFZ bond auctions for Wednesday
4 Jun 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT USA-FED/BRAINARD
Federal Reserve Board Governor Brainard moderates panel at Fed conference Federal Reserve Board Governor Lael Brainard moderates "What Does Full Employment Look Like for Your Community or Constituency?" panel before the Fed Listens Conference on Monetary Policy Strategy, Tools, and Communication Practices, in Chicago, Ill.
4 Jun 15:45 ET / 19:45 GMT USA-FED/EVANS
Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Evans gives welcome remarks at Fed conference Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Charles Evans gives welcome and introductory remarks before the Fed Listens Conference on Monetary Policy Strategy, Tools, and Communication Practices, in Chicago, Ill.
4 Jun 09:45 ET / 13:45 GMT USA-FED/POWELL (TV)
Federal Reserve Chairman Powell gives opening remarks at Fed conference Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks on "Monetary Policy Strategy, Tools, and Communication Practices" before the Fed Listens Conference on Monetary Policy Strategy, Tools, and Communication Practices, in Chicago, Ill.
4 Jun 09:55 ET / 13:55 GMT SAFRICA-ECONOMY/ (PIX)
Departures at South African state firms a blow to Ramaphosa's reforms President Cyril Ramaphosa's mission to fix two of South Africa's most troubled state companies, power firm Eskom and South African Airways (SAA), just got much harder after their chief executives resigned within a week of each other.
4 Jun 02:00 ET / 06:00 GMT CVS HEALTH-STORES/ (PIX)
CVS meets with investors about its 2019 growth plans CVS management meets with investors and is expected to lay out its 2019 growth plans.
4 Jun 06:45 ET / 10:45 GMT USA-FED/CONFERENCE
Fed conducts Chicago 'framework' conference U.S. Federal Reserve conducts conference to review how it conducts monetary policy, pulling together stable of well-known academics to comment alongside union members, community groups and others with potentially different take on central banking.
4 Jun 08:45 ET / 12:45 GMT USA-FED/KAPLAN
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Kaplan gives welcome remarks at dinner reception at Fed conference Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Robert Kaplan gives welcome remarks at dinner reception before the Fed Listens Conference on Monetary Policy Strategy, Tools, and Communication Practices, in Chicago, Ill. 4 Jun 18:45 ET / 22:45 GMT
USA-FED/WILLIAMS New York Federal Reserve Bank President Williams gives opening remarks before conference on cultural capital
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams gives opening remarks before the "Building Cultural Capital in the Financial Services Industry: Emerging Practices, Risks and Opportunities" conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in New York. 4 Jun 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT
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