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CHINA-TIANANMEN/ Security tight in Tiananmen 30 years after students 'died for nothing'
BEIJING (Reuters) - Tourists thronged Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on Tuesday amid tighter-than-usual security, although most visitors approached by Reuters said they were unaware of the bloody crackdown on student-led protests 30 years ago or would not discuss it. U.S.
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. USA-IMMIGRATION-COURT/
U.S. judge denies Democrats' lawsuit to stop border wall funds WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. federal judge on Monday rejected a lawsuit by Democrats in the House of Representatives that sought to block President Donald Trump’s plan to divert funds to help build a border wall.
BUSINESS USA-TRADE-CHINA/
China warns its companies on U.S. travel, rebuffs trade criticism BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China warned its companies operating in the United States on Tuesday they could face harassment from U.S. law enforcement agencies, as it also rebuffed U.S. criticism of a trade white paper as “singing the same old tune”.
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. ENTERTAINMENT
USA-TRUMP-BRITAIN-BLIMP/ 'Trump baby' balloon flies outside British parliament as big protests expected
LONDON (Reuters) - A giant inflatable blimp depicting Donald Trump as a pouting baby in a diaper flew outside the British parliament in London on Tuesday ahead of what is expected to be one of the city’s largest protests against a foreign leader. 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.
SPORTS SOCCER-WORLDCUP-SCO/
Soccer: No more hand-me-downs for Scotland's women, says Jones When Rhonda Jones won the first of her 117 caps, women’s football was so neglected in Scotland that the national side were forced to wear cast-off uniforms from the men’s team.
RUGBY-LEAGUE-AUSTRALIA Indigenous players to make quiet protest at State of Origin
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The teams selected for Australia’s annual State of Origin series offer a snapshot of a modern nation’s diversity but a quiet protest by indigenous players in Wednesday’s opener will also provide a reminder of the country’s troubled history. UPCOMING
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS CZECH-PROTESTS/ (PIX) (TV)
Tens of thousands protest against PM Babis in Czech capital Prague At least 100,000 people are expected to march through the Czech capital in what could be the country’s largest protest since 1989.
4 Jun 12:30 ET / 16:30 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 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.
4 Jun 09:00 ET / 13:00 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 DDAY-ANNIVERSARY/BRITAIN (PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC)
Britain marks 75th anniversary of D-Day Britain will host a major international event in Portsmouth to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day. US President Donald Trump attends.
5 Jun USA-TRUMP/BRITAIN (PIX) (TV)
Britain hosts State Visit of U.S. President Donald Trump Britain hosts 3-day state Visit of US President Donald Trump. Trump and the First Lady will make the state visit on the 3-5 June, meeting the Queen, Prime Minister Theresa May and attend a major D-Day commemoration.
5 Jun THAILAND-POLITICS/ (TV)
Thai parliament votes in new prime minister Thailand's parliament, including elected representatives, will vote for a new prime minister on Wednesday for the first time since the 2014 military coup.
5 Jun PAPUA-POLITICS/
New PNG leader delivers 'state of nation' address New PNG leader James Marape is scheduled to give his state of the nation address after taking over as prime minister last week in a parliamentary vote.
5 Jun 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. 4 Jun 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT
AUSTRALIA-ABUSE/PELL (TV) Cardinal Pell begins fight to overturn child sex offences conviction
Cardinal George Pell begins a fight to overturn his conviction on five historical child sex offences, with the Court of Appeal hearing grounds for an application to appeal on June 5 and 6. 5 Jun
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 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 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/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 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/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 EGYPT-ECONOMY/RESERVES
Egypt's foreign reserves to be announced Egypt's central bank is expected to announce this week foreign reserves as of the end of May.
5 Jun 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.
5 Jun HANSOH PHARMACEUTICAL-IPO/
Hansoh Pharmaceutical to price HK IPO of up to $1bln Hansoh Pharmaceutical is due to price its initial public offering in Hong Kong which could see the Chinese generic drugmaker raise up to $1 billion in one of the city's larger floats so far this year.
5 Jun EUROZONE-ITALY/DEBT (PIX) (GRAPHIC)
EU Commission to publish report on Italy's compliance with fiscal rules The European Commission publishes its regular assessment of EU states' compliance with the bloc's fiscal rules in which it is set to single out Italy for its high debt in a dedicated report.
5 Jun COLOMBIA-ECONOMY/
Colombian finance conference hosts finmin, central bankers Finance Minister Alberto Carrasquilla and Central Bank Chief Juan Jose Echavarria will speak at a three-day banking event during which they will address the state of the economy and ongoing fiscal problems.
5 Jun AUSTRALIA-ECONOMY/GDP (PIX)
Australia-GDP for Q1 ABS report on GDP likely to show another muted quarter with annual growth possibly slowing to the lowest since the global financial crisis as sluggish wages and falling home prices crimp consumer spending.
5 Jun 21:30 ET / 01:30 GMT ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT
CONSERVATION-VIDEOGAMES/ (TV) Conservationists target growing ranks of video gamers
Chilli, a gibbon native to Borneo, will soon be jumping from tree to tree in parks from New York to Nairobi as a character in a new augmented reality video game that aims to promote conservation of endangered species. 5 Jun
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