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Scuffles broke out between demonstrators and police in Hong Kong on Thursday as hundreds of people persevered with a protest against an extradition law with mainland China, a day after police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to break up big crowds.

IRAN-JAPAN-ABE/ Iran supreme leader says has no intention to make or use nuclear weapons: Japan

TOKYO (Reuters) - Iran has no intention of making or using nuclear weapons, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was quoted as saying on Thursday by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. U.S.

USA-TRUMP-CONGRESS/ House panel backs contempt citations for two Trump Cabinet members over census

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. House committee voted on Wednesday in favor of holding two of President Donald Trump's closest advisers in contempt of Congress for defying congressional subpoenas related to an effort to add a citizenship question to the 2020 U.S. Census. USA-TRUMP-CONGRESS-POWER/

In Trump probes, Congress wary of power to arrest, fine WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A power that the U.S. Congress has not wielded since the 1930s may remain unused for a while longer as Democrats turn to the courts — not long-dormant rules — to press home investigations of President Donald Trump and his administration.

BUSINESS CHINA-ECONOMY/

Chinese vice premier urges more support for economy amid trade war SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese regulators should step up support for the economy and keep ample liquidity in the financial system, Vice Premier Liu He said on Thursday, suggesting Beijing would soon unveil more policies to bolster growth amid rising U.S. trade pressure.

RENAULT-M-A-FIAT-CHRYSLER/ France's Le Maire to meet Renault chairman, says Nissan alliance priority

PARIS (Reuters) - French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Thursday a Fiat Chrysler-Renault merger remained an "interesting opportunity" but added he would tell the French carmaker's chairman that strengthening the Renault-Nissan alliance was the priority. ENTERTAINMENT

MUSIC-FIRE/ Musicians lament reported loss of recordings in decade-old Universal fire

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Several big-name musicians voiced dismay on Wednesday that some of their recordings may have been among thousands of original masters that The New York Times Magazine reported were lost in the Universal Studios Hollywood backlot fire of 2008. FILM-JAMES-BOND-AUCTION/

Aston Martin built for James Bond heading to auction LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A 1965 Aston Martin DB5 outfitted with special gadgets for James Bond, such as tire slashers, machine guns and a bulletproof shield, will go up for auction in August, the auction house announced on Wednesday.

SPORTS ICEHOCKEY-NHL-BOS-STL/

Blues dump Bruins to win Stanley Cup after agonizing 52-year wait The St. Louis Blues completed a most improbable journey and wiped out decades of misery by beating the Boston Bruins on Wednesday to capture their first Stanley Cup and set off a celebration that was 52 years in the making.

FOOTBALL-NFL-DAL-COOPER/ Cowboys WR Cooper says he won't hold out

Preparing for his first training camp with the Dallas Cowboys, wide receiver Amari Cooper is also entering the final season of his rookie contract. UPCOMING

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS USA-ELECTION/TRADE

As Democratic voters embrace free trade, their presidential candidates fumble for positions Trade policy is tricky territory for Democratic candidates in the wake of Trump ripping up the traditional partisan divisions on the issue. 13 Jun 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

MEXICO-POLITICS/BUSINESS Mexican business leaders to sign investment pact with president

Mexican business leaders will sign a pact with President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Thursday to foster investment, potentially heralding an improvement in sometimes tense relations between the two sides. 13 Jun 17:30 ET / 21:30 GMT

IRAN-NUCLEAR/IAEA U.N. nuclear watchdog's board meets

The U.N. nuclear watchdog's 35-nation Board of Governors holds a quarterly meeting, with Iran and North Korea among the agenda items. 14 Jun

INDONESIA-ELECTION/DISPUTE Indonesia's Constitutional Court hears challenge to presidential election result

First hearing at the Constitutional Court of presidential challenger Prabowo Subianto's appeal against official election result that showed he lost to incumbent Joko Widodo. 14 Jun

AUSTRALIA-HAWKE/ (TV) State memorial held at Sydney Opera House for former Australian PM Bob Hawke

State memorial held at Sydney Opera House for former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke who died at age 89 on May 16, 2019. 14 Jun

FRANCE-CARAVAGGIO/ Caravaggio painting on auction in Paris

A Caravaggio painting, Judith and Holopherne, is on display in Paris, ahead of an auction that estimates a sale of 100-150 millions. 14 Jun

WIKILEAKS-ASSANGE/ (TV) Case management hearing in Assange extradition case

Case management hearing in the U.S. extradition case against Julian Assange at London's Westminster Magistrates Court. 14 Jun

CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE TURKEY-USA/SECURITY

Turkey's Erdogan chairs cabinet meeting as tensions set to rise with United States President Tayyip Erdogan chairs a cabinet meeting after saying Turkey hoped that S-400 missile defence systems which it has bought from Russia will be delivered next month, an announcement likely to ratchet up tensions with NATO ally Washington.

13 Jun 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE

POLAND-CRASH/COURT Poland's court to issue verdict on 2010 Smolensk airplane crash killing 96 people including Poland's president

The court in Warsaw will issue a verdict on the officials of the prime minister's office accused of negligence, which was to lead to the air crash in Smolensk, Russia in 2010, in which 96 people died, including the Polish president, twin brother of the head of the ruling nationalist law and Justice (PiS) party 13 Jun 06:30 ET / 10:30 GMT

PETROBRAS-CORRUPTION/ (PIX) EXCLUSIVE-Petrobras managers ignored warnings about fuel broker charged with fraud

Employees at Brazil's Petrobras called for the oil firm to cut off trading operations as early as 2013 with a now-defunct company being investigated for fraud, but were rebuffed by high-ranking managers, according to documents and three people familiar with the matter. 13 Jun 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

NORTH CAROLINA-SHOOTING/ (PIX) Accused gunman in North Carolina college shooting to appear in court for bond hearing

Trystan Terrell, 22, a former student at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte, is scheduled to appear in court on May 15 for a bond hearing related to charges that he opened fire in a crowded classroom, killing two students and injuring four. 13 Jun 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT

NEWZEALAND-SHOOTING/ (TV) White supremacist suspected for Christchurch shootings returns to court

Australian Brenton Tarrant, a suspected white supremacist, who has been charged with multiple counts of murder for the mass shooting in Christchurch mosques, is due to appear in court on June 14. 14 Jun

BUSINESS / ECONOMICS USA-DRILLING/PROTESTS

Green groups ramp up protests, lawsuits against U.S. oil leases The so-called 'keep it in the ground' environmental movement has a new strategy to slow Trump's pro-oil agenda: Burying the administration in formal protests and lawsuits challenging nearly every oil and gas lease it plans on public land.

13 Jun 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT KENYA-BUDGET/ (PIX)

Kenya's finance minister presents the budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year Kenya's finance minister will present the government's 2019/2020 budget proposals to parliament, outlining spending, expected GDP growth and borrowing plans for the region's wealthiest nation.

13 Jun 11:00 ET / 15:00 GMT CANADA-CHINA/

Canada to boost aid for Canadian canola farmers hurt by China spat Canada's international trade and agriculture ministers announce additional support for canola farmers suffering from a diplomatic dispute with China. China ceased buying canola from Canada earlier this year, claiming there were pests in some shipments.

13 Jun 12:30 ET / 16:30 GMT FUNDS-DOUBLELINE/GUNDLACH

Jeffrey Gundlach discusses economy, markets and second-half outlook Gundlach will be discussing the economy, the markets and his outlook for what he believes may be the best investment strategies and sector allocations for the DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund on investor webcast.

13 Jun 19:00 ET / 23:00 GMT USA-TRADE/KUDLOW (PIX) (TV)

Kudlow speaks at Peterson Institute for International Economics White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow discusses U.S. economy and trade policy at Peterson Institute for International Economics.

13 Jun 12:15 ET / 16:15 GMT FUNDS-DOUBLELINE/GUNDLACH

Jeffrey Gundlach discusses economy, markets and second-half outlook Gundlach will be discussing the economy, the markets and his outlook for what he believes may be the best investment strategies and sector allocations for the DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund on investor webcast.

14 Jun 20:00 ET / 00:00 GMT GLOBAL-ECONOMY/WEEKAHEAD

Global Economy Weekahead A weekly look at key economic events for the global economy in the coming seven days.

14 Jun SPORTS

GOLF-USOPEN/ (PIX) (TV) Golf - U.S. Open first round

Coverage of the first round of the major championship at Pebble Beach in California. 13 Jun 09:45 ET / 13:45 GMT

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