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USA-TRADE-INDIA-EXCLUSIVE/ Exclusive: U.S. tells India it is mulling caps on H-1B visas to deter data rules - sources
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The United States has told India it is considering caps on H-1B work visas for nations that force foreign companies to store data locally, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, widening the two countries’ row over tariffs and trade. U.S.
USA-IMMIGRATION/ U.S. targets families for deportation to discourage migrants
U.S. immigration authorities want to deport recently arrived families who are in the United States illegally to discourage the surging numbers of Central Americans arriving from Mexico, a government official leading the effort said on Wednesday. USA-CRIME-CULT/
New York jury convicts man who starved, branded women in sex cult NEW YORK (Reuters) - Keith Raniere, a New York man accused of running a cult-like group in which women were kept on starvation diets, branded with his initials and ordered to have sex with him, was found guilty of all charges against him by a New York jury on Wednesday.
BUSINESS USA-TRADE-CHINA/
China, U.S. to resume trade talks but China says demands must be met BEIJING (Reuters) - Top Chinese and U.S. officials will resume trade talks in accordance with the wishes of their leaders, but China hopes the United States will create the necessary conditions for dialogue, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Thursday.
SPRINT-CORP-M-A-T-MOBILE-US-EXCLUSIVE/ Exclusive: T-Mobile prepares for Boost auction if Dish Network talks stall - sources
T-Mobile US Inc is preparing an alternative plan if a deal to sell wireless assets to Dish Network Corp falls through, according to two sources familiar with the matter. ENTERTAINMENT
MUSIC-FREDDIEMERCURY/ Freddie Mercury returns in release of stripped-back version of 'Time'
LONDON (Reuters) - A stripped-back version of Freddie Mercury performing the song “Time” is released on Thursday, the result of a long search for the 1986 recording made at London’s Abbey Road Studios. MUSIC-CARRIE-UNDERWOOD-NFL-LAWSUIT/
Carrie Underwood and NFL stole 'Sunday Night Football' theme: lawsuit NEW YORK (Reuters) - Country music superstar Carrie Underwood, the National Football League and NBC were sued on Wednesday for allegedly copying the “Game On” theme song used in 2018 for “Sunday Night Football” from an identically-titled song recorded two years earlier.
SPORTS SOCCER-NATIONS-CAF/
FIFA expected to take over the running of African football CAIRO (Reuters) - A drastic and dramatic overhaul of African football is expected to be announced on Thursday, the eve of the kickoff of the African Cup of Nations, in the wake of corruption scandals consuming the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
PEOPLE-DAVID-ORTIZ/ David Ortiz was not intended victim of shooting: Dominican prosecutor
SANTA DOMINGO (Reuters) - The shooting of former Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz in Santo Domingo earlier this month was a case of mistaken identity, Dominican Republic Attorney General Jean Alain Rodriguez said on Wednesday. UPCOMING
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS USA-ELECTION/DECIDERS-METHODOLOGY
The Deciders: Inside the Reuters series on some of America’s most politically competitive places The road to the White House next year runs through a handful of U.S. states where the election is expected to be especially close due to changing demographics and the polarizing politics of Republican President Donald Trump.
20 Jun 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT USA-ELECTION/DEBATE
EXPLAINER-Two nights, 20 Democrats: What you should know about the first 2020 debate When 20 Democrats take the stage next week for the first of 12 prime-time presidential primary debates, they will assemble according to months-in-the-making plans by the Democratic National Committee to accommodate its largest-ever field.
20 Jun 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT MARSHALLISLANDS-PRESIDENT/ (TV)
Interview with president of the Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine speaks to Reuters, with expected focus on climate change, but range of issues.
20 Jun 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT USA-ELECTION/MOORE (PIX)
Alabama Republican Roy Moore to decide on Senate run, two years after sex misconduct claims Alabama Republican Roy Moore, whose U.S. Senate bid two years ago was derailed by allegations that he engaged in sexual misconduct with young girls decades ago, is expected to announce on Thursday whether he will mount another campaign next year. 20 Jun 14:00 ET / 18:00 GMT
USA-CANADA/CONGRESS (PIX) (TV) Canada's Prime Minister Trudeau meets with Congressional leaders
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Congressional leaders after meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump for talks on ratification of a new North American trade pact. Pelosi on Wednesday outlined several key impediments to congressional approval of the deal. 20 Jun 14:00 ET / 18:00 GMT
USA-CANADA/ (PIX) (TV) U.S. President Trump meets with Canada's Prime Minister Trudeau to discuss trade pact
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House for talks on ratification of a new North American trade pact. U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday outlined several key impediments to congressional approval of the deal. 20 Jun 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT
SAFRICA-POLITICS/ (PIX) (TV) South Africa's Ramaphosa delivers 'State of the Nation' address
President Cyril Ramaphosa gives a 'State of the Nation' address in parliament to lay out his priorities for his first full five-year term, a month after his African National Congress party won re-election. Ramaphosa is expected to announce more measures to support debt-laden power utility Eskom and deliver some fresh ideas on how to boost the ailing economy. 20 Jun 13:00 ET / 17:00 GMT
USA-ELECTION/DECIDERS (PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC) WIDER IMAGE - The Deciders: Meet the voters defining American politics
Reuters will report from four critical counties in battleground states for a better understanding of the people and places defining the 2020 presidential race. The series starts with the stories of four people whose voting decisions - often driven by personal experiences, they said, rather than by party affiliation - continue to upend politics as usual. 20 Jun 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
USA-CONGRESS/MUELLER (PIX) (TV) U.S. House Judiciary Committee holds second hearing on Mueller report
Democrat-controlled U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee conducts second hearing on Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference in 2016 presidential election and its connections to Donald Trump's campaign. 20 Jun 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT
USA-ABORTION/ (TV) Missouri faces judge's deadline on license for abortion clinic
A Missouri judge has given the state until Friday to determine whether to renew the license of its only abortion clinic, which last month warned it may shut if officials refuse to renew. Jun 21
NORTHKOREA-CHINA/ (PIX) (TV) China's President Xi Jinping visits North Korea
Chinese President Xi Jinping makes a state visit to North Korea for two days, making him the first Chinese leader to visit the reclusive country in 14 years. Jun 21
COLOMBIA-RATES/ Colombia's central bank votes on monetary policy
Colombian policymakers will vote on whether to alter interest rates which have remained steady for over a year. The bank is facing pressure to bolster a sluggish economy, while keeping inflation in check. Jun 21
VENEZUELA-POLITICS/UN (PIX) (TV) UN human rights meets opposition leader Guaido during official visit to Venezuela
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet in official visit to Venezuela, invited by President Nicolas Maduro to meet opposition leader Juan Guaido. Jun 21
SAFRICA-RAMAPHOSA/ South Africa's Ramaphosa to respond to public protector over Bosasa payment
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has to respond to the public protector, an anti-corruption watchdog, over allegations he misled parliament over a donation by services company Bosasa to his 2017 election campaign for the leadership of the ruling ANC. The deadline for him to respond is June 21. Jun 21
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/PLAN-PROTESTS (PIX) Palestinians hold protests against Bahrain's workshop for U.S. peace plan
Palestinians hold protests against economic workshop for U.S. Mideast peace plan hosted by Bahrain. in Gaza, rallies, that take place weekly, will this time be held under the title "no for the annexation of the West Bank" in rejection of any potential annexation of large settlements built on West Bank land to Israel. Jun 21
TURKEY-ELECTION/OPPOSITION (PIX) (TV) For Erdogan's chief antagonist, mass rallies and a global lens provide a test
Only a few months ago, Ekrem Imamoglu was a little-known candidate for Istanbul mayor who earned a surprise victory thanks to a low-key inclusive message that stood in contrast to that of President Tayyip Erdogan. Jun 21
CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE USA-SAUDI/ARMS
U.S. Senate to vote on Saudi arms sales The U.S. Senate will vote on Thursday on 22 pieces of legislation seeking to block President Donald Trump's plan to sidestep congressional review and go ahead with more than $8 billion in arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
20 Jun 11:30 ET / 15:30 GMT CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE
SPAIN-WOMEN/ (TV) Spain's Supreme Court to decide on "Wolf Pack" sexual assault case
File piece ahead of Spain's Supreme Court decision on Friday on appeal claims by five men calling themselves "The Wolf Pack" who were sentenced to nine years in prison for assaulting a young woman at the Pamplona bull-running festival in 2016. 20 Jun 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT
SPAIN-WOMEN/PROTEST Monitoring for protests on "Wolf Pack" case decision
Monitoring for possible protests following Spain's Supreme Court decision on Friday on appeal claims by five men calling themselves "The Wolf Pack" who were sentenced to nine years in prison for assaulting a young woman at the Pamplona bull-running festival in 2016. Jun 21
BUSINESS / ECONOMICS GLOBAL-ECONOMY/WEEKAHEAD
Global Economy Weekahead A weekly look at key economic events for the global economy in the coming seven days.
Jun 21 MEXICO-OIL/PETROLEUMCONGRESS
Mexico's Petroleum Congress Mexico's annual Petroleum Congress on June 19-20 brings together up to 10,000 business executives and political leaders.
Jun 21 SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY
UN-SPACE/ (PIX) U.N. and European officials outline joint initiative on space junk
The heads of the European Space Agency and the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs outline a new joint initiative aimed at strengthening international cooperation on tackling space junk. 20 Jun 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT
ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT YOGA-DAY/INDIA (PIX) (TV)
India's Modi leads tens of thousands to perform yoga to mark International Day of Yoga Led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, tens of thousands of people in India's northeastern Ranchi city attend a mass yoga session to mark International Day of Yoga.
Jun 21 FASHION-PARIS/MENSWEAR-DIOR (PIX) (TV)
Dior show in Paris men's fashion week Dior Homme show in Paris men's fashion week
Jun 21 SPORTS
SOCCER-NATIONS/SECURITY (PIX) Soccer - African Cup of Nations - Egypt counts on ticketing system as security tightens for Nations Cup
Egypt hopes a new electronic ticketing system will keep fans safe and prevent crowd trouble as security tightens ahead of the African Cup of Nations kick-off on Friday. 20 Jun 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT
SPAIN-WOMEN/DECISION (TV) Spain's Supreme Court to decide on "Wolf Pack" sexual abuse case
Spain's Supreme Court will decide on appeal claims by five men calling themselves "The Wolf Pack" who were sentenced to nine years in prison for assaulting a young woman at the Pamplona bull-running festival in 2016. Jun 21
ODDLY ENOUGH SPAIN-UNDERWATER WINE/ (TV)
Spain's underwater wine goes for $100 a bottle Crusoe Treasure's cellar is situated 25 kilometres (15 miles) from the northern Spanish city of Bilbao and 20 metres (60 feet) under the picturesque Bay of Plentzia. Aged up to 18 months in iron cages on the sea bed, the Spanish reds and whites cost between $60 and $100 a bottle.
20 Jun 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
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