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Reuters | Updated: 24-06-2019 03:30 IST | Created: 24-06-2019 03:30 IST
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Turkey's main opposition claimed a decisive victory on Sunday in Istanbul's re-run election, dealing one of the biggest blows to President Tayyip Erdogan during his 16 years in power and promising a new beginning in the country's largest city.

YEMEN-SECURITY/ Yemen's Houthis hit Saudi airport, killing one expat, Saudi-led coalition says

RIYADH (Reuters) - Yemen's Houthi movement launched an attack on Abha civilian airport in southern Saudi Arabia on Sunday that killed one person and wounded seven others, the Saudi-led coalition battling the group in Yemen said. U.S.

USA-IMMIGRATION-TRUMP/ Trump delays mass deportation raids, seeks deal with Democrats

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would postpone mass deportation raids for two weeks as he seeks compromise with Democratic leaders on immigration issues. USA-REFINERY-BLAST/

Unit at Philadelphia refinery completely destroyed in fire: sources The alkylation unit involved in a massive fire on Friday at Philadelphia Energy Solutions Inc's oil refinery has been completely destroyed, which will hamper the supply of gasoline from the U.S. East Coast's largest refinery, sources familiar with the matter said on Sunday.

BUSINESS CAESARS-M-A-ELDORADO/

Eldorado Resorts clinches $18 billion cash and stock deal for Caesars: sources NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. casino operator Eldorado Resorts Inc has agreed to merge with Caesars Entertainment Corp in a cash and stock deal that values its peer at about $18 billion including debt, people familiar with the matter said on Sunday.

FRANCE-AIRSHOW-USA-ARMS/ U.S. arms makers see booming European demand as threats multiply

PARIS (Reuters) - U.S. arms makers say European demand for fighter jets, missile defenses and other weapons is growing fast amid heightened concerns about Russia and Iran. ENTERTAINMENT

USA-BOXOFFICE/ Box Office: 'Toy Story 4' dominates with $118 million debut

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - Disney's domination over the box office only seemed to strengthen this weekend as "Toy Story 4" easily topped box office charts. FASHION-PARIS-MENSWEAR-DIOR/

Kim Jones takes Dior to dreamy wasteland where past, future coexist PARIS (Reuters) - Kim Jones played with time on Friday in his simultaneously classic and dystopian collaboration with Daniel Arsham, filling Christian Dior's latest menswear collection with tonal, feminine-inspired pieces with a modern edge.

SPORTS TENNIS-LONDON/

Tennis: Lopez rules at Queen's as Murray caps return in style LONDON (Reuters) - Spaniard Feliciano Lopez spent so much time on Queen's Club's center court over a memorable weekend it would be no surprise if he had pitched a tent and slept there on Saturday night.

SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ENG-CMR-REPORT/ England through amid VAR mayhem

VALENCIENNES, France (Reuters) - England beat Cameroon 3-0 to advance to the women's World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday in a match marked by remarkable scenes as the African side twice reacted furiously to video assistant referee (VAR) decisions that went against them, initially refusing to restart the game. UPCOMING

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS SOUTHKOREA-JOBS/SENIORS (PIX) (TV)

'Don't ask me how old I am': Aging South Koreans begin a new chapter of life on catwalk, Amazon In a country facing the world's fastest aging population, some elderly South Koreans are venturing into unconventional career opportunities, pursuing their dream of becoming a fashion model, giving Korean language lessons over Skype to foreign fans of K-pop, or making a name on Amazon with a traditional Korean farming tool that has almost gone obsolete at home.

24 Jun 19:00 ET / 23:00 GMT JAPAN-WHALING/COMMERCIAL (PIX) (TV)

Outlook uncertain for Japan's whaling industry despite commercial restart Though Japan's post-Christmas announcement that it would resume commercial whaling on July 1 sparked widespread condemnation and fears for the world's whales, the prospect of growth in whaling is far from certain, both environmentalists and whaling advocates say.

24 Jun 19:30 ET / 23:30 GMT USA-LGBT/STONEWALL-WEDDINGS (PIX)

More weddings, more business: The impact of same-sex marriages on the U.S. wedding industry The $51 billion U.S. wedding industry has embraced the LGBTQ community as a growing clientele. After the Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in June 2013, gay, lesbian and transgender people are walking down the aisle with increased frequency. Wedding planners, caterers and event spaces have grown more accustomed to LGBTQ couples as customers: Some may choose more "traditional" ways to celebrate their nuptials while others seek a twist to personalize the special occasion.

24 Jun JSW-PROTESTS/

Coking coal miner JSW miners to protest in Warsaw Miners demand energy minister to be dismissed, as they are afraid that the ministry will squeeze too much cash from the company. They also demand former CEO to be re-installed on his post

24 Jun G20-SUMMIT/CHINA (TV)

China foreign ministry briefing on President Xi's attendance at G20 summit China's foreign ministry briefs on President Xi Jinping's attendance at the G20 summit from June 27-29. Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Zhang Jun, Vice Minister of Finance Zou Jiayi, Vice Minister of Commerce Wang Shouwen and Deputy Governor of the People's Bank of China Chen Yulu will brief the media.

24 Jun 21:00 ET / 01:00 GMT GERMANY-POLITICS/ (PIX)

Leadership of Germany's troubled Social Democrats meets The leadership of Germany's SPD - the junior partner in Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling coalition - meet after their leader stepped down earlier this month. The party - currently being run by three caretaker leaders - is expected to decide whether it will have a dual leadership structure in future.

24 Jun EUROPE-REFUGEES/

EU refugees agency publishes report on asylum applications trends The European Union agency for refugees, EASO, publishes its annual report on recent trends in asylum applications in Europe.

24 Jun 03:00 ET / 07:00 GMT ISRAEL-POLITICS/ (PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC)

Israeli Prime Minister convenes weekly cabinet meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes weekly cabinet meeting.

24 Jun MALAYSIA-IMF/

Joint press conference by IMF chief Christine Lagarde and BNM Governor Nor Shamsiah Yunus IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde and BNM Governor Nor Shamsiah Yunus will hold a joint press conference after a courtesy call on the Malaysian central bank chief.

24 Jun 23:30 ET / 03:30 GMT CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE

ETHIOPIA-SECURITY/EXPLAINER (PIX) Attempted coup in Ethiopia's Amhara state spotlights ethnic militias

An attempted coup in an Ethiopian regional state that left four senior officials dead - including the chief of army staff - has thrown a spotlight on ethnic militias sprouting around the Horn of Africa nation. Reuters explains why so many such militias have sprung up since Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed took power last year and the threat they represent to his federal government. 24 Jun 21:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

DISASTERS / ACCIDENTS THAILAND-ACCIDENT/CAVE (PIX) (TV)

Thai cave boys returns to Tham Luang on anniversary Members of the Thai cave boys, also known as the Wild Boars soccer team, returns to Tham Luang where they were once trapped participate in a merit-making ceremony for the one-year anniversary.

24 Jun USA-MEASLES/ (PIX) (GRAPHIC)

U.S. provides update on its worst measles outbreak in a quarter-centry U.S. health officials provide updated figures on the nation's largest measles outbreak in a quarter century.

24 Jun CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE

TURKEY-SECURITY/GEZI (PIX) (TV) Right activist Osman Kavala and others stand first trial over 2013 Gezi protests in Turkey

A Turkish court conducts first hearing of rights activist Osman Kavala and others over 2013 Gezi protests in Turkey. 24 Jun

POLAND-EU/COURT EU top court to rule on the independence of Poland's Supreme Court

Europe's top court will rule on whether Poland breached EU laws by lowering the retirement age of its Supreme Court judges and also by granting power to its president to extend the active mandate of these judges when they reach the lowered retirement age 24 Jun 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

BUSINESS / ECONOMICS KINDER MORGAN-PIPELINE/COURT (PIX)

Texas judge to rule on lawsuit seeking to block Kinder Morgan gas pipeline A Texas court is expected to decide whether Kinder Morgan can go ahead with using eminent domain for a $2 billion natural gas pipeline from West Texas shale fields to the U.S. Gulf Coast. A landowners' group is suing to block construction while they challenge the state's energy regulator over a lack of public hearings on the pipeline route.

24 Jun CHINA-AFRICA/ (TV)

China Africa forum on follow up to the China-Africa summit China hosts African countries for a forum on follow up projects to last year's China-Africa summit.

24 Jun CYBER-ISRAEL/ (PIX)

Cybersecurity conference in Tel Aviv High-level, four-day conference on cybersecurity with officials and experts in public and private sector. Some key notes are Israeli PM, Israel's head of cyber directorate, US deputy energy sec, State dept and homeland security officials, head of Federal Trade Commission, executives from Facebook, Check Point, and others.

24 Jun NIGERIA-OANDO/

Nigerian oil firm Oando and securities regulator in court hearing A Nigerian court hears a case concerning efforts by the country's securities and exchange commission to change the management at local oil firm Oando following an investigation in which it found the firm to have broken laws. Oando has denied any wrongdoing

24 Jun ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT

SLOVENIA-CAPSULES/ (PIX) (TV) POSTPONED TILL JULY: Slovenian start-up has designed advanced airport sleeping capsules

Slovenian start-up has designed advanced airport sleeping capsules. 24 Jun

SPORTS OLYMPICS-2026/ (PIX) (TV)

Olympics - 134th IOC Session - 2026 Winter Olympic Games host city to be announced Lausanne's SwissTech Convention Center hosts the 134th IOC Session where the main point on the agenda will be to decide the host city for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

24 Jun 02:45 ET / 06:45 GMT ODDLY ENOUGH

SINGAPORE-BIRDS/COMPETITION (PIX) (TV) Inside the world of bird-singing competition in Singapore

Bird owners gather on the sidelines of an empty field in the middle of HDB blocks in Singapore, where birds in cages are hoisted up onto poles, and judges walk around them. Amidst the cacophony, judges concentrate on the birdsong and rank them in categories, before deciding the winners. 24 Jun

RELIGION ISRAEL-RELIGION/EVANGELICALS (PIX) (TV)

Nigerian televangelist stokes local anger with Nazareth visit Thousands of Christian pilgrims and tourists are expected in Nazareth on Sunday to see a Nigerian evangelical preacher whose appearance in Israel has drawn condemnation from the Arab city's churches and activists.

24 Jun

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