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Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that Russia will do all that it can to improve relations with the United States.

TURKEY-USA-DEFENSE-RUSSIA Erdogan says no setback in missile deal with Russia; as Trump voices sympathy

OSAKA (Reuters) - Turkey said on Saturday there was no setback in its plan to buy Russian S-400 missile defence systems, despite U.S. opposition, and President Donald Trump expressed understanding for the decision but did not rule out sanctions in response. U.S.

USA-IMMIGRATION-COURT U.S. federal judge blocks use of some funds for border wall

A U.S. federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration’s use of $1 billion in funds to construct a wall along the southern border with Mexico, but declined to issue a permanent injunction. USA-LGBT-STONEWALL

Lady Gaga fires up LGBTQ rally for Stonewall anniversary NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lady Gaga electrified thousands of revelers who gathered in New York on Friday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the LGBTQ rights movement, exhorting the crowd to honor the past by using its “power” to extend and defend a half-century of progress.

BUSINESS G20-SUMMIT-TRADE

"Back on track": China and U.S. agree to restart trade talks OSAKA (Reuters) - The United States and China agreed on Saturday to restart trade talks and that Washington would hold off on imposing new tariffs on Chinese exports, signaling a pause in the trade hostilities between the world’s two largest economies.

G20-SUMMIT-COMMUNIQUE-FINAL G20 stops short of denouncing protectionism, warns of global slowdown

OSAKA (Reuters) - Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies warned on Saturday of growing risks to the global economy but stopped short of denouncing protectionism, calling instead for a free, fair trade environment after talks some members described as difficult. ENTERTAINMENT

PEOPLE-ELTON-JOHN Elton John blasts Putin for calling liberal values 'obsolete'

British singer Elton John said on Friday he was deeply upset by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s comment that liberal values were “obsolete” and had been rejected by the majority of people in Western nations. MUSIC-GLASTONBURY

Stormzy becomes first UK rapper to headline Glastonbury GLASTONBURY, England (Reuters) - Stormzy made history as the first British rapper to headline Glastonbury on Friday, bringing his experience of black urban life to the world’s biggest greenfield music festival in a performance that had the capacity crowd jumping.

SPORTS BASKETBALL-NBA-GSW-DURANT-FREE-AGENCY

Report: Nets, Clippers, Knicks, Warriors on Durant's list Less than 48 hours before NBA free agency begins, Kevin Durant’s plans may be coming a little more into focus. BASKETBALL-NBA-LAL-MAGIC-KAWHI

Report: Leonard wants Magic to be at Lakers meeting Magic Johnson is no longer working for the Los Angeles Lakers, but apparently not everyone is willing to deal with the club without him.

UPCOMING POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

SPAIN-ENVIRONMENT/PROTESTS (TV) Protest as Madrid's new city hall plans to scrap car restrictions

Demonstrators gather to protest against plans by Madrid's new conservative People's Party (PP) municipal government to suspend some anti-car emissions policies in the city center, drawing a warning from the European Commission that Spain might be sanctioned if it fails to meet air quality standards. The conservative People's Party (PP) said that from July 1 it would suspend fines on cars entering a currently restricted area of around 5 sq km (2 sq miles), while it conducts a review of the policy. 29 Jun 13:00 ET / 17:00 GMT

G20-SUMMIT/PUTIN-ABE (PIX) (TV) Putin and Abe hold news conference after talks at G20 summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sign documents on cooperation, hold news conference after talks at the G20 summit in Osaka. 29 Jun 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE SYRIA-SECURITY/NORTHWEST-VOLUNTEERS (PIX)

Syrians dig, cook, fill sandbags in war with Assad Away from the frontlines, volunteers are helping in the battle with President Bashar al-Assad by cooking, filling sandbags, collecting old tyres and digging trenches, aiming to help ward off his assault on northwestern Syria.

30 Jun ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT

MUSIC-ELTONJOHN/MONTREUX (PIX) Elton John gives outdoor concert at Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland

Elton John gives an outdoor stadium concert at Montreux Jazz Festival, as part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road farewell tour, his only appearance in Switzerland in 2019, organisers say. 29 Jun 14:00 ET / 18:00 GMT

GAY-PRIDE/MEXICO (PIX) (TV) Gay pride in Mexico City celebrates new arrivals, asylum seekers from Central America

Thousands celebrate gay pride in Mexico City, with a focus on new members of the community - refugees and migrants fleeing repression in Central America who are now making Latin America's largest city, also one of the region's most tolerant, their home 29 Jun 13:00 ET / 17:00 GMT

MUSIC-GLASTONBURY/JACKSON Fans await Janet Jackson Glastonbury show

Janet Jackson is set to play Glastonbury a few days after the ten-year anniversary of her brother Michael Jackson's death. 29 Jun 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

TURKEY-LGBT/ Turkey's LGBT community holds pride march in Istanbul

Members of Istanbul's gay and transgender community holds pride march in Istanbul. 30 Jun

MUSIC-GLASTONBURY/SUNDAY HIGHLIGHTS (PIX) (TV) The Cure and Kylie bring 2019 Glastonbury to a close

The Cure, Miley Cyrus, Kylie, Billie Eilish, Janelle Monae and Vampire Weekend are among the big names taking to the stage on the final day of the 2019 Glastonbury music festival. 30 Jun

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