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The Trump administration on Monday unveiled a new rule to bar almost all immigrants from applying for asylum at the southern border, requiring them to first pursue safe haven in a third country through which they had traveled on the way to the United States.

CYPRUS-TURKEY-EU/ Turkey says EU funding cuts will not affect its drilling off Cyprus

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - European Union decisions to curb contacts and funding for Turkey over its drilling for gas and oil off Cyprus will not affect Ankara’s determination to pursue energy activities in the region, the Turkish foreign ministry said on Tuesday. U.S.

USA-TRUMP-DEMOCRATS/ Trump defiant as lawmakers blast his 'racist' attacks on four congresswomen

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump doubled down on his attacks against four minority U.S. congresswomen on Monday and dismissed concerns that his comments were racist, prompting outrage from Democrats, who moved to condemn him in the House of Representatives. USA-IMMIGRATION-THIRDPARTY/

Trump administration erects another barrier to immigrants seeking U.S. asylum NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Monday unveiled a new rule to bar almost all immigrants from applying for asylum at the southern border, requiring them to first pursue safe haven in a third country through which they had traveled on the way to the United States.

BUSINESS TESLA-PRICES/

Tesla drops cheapest Model X, S variants, cuts prices to simplify lineup BEIJING (Reuters) - Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) has dropped the standard-range variants of its Model X and Model S from its product lineup and adjusted prices across its range, in a sales push that comes days after the U.S. electric vehicle maker reported record deliveries.

USA-TRADE-CHINA-ECONOMY/ China says Trump 'misleading' people linking trade deal, slowing economy

BEIJING (Reuters) - China on Tuesday rebuffed a suggestion from U.S. President Donald Trump that Beijing needs a trade deal with the United States because its economy is slowing, saying this was “totally misleading” and that both countries wanted an agreement. ENTERTAINMENT

TELEVISION-13REASONSWHY/ Netflix deletes suicide scene from popular youth show, '13 Reasons Why'

Netflix Inc. is removing a controversial graphic scene depicting a youth suicide from its popular young adult drama “13 Reasons Why”, following advice from medical experts, the company said on its Twitter account early on Tuesday. SPORTS

SWIMMING-WORLD/ Swimming-As Olympics near, swimmers look to make their mark at worlds

SEOUL, July 16 (Reuters) - The slogan for this month's world aquatics championships in South Korea is "Dive into Peace" but geopolitics will be the last thing on swimmers minds as they plunge into the Gwangju pool looking to lay down a marker ahead of the 2020 Olympics. CRICKET-WORLD-NZL/STEAD

New Zealand coach says umpires are 'human' amid rule debate WELLINGTON, July 16 (Reuters) - New Zealand coach Gary Stead has shrugged off the debate as to whether an umpiring error cost the Black Caps dearly in the World Cup final against England, saying umpires are "human" and the result could not be changed anyway.

UPCOMING POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

BOSNIA-BEAR/ZOO (PIX) (TV) Rescued bear cub Aida becomes a star of the Sarajevo Zoo

Orphaned baby bear Aida, who was rescued by Bosnian villagers after she had fled nearby woods in search of food and shelter, has found a new home in the Sarajevo Zoo, where she is becoming a star among visitors. 16 Jul 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT

GERMANY-MOLDOVA/ (PIX) (TV) Germany's Merkel, new Moldovan Premier Sandu speak to reporters

German Chancellor Angela Merkel holds a joint news conference after a working lunch with new Moldovan Prime Minister Maia Sandu. 16 Jul 07:45 ET / 11:45 GMT

USA-ELECTION/TRUMP Woman For Trump coalition hosts kick off event in battleground state of Pennsylvania

Lara Trump will launch Women for Trump, a coalition dedicated to recruiting and activating women in support of President Trump on Tuesday, 16 Jul 06:30 ET / 10:30 GMT

USA-DEFENSE/ESPER (PIX) (TV) Confirmation hearing for Mark Esper to lead Pentagon

The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee holds a confirmation hearing for Mark Esper to become the next Secretary of Defense. 16 Jul 09:30 ET / 13:30 GMT

FACEBOOK-CRYPTO/SENATE (PIX) (TV) U.S. Senate panel to examine Facebook digital currency project

U.S. lawmakers will question Facebook on its cryptocurrency plans at a Senate hearing on Tuesday, as the project continues to draw criticism from financial regulators and politicians across the globe. 16 Jul 11:00 ET / 15:00 GMT

USA-TRUMP/STONE (PIX) Ex-Trump adviser Stone to appear in court

President Donald Trump's former adviser Roger Stone will appear in court for a hearing, where his lawyers will make arguments seeking to suppress evidence and/or limit testimony that can be presented to a jury ahead of his November trial. 16 Jul 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT

CENTRALASIA-CHINA/CAMPS (PIX) (TV) For some Chinese Muslims, fleeing doesn't end trouble

Sairagul Sauytbai, an ethnic Kazakh who fled China last year after working in a so-called re-education camp for ethnic minorities, wanted to tell others about the beatings and torture she said she had witnessed there. Jul 17

CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE PEOPLE-MEEK MILL/

Pennsylvania top court to hear rapper Meek Mill's appeal of wheelie probation bust Rapper Meek Mill on Tuesday appeals a Philadelphia judge's decision to sentence him to up to four years in prison for a probation violation that included popping a wheelie on a motorcycle while filming a music video in New York City.

16 Jul 15:30 ET / 19:30 GMT BUSINESS / ECONOMICS

PAKISTAN-CENBANK/ (PIX) Pakistan central bank announces monetary policy decision

State Bank of Pakistan expected to raise rates again following agreement with IMF on $6 billion bailout package which comes with tough conditions attached. With inflation running at around 9%, the central bank raised its key monetary policy rate to 12.25% in May and said it expected price pressures to continue for some time. 16 Jul 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

AUTOS-FIAT CHRYSLER/UNION FCA, UAW kick off contract talks

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and the United Auto Workers union will formally launch talks on their next four-year contract. 16 Jul 13:00 ET / 17:00 GMT

USA-FED/KAPLAN Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Kaplan participates in moderated Q&A at NABE seminar

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Robert Kaplan participates in moderated question-and-answer session before the National Association for Business Economics 16th Annual Economic Measurement Seminar, in Washington. 16 Jul 12:20 ET / 16:20 GMT

AMAZON.COM-PRIME DAY/ (PIX) Amazon offers $10 to Prime Day shoppers who hand over their data

Amazon.com Inc has a promotion for U.S. shoppers on Prime Day, the 48-hour marketing blitz that started Monday: Earn $10 of credit if you let Amazon track the websites you visit. 16 Jul 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

BLOCKCHAIN-FINANCE/ FOCUS-Wall Street finds blockchain hard to tame after early euphoria

Wall Street firms have been spending billions of dollars on blockchain, touting its potential to modernize transactions of all shapes and sizes, and drastically reduce industry costs. But the technology has yet to deliver on its promise. 16 Jul 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

RUSSIA-OFZ/AUCTION Russia's FinMin announces OFZ bond auctions

Russia's Finance Ministry announces OFZ bond auctions for Wednesday 16 Jul 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT

USA-FED/EVANS Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Evans participates in interview on monetary policy and the economy

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Charles Evans participates in interview on current economic conditions and monetary policy before the CNBC @Work Series, in Chicago. 16 Jul 14:35 ET / 18:35 GMT

AUTOS-GM/UNION GM, UAW kick off contract negotiations

General Motors Co and the United Auto Workers union will formally launch talks on their next four-year contract. . 16 Jul 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT

CANADA-CANNABIS/CANNTRUST CannTrust delivers formal report to Health Canada on illegally produced cannabis

Jul 17 SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY

ABBOTT-DIABETES/ (PIX) FOCUS - Abbott to hike production of lower-cost glucose monitors as diabetes soars

Abbott Laboratories is ramping up manufacturing capacity for its Freestyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, which is on track for $5 billion in global sales. The sales have been fueled by the company's strategy of pricing well below competitors Medtronic and Dexcom, and eliminating the need for needle sticks and test strips. 16 Jul 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

SPACE-EXPLORATION/MOON-SPACESUIT (TV) Neil Armstrong's spacesuit is displayed

The spacesuit that Neil Armstrong wore when he stepped on the surface of the Moon is displayed at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. 16 Jul 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS-EMMYS/NOMINATIONS (PIX) (TV)

Nominations announced for the 2019 Emmys Nominations are announced for the Emmy Awards for television

16 Jul 11:30 ET / 15:30 GMT PEOPLE-RKELLY/

Singer R. Kelly faces arraignment on federal kidnapping, sex scheme charges Grammy Award-winning R&B singer R. Kelly is scheduled to be arraigned on federal charges that he kidnapped women and girls for sex, forcibly kept them under his control and bought their silence when they tried to go public.

16 Jul 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT VENEZUELA-MACAWS/ (PIX) (TV)

Macaws offer feathered 'therapy' to Venezuelans suffering the crisis Looking for an escape from the crushing daily realities of crisis-ridden Venezuela, Carmen Gomez finds solace receiving visitors on the roof of her building every morning - scarlet and blue macaws that arrive at dawn.

Jul 17 ODDLY ENOUGH

THAILAND-ENGLISH TEACHER/ (PIX) (TV) Thai English teacher puts on outrageous makeup to boost students' confidence in class

Thai teacher Theeraphong Meesat has a unique way of making sure his students pay attention in class -- by donning outrageous outfits and makeup. Jul 17

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