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Hundreds of Hong Kong protesters blocked train services during the early morning rush hour on Tuesday, causing commuter chaos in the latest anti-government campaign to roil the former British colony.

BRITAIN-EU/ Brexit means a 'better deal' for farmers, PM Johnson tells Wales

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson will tell Welsh farmers on Tuesday they will get a better deal after Brexit, part of a countrywide tour to win support for his “do or die” pledge to leave the European Union by Oct. 31. U.S.

CALIFORNIA-SHOOTING/ Gunman scorned California garlic festival on social media before mass shooting

GILROY, Calif. (Reuters) - Police on Monday identified a 19-year-old California man as the gunman who opened fire with an assault rifle at a garlic festival in Gilroy, California, killing three people and wounding about a dozen. ALASKA-POLITICS/

Alaska ferry workers strike for 6th day contract talks break off ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - A federal mediator on Monday suspended contract talks aimed at settling a strike that has shut down Alaska’s state ferry system at the peak of the tourist season, with services to more than 30 coastal communities halted for a sixth straight day.

BUSINESS GM-DEMOCRATS/

GM braces for attacks from Democrats in Detroit debates WASHINGTON (Reuters) - General Motors Co (GM.N) is bracing for attacks from Democratic presidential candidates at two debates that begin on Tuesday in Detroit near its headquarters.

MYLAN-PFIZER-EPIPEN/ Mylan deal puts future of its beleaguered EpiPen in spotlight

Mylan NV’s planned merger with Pfizer Inc’s (PFE.N) off-patent branded drugs business may have boosted its share price on Monday, but one of its most pressing problems remains: shortages of its flagship EpiPen emergency allergy treatment. ENTERTAINMENT

USA-SWEDEN-RAPPER/ A$AP Rocky goes on trial in Stockholm

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - U.S. rapper A$AP Rocky will appear in a Swedish court on Tuesday for the first day of his trial for assault that has angered U.S. President Donald Trump. NEW YORK-MARIJUANA/

New York state decriminalizes pot, stops short of Cuomo's legalization call NEW YORK, July 29 (Reuters) - New York state on Monday decriminalized recreational marijuana use, meaning possession of small amounts of the drug will be punished with fines rather than jail time, a step short of Governor Andrew Cuomo's goal of legalizing pot.

SPORTS GAMES-PANAM-DAY3/

U.S. take charge at Pan Am Games LIMA (Reuters) - The United States jumped clear at the top of the Pan Am Games medal table after sweeping the 3x3 basketball gold medals on Monday and every indication would suggest they are likely to remain there for duration of the two-week showcase.

BASEBALL-MLB-SD-BAL/ Padres feast on Orioles behind 5 HRs

Fernando Tatis Jr. and Franmil Reyes hit back-to-back home runs on the first two pitches of the game and Eric Hosmer later drove in five runs with two homers as the San Diego Padres defeated the visiting Baltimore Orioles 8-1 on Monday night. UPCOMING

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS UKRAINE-ELECTION/ANALYST (PIX) (TV)

Ukraine pundit who predicted Zelenskiy's rise now forecasts his fall Viktor Bobyrenko, once-obscure Ukrainian regional pundit who gained national attention for predicting the unlikely rise of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, is now predicting the new leader's popularity will swiftly evaporate.

30 Jul 03:00 ET / 07:00 GMT USA-SWEDEN/RAPPER (PIX) (TV)

First day of U.S. rapper A$AP Rocky's assault trial in Sweden U.S. rapper A$AP Rocky goes on trial in Sweden over his alleged involvement in a street brawl in central Stockholm last month. The trial is set to last three days.

30 Jul 03:30 ET / 07:30 GMT SAFRICA-PUBLICPROTECTOR/ (PIX)

South African corruption fighter amplifies ANC factional battles To allies of President Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa's anti-corruption watchdog is a wrecking ball who is abusing her office and could derail efforts to clean up government and turn the economy around. To Ramaphosa's opponents, she is holding the country's top officials to account without fear or favour.

30 Jul 03:00 ET / 07:00 GMT HONGKONG-PROTESTS/RETAIL (PIX)

Hong Kong's escalating protests take toll on retailers and broader economy Hong Kong's cycle of protests, which have become increasingly violent, are taking their toll on retailers and the broader economy with many stores bracing for further unrest in the coming weeks.

30 Jul 02:00 ET / 06:00 GMT GYMNASTICS-USA/

'Without fear': U.S. bill aims to protect athletes after Nassar sex-abuse scandal Two U.S. senators introduced legislation on Tuesday to prevent sexual assaults against athletes by increasing oversight and legal liability for U.S. Olympic and sports officials following the Larry Nassar scandal.

30 Jul 04:00 ET / 08:00 GMT CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE

BRITAIN-ATTACKS/SHRINES (PIX) WIDER IMAGE - Makeshift shrines honour victims of British knife crime

In the year to March, knife crime offences rose 8% to a record high of around 44,000. London still has the most stabbings overall, but in some parts of Wales, North Yorkshire and East Anglia, the rate soared by over 25 percent compared to a year earlier. 30 Jul 03:00 ET / 07:00 GMT

BUSINESS / ECONOMICS MERCK & CO-RESULTS/

Merck & Co to report quarterly earnings Merck & Co Inc is expected to report higher second-quarter profit on Tuesday, as its drug Keytruda remains the market leader as an initial treatment for lung cancer. Investors will focus on any clinical updates on the blockbuster immunotherapy, and also comments on business development and Merck's plans for future M&A.

30 Jul 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT PFIZER-RESULTS/

Pfizer to report second-quarter results Pfizer Inc will report second-quarter earnings on Tuesday, when the company is expected to comment on progress of its $10.64 billion deal for cancer drug developer Array Biopharma. Investors will also focus on the company's strategy as its blockbuster pain drug faces competition, and amid political uncertainty related to potential steps the U.S. government could take to lower drug prices.

30 Jul 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT USA-SHALE/INDEPENDENTS (PIX)

INSIGHT-Texas shale pioneers struggle to appease investors, compete with majors Only a handful of independent shale firms make money than they spend. The stark challenges facing the companies that pioneered Texas shale signals a seismic shift in the sector - driven by investor demands for returns and a flood of investment from major oil firms such as Chevron and Exxon Mobil.

30 Jul 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT RUSSIA-OFZ/AUCTION

Russia's FinMin announces OFZ bond auctions Russia's Finance Ministry announces OFZ bond auctions for Wednesday 30 Jul 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT

EXXON MOBIL-DIVESTITURES/ (PIX) (GRAPHIC) Exxon Mobil's Q2 results expected to sag, spotlighting need for asset sales

Exxon Mobil Corp this year promised to accelerate asset sales, a way of delivering much-needed cash for major projects and shareholder returns as it worked to restore lagging oil and gas production. 30 Jul 06:30 ET / 10:30 GMT

CONOCOPHILLIPS-RESULTS/ Q2 2019 ConocoPhillips Earnings Release

Independent oil and gas producer is expected to post a fall in quarterly profit, hit by lower realized crude prices. Shareholders will be looking for any commentary on capital spend as U.S. energy investors press companies for buybacks and dividends. 30 Jul 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

PROCTER GAMBLE-RESULTS/ Procter & Gamble Co Reports Fourth Quarter Results

The world's largest personal care goods maker is expected to post a rise in fourth-quarter sales and profit, boosted by higher demand for its beauty, fabric and home care products. Investors will watch out for any commentary on margins which have been under pressure from higher freight and raw material costs. 30 Jul 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

HUAWEI TECH-RESULTS/ (TV) Huawei 2019 First Half Result Press Conference

Huawei Technologies chairman Liang Hua and rotating chairman Ken Hu host a news conference at Shenzhen Headquarters on the firm's 2019 first half financial results and answer questions.

30 Jul 03:00 ET / 07:00 GMT APPLE-RESULTS/ (PIX) (TV)

Apple reports third-quarter results Apple Inc is expected to report a slight rise in quarterly revenue, after the company had signaled that iPhone sales had started to stabilize in China, one of its key markets, helped by price adjustments. Investors will also focus on the numbers from Apple's services business, which is expected to fuel growth as iPhone sales slow.

30 Jul 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT GILEAD-NOVARTIS/TRIALS

Expensive Gilead, Novartis cancer therapies losing patients to clinical trials Unusually high numbers of U.S. lymphoma patients are choosing experimental treatments over expensive cell therapies sold by Gilead Sciences Inc and Novartis AG, new data shows, helping explain why sales of the two products have not met rosy expectations.

30 Jul 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT LILLY-RESULTS/

Eli Lilly and Co to report second-quarter results Eli Lilly & Co is expected to post a drop in second-quarter profit on Tuesday as it takes a hit from pricing pressures in the United States and generic competition for its older drugs such as Cialis. Investors will focus on commentary related to the potential impact to Trulicity from Novo Nordisk's oral semaglutide and updates on Lilly's cancer therapy LOXO-292.

30 Jul 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT BRITAIN-ECONOMY/AUTOS

UK car production figures published Britain's car industry released car production data. Output has been hit by consumers shunning diesel, Brexit and emission rule changes, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has said.

31 Jul 19:00 ET / 23:00 GMT IRELAND-CENBANK/

Irish Central Bank publishes quarterly bulletin 31 Jul 19:01 ET / 23:01 GMT