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North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range missiles on Saturday, South Korea said, in a "show of force" against U.S.-S.Korea joint military exercises.

HONGKONG-PROTESTS/ Hong Kong braces for another weekend of protests

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong was bracing for another volatile weekend, with anti-government protests planned across the city on Saturday, including one at the international airport for a second day. U.S.

USA-ELECTION-IOWA/ Parade of Democratic 2020 hopefuls push for momentum in Iowa in bold

CLEAR LAKE, Iowa (Reuters) - A cavalcade of Democratic presidential hopefuls on Friday tried to turn a few precious minutes before Iowa voters into the momentum needed to catapult their campaigns in the pivotal state. TEXAS-SHOOTING/

Texas shooting suspect told police he targeted 'Mexicans' EL PASO, Texas (Reuters) - The suspected gunman accused of killing 22 people in a shooting rampage at Walmart in El Paso, Texas last weekend confessed while surrendering and told police he was targeting "Mexicans," according to an El Paso police affidavit released on Friday .

BUSINESS BAYER-GLYPHOSATE-LAWSUIT/

Bayer mediator dismisses report of $8 billion Roundup settlement NEW YORK/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Bayer AG has not offered to pay billions of dollars to settle claims in the United States related to the Roundup herbicide, mediator Ken Feinberg said, dismissing a report to that effect which drove its shares as much as 11% higher.

CHINA-IMF/ IMF stands by yuan view; says China could need stimulus if trade war worsens

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund on Friday stood by its assessment that the value of China's yuan was largely in line with economic fundamentals, but an IMF official said the fund was encouraging China to pursue a more flexible exchange rate with less intervention. ENTERTAINMENT

PEOPLE-DURST-EXCLUSIVE/ Exclusive: Robert Durst's attorneys take aim at filmmakers behind 'The Jinx' in murder case

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Attorneys for real estate scion Robert Durst, charged in Los Angeles with murdering his confidante Susan Berman in 2000, have asked a judge to declare that prosecutors had a very close working relationship with filmmakers behind an HBO documentary series who uncovered key evidence in the case. MUSIC-WOODSTOCK-EXHIBIT/

Woodstock producer 'pretty bummed' at missed bid to recreate 1969 activism NEW YORK (Reuters) - The man behind the failed Woodstock 50 anniversary festival said on Friday he was "pretty bummed" at losing out on a chance to encourage people to take action on global warming.

SPORTS TENNIS-TORONTO/

Serena rolls past Osaka in Toronto, Halep retires TORONTO (Reuters) - Serena Williams moved into the Rogers Cup semi-finals on Friday with a maiden career victory over Naomi Osaka in their first meeting since the American's infamous row with an umpire overshadowed last year's U.S. Open final.

GOLF-NORTHERNTRUST-JOHNSON/ Johnson seizes lead over Spieth with final hole birdie putt

(Reuters) - Dustin Johnson sank an eight-foot birdie putt at the last to take a one-stroke lead over Jordan Spieth in the second round of the Northern Trust in New Jersey on Friday. UPCOMING

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS RUSSIA-POLITICS/PROTESTS (PIX) (TV)

Thousands to rally in Moscow for free elections Thousands of Russians are expected to attend a protest rally in Moscow calling on authorities to allow opposition-minded candidates to run in an election in the Russian capital next month.

10 Aug 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE

USA-SHOOTING/ Hundreds expected at El Paso march for shooting victims

At least several hundred people are expected to take part in a march in El Paso on Saturday to show support for victims of a mass shooting a week ago by a man who is accused of targeting Hispanic people and killing 22 victims at a shopping center. The League of Latin American Citizens is organizing the march, with the goal of sending a united message that cuts across political party lines and calls for changes to address the factors that contribute to acts of mass violence, organizers said. 10 Aug 11:30 ET / 15:30 GMT

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