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China’s Hong Kong Liaison office said on Wednesday that anti-government protesters were no different to “terrorists”, as U.S. President Donald Trump said Chinese troops were moving to the border with Hong Kong and urged calm.

NEWZEALAND-SHOOTING-CRITICISM/ Criticism mounts of New Zealand mosque shooting response

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (Reuters) - After a lone gunman killed 51 mosque worshippers in March, New Zealand’s outpouring of collective grief and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s heartfelt support for the Muslim community won praise around the world. The U.S.

USA-SHOOTING-OHIO/ Dayton shooter spent two hours in area before the attack, likely acted alone: police

A gunman who killed nine people in Dayton, Ohio earlier this month spent two hours in the nightlife neighborhood before unleashing an attack on bar-goers and probably carried it out alone, police said on Tuesday.

PEOPLE-JEFFREY-EPSTEIN/

Warden at New York jail where financier Epstein died is removed WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Attorney General William Barr ordered the removal of the warden at the federal jail where financier Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in an apparent suicide while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, the Justice Department said on Tuesday, after condemning “serious irregularities” at the facility.

BUSINESS VIACOM-M-A-CBS/

CBS, Viacom reunite with plans for a bigger role in streaming TV wars CBS Corp and Viacom Inc have reached a deal to reunite media mogul Sumner Redstone’s U.S. entertainment empire, betting that a larger company will be able to compete and partner better in a media industry dominated by giants.

CHINA-ECONOMY-ACTIVITY/ China's economy worsens in July, industrial growth at a 17-year low as trade war escalates

BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s economy stumbled more sharply than expected in July, with industrial output growth cooling to a more than 17-year low, as the intensifying U.S. trade war took a heavier toll on businesses and consumers.

ENTERTAINMENT

MUSIC-WOODSTOCK-MEMORIES/ Remembering Woodstock: Naked men, bounced checks and LSD

Jason Stone played hooky from summer camp and tripped on LSD-spiked watermelon, Graham Nash was so high his memories of performing are hazy, and Robin Naylor, at 15, saw her first naked man. USA-SWEDEN-RAPPER/

A$AP Rocky awaits a verdict on Sweden brawl STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - American rapper A$AP Rocky learns his fate on Wednesday in a trial over a street brawl in Sweden that led U.S. President Donald Trump to champion his cause.

SPORTS TENNIS-CINCINNATI-WOMEN/

Venus stuns holder Bertens in Cincinnati, Serena withdraws Former world number one Venus Williams, playing what she called “smart” tennis, beat defending champion Kiki Bertens 6-3 3-6 7-6(4) in the second round of the Cincinnati Masters on Tuesday before her sister Serena withdrew due to back problems.

GOLF-WOODS/ Woods ready to play in BMW Championship

Tiger Woods says he is ready to play golf again this week after the former world number one withdrew from last week’s Northern Trust due to back pain. UPCOMING

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS WW2-ANNIVERSARY/NORTH KOREA (PIX) (TV)

North Korea marks the 74th anniversary of liberation from Japanese colonial rule North Korea celebrates the Liberation Day, which marks the end of Japanese colonial rule of the Korea peninsula at the end of World War Two, and is the only holiday shared by both North and South Korea.

15 Aug CLIMATE-CHANGE/ARCTIC-REPAIR (PIX) (TV)

Refreeze the Arctic? As sea ice shrinks, wild ideas move to mainstream The rapid loss of Arctic sea ice is among the most critical flashpoints in the climate system. If the Arctic goes, then Earth has effectively lost its air conditioning system – and all bets in terms of whether modern society can survive are off. The dire state of the Arctic is one of the primary motives behind a range of geoengineering schemes – ranging from spraying saltwater to seed clouds to using 'snow cannons' to stabilizing melting ice sheets. Precise date of filing TBD.

15 Aug CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE

WW2-ANNIVERSARY/JAPAN-SHRINE (PIX) (TV) Japanese visit shrine for war dead on the anniversary of Japan's WW2 surrender

Japanese, including right-wing politicians, are expected to visit the controversial Yasukuni shrine for war dead, seen in China and the two Koreas as a symbol of Japan’s past militarism, on the anniversary of Japan's WW2 surrender. 15 Aug

CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE USA-ABUSE/LAWSUITS (PIX)

Child sex abuse victims to launch New York lawsuits as limit lifted Hundreds of people in New York state previously barred from filing lawsuits over alleged sexual abuse as children will go to the court beginning on Wednesday after a new law temporarily lifted legal time limits.

14 Aug 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT TENNESSEE-EXECUTION/

Tennessee to execute Stephen West for two murders Tennessee is scheduled to execute Stephen West for two murders.

15 Aug NEWZEALAND-SHOOTING/ (TV)

Next case review hearing for Australian accused of mosque massacre Residents in Christchurch react as Brenton Tarrant, the Australian man accused of a massacre in two mosques in Christchurch has his next case review hearing.

15 Aug BUSINESS / ECONOMICS

CAE-RESULTS/ (PIX) Canada's CAE expected to report higher quarterly revenues

Canadian simulator-maker and training specialist CAE is expected to report higher quarterly revenues, helped by stronger demand for its civil aviation segment. 14 Aug 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

MACY'S-RESULTS/ (PIX) Macy's Inc Reports Second Quarter Results

The department store operator is expected to post a drop in quarterly profit as it spent heavily to build up its online business and grow its off-price business. All eyes will, however, be on the company's comments on the latest round of tariffs. Being the first of the department store chains to report, investors and analysts will keep an eye out for the spending appetite of the consumer. 14 Aug 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

AUSTRALIA-ECONOMY/RBA RBA Deputy Gov Debelle speaks in Sydney

Address by Guy Debelle, RBA Deputy Governor, "Risks to the Outlook" 14th Annual Risk Australia Conference, Sydney 15 Aug 19:00 ET / 23:00 GMT

BLACKMORES-RESULTS/ Full Year 2019 Blackmores Ltd Earnings Release

Australian vitamin maker Blackmores Ltd is due to report annual results on Thursday, Aug. 15. 15 Aug

COLOMBIA-GDP/ Colombia to release second-quarter economic growth figures

Colombia will release its second-quarter gross domestic product growth figures after first-quarter expansion failed to meet central bank expectations. 15 Aug

AUSTRALIA-ECONOMY/EMPLOYMENT Australia-Employment

ABS data on employment for July is forecast to show a rise of 14,000 with the jobless rate stuck at 5.2%. Last week, the RBA downgraded the outlook for employment, predicting the jobless rate would remain at 5% or higher for the next two years and underlining the prospect of more rate cuts. 15 Aug 21:30 ET / 01:30 GMT

SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENT-ARCTIC/PLASTIC (TV)

Arctic expedition discovers microplastics in ice cores U.S. and Canadian scientists who have just crossed the Northwest Passage on a 2,000-nautical mile in a Swedish icebreaker have discovered microplastics in ice cores, showing the scale of ocean plastic pollution maybe even worse than researchers had thought.

14 Aug 13:00 ET / 17:00 GMT ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT

USA-SWEDEN/RAPPER (PIX) (TV) Verdict in A$AP Rocky trial

Stockholm district court hands down the verdict in the A$AP Rocky assault trial. The U.S. rapper and two of his entourage were released from custody after a three day trial for assault. He had been detained following a brawl in downtown Stockholm on June 30. Senior district court judge Per Lennerbrant is expected to hold a news conference after the verdict.

14 Aug 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT PEOPLE-JEFFREY EPSTEIN/LAWSUITS (PIX)

Women expected to sue Jeffrey Epstein's estate over sexual abuse claims Lawyers for women who say they were sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein are expected to sue the disgraced financier's estate as soon as Wednesday when a New York law goes into effect that makes it easier for people to sue over sexual abuse.

14 Aug 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT PACIFIC-SAMOA/TATTOO (PIX) (TV)

Samoans ink painful bond with their motherland Samoan brother and sister undertake the agonizingly painful tradition of receiving a traditional tattoo. Over several days an artist repeatedly bangs a fine-tooth metal comb into their flesh. The tattoo plays an important role in warfare and religious rituals and is seen as an entry into manhood and womanhood.

15 Aug SPORTS

SOCCER-SUPER-LIV-CHE/REPORT (PIX) (TV) Soccer - UEFA Super Cup - Liverpool v Chelsea

European champions Liverpool face the Europa League champions Chelsea in the UEFA Super Cup in Istanbul. 14 Aug 15:00 ET / 19:00 GMT

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