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GLOBAL BRITAIN-EU/
Setting the stern tone, France's Macron to spar with Britain's Johnson on Brexit PARIS - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Thursday try to convince France to reopen Brexit negotiations less than a day after President Emmanuel Macron bluntly ruled out any further talks on the divorce deal.
HONGKONG-PROTESTS/ Hong Kong banks condemn violence as jewelers seek to postpone trade fair
HONG KONG - Hong Kong banks published full-page newspaper ads calling for law and order in the Chinese-ruled city and international jewelers sought the rescheduling of a huge trade fair as weeks of pro-democracy protests showed no sign of let-up on Thursday.U.S. U.S.
USA-IMMIGRATION-MIGRANTS/ Trump imposes rule allowing the U.S. to detain migrant families indefinitely
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration on Wednesday unveiled a rule that allows officials to detain migrant families indefinitely while judges consider whether to grant them asylum in the United States, abolishing a previous 20-day limit. USA-ELECTION-INSLEE/
Washington Governor Inslee withdraws bid for U.S. Democratic presidential nomination WASHINGTON - Washington State Governor Jay Inslee, who made the fight against climate change the focus of his White House campaign, said on Wednesday he was withdrawing from the race for the 2020 U.S. Democratic presidential nomination.
BUSINESS EUROZONE-ECONOMY/PMI
Eurozone business growth recovers, but outlook worsens -PMIs BENGALURU - Eurozone business growth picked up a touch in August, helped by brisk services activity and as manufacturing contracted at a slower pace, but trade war fears knocked future expectations to their weakest in over six years, a survey showed.
USA-TRADE/CHINA China says hopes the U.S. stops wrong tariff action, vows to retaliate if new levies imposed
BEIJING - China said on Thursday it hopes the United States will stop its wrong tariff action, adding that any new tariffs would lead to escalation. ENTERTAINMENT
TELEVISION-CARNIVAL-ROW-PREMIERE/ Amazon's 'Carnival Row' mixes crime thriller, love story, fantasy
LOS ANGELES - Amazon.com Inc's next original series will take viewers to "Carnival Row," a lavish Victorian-era fantasy world where mythical creatures are forced from their homeland and must live uneasily alongside humans. FILM-OBAMAS-AMERICAN-FACTORY/
Obamas make their Hollywood movie debut with 'American Factory' LOS ANGELES - Barack and Michelle Obama made their Hollywood debut on Wednesday with a documentary set in industrial Ohio that film reviewers are calling compelling and timely.
SPORTS TENNIS-US OPEN-SERENA/
Fans betting on sentimental favorite Serena to win U.S. Open In the twilight of her remarkable career Serena Williams is more often the sentimental favorite rather than the bettors' choice but the 37-year-old American will be both as she heads to the U.S. Open chasing an elusive 24th record-equaling Grand Slam.
OLYMPICS-2020-TORCHBEARER/ Japan speculates over the identity of final Olympic torchbearer
TOKYO - With the Tokyo Olympics less than a year away, speculation is growing in Japan over who will be the final torchbearer to light the cauldron in the new Olympic Stadium, in the traditional ritual that begins every game. UPCOMING
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS USA-PENTAGON/MISSILES-RUSSIA (TV)
Russia, China asks U.N. Security Council to meet Thursday over U.S missile developments Russia and China have asked the United Nations Security Council to meet on Thursday over "statements by U.S. officials on their plans to develop and deploy medium-range missiles," according to the request seen by Reuters. The meeting is due to be open.
22 Aug 15:00 ET / 19:00 GMT USA-ELECTION/ECONOMY (PIX)
As economic warning signs flash, Trump, Democratic rivals recalibrate message U.S. President Trump is a test-driving new message on the economy: Any chance of economic recession is not his fault.
22 Aug 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT ITALY-POLITICS/ (PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC)
Italy's president wants quick deal on forging new govt Italy's President Sergio Mattarella wants political parties to reach a deal to form a new coalition government in the next few days if they want to avoid snap elections, a source close to him said. 22 Aug 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
USA-CANADA/ (PIX) (TV) U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits Canada for talks
U.S, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will hold talks with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland on Thursday (not Wednesday). Topics are likely to include trade as well as tensions in relations with Venezuela and China. 22 Aug 14:00 ET / 18:00 GMT
AFRICA-POLITICS/ (PIX) (TV) South African president answers questions in parliament
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to answer questions from members of parliament. Ramaphosa will answer questions on the economy, high unemployment, land reform, the national health insurance and queries on the political funding he received during his ANC presidency campaign. 22 Aug 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT
USA-ELECTION/MANUFACTURING-JOBS GRAPHIC-Factory woes grip swing states that flipped for Trump in 2016
The slowdown in U.S. manufacturing is hitting jobs in states where President Donald Trump was able to flip toward Republicans in 2016 election and that will be key to his re-election prospects in 2020. 22 Aug 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
VENEZUELA-CUBA/MILITARY (PIX) Special Report: How Cuba taught Venezuela to suppress military dissent
Imposing surveillance, fear, and repression, Cuba helped Venezuela revamp its armed forces and military intelligence service. Reuters reveals how two agreements, undisclosed since 2008, let Havana remake Venezuela's security apparatus. 22 Aug 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT
BRITAIN-EU/FRANCE (PIX) (TV) British PM Johnson holds Brexit talks with Macron
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson holds Brexit talks over lunch with President Emmanuel Macron a day after the British prime minister meets Germany's, Angela Merkel. 22 Aug 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
CANADA-ECONOMICS/AFFORDABILITY Canadians feeling the pinch to be promised relief in an election campaign
Life in Canada is expensive and is becoming less affordable all the time. That is the message political parties are hearing at doorsteps across the country ahead of the October national election. 22 Aug 11:00 ET / 15:00 GMT
TURKEY-CYPRUS/ Turkish President Erdogan meets prime minister of northern Cyprus
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan meets Ersin Tatar, prime minister of the breakaway state of northern Cyprus, at a time of dispute on the divided Mediterranean island over gas exploration nearby. 22 Aug 11:30 ET / 15:30 GMT
BRITAIN-EU/TUSK-BARNIER (PIX) (TV) EU's Tusk meets Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier before G7 summit
European Council President Donald Tusk liaises with the EU's Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, before representing the bloc at the weekend G7 summit in France. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to ask the EU leaders present there - who include German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron - to drop the so-called Irish border backstop from Britain's exit deal, a request the bloc vehemently opposes. 22 Aug 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
BRAZIL-POLITICS/JUDGE (PIX) Interview with Brazil Supreme Court justice Gilma Mendes Justice Gilmar Mendes is expected to discuss his view that convicted criminals should not be jailed until they have exhausted all their appeals, which if adopted by the Supreme Court, would lead to the release of ex-president LULA from jail. 22 Aug 18:00 ET / 22:00 GMT
LEBANON-TURKEY/ Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu visits Lebanon
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu visits Lebanon and holds talks with his Lebanese counterpart, the country's president and prime minister. 23 Aug
VIETNAM-AUSTRALIA/ (PIX) (TV) Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison visits Vietnam Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison attends a welcome ceremony hosted by his counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc, followed by bilateral talks; the two leaders are also expected to oversee a signing ceremony and give a joint statement. 23 Aug 22:00 ET / 02:00 GMT
MYANMAR-ROHINGYA/TIMELINE (PIX) (TV) Timeline of the plight of Rohingya Muslims ahead of two-year anniversary
Timeline of the plight of Rohingya Muslims as the two-year anniversary of the crisis' start approaches. 23 Aug 21:00 ET / 01:00 GMT
CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE INDIA-KASHMIR/ (PIX) (TV)
Incarcerated Kashmir separatists urge public march over the loss of autonomy Separatist leaders in Indian Kashmir have urged people to defy a ban and join a mass march after Friday prayers this week, the first such call since the federal government revoked the region's autonomy, stirring anger in the region and beyond.
23 Aug USA-CRIME/AVENATTI (TV)
Hearing in extortion case against lawyer Michael Avenatti A hearing is scheduled in the criminal case accusing lawyer and Trump foe Michael Avenatti of trying to extort Nike. The case is before U.S. District Judge Paul Gardephe in Manhattan.
22 Aug 15:15 ET / 19:15 GMT BUSINESS / ECONOMICS
EGYPT-CENBANK/ Egypt's central bank announces interest rates
The Central Bank of Egypt's monetary policy committee is due to meet and decide if Egypt's interest rates will change or remain the same. 22 Aug 13:00 ET / 17:00 GMT
GLOBAL-ECONOMY/WEEKAHEAD A weekly look at key economic events for the global economy in the coming seven days.
23 Aug UKRAINE-WORLD BANK/ (TV)
World Bank President David Malpass meets Ukraine President Zelenskiy World Bank President David Malpass holds talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during his visit to Kyiv.
23 Aug COLOMBIA-COFFEE/
The app looks to get tips from coffee drinkers to Colombia growers An app that sends tips from caffeine devotees around the world to coffee growers in Colombia could help farmers battered by dismal prices earn more income, the initiative's founder said.
23 Aug ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/MUSIC (PIX) (TV) From checkpoint to counterpoint: on tour with the Palestine Youth Orchestra
Most international musicians would balk at the notion of a two-day journey to final rehearsals past military checkpoints on alert for weapons smugglers - but for 19-year-old viola player Ibrahim Masri it's an occupational hazard. 22 Aug 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT
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