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GLOBAL IRAQ-SECURITY/

Trump avoids escalating crisis after Iranian missile attacks WASHINGTON/BAGHDAD/DUBAI - President Donald Trump on Wednesday abandoned days of angry rhetoric and suggested Iran was "standing down" after it launched missiles at U.S. forces in Iraq overnight, as both sides looked to defuse a crisis over the U.S. killing of an Iranian general

IRAN-CRASH/ Technical problems behind deadly crash of Boeing jet in Iran: security sources

KIEV/WASHINGTON/OTTAWA - A Ukrainian airliner fell to earth in a fireball shortly after take-off from Tehran on Wednesday, killing all 176 people on board in a crash that intelligence sources said was likely caused by a technical malfunction U.S.

CALIFORNIA-HOMELESS/ California governor proposes more than $1 billion toward homelessness

Responding to a growing crisis on the streets of California's major cities, Governor Gavin Newsom said on Wednesday his state budget proposal would include more than $1 billion in funds directed at homelessness. USA-TRUMP/IMPEACHMENT

No sign of end to standoff over Trump impeachment trial WASHINGTON - Senate Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Wednesday there would be no haggling with the Democratic-led House of Representatives over the rules for U.S. President Donald Trump's impeachment trial.

BUSINESS NISSAN-GHOSN-LEGAL/

Fugitive ex-Nissan boss Ghosn hits out at carmaker and Japan BEIRUT - Carlos Ghosn, speaking publicly for the first time since his dramatic escape from Japanese justice, said on Wednesday he had been treated "brutally" by Tokyo prosecutors and was the victim of an inside job to oust him from the helm of automaker Nissan.

USA-STOCKS-TESLA Tesla's market value eclipses GM and Ford - combined!

SAN FRANCISCO - For the first time, Tesla Inc's stock market value has eclipsed the combined values of General Motors Co and Ford Motor Co. ENTERTAINMENT

PEOPLE-HARVEY-WEINSTEIN/ Dozens excused from Weinstein jury as lawyers seek judge's removal

NEW YORK - Dozens of potential jurors were excused on Wednesday from serving in the rape trial of Harvey Weinstein, as the former movie producer's lawyers accused the judge presiding over the trial of bias. AWARDS-OSCARS-HOST/

Oscars to go host-less for second year, ABC says LOS ANGELES - The 2020 Oscars ceremony in February will again have no host, the head of ABC Television Entertainment said on Wednesday.

SPORTS TENNIS-ATPCUP/

Nadal made to sweat by Nishioka, Djokovic has it easy SYDNEY- World number one Rafael Nadal won a battle of attrition against fellow left-hander Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan 7-6(4) 6-4 to seal Spain's spot in the final eight of the inaugural ATP Cup in Perth on Wednesday.

SOCCER-ENGLAND-MUN-MCI/ Man City's De Bruyne says 15 minutes of planning led to win over Man Utd

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola needed only 15 minutes in training to come up with the tactical changes that led to Tuesday's 3-1 win over Manchester United in the League Cup semi-finals, playmaker Kevin De Bruyne said. UPCOMING

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS TAIWAN-ELECTION/

Taiwan foreign minister holds pre-election news conference Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu holds a news conference ahead of Taiwan's Jan. 11 presidential and parliamentary election. 9 Jan 20:30 ET / 01:30 GMT

CONGO-FLOODS/ (TV) Extreme weather in Kinshasa robs residents of homes for months

The streets of two Kinshasa neighbourhoods have turned into rivers and homes are under water after the River Congo burst its banks two months ago in what weather experts say is the direct result of climate change. Residents who have been homeless since November say they are worried about the future and are calling on local authorities to repair and maintain the capital city's infrastructure which has exacerbated the problem of this year's extreme weather. Jan 9

TAIWAN-ELECTION/SOUTH (PIX) Taiwan's opposition China-friendly presidential hopeful faces backlash in divided South

In balmy southern Taiwan with its rural hamlets, industrial belts and slower-paced cities, a rising tide of residents are pushing back against pro-Beijing presidential hopeful, Han Kuo-yu, fearing he'll sell out core Taiwan interests to China. Jan 9

TAIWAN-CHINA/HISTORY (PIX) (TV) WIDER IMAGE - The history of the conflict between Taiwan and China

Jan 9 HUNGARY-ORBAN/ (PIX) (TV)

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban holds international news conference Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will hold international news conference at the start of the year on current political and economic issues.

9 Jan 05:00 ET / 10:00 GMT ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT

AUSTRALIA-ELVIS/FESTIVAL (PIX) (TV) Elvis impersonators and fans board the Elvis Express train heading to the country town of Parkes for the 28th annual Parkes Elvis Festival

Elvis impersonators and fans board the Elvis Express headed to the country town of Parkes for the 27th annual Elvis Festival. Jan 9

BUSINESS / ECONOMICS HKEX-CEO/ (TV)

Hong Kong exchange CEO to speak at Reuters Breakingviews event Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd's Chief Executive Charles Li to speak at Reuters Breakingviews predictions event.

Jan 9 TECH-CES/ (PIX) (TV)

Las Vegas hosts the digital economy's annual trade show, CES Las Vegas welcomes thousands of technology enthusiasts for the digital economy's big annual trade show, CES. Jan 9

USA-NATGAS/OIL GRAPHIC: Divergent paths: Oil, natural gas going different directions

The diverging fundamentals of U.S. oil and natural gas can be seen dramatically in the markets, where the oil-to-gas price ratio has surged to its highest in six years. 9 Jan 01:00 ET / 06:00 GMT

GLOBAL-ECONOMY/FOOD U.N. agency FAO releases its latest food price index

U.N. food agency FAO releases its monthly global food price index for December. 9 Jan 04:00 ET / 09:00 GMT

USA-ECONOMY/INDICATOR Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank issues historical revisions to its Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey.

9 Jan 08:30 ET / 13:30 GMT USA-FED/KASHKARI

Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Kashkari participates in economic conditions conference Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari gives welcome and introductory remarks, and participates in a discussion before the 2020 Regional Economic Conditions Conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, in Minneapolis, Minn.

9 Jan 09:30 ET / 14:30 GMT DISASTERS / ACCIDENTS

AUSTRALIA-BUSHFIRES/SCALE (GRAPHIC) Visualising the scale of Australia's bushfires Interactive graphic visualising the scale of Australia's largest fires and areas burned so far.

Jan 9 AUSTRALIA-BUSHFIRES/ (PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC)

Australian authorities warn bushfire reprieve will be over soon Australian authorities have warned people on Wednesday to prepare for another wave of evacuations as temperatures in the country's southeast begin to rise after a days-long cool spell, bringing the danger of revitalised blazes. Firefighters have used the break from extreme heat and high winds to strengthen containment lines around several major fires, as the military continue efforts to provide supplies to thousands of people who have been left homeless.

Jan 9 RELIGION

RELIGION-PHILIPPINES/BLACK NAZARENE (PIX) (TV) The Philippines marks the annual Black Nazarene procession Hundreds of thousands of barefoot devotees participate in the annual Catholic feast for the Black Nazarene, a centuries-old black wooden statue of Jesus Christ, believed to have miraculous healing powers.

Jan 9 SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY

EASTEUROPE-HEALTH/DATA (PIX) 'Gold rush': Race is on for health data in East Europe's frontier market

Eastern Europe is a new frontier for private medical care, and insurers and tech startups are racing to steal a march on their rivals by harnessing the region's health data. 9 Jan 01:00 ET / 06:00 GMT

CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE PEOPLE-HARVEY WEINSTEIN/LAWYER (PIX)

Will having a female attorney help Harvey Weinstein's defense? The jury is out When Donna Rotunno, Harvey Weinstein's lead defense attorney, agreed to represent the former Hollywood producer in his New York rape trial, she believed that her gender could prove to be an asset in the courtroom

9 Jan 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT SPORTS

OLYMPICS-IOC/ (PIX) (TV) IOC President Bach holds joint briefing with Youth Olympics Games 2022 Chair

IOC President Bach holds joint briefing with Youth Olympics Games 2022 Chair, Kirsty Coventry, as Lausanne Winter Youth Olympic Games about to kick off 9 Jan 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE IRAQ-SECURITY/UN (TV)

U.N. Security Council meets on "upholding the U.N. Charter." Iran's Zarif not expected to attend after Visa denial Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif was expected to attend U.N. Security Council meeting on "upholding the U.N. Charter", however a U.S. official told Reuters Monday Zarif's visa was denied. The U.S. State Department has not confirmed the report. 9 Jan 10:00 ET / 15:00 GMT

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