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GLOBAL CHINA-HEALTH-TRANSMISSION/

China virus death toll rises to nine as pandemic fears mount The death toll from a new flu-like coronavirus in China rose to nine on Wednesday with 440 confirmed cases, Chinese health officials said as authorities stepped up efforts to control the outbreak by discouraging public gatherings in Hubei province.

DAVOS-MEETING-TRUMP/ Trump touts U.S. economy, dismisses climate 'prophets of doom' as Greta looks on

U.S. President Donald Trump touted the success of the U.S. economy in Davos on Tuesday, dismissing “perennial prophets of doom” on climate change to an audience that included Greta Thunberg. U.S.

USA-TRUMP-IMPEACHMENT/ Senate rejects Democrats on documents, witness in Trump impeachment trial

The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate blocked Democratic attempts on Tuesday to obtain evidence and call a witness in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, an early sign the proceeding could advance on lines favorable to Trump. CHINA-HEALTH-USA/

Washington state man who traveled to China is first U.S. victim of coronavirus A Washington state man who recently traveled to China has been diagnosed with the coronavirus, becoming the first confirmed U.S. case of the newly identified illness that has killed six people in China and sickened some 300 others across Asia.

BUSINESS TESLA-STOCKS/

Tesla crosses $100 billion stock market valuation in extended trading Tesla Inc became the first $100 billion publicly listed U.S. carmaker in extended trading on Tuesday, in a sign of Wall Street’s confidence in an all-electric future.

NETFLIX-RESULTS/ Netflix forecasts tough start to 2020; Disney+ going global

Netflix Inc has entered a new year that will be far tougher than the one it left behind. ENTERTAINMENT

BRITAIN-ROYALS/TELEVISION Animated British royal comedy 'The Prince' to make debut on HBO Max

Animated versions of Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle will have supporting roles in a British royal family satire that will make its debut on AT&T Inc's HBO Max streaming video service, the company said on Tuesday. FASHION-PARIS/HAUTE COUTURE-ARMANI

Armani pairs stern tailoring with vibrant colours for Paris show Italian designer Giorgio Armani kept faith with his signature stern tailoring for the haute couture collection he unveiled on Tuesday in Paris - but he added a dash of colour.

SPORTS TENNIS-AUSOPEN/

Tennis-Wozniacki rallies to tame Yastremska in Melbourne Caroline Wozniacki refused to be rushed into retirement on Wednesday as the former world number one fought back from 5-1 down in the first set to beat Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska 7-5 7-5 in the second round of the Australian Open.

OLYMPICS-2020/BOXING-HEALTH Boxing qualifiers set for Wuhan nixed over health fears-media

Qualifying boxing matches for Asia and Oceania for the 2020 Olympic Games that were set to take place in China's Wuhan next month have been cancelled due to fears over the new flu-like coronavirus, Japan's Kyodo news agency said on Wednesday. UPCOMING

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS USA-HUAWEI TECH/CANADA (PIX) (TV)

Huawei CFO's extradition hearing begins in Canadian courtroom Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou's extradition hearing will begin at a Canadian court in Vancouver. Meng was arrested in December 2018 at the request of the United States on charges of bank fraud, and accused of misleading the bank HSBC about a Huawei-owned company's dealings with Iran.

22 Jan 03:00 ET / 08:00 GMT BISSAU-ELECTION/

Guinea-Bissau electoral body holds press conference on contested presidential vote Guinea-Bissau's electoral commission holds a press conference after the Supreme Court called for a clarification of the tally of last month's contested presidential election. Former prime minister and ex-army general Umaro Cissoko Embalo was declared the winner of a Dec. 28 runoff vote, but runner-up Domingos Simoes Pereira disputed the outcome, alleging fraud.

22 Jan 05:00 ET / 10:00 GMT USA-TRUMP/IMPEACHMENT-WHATNEXT

Trump impeachment: What happens next? Here is what to look out for next as the proceedings advance in U.S. President Donald Trump's impeachment trial in the Senate.

22 Jan 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT BRAZIL-POLITICS/POLL

Brazil poll on Bolsonaro's popularity after his first year in office New CNT/MDA poll gauges President Bolsonaro's approval rating after his first year in office.

22 Jan 10:00 ET / 15:00 GMT USA-JAMAICA

Pompeo in Jamaica as OAS election looms U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits Jamaica on the last leg of a trip through Latin America and the Caribbean that has sought to shore up alliances opposed to the governments of Venezuela and Nicaragua.

22 Jan 10:30 ET / 15:30 GMT USA-TRUMP/IMPEACHMENT (PIX) (TV)

Trump stands trial in U.S. Senate U.S. President Donald Trump stands trial in U.S. Senate, charged with abuse of office and obstruction of Congress, only third U.S. president in history to go on trial in the chamber.

22 Jan 13:00 ET / 18:00 GMT USA-TRUMP/IMPEACHMENT-BOLTON

ANALYSIS: Trump faces uphill battle blocking Bolton testimony U.S. President Donald Trump likely cannot use a legal doctrine called executive privilege to block his former national security adviser John Bolton from testifying in the impeachment trial, constitutional scholars said.

22 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT USA-ELECTION/BLOOMBERG

Democratic candidate Bloomberg to address conference of mayors Democratic Presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg will address the U.S Conference of Mayors' (USCM) 88th Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C.

22 Jan 15:45 ET / 20:45 GMT BUSINESS / ECONOMICS

LUNAR-NEWYEAR/THAILAND (PIX) (TV) Thailand welcomes Chinese tourists for Lunar New Year amid virus scare

Thailand holds a welcome ceremony to greet Chinese tourists arriving on a special chartered flight at Bangkok airport. The Southeast Asian country has ramped up checks on Chinese visitors, nearly a million of whom are expected for Lunar New Year holidays next week, after having reported two cases of a new Chinese coronavirus. 22 Jan 04:00 ET / 09:00 GMT

FRANCE-ELECTRICITY/GRID French power grid operator RTE and market regulator CRE briefing on the future of networks

The grid operator and markets regulator will discuss the necessary upgrades and investments need in the energy transition environment to integrate power storage such as the Ringo battery and hydrogen to the grid 22 Jan 05:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

BANKS-BONUSES/ Blah bonuses, record profits leave some Wall Street bankers annoyed

Most Wall Street banks announced their fourth quarter profits beat industry expectations last week. But by the end of this week, most of their staff will be underwhelmed by their bonuses. 22 Jan 07:00 ET / 12:00 GMT

KENYA-RAILWAYS/ (PIX) WIDER IMAGE: Some Kenyans say Chinese-built railway leaves them in the dust

A new Chinese-built rail track lies about 500 metres away from Kiu's old colonial-era railway station, which closed down in 2012. But the new high-speed trains thunder through without stopping; Kiu is just a dusty blur glimpsed through the window. Residents of this eastern Kenya town serving 6,000 people, feel bereft without their station and the old railway line. 22 Jan 07:00 ET / 12:00 GMT

CANADA-CENBANK/ (PIX) Bank of Canada reveals latest interest rate decision

The Bank of Canada releases its latest overnight interest rate decision and Monetary Policy Report. 22 Jan 10:00 ET / 15:00 GMT

(PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC) FRANCE - BTF non-competitive bids

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

BRITAIN-ROYALS/CANADA-FASHION Canada fashion industry bets on royal bump with arrival of Prince Harry and wife Meghan

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle’s pending move to Canada could make this country’s fashion industry a bit of a trend setter internationally. Stylists say Meghan, who already has a soft spot for Canadian fashion, could further throw this country’s fashion industry – known for its craftmanship and modesty – into the runway limelight. 22 Jan 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

FASHION-PARIS/HAUTE COUTURE-GAULTIER (PIX) Jean Paul Gaultier holds his last ever fashion show in Paris

Jean Paul Gaultier is bowing out of the catwalk world with a fashion extravaganza during Haute Couture Week, as he also celebrates his 50-year career in the industry. 22 Jan 14:30 ET / 19:30 GMT

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

What to expect in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape trial A look at the charges and the defense strategy in the rape trial of former movie producer Harvey Weinstein.

22 Jan 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT PEOPLE-HARVEY WEINSTEIN/ (PIX) (TV)

Opening statements expected in Weinstein rape trial Attorneys are expected to make opening statements in the rape trial of former movie producer Harvey Weinstein.

22 Jan 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT USA-COURT/RELIGION (PIX)

U.S. top court reviews Montana dispute over religious school subsidies In a case that could once again test boundaries for the separation of church and state, the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments on the legality of a Montana state tax credit that could help students attend private schools including religious ones.

22 Jan 10:00 ET / 15:00 GMT SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY

HEALTH-AUTISM/VR (TV) How VR is helping autistic children makes sense of the real world

A school in the UK is using virtual reality (VR) to help autistic students acclimatise to real-world scenarios they may find stressful or anxiety-inducing. 22 Jan 07:00 ET / 12:00 GMT

CHINA-HEALTH/WHO (TV) WHO convenes Emergency Committee on new coronavirus

The World Health Organisation convenes an emergency committee of experts on Wednesday to assess whether the coronavirus outbreak in China constitutes an international emergency and make recommendations on how to prevent further spread. Closed-door meeting expected to start at 1100g, followed by press conference at 1800g at earliest 22 Jan 13:00 ET / 18:00 GMT