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China reported a sharp decrease in new deaths and cases of the coronavirus on Saturday but a doubling of infections in South Korea and 10 new cases in Iran added to unease about its rapid spread and global reach.

US-IRAN-ELECTION Iran counts votes in election stacked in favor of hardliners

DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran has started counting votes in its parliamentary election, state TV said on Saturday, in which hardline allies of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are likely to gain a seizable majority based on preliminary results. U.S.

US-USA-ELECTION-BLOOMBERG 'Not good enough' Warren says of Bloomberg's non-disclosure agreement pledge

WASHINGTON/LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg said on Friday that his company has identified three women bound by non-disclosure agreements regarding his past conduct and that they would be released from their accords if they choose. US-USA-ABORTION-CALIFORNIA

California rejects Trump effort to cut off federal funds over abortion (Reuters) - California on Friday fought back against a Trump administration threat to withhold federal funds for some health programs unless it stopped requiring health insurers to cover abortions, saying it would undermine the state’s authority to protect women’s reproductive rights.

BUSINESS US-WELLS-FARGO-SCANDAL-DEAL

Wells Fargo to pay $3 billion to U.S., admits pressuring workers in fake-accounts scandal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Wells Fargo & Co (WFC.N) has agreed to pay $3 billion to resolve criminal and civil probes into fraudulent sales practices and has admitted to pressuring employees in a fake-accounts scandal, U.S. officials said on Friday, wrapping up one of the last major investigations looming over the bank.

US-BOEING-737MAX-DEBRIS Boeing finds debris in fuel tanks of many undelivered 737 MAX jets

(Reuters) - Boeing Co (BA.N) has found debris in the fuel tanks of dozens of undelivered 737 MAX jets amid ongoing inspections as the Chicago-based planemaker struggles to restore the trust of airlines and the wider public in the grounded fleet. ENTERTAINMENT

US-PEOPLE-HARVEY-WEINSTEIN Weinstein jury deadlocked on most serious sexual assault charges

(Reuters) - The jury in Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assault trial in New York said on Friday they were deadlocked on the most serious criminal charges and suggested they were unanimous on the others leveled against the former Hollywood mogul. US-TELEVISION-FRIENDS

WarnerMedia to reunite 'Friends' in HBO Max special (Reuters) - WarnerMedia is reuniting its “Friends” cast for an untitled, unscripted special for its upcoming streaming service, HBO Max, the company said on Friday.

SPORTS US-BASKETBALL-NBA-ROUNDUP

NBA roundup: Doncic, Kleber carry Mavs past Magic Luka Doncic scored 33 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and handed out eight assists, Maxi Kleber scored a career-high 26 points off the bench, and the Dallas Mavericks held off the host Orlando Magic 122-106 on Friday.

US-PEOPLE-KOBE-BRYANT Pilot in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash counseled by FAA after 2015 incident

(Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) faulted the pilot of the helicopter that crashed in January killing basketball great Kobe Bryant and eight others for violating flight rules in a 2015 incident. UPCOMING

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS USA-ELECTION/NEVADA

EXPLAINER-Nevada caucuses present new test to Democrats after chaotic Iowa contest After the Iowa caucuses developed into a mess, Nevada will try to conduct a caucus with less problems. We explain the process.

22 Feb 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT AMAZON.COM-GERMANY/BERLIN

Activists demonstrate against the opening of a new Amazon office in Berlin Activists protest against the opening of a new Amazon.com office in the heart of an artistic neighbourhood of eastern Berlin.

22 Feb 08:00 ET / 13:00 GMT USA-ELECTION/NEVADA-CAUCUS (PIX) (TV)

Nevada Democratic caucuses Nevada votes in Democratic caucuses.

22 Feb 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT USA-ELECTION/

Candidates back on trail after Nevada caucuses The candidates spread out on Sunday to South Carolina and Super Tuesday states after the Nevada caucuses.

23 Feb ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT

FILMFESTIVAL-BERLIN/FIRST COW (PIX) (TV) American outlaw film First Cow competes in 70th Berlinale Director Kelly Reichardt presents her film 'First Cow' about outlaws in the wilds of Oregon at the beginning of the 19th century, nominated in the Competition section of the Berlin film festival.

22 Feb 08:05 ET / 13:05 GMT FASHION-MILAN/ (PIX) (TV)

Milan Fashion Week (Fall/Winter) People witness the launch of the latest seasonal garments designed by popular fashion brands and designers.

23 Feb JAPAN-EMPEROR/BIRTHDAY (PIX) (TV)

Japanese Emperor holds news conference for his 60th birthday Japanese Emperor Naruhito holds news conference for his 60th birthday.

23 Feb DISASTERS / ACCIDENTS

AUSTRALIA-BUSHFIRES/ (PIX) (TV) Australians hold state memorial to commemorate bushfire victims

New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian and New South Wales Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons attend a state memorial to commemorate and honour victims of the Australian bushfires. 23 Feb

SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY EUROPE-WEATHER/DENNIS-BRITAIN

Flood warnings after Storm Dennis Flood warnings after Storm Dennis hits the UK

23 Feb