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GLOBAL ISRAEL-USA/

U.S. backs Israel on settlements, angering Palestinians and clouding peace process The United States on Monday effectively backed Israel’s right to build Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank by abandoning its four-decade-old position that they were “inconsistent with international law,” a stance that may make Israeli-Palestinian peace even more elusive.

HONGKONG-PROTESTS/ Student protesters hold out as Hong Kong leader urges peaceful resolution

Hong Kong’s embattled leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday she hoped a standoff between police and a hold-out group of anti-government protesters at a university could be resolved and she had told the police to handle it humanely. The U.S.

USA-TRUMP-IMPEACHMENT/ Democrats dubious as Trump dangles impeachment testimony offer

Democrats responded skeptically on Monday to President Donald Trump’s declaration that he might be willing to testify in his impeachment inquiry and also said they were examining the truthfulness of his testimony in the Russia 2016 election interference probe. OKLAHOMA-SHOOTING/

Shooting in Walmart parking lot leaves three dead in Oklahoma Three people died in a shooting outside a Walmart store in Oklahoma on Monday morning, law enforcement officials said, the third fatal shooting at the retailer in five months and the latest in a string of gun violence across the United States.

BUSINESS USA-TRADE-AUTOS/

Trump's 'Section 232' autos tariff authority runs out of time, experts say The clock has run out on President Donald Trump’s authority to impose “Section 232” tariffs on imports of foreign-made cars and auto parts, and he may have to find other means if he wants to pursue tariffs on European or Japanese cars, legal experts say.

USA-TRADE-JAPAN/ Japan lower house passes U.S. trade deal; auto tariffs still in question

Japan’s lower house of parliament approved on Tuesday a limited trade deal Prime Minister Shinzo Abe agreed with the United States, clearing the way for tariff cuts next year on items including U.S. farm goods and Japanese machine tools. ENTERTAINMENT

TELEVISION-THE-CROWN/ 'The Crown' peddles subversive republican message, says royal historian

Television series “The Crown” might have won millions of fans across the globe with its dramatization of the life and reign of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth but one royal historian has accused it of peddling a subversive republican message. SPORTS

TENNIS-DAVISCUP-MURRAY/ No guarantees for Murray at Davis Cup - Smith

Andy Murray is a welcome addition to Britain’s Davis Cup team but there is no guarantee the former world number one will play in the singles, team captain Leon Smith has said. OLYMPICS-2020/

Olympics: Tokyo finishes building stadium for 2020 Construction work has been completed at Tokyo’s National Stadium, set to be the centrepiece of next year’s Olympic Games, the site’s owners said on Tuesday.

UPCOMING POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

USA-ELECTION/DEBATE FACTBOX - Things to watch for in the Democratic presidential debate

What you need to know and watch for in the Democratic 2020 presidential debate in Georgia. 19 Nov 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

USA-ELECTION/HEALTHCARE FACTBOX-Where 2020 Democratic presidential candidates stand on Medicare for All

All of the Democratic presidential candidates debating on Wednesday say universal healthcare is a top priority. They disagree, however, on the best path to achieve it. 19 Nov 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

SOUTHKOREA-POLITICS/ S.Korea President Moon holds televised townhall meeting

South Korean President Moon Jae-in holds a televised prime time townhall meeting with 300 people selected from the public. 19 Nov 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

UKRAINE-GERMANY/ZELENSKIY (PIX) (TV) German foreign minister visits Ukraine, meets Zelenskiy

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas visits Kiev, meets President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. 19 Nov 10:00 ET / 15:00 GMT

GEORGIA-POLITICS/PROTESTS (PIX) (TV) Protesters gather in front of Georgian parliament despite riot police action

Georgian anti-government protesters gather in front of the country's parliament one day after riot police dispersed those who came to demand an early parliamentary election. 19 Nov 10:00 ET / 15:00 GMT

USA-ELECTION/DEBATE-HIGHLIGHTS FACTBOX - Highlight moments from the Democratic debate

Highlight moments from the Democratic debate in Atlanta 20 Nov

SOUTHKOREA-POLITICS/ (TV) S.Korea President Moon holds televised townhall meeting

South Korean President Moon Jae-in holds a televised prime time townhall meeting with 300 people selected from the public. 20 Nov

USA-ELECTION/DEBATE-ANALYSIS Democratic presidential debate analysis

Spot analysis from the Democratic presidential debate in Atlanta, Georgia. 20 Nov

BUSINESS / ECONOMICS GLOBAL-MARKETS/SHORTBANS (PIX)

Return of short-selling bans: market protection or 'war against truth'? Worried about the impact of a global slowdown and social unrest, more governments are turning to a largely discredited strategy of restricting investors from betting that asset prices will fall. The use of such policies, including bans on short-selling, peaked during the financial crisis but had fallen out of favor in recent years. Hedge funds and other short-sellers fear they are now making a comeback, pointing to recent actions by Turkey as well as Germany, France and South Korea. Carson Block, a prominent U.S.-based short seller, said the new restrictions were part of a “global war against truth.”

19 Nov 07:00 ET / 12:00 GMT USA-FED/WILLIAMS

New York Federal Reserve Bank President Williams speaks to SIFMA conference Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams gives remarks and participates in moderated Q&A before the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Annual Meeting, "The Capital Markets Conference," in Washington.

19 Nov 09:00 ET / 14:00 GMT PURDUE PHARMA-BANKRUPTCY/

OxyContin-maker Purdue seeks to pay legal fees of litigation allies OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma LP will ask a judge for authority to pay the bankruptcy-related legal costs for states and local governments that have accepted its proposed $10 billion settlement to resolve thousands of opioid-related lawsuits. Opposing the request are state and local governments that oppose the settlement, as well as other individuals and classes of people who have sued the company over its opioid painkiller. The judge could rule on Tuesday.

19 Nov 10:00 ET / 15:00 GMT FRANCE-ELECTRICITY/OUTLOOK

French power grid operator RTE presents medium-term supply outlook French electricity network systems operator RTE presents the winter 2019/2020 and medium-term outlook on security of electricity supply. Report will be on the backdrop of a delay in the start up of EDF's Flamanville 3 reactor, while France plans to shutdown the two Fessenheim nuclear reactors next year and all remaining coal-fired plants by 2022.

20 Nov EUROZONE-BUDGETS/COMMISSION

EU Commission to issue opinions on 2020 draft budgets of euro zone states The European Commission is expected to publish reports on the draft budgets of euro zone states for next year.

20 Nov TURKEY-AIRLINES/ (PIX)

Turkey's rival airlines chart different paths through recession Turkey's recession hit its air carriers but while flagship Turkish Airlines is also footing the bill of an expensive new airport its main rival, Pegasus, has leaned on international flights to see it through difficult times.

20 Nov SAUDI-KING/ (PIX) (TV)

Saudi king makes annual address to Shura Council advisory body Saudi Arabia's king makes an annual address to the Shura Council advisory body about domestic and international policies.

20 Nov RUSSIA-ECONOMY/

Russia hosts Russia Calling annual economic forum VTB, Russia's second biggest bank, hosts its annual Russia Calling economic forum, attended by the country's top businessmen and President Vladimir Putin.

20 Nov AUTOSHOW-LA/ (PIX) (TV)

Los Angeles Auto Show Automaker Press Announcements and Vehicle Debuts

20 Nov ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT

MUSIC-WALKOFFAME/ (TV) Global Music Walk of Fame launched in London

London's Camden Town will become the official home of the Music Walk of Fame which will celebrate musical legends with a walkway of stones. 19 Nov 11:00 ET / 16:00 GMT

BRITAIN-ROYALS/NEWZEALAND (PIX) (TV) Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall visit New Zealand

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, continue their first trip to New Zealand in four years, visiting Christchurch, Waitangi, Auckland and Kaikōura. 20 Nov

RELIGION POPE-THAILAND/DEPARTURE (PIX) (TV)

Pope departs Rome for his apostolic visit to Thailand and Japan Pope Francis departs Rome's Fiumicino airport for his apostolic visit to Thailand and Japan

19 Nov 13:00 ET / 18:00 GMT CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE

BOLIVIA-ELECTION/INDIGENOUS (PIX) Bolivia's new conservative government faces indigenous backlash

In the Bolivian city of El Alto on Sunday, perched on a barren steppe above the capital La Paz, hundreds of members of the Aymara indigenous group loyal to ousted president Evo Morales pledged to blockade the region's most important gas plant, even if it costs them their lives. 19 Nov 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

JAPAN-DEFENCE/EXHIBITION DSEI Japan military equipment exhibition, conference

DSEI will hold its first ever defence equipment exhibition and conference in Japan. It will be the first military show in Japan to feature land, sea and air force equipment and comes as Japanese companies look for partnerships that will allow it to tap overseas defence markets 20 Nov 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

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