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At least 28 people, most of them German tourists, died and 22 more were injured in a bus accident on the Portuguese island of Madeira on Wednesday, authorities said.
PERU-CORRUPTION/ Peru's ex-president Garcia dies after shooting himself to avoid arrest
LIMA (Reuters) - Peru’s former president Alan Garcia died in a hospital in Lima on Wednesday, hours after shooting himself in the head to avoid arrest in connection with a bribery probe, authorities said on Wednesday. U.S.
USA-COLUMBINE-THREAT/ After manhunt, Columbine-obsessed teen found dead in Colorado
DENVER (Reuters) - A Florida teenager believed to be obsessed with the Columbine massacre was found dead in Colorado on Wednesday after she triggered a manhunt by making a “pilgrimage” to the state, days before the 20th anniversary of the infamous school attack. PEOPLE-ROBERTKRAFT/
Florida judge blocks release of video in Patriots owner prostitution case A Florida judge on Wednesday blocked prosecutors from releasing surveillance video from inside the massage parlor where New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and dozens of other men have been accused of soliciting prostitution.
BUSINESS APPLE-AUTONOMOUS-EXCLUSIVE/
Exclusive: Apple in talks with potential suppliers of sensors for self-driving cars - sources SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc has held talks with at least four companies as possible suppliers for next-generation lidar sensors in self-driving cars, evaluating the companies’ technology while also still working on its own lidar unit, three people familiar with the discussions said.
VENEZUELA-POLITICS-REPSOL-EXCLUSIVE/ Exclusive: Spain's Repsol suspends swap deal for Venezuelan oil under U.S. pressure
HOUSTON/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Spain’s Repsol has suspended its swaps of refined products for crude with Venezuela’s state-run oil company PDVSA, people familiar with the matter said, as U.S. officials weigh penalties for foreign firms doing business with Venezuela. ENTERTAINMENT
WRITERS-GUILD-LAWSUIT/ Writers Guild of America sues four major talent agencies
NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A long-simmering dispute between The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Association of Talent Agents (ATA) came to a head on Wednesday, with the WGA saying it had filed a lawsuit against the four major U.S. talent agencies. H&M-STRATEGY/AI
Back on trend? H&M makes AI, loyalty drive to ride fashion cycle When H&M boosted its shares last month by reporting a rise in the sale of full-price garments, it wasn't just a tribute to the fashion sense of its designers. It was a sign that backroom improvements are at last paying off.
SPORTS SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-FCB-MUN/
Messi urges Barca to show more early focus after climbing quarter-final barrier There was a huge sense of relief in Barcelona after brushing aside their recent Champions League quarter-final failures by beating Manchester United, but Lionel Messi still criticised his side's shaky start to the game.
BASKETBALL-NBA/GSW-BOGUT Bogut named Warriors starting center after Cousins injury
Andrew Bogut will start at center for the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors after DeMarcus Cousins tore his quad in the team's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday, head coach Steve Kerr said on Wednesday. UPCOMING
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS CANADA-POLITICS/ALBERTA-CONSERVATIVES (PIX)
Alberta vote exposes cracks in Conservative Party leadership Jason Kenney's likely win in Alberta should help the Conservative Party build momentum going into a tough national election in October, but it highlights the difficulties that the relatively unknown Conservative leader Andrew Scheer has with his more visible and controversial allies -- Kenney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford.
18 Apr EGYPT-POLITICS/
EXPLAINER-How is Egypt's constitution changing? Egypt is holding a referendum on constitutional amendments that could allow President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to stay in office until 2030. Starting on Saturday, Egyptians will have three days to cast their votes on the changes, which also grant the president new powers over the appointment of judicial officials and bolster the role of the military.
18 Apr USA-TRUMP/IMPEACHMENT
Did Mueller find enough for Democrats in Congress to build case for impeachment? To build case that could be prosecuted, Special Counsel Robert Mueller had to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that misdeeds were committed. Congress, however, does not require such high burden of proof to impeach President Donald Trump.
18 Apr USA-TRUMP/OBSTRUCTION
Laying out case for obstruction that Mueller partially built Stand-back story laying out case for obstruction that Special Counsel Robert Mueller partially built. What we thought we knew and what we didn’t know.
18 Apr USA-TRUMP/RUSSIA-TAKEAWAYS
FACTBOX-Things we learned in Mueller report that were not previously known Things we learned in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference in U.S. 2016 election that were not previously known
18 Apr SLOVAKIA-EU/
French foreign minister meets central European ministers in Bratislava French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian discusses EU affairs with Slovak, Czech, Hungarian, Polish foreign ministers in Bratislava.
18 Apr 07:30 ET / 11:30 GMT BRITAIN-PROTEST/CLIMATE-CHANGE (PIX)
London braces for more disruption by climate-change protesters London was bracing for more disruption as climate change protesters continue to block some of London's most important junctions including Oxford Circus and Marble Arch.
18 Apr 20:00 ET / 00:00 GMT USA-TRUMP/RUSSIA-DISTRICTS
Democrats face tricky dance in their messaging around Mueller report Democrats face tricky dance in their messaging around Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference in U.S. 2016 election, and nowhere is that more true than in suburban battleground districts that helped party regain their House majority last November.
18 Apr USA-TRUMP/RUSSIA-BACKSTORY
How Reuters got out first draft of history on long-awaited Mueller report How Reuters got out first draft of history on long-awaited Mueller report. From pen and pad in locked room at Department of Justice to websites around world in seconds.
18 Apr USA-TRUMP/RUSSIA-BATTLEGROUNDS
Voters in swing districts react to Special Counsel Mueller's report Voters in battleground districts in Florida and Nevada react to Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference in the U.S. 2016 election.
18 Apr UGANDA-JUDICIARY/ (PIX)
Ugandan court rules on law allowing Museveni to seek 6th term as president Uganda's supreme court is set to rule on a petition against a constitutional amendment allowing President Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, to seek re-election in 2021.
18 Apr USA-COLUMBINE/STUDENTS (TV)
Current Columbine student launches campaign to bring attention to gun violence Kaylee Tyner, a current Columbine High School student launches campaign #MyLastShot which asks school students to sign a pledge stating that if they are a victim of a mass shooting, the photo of their death be shared across media to bring home the reality of gun violence.
18 Apr INDIA-ELECTION/ (PIX) (TV)
Second phase of India's seven-phased general election After a largely peaceful start to India’s staggered general election, people in the restive region of Kashmir are among 150 million voters eligible to cast their ballot in the second phase of poll on Thursday. Voting will take place in 97 seats across 13 states and federally administered regions.
18 Apr 22:30 ET / 02:30 GMT EU-ELECTION/
EU Parliament releases new forecasts on the results of EU elections, including British vote The European Parliament publishes its last forecasts, based on national polls, of the results of EU elections in May. It will be the first time British polls will be used for the projection.
18 Apr 04:00 ET / 08:00 GMT USA-TRUMP/RUSSIA
Release of long-awaited special counsel report on Russia a watershed moment for Trump Special Counsel Robert Mueller's long-awaited report on Russia's role in 2016 U.S. election is released, giving public its first look at findings of probe that cast dark shadow over President Donald Trump's first two years in office.
18 Apr 01:00 ET / 05:00 GMT USA-TRUMP/RUSSIA-REDACTIONS
How much will attorney general redact from Mueller report? One of bigger questions is how much Attorney General William Barr redacts from Special Counsel Robert Mueller's full report on Russian interference in U.S. 2016 election and on what grounds.
18 Apr USA-TRUMP/RUSSIA-NEXT
FACTBOX-OK, Mueller report is out. What next, is this the end? How Democrats will take Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference in U.S. 2016 election and run with it, how White House responds.
18 Apr USA-TRUMP/RUSSIA-WHITEHOUSE
What is White House mood, how is Mueller report being spun? Behind-the-scenes story from White House after release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference in U.S. 2016 election.
18 Apr ZIMBABWE-POLITICS/ (PIX)
Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa leads independence celebrations as economy wobbles Zimbabwe celebrates 39 years of independence from colonial rule amid growing public anger over President Emmerson Mnangagwa's failure to deliver on promises to quickly revive an economy ruined under Robert Mugabe's long rule.
18 Apr USA-TRUMP/RUSSIA-COLLUSION
Did Mueller find any evidence of collusion between Trump campaign, Russia? One of big questions is whether Special Counsel Robert Mueller found any evidence of collusion between Trump campaign and Russia in 2016.
18 Apr USA-TRUMP/RUSSIA-QUOTES
Best quotes from 400-page Mueller report Best quotes from Special Counsel Robert Mueller's 400-age report on Russian interference in U.S. 2016 election.
18 Apr USA-TRUMP/RUSSIA-BARR (PIX) (TV)
U.S. Attorney General Barr holds news conference on Mueller report. U.S. Attorney General William Barr holds a news conference Thursday to discuss Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference in 2016 U.S. presidential race. Deputy U.S. Attorney General Ro Rosennstein attends.
18 Apr 09:30 ET / 13:30 GMT NIGERIA-POLITICS/ (PIX)
Nigerian tribunal to rule on suspended judge A tribunal will rule on whether Nigeria's suspended chief judge breached asset declaration rules. The suspension of the country's most senior judge weeks ahead of an election led to accusations that the president was meddling with the judiciary.
18 Apr USA-TRUMP/RUSSIA-DEMOCRATS
ANALYSIS-Trump politicized probe; Democrats can politicize aftermath If Attorney General William Barr redacts large portions of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's full report on Russian interference in U.S. 2016 election or it is shown that he mischaracterizes it, Democrats can use that as abuse of power argument.
18 Apr USA-TRUMP/RUSSIA-REPORT (PIX) (TV)
U.S. attorney general to release redacted Mueller report U.S. Attorney General William Barr plans to release redacted version of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference in 2016 election.
18 Apr CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE
MALI-SECURITY/MILITIA (PIX) Mali falters in attempt to disarm militia suspected in massacre
The Malian government's efforts to disarm a Dogon militia suspected of massacring 160 villagers from a rival ethnic group last month and arrest one of its leaders have met fierce resistance, dealing a blow to prospects for peace in central Mali. 18 Apr
DISASTERS / ACCIDENTS PORTUGAL-ACCIDENT/MADEIRA (TV)
Several dead in Madeira tourist bus accident - mayor Several people were killed and others injured after a tourist bus overturned in a coastal town on the Portuguese island of Madeira on Wednesday, officials said.
17 Apr 18:00 ET / 22:00 GMT PORTUGAL-ACCIDENT/MADEIRA (TV)
Several dead in Madeira tourist bus accident - mayor Several people were killed and others injured after a tourist bus overturned in a coastal town on the Portuguese island of Madeira on Wednesday, officials said.
18 Apr 19:00 ET / 23:00 GMT CONGO-SHIPWRECK/ (PIX)
Congo President Felix Tshisekedi to visit scene of deadly boat accident Tshisekedi is expected to give an official death toll, which authorities in Democratic Republic of Congo have so far been unable to provide. 150 people have been missing since their boat sank on a lake in the east of the country on Monday. Only three bodies had been retrieved by Wednesday evening, a regional governor said.
18 Apr CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE
MICHIGAN-AIRPORT/SENTENCING Canadian convicted in stabbing of Michigan police officer at airport to be sentenced
Amor Ftouhi, the Canadian citizen convicted of terrorism in the stabbing of a police officer last year at the airport in Flint, is scheduled to be sentenced at 9:30 a.m. 18 Apr
BUSINESS / ECONOMICS USA-FED/LOGAN
Federal Reserve Bank of New York Senior Vice President Lorie Logan speaks before Money Marketeers group Federal Reserve Bank of New York Senior Vice President Lorie Logan speaks before the Money Marketeers of New York University, in New York.
17 Apr 19:00 ET / 23:00 GMT TRAVELERS-RESULTS/
Insurer Travelers to report Q1 2019 results The Travelers Companies Inc plans to report its first-quarter 2019 results on Thursday, before the market opens.
18 Apr 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT BRITAIN-EU/BUDGET
Deadline for UK to tell EU if it will pay to bloc's 2019 budget even after no-deal Brexit Britain must tell the EU whether it would contribute to the bloc's 2019 as envisaged even in case of a no-deal Brexit. Should the worse-case scenario materialise, a positive decision from London would encourage the EU to engage on talks with the UK on future trade ties.
18 Apr UNION PACIFIC-RESULTS/
Q1 2019 Union Pacific Corp Earnings Release Railroad operator Union Pacific will lay out the price of weather-related service disruptions when it reports first quarter results on Thurday.
18 Apr 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT SAUDI-IRAQ/ (PIX)
Trade Bank of Iraq opens first branch in Riyadh under rapprochement Trade Bank of Iraq opens its first branch in Saudi Arabia as part of efforts to boost ties between the two neighbours.
18 Apr 03:30 ET / 07:30 GMT USA-TRUMP/RUSSIA-OUTLOOK
Five things to look for in Mueller report 18 Apr 02:00 ET / 06:00 GMT
PINTEREST-IPO/ (PIX) Pinterest IPO at NYSE
Image sharing app Pinterest Inc is scheduled to price its initial public offering on Wednesday. It is the first high-profile IPO of a consumer-focused tech company since Lyft last month, a stock which has struggled since going public. 18 Apr
TESLA-MUSK/SEC SEC, Tesla's Musk due to submit report on settlement talks
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Tesla CEO Elon Musk are due to submit a letter to U.S. District Judge Alison Nathan in Manhattan on their negotiations to resolve the agency's motion to hold Musk in contempt of court for violating an earlier settlement agreement. 18 Apr
AUTOSHOW-SHANGHAI/ (TV) Shanghai auto show opens to the public
Shanghai auto show opens to the public. Global and Chinese domestic automakers will try to reignite growth in the world's largest car market with new models, and previews of electric and autonomous vehicles. Trade tensions with the U.S. could hang over the gathering. 18 Apr
ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT AUTOSHOW-NEW YORK/ (PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC)
U.S. automakers show off new models in New York Automakers will debut new models at New York City's auto show, and auto dealers will gather for a conference. The U.S auto industry is bracing for sales declines in 2019, as well as trade tensions that could threaten imported German and Japanese vehicles popular in the coastal states.
18 Apr FILMFESTIVAL-CANNES/LINEUP (PIX) (TV)
Cannes Film Festival announces lineup Organisers of the 2019 Cannes Film Festival announce the list of films which will be competing for the competition's main prize, the Palme d'Or.
18 Apr BRITAIN-ROYALS/ (PIX) (TV)
The Queen attends the Royal Maundy service The Queen attends the Royal Maundy service at St George's Chapel.
18 Apr THAILAND-KING/CORONATION (PIX) (TV)
Thailand holy water collected nationwide will be sanctified for Thai's king coronation The holy water collected nationwide is sanctified at the Wat Suthat royal temple in Bangkok ahead of King Maha Vajiralongkorn's coronation in May.
18 Apr ODDLY ENOUGH
RELIGION-EASTER/USA-BUNNIES (PIX) U.S. states hop on California pet store bunny ban ahead of Easter
For the first time ever, Californians this year can't buy bunnies from pet stores as Easter gifts in a move that other states are trying to follow to protect the cuddly baby rabbits. 18 Apr
RELIGION RELIGION-EASTER/PHILIPPINES-FLAGELLATION (PIX) (TV)
Catholic devotees in the Philippines march, self-flagellate for Lent Catholic devotees in the Philippines are due to commemorate the suffering of Jesus Christ by taking part in a procession that seeks repentance in the run-up to Easter.
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