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TOP STORIES
GLOBAL
SRI-LANKA-BLASTS/
More detentions as death toll in Sri Lanka attacks rises to 359
COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lankan police said on Wednesday they had detained 18 more people for questioning over the Easter Sunday attacks on churches and hotels, claimed by the Islamic State group, as the death toll climbed again to 359.
HONGKONG-POLITICS/
Four Hong Kong 'Occupy' leaders jailed for 2014 democracy protests
HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Hong Kong court jailed four leaders of the 2014 pro-democracy “Occupy” movement on Wednesday amid heightened concerns over the decline of freedoms in the China-ruled city nearly five years after activists took to the streets in mass protests.
U.S.
USA-IMMIGRATION-MILITIA/
Self-styled U.S. citizen border patrol unravels after leader's arrest
SUNLAND PARK, N.M./TAOS, N.M. (Reuters) - A group of armed Americans who have been stopping migrants illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border abandoned their New Mexico camp on Tuesday, days after its leader was arrested and allies deserted them during a storm of criticism.
USA-HEALTH-BEEF/
Some 156 people in 10 states infected with E. coli from ground beef: CDC
A total of 156 people in 10 states have been infected with E. coli after eating tainted ground beef at home and in restaurants since the beginning of March, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Tuesday.
BUSINESS
SNAP-RESULTS/
Snap restarts user growth with original shows, Android overhaul
Snap Inc’s original shows and rebuilt Android app helped it add Snapchat users for the first time in three quarters and top analyst revenue forecasts, but that was not enough to push its shares much higher after a sharp run-up this year.
PG-E-USA-BONUSPLAN/
PG&E get approval to pay employees $350 million to meet safety goals after wildfires
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - PG&E Corp can pay employees up to $350 million in bonuses this year to spur them to help meet the bankrupt California power provider’s safety goals to prevent wildfires, a judge said on Tuesday.
ENTERTAINMENT
FILM-AVENGERS-REVIEWS/
Critics gush over the spectacle and story of 'Avengers: Endgame'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Film critics unleashed overwhelmingly positive reviews on Tuesday of “Avengers: Endgame,” the highly anticipated final installment in a decade-long superhero story from Walt Disney Co’s Marvel Studios.
PEOPLE-BEAUTIFUL-GARNER/
Jennifer Garner leads People magazine's beautiful list
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress, businesswoman and children’s advocate Jennifer Garner is featured on the cover of People magazine’s annual beautiful issue, the magazine said on Tuesday.
SPORTS
SOCCER-ENGLAND-MUN-MCI/
Guardiola shrugs off Solskjaer's 'foul' claims before derby
Pep Guardiola has dismissed suggestions by Manchester United counterpart Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that his Manchester City players use tactical fouls high up the pitch to disrupt their opponents' rhythm and stop them launching counterattacks.
TENNIS-BARCELONA/
Lucky loser Jarry stuns Alexander Zverev in Barcelona Open
BARCELONA, April 23 (Reuters) - Alexander Zverev crashed out of the Barcelona Open in the second round on Tuesday, continuing his troubled start to 2019.
UPCOMING
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
FRANCE-PROTESTS/MACRON
Preview to Macron's yellow vest response
Look ahead to Macron's long-awaited to response to yellow vest protests that have shaken France and the president's authority. In echoes of Charles de Gaulle, Macron will announce the measures at a rare Elysee Palace press conference -- a format not without risk for a president known to have a sharp tongue and an abrasive rapport with the media.
24 Apr 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
VENEZUELA-POLITICS/MILITARY (PIX) (TV)
Disaffected Venezuelan military defectors flee to Brazil
Members of Venezuela's National Guard, the leftist government's main force used to contain discontent, desert to Brazil to avoid having to repress protests on orders of what they call corrupt military commanders propping up President Nicolas Maduro.
24 Apr 11:00 ET / 15:00 GMT
USA-ELECTION/POLL
The Reuters/Ipsos poll on Democratic presidential candidates
The Reuters/Ipsos poll will publish its first public opinion poll on the Democratic nomination for president. The poll asks Democrats and independents to select their choice among those who have already announced their candidacy, plus former Vice President Joe Biden who is expected to formally enter the race this week.
24 Apr 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
TURKEY-ERDOGAN/
Turkey's Erdogan makes speech, chairs health and food policies board meeting
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech at a symposium on archives and historical research (0800 GMT). He then chairs a meeting of the country's health and food policies board (1330 GMT).
24 Apr 04:00 ET / 08:00 GMT
JAPAN-EMPEROR/ERA (PIX)
FACTBOX-Japan's Heisei era: Changes, growth and tragedies
Japanese Emperor Akihito's abdication on April 30 will end the three-decade Heisei era that began on Jan. 8, 1989, one day after he inherited the throne upon the death of his father, Hirohito.
24 Apr 02:00 ET / 06:00 GMT
USA-TRUMP/OPIOIDS (PIX) (TV)
Trump addresses U.S. opioid crisis
U.S. President speaks at the Rx Awareness Summit about the opioid crisis. President Trump is joined by First Lady Melania Trump at the event.
24 Apr 13:00 ET / 17:00 GMT
COLUMN-MILLER/SOCIALSECURITY (PIX)
Fewer Americans seeing crucial Social Security document due to budget cuts
It is one of the most important retirement documents you will ever receive - but fewer Americans are reviewing their Social Security benefit statement nowadays due to cost-cutting and a government push to online services that is falling short.
24 Apr 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE
NIRELAND-VIOLENCE/FUNERAL (PIX) (TV)
Funeral of Northern Ireland journalist Lyra McKee takes place in Belfast
Funeral of Northern Ireland journalist Lyra McKee takes place in Belfast a week after she was shot dead while watching militant Irish nationalists clash with police in Londonderry.
24 Apr 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT
CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE
USA-EDUCATION/CHEATING
Ex-University of Texas tennis coach to plead guilty in college admissions scandal
The former head coach of the men's tennis team at the University of Texas at Austin is scheduled to plead guilty on Wednesday to accepting a bribe to help a wealthy father secure admission for his son at the school, as part of the U.S. college admissions scandal.
24 Apr 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
BUSINESS / ECONOMICS
USA-ECONOMY/LABOR (PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC)
Wisconsin's battle for bodies points to a labor market that may be tapped
President Donald Trump says his policies have touched off a durable economic boom, but the outcome may rest in the hands of people like Marty Groth and how many more like him are out there.
24 Apr 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
GENERAL DYNAMICS-RESULTS/
Q1 2019 General Dynamics Corp Earnings Release
U.S. aerospace and defense company General Dynamics Corp is expected to post a rise in first quarter revenue boosted by higher sales in its aerospace unit and strong demand for its IT services. Investors will look for updates on on the company's financial forecast.
24 Apr 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT
BOEING-RESULTS/
Q1 2019 Boeing Co Earnings Release
The world's biggest planemaker is expected to report lower first-quarter profit and sales, hurt by the groundings of its best-selling 737 MAX jets. Investors will look for comments on the impact of the groundings on Boeing's full-year financial forecast.
24 Apr 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT
AT&T-RESULTS/
AT&T Inc Reports First Quarter Results
AT&T Inc is expected to report a rise in quarterly revenue as the 3rd largest U.S. wireless carried added more net new phone subscribers who pay a monthly bill.
24 Apr 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT
CANADA-CENBANK/ (PIX)
Bank of Canada to make rate decision, release policy report
The Bank of Canada is expected to hold interest rates steady again amid a slowing global and domestic economy. The central bank will also release its highly anticipate quarterly forecast, which will give markets an indication if future hikes still remain on the table.
24 Apr 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT
TESLA-RESULTS/
Q1 2019 Tesla Inc Earnings Call
Elon Musk expected to answer questions about 2019 profitability, delivery targets and the need for any capital raise.
24 Apr 17:30 ET / 21:30 GMT
TESLA-RESULTS/
Q1 2019 Tesla Inc Earnings Release
Tesla releases results for its first quarter, which saw a major drop in deliveries of its vehicles to customers.
24 Apr 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
PORTUGAL-CANNABIS/TILRAY (PIX)
Low-cost Portugal, a gateway to Europe's medical cannabis market
In the quiet Portuguese city of Cantanhede, north of the country's capital Lisbon, a 24-hectare medical cannabis facility is open for business, an investment of 20 million euros by Canada-based Tilray which hopes to use its new hub in low-cost Portugal to meet Europe's growing demand for cannabis products and expand its operations.
24 Apr 13:30 ET / 17:30 GMT
ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT
PEOPLE-BEAUTIFUL/GARNER (PIX)
Jennifer Garner leads People magazine's beautiful list
Actress, businesswoman and children's advocate Jennifer Garner is featured on the cover of People magazine's annual beautiful issue, the magazine said on Tuesday.
24 Apr 17:30 ET / 21:30 GMT
