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TOP STORIES
GLOBAL
UKRAINE-CRISIS/NUCLEAR
Russia warns of nuclear 'provocation' at Ukrainian plant
MOSCOW, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Russia warned on Thursday of the risk of a man-made nuclear disaster at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and accused Ukraine of planning a "provocation" there on Friday during a visit by U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres.
CHINA-RIGHTS/XINJIANG
UN expert concludes 'forced labour' has taken place in Xinjiang
BEIJING, Aug 18 (Reuters) - It is "reasonable to conclude" that forced labour of members of minority groups has taken place in China's western Xinjiang region, the UN's top expert on slavery said in a report released this week, prompting a fierce response from Beijing.
U.S.
TAIWAN-USA/TRADE
U.S., Taiwan to start formal trade talks under new initiative
TAIPEI, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The United States and Taiwan have agreed to start trade talks under a new initiative to reach agreements with "economically meaningful outcomes", with a Taiwan official saying China's "economic coercion" would also be discussed.
USA-ABORTION/NORTH CAROLINA
U.S. judge reinstates North Carolina ban on late-term abortions
A federal judge on Wednesday reinstated a decades-old North Carolina ban on abortions performed after 20 weeks of gestation, citing the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision allowing states to freely regulate procedures to terminate pregnancy.
BUSINESS
EUROZONE-INFLATION/
Euro zone July inflation confirmed at 8.9% y/y, core measure sharply up
BRUSSELS, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Euro zone inflation reached a new record high of 8.9% year-on-year in July, the EU's statistics office confirmed on Thursday, with the core measure, excluding the most volatile components and key for monetary policy, also sharply up.
ECB-POLICY/
As ECB mulls another big hike, Schnabel says inflation outlook hasn't improved
FRANKFURT, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The euro zone inflation outlook has failed to improve since a July rate hike, European Central Bank board member Isabel Schnabel said, suggesting she favours another large interest rate increase next month even as recession risks harden.
ENTERTAINMENT
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/GAZA-TRAUMA
For some Gaza children, another round of violence reopens trauma
GAZA, Aug 18 (Reuters) - When Israeli missiles started landing in Gaza in early August, shattering glass and collapsing buildings, Jouman Abdu put on headphones, covered her eyes with a blindfold and stretched on the couch.
USA-CYBER/DEF CON
Hacker tournament brings together world's best in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Aug 17 (Reuters) - A team of hackers from two North American universities won the "Capture the Flag" championship, a contest seen as the "Olympics of hacking," which draws together some of the world's best in the field.
SPORTS
TENNIS-CINCINNATI/
Nadal not discouraged by losing on return, says will be ready for US Open
Rafa Nadal was not too downhearted by defeat at the Cincinnati Open on Wednesday after the Spaniard lost 7-6(9) 4-6 6-3 to Borna Coric on his return from a six-week injury layoff.
CYCLING-FRANCE/
Quintana denies using banned substance after Tour disqualification
Nairo Quintana has denied using the banned substance tramadol after the Colombian rider was stripped of his sixth-place finish at this year's Tour de France by cycling's governing body (UCI) on Wednesday.
UPCOMING
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
USA-POLITICS/VIOLENCE
Reuters/Ipsos poll on Americans' view on political violence
A Reuters/Ipsos poll looks at Americans' tolerance for poltical violence.
18 Aug 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
KOSOVO-SERBIA/EU (PIX) (TV)
Serbia, Kosovo leaders to discuss tensions at Brussels meeting
Serbian President Aleksandr Vucic and Kosovan Prime Minister Albin Kurti will meet in Brussels to discuss a flare-up of tensions between the neighbouring western Balkan nations. The Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue will be facilitated by EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, who will make a statement to the media at the end of the meeting.
18 Aug 06:30 ET / 10:30 GMT
RUSSIA-FOREIGNMINISTRY/ (TV)
Russian foreign ministry gives weekly briefing
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ivan Nechayev holds a weekly briefing on foreign relations. Outwatching for comments on Ukraine crisis.
18 Aug 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
USA-TRUMP/DOCUMENTS (PIX) (TV)
Federal judge schedules hearing on motion to unseal search warrant on Trump's home
Federal judge overseeing search warrant on former President Donald Trump's Florida home schedules in-person hearing in West Palm Beach on motions to unseal document, court records show.
18 Aug 13:00 ET / 17:00 GMT
CHINA-CYBERSPACE/
Cyberspace regulator presser on future internet policy
The Chinese cyberspace regulator will hold a conference on how the country will create a stronger Internet in the future, which could involve announcing new measures targeting censorship, regulation of social media platforms like Weibo and WeChat, as well as initiatives to internationalise the Chinese model of Internet governance. Speakers include Niu Yibing, Vice Minister of the Office of the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission and Cyberspace Administration of China(CAC), Spokesperson of the CAC.
19 Aug 22:00 ET / 02:00 GMT
MONTENEGRO-GOVERNMENT/VOTE
Montenegro's parliament votes on a no-confidence motion in government
Montenegro's parliament deputies are due to take part in a no-confidence vote into a minority government led by Prime Minister Dritan Abazovic, requested by several political parties after Abazovic signed a long-delayed agreement with the powerful Serbian Orthodox Church that was opposed by human rights activists and pro-Western parties.
Aug 19
BUSINESS / ECONOMICS
LUXURY-CONSUMERS/ (PIX)
FOCUS-Does the high-flying luxury industry have a Gen Z problem?
Recent price hikes have so far undeterred wealthy spenders from snapping up signature high-end products such as $10,000 handbags and $5,000 coats, as recent financial reports from LVMH, Kering and Chanel show.
18 Aug 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
UKRAINE-CRISIS/GERMANY-GAS (TV)
German Chancellor Scholz to brief press on gas levy
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks on further details of future gas supply
18 Aug 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
ESTEE LAUDER-RESULTS/
Estee Lauder Companies Inc Q4 2022 Earnings
Estee Lauder is expected to post a decline in fourth-quarter revenue on Thursday, due to COVID-19 curbs in China hurting sales of its skincare and cosmetic brands as well as loss of sales in Russia and Ukraine due to the War. Investors will lookout for comments on supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures on consumer spending.
18 Aug 06:45 ET / 10:45 GMT
KOHLS-RESULTS/
Kohl's Corp Q2 2022 Earnings
Kohl's Corp is expected to post a fall in second-quarter revenue, hurt by a slowdown in demand for apparel and accessories as higher prices of food, gas and other essentials knocked discretionary spending. Investors will be looking out for the department store chain's forecast as well as comments on current demand trends, inventory levels, margins.
18 Aug 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
USA-REFINERY/FORECAST (PIX)
U.S. oil refiners plan to run full bore, spurning recession worries
U.S. crude oil refineries aim to run near full throttle this quarter, according to company statements and projection, setting aside worries about recession and easing retail prices to keep pumping out more fuel.
18 Aug 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT
UKRAINE-CRISIS/RUSSIA-STARBUCKS (PIX) (TV)
Former Starbucks coffee shops in Russia reopen under new brand
Press conference with musician Timati and restaurateur Anton Pinskiy who are shareholders in the new chain.
18 Aug 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT
USA-TREASURY/ANNOUNCEMENT
Treasury announces sales: 3- & 6-month bills; 2-year FRNs; 2-, 5- & 7-year notes
Treasury Dept. weekly announcement of 3- and 6-month bill sale offerings; announces sales of 2-year floating rate notes; 2-, 5- and 7-year notes.
18 Aug 11:00 ET / 15:00 GMT
USA-FED/GEORGE
Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank President George speaks on the economic outlook
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Esther George speaks in person on the economic outlook before the Fairfax Industrial Association of Kansas City, Kansas, in Independence, Mo.
18 Aug 13:20 ET / 17:20 GMT
USA-FED/KASHKARI
Minneapolis Fed's Kashkari participates in Q&A session
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari participates in Q&A session at Young Presidents Organization Gold Twin Cities Chapter luncheon.
18 Aug 13:45 ET / 17:45 GMT
APPLIED-RESULTS/
Applied Materials Inc Reports Third Quarter Results
Applied Materials Inc is expected to report a rise in quarterly revenue. Investors will look out for commentary on the impact from chipmakers cutting capital expenditure as chip supply improves.
18 Aug 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
INVESTMENT-MUTUALFUNDS/LIPPER
Lipper reports weekly U.S. fund flows
Thomson Reuters Lipper reports weekly sales of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, showing what changing money flows say about asset allocations, hot and cold sectors, and the varying appeals of regions and industries.
18 Aug 16:30 ET / 20:30 GMT
CUBA-REFORM/ (PIX) (TV)
Cuban entrepreneurs dream big in state-dominated economy
Communist-run Cuba has announced it will open a growing private sector to foreign investment drawing both applause and concern from entrepreneurs wary of stifling regulations on the still largely state-owned economy.
Aug 19
FRANCE-GRAINS/CROPS
Weekly French cereal crop report with maize conditions
Farm office FranceAgriMer publishes weekly French cereal crop report, including maize condition scores that have fallen sharply during drought and heatwaves this summer.
Aug 19
RELIGION
RUSSIA-JEWISH/ (PIX) (TV)
Russian Jews make for Israel as Kremlin targets emigration group
Arrested at a protest after Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, Ilya Fomintsev -decided it was time to leave the country. With documents proving his ancestry and financial help from Israel's Jewish Agency, he moved to Tel Aviv to start a new life. On Friday, Russia launches a court case to ban the agency's work there.
18 Aug 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY
EUROPE-WEATHER/SPAIN-DOLMEN (PIX) (TV)
Look on the bright side: megalithic structure emerges from drought-drained Spanish lake
Spain's severe drought has brought many woes, all but drying up water reservoirs used for irrigation, but to the delight of archaeologists a prehistoric dolmen has fully emerged from receding waters in the Caceres province and they are now racing against time to study the construction.
18 Aug 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT
HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/SCIENCE
COVID SCIENCE-Latest research on the novel coronavirus
Every Monday and Thursday, Reuters will produce a roundup of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus.
18 Aug 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT
CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE
USA-TRUMP/NEW YORK (PIX) (TV)
Longtime Trump executive to plead guilty in tax fraud scheme
A longtime senior executive at Donald Trump's family business is expected to plead guilty on Thursday to conspiring with the company in a 15-year tax fraud. Allen Weisselberg, 75, the former chief financial officer at the Trump Organization, is expected to enter his plea before Justice Juan Merchan in a New York state court in Manhattan. Weisselberg is not expected to cooperate with prosecutors in a broader probe of Trump.
18 Aug 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT
PEOPLE-SALMAN RUSHDIE/ (PIX) (TV)
Hadi Matar expected to appear in court for assault on Salman Rushdie
Hadi Matar of Fairview, New Jersey to appear in court on charges of attempted murder and assault on author Salman Rushdie.
18 Aug 13:00 ET / 17:00 GMT
CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE
UKRAINE-CRISIS/VETERAN (PIX) (TV)
Ukrainian vet returns to Poland for break, reflects on six months of war
Dmytro Dovzhenko, 40, has been fighting in Ukraine for the last six months, leaving his family behind in the Western Polish city of Wroclaw. He returned home for a few days on holidays to see his family reflect on the atrocities he'd seen and what Ukraine needs to win the war against Russia.
Aug 19
