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TOP STORIES

GLOBAL

USA-ELECTION-HARRIS-GASA

Pro-Palestinian DNC convention delegates seek Israel arms

embargo

CHICAGO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Dozens of Muslim delegates and

their allies, angry at U.S. support for Israel's offensive in

Gaza, are seeking changes in the Democratic platform and plan to

press for an arms embargo this week, putting the party on guard

for disruptions to high-profile speeches at its national

convention in Chicago.

ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS

Blinken arrives in Middle East seeking Gaza ceasefire

TEL AVIV, Aug 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony

Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv on Sunday on another Middle East

tour to push for a ceasefire in Gaza but Hamas raised doubts

about the mission just hours after he landed by accusing Israel

of undermining his efforts.

U.S.

USA-ELECTION

With Harris at the helm, Democrats meet with new hope and

some old worries

Aug 18 (Reuters) - In the five weeks since U.S President Joe

Biden abandoned his flailing reelection bid, the Democratic

Party's fortunes have changed dramatically, and this week the

change will be on full display.

USA-RACE-TULSA

Three exhumed 1921 Tulsa massacre victims found to have

gunshot wounds

WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Three of the 11 victims of

the 1921 race massacre in Tulsa, Oklahoma, who were exhumed on

Friday, were found with gunshot wounds, the city said.

BUSINESS

CHILE-BHP-STRIKE

Union at BHP's Escondida copper mine warns it could relaunch

strike

SANTIAGO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The union at BHP's (BHP.AX),

opens new tab giant Escondida copper mine in Chile said on

Sunday in a memo to its members that it could relaunch a strike

later in the day if the company does not "rectify its position"

over contract talks as soon as possible.

CANADA-RAILWAYS-LABOUR-DISPUTE

Explainer: Why Canada is on the verge of an unprecedented

rail labor stoppage

OTTAWA, Aug 18 (Reuters) - For the first time, Canada's two

main railway companies - Canadian National Railway (CNR.TO),

opens new tab and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP.TO), opens

new tab - are on the verge of a simultaneous labor stoppage that

could inflict billions of dollars' worth of economic damage.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

PEOPLE-ALAN-DELON

French movie giant Alain Delon dies aged 88

PARIS, Aug 18 (Reuters) - French actor Alain Delon, who

melted the hearts of millions of film fans whether playing a

murderer, hoodlum or hitman in his postwar heyday, has died, his

three children said on Sunday. He was 88.

SPORTS

BOXING-TYSON-PAUL

Tyson says Paul will 'run like a thief' in the ring

Aug 18 (Reuters) - Mike Tyson said he was fit and ready for

his Nov. 15 fight against Jake Paul as the two boxers had a

joint news conference in New York City on Sunday.

SOCCER-ENGLAND-CHE-MCI

No room for everyone, Chelsea's Maresca says as Sterling is

dropped

LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - New Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca

added to speculation about Raheem Sterling's future at Stamford

Bridge when he left the winger out of Sunday's squad for the

visit of Manchester City, saying some players might have to move

on.

UPCOMING

BUSINESS / ECONOMICS

CANADA-RAILWAYS/USA-OIL

The energy industry braces for Canadian rail strike

The U.S. oil industry is bracing for a potential strike at

both of Canada's main railway companies. U.S. imports of

Canadian crude have fallen sharply in recent years, averaging

just around 55,000 bpd in May, but those that rely on rail for

shipping are already taking steps to prepare for a potential

work stoppage. Other products, including natural gas liquids and

fuels, could also see an impact from any strike.

19 Aug

KENYA-UBER ( UBER )/ (TV)

Hard-pressed Kenyan drivers defy Uber's ( UBER ) algorithm, set their

own fares

In eight years of working as a taxi driver in Kenya's

capital, Judith Chepkwony has never seen business this bad. A

bruising price war between ride-hailing companies Uber

Technologies ( UBER ), Estonia's Bolt and local start-ups Little

and Faras, has driven fares down to a level that many drivers

say is unsustainable, forcing them to set their own, higher

rates

19 Aug 09:00 ET / 09:00 GMT

SOUTHWEST-ELLIOTT/ (PIX)

Southwest ( LUV ) digs in for boardroom battle with Elliott

Southwest Airlines ( LUV ) is girding itself for a fight

with Elliott Investment Management, rallying support from

investors and employees to face down an activist investor

looking for wholesale changes to company leadership.

19 Aug 10:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

USA-FED/JACKSON HOLE-PREEMPTION (PIX)

Fed's pandemic-era vow to prioritize employment may soon be

tested

Four years ago at the Jackson Hole economic symposium, Fed

Chair Jerome Powell set a bold and untried new course for how

the U.S. central bank would set monetary policy. With a global

pandemic still raging and little confidence in a swift rebound

from the shutdowns that brought the economy to a standstill just

months earlier, Powell leaned more into the employment side of

the Fed's dual mandate than any previous Fed chief. It meant he

and his colleagues would not risk cutting short a then-uncertain

jobs recovery by moving preemptively to cut off signs of

building inflation as had been central bank orthodoxy to that

point. It blew up in their faces: Within two years they were

fighting a rear-guard action against the stiffest inflation in

more than a generation. Now the Fed's operating playbook - its

"Statement on Longer-Run Goals and Monetary Policy Strategy" -

is up for its mid-decade review and one thing is all but

certain: Preemption will be back.

19 Aug 10:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

USA-REGIONAL BANKS/CONSOLIDATION(ANALYSIS)

US regional bank deals rise as lenders aim to bolster

balance sheets

Mergers among regional lenders at heart of last year's

turmoil have ticked up so far this year with consolidation set

to continue as lenders try to shore up their balance sheets and

compete with rivals, even as M&A regulatory scrutiny grows.

19 Aug 10:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

ESTEE LAUDER-RESULTS/

Estee Lauder Q4 2024 Earnings

Estee Lauder is expected to post a rise in fourth-quarter

revenue on Monday benefiting from strong demand for its Jo

Malone fragrances and The Ordinary products in the United States

and Europe. Investors will look out for comments on demand

recovery in China and travel retail, disruptions to business due

to the conflict in the Middle East, supply issues and new

pricing actions.

19 Aug 10:45 ET / 10:45 GMT

KENYA AIRWAYS-RESULTS/

Kenya Airways to release half-year results for 2024

Kenya Airways, one of Africa's three biggest carriers, will

release its half-year results for 2024. The company swung to an

operating profit in the first quarter of the year for the first

time since sliding into insolvency in 2018 after an expansion

drive left it with hundreds of millions of dollars in debt.

19 Aug 12:00 ET / 12:00 GMT

USA-FED/WALLER

Federal Reserve Board Governor Waller gives welcome remarks

at Fed finance workshop

Federal Reserve Board Governor Christopher Waller gives

welcome remarks before the Summer Workshop on Money, Banking,

Payments, and Finance hosted by the Federal Reserve Board of

Governors, in Washington.

19 Aug 13:15 ET / 13:15 GMT

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

USA-POLITICS/MENENDEZ (PIX)

Deadline for Bob Menendez to file motion to overturn guilty

verdict

Bob Menendez's lawyers face an Aug. 19 deadline to file

motions to overturn a jury's guilty verdict in his corruption

trial last month. Coverage on merit.

19 Aug

USA-ELECTION/DEMOCRATS (PIX) (TV)

Democrats hold their presidential nominating convention in

Chicago

Democrats are set to hold their presidential nominating

convention in Chicago.

19 Aug

CHINA-VIETNAM/ (PIX) (TV)

Vietnam's party chief visits China

Vietnamese newly appointed party chief To Lam, who is also

the state president of the Southeast Asian country, pays a

three-day visit to China from Aug 18-20. Lam is set to arrive in

Beijing on Aug 18, and expected to meet Chinese President Xi

Jinping and other officials on Monday.

19 Aug

USA-ELECTION/HARRIS-BLACK VOTERS (PIX) (TV)

Kamala Harris' nomination ignites local organizers to rally

Black voters

Black-led grassroots organizing has been a crucial force

behind Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign,

fueling record-breaking fundraising and mobilizing volunteers

eager to hit the road in pushing get-out-to-vote efforts.

Supporters have signed up in droves for door-knocking, phone

banking, and digital advertising, bringing a wave of enthusiasm

to her bid. At the same time, grassroots efforts are focusing on

training volunteers in safety protocols, recognizing the

contentious nature of this election. While organizers are hoping

to use excitement about Harris' potential historic bid, they've

also acknowledged the continued need to reach apathetic and low

propensity voters and other skeptical voters who are focused on

pocketbook issues such as inflation and economic uncertainty.

19 Aug 06:00 ET / 06:00 GMT

BRITAIN-RIOTS/RACISM (PIX) (TV)

For Black Britons, UK riots leave lasting scars

This month's UK riots reignited memories among Black Britons

of racist violence by the far-right during the second half of

the 20th century and sparked discussions still ongoing over how

to keep each other safe.

19 Aug 09:00 ET / 09:00 GMT

USA-ELECTION/DEMOCRATS-BIDEN

Biden embraces a humbling moment, may not campaign for

Harris

U.S. President Joe Biden will open the Democratic Convention

with Monday's keynote speech - a bittersweet moment after a

half-century in American politics.Still upset from his forced

ouster last month, Biden won't be there for Vice President

Kamala Harris' acceptance speech or to cheer on his predecessor

Barack Obama later in the week. Biden's last months in office

will be spent trying to fix vexing foreign policy problems;

whether he will campaign for Harris is still unclear.

19 Aug 10:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

MIGRATION-USA/SPOUSES (TV)

Biden launches citizenship program for immigrant spouses of

US citizens

The Biden administration on Monday is set to launch a new

program that will provide a path to citizenship to immigrants in

the U.S. illegally who are married to U.S. citizens.

19 Aug 10:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE

SOUTHCHINASEA-PHILIPPINES/ (TV)

Philippines national security council, coast guard officials

at a forum on the South China Sea

Spokespersons from the Philippines national security council

and the coastguard speak at a forum on the South China Sea.

19 Aug 01:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT

MUSIC-MANIZHA/ (TV)

Russian-Tajik musician Manizha releases her new EP 'Hope'

Russian-Tajik musician Manizha releases her new EP 'Hope'

19 Aug 10:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY

HEALTH-INSURANCE/MATERNALHEALTH (FOCUS, PIX) (PIX)

FOCUS-Venture capital firms are betting on maternal health

Venture capitalists including firms are investing in the

maternal health sector, in part betting payment rates from both

Medicaid and commercial insurance will accelerate. As firms pour

money into maternal health enterprises touting better birth

outcomes, only 14 states including D.C. cover doulas, integral

providers in these practices, and reimbursement rates for

midwives leading these practices are slow to reach parity.

Aug 10:00 ET / 10:00 GMT