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TOP STORIES

GLOBAL

NORTHKOREA-MISSILES/

North Korea warns of turning Pacific into 'firing range' after latest missile test

SEOUL, Feb 20 (Reuters) - North Korea launched two more ballistic missiles off its east coast on Monday, as the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un warned U.S. forces to halt military drills, saying the reclusive nuclear state could turn the Pacific into a "firing range".

IRAN-NUCLEAR/IAEA

IAEA talks to Iran about recent findings after report of high enrichment

VIENNA, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Sunday it was in discussions with Iran about the results of recent verification work there soon after a Bloomberg News report that it had detected uranium enriched to 84% purity, which is close to weapons grade.

U.S.

USA-OHIO/TRAIN

Buttigieg urges U.S. railroads to boost safety, not oppose reforms

(Reuters) - U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Sunday he would call on major railroads to improve safety after a Feb. 3 derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, of a train operated by Norfolk Southern.

SECURITY-MUNICH/

In meeting, Blinken warns China's Wang Yi against aiding Russia in Ukraine

MUNICH, Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday warned top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi of consequences should China provide material support to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, saying in an interview after the two met that Washington was concerned Beijing was considering supplying weapons to Moscow.

BUSINESS

META PLATFORMS-SUBSCRIPTION/

Meta to test monthly subscription service priced at $11.99

(Reuters) - Meta Platforms on Sunday announced that it is testing a monthly subscription service, called Meta Verified, which will let users verify their accounts using a government ID and get a blue badge, as it looks to help content creators grow and build communities.

INDIA-HINDUSTAN ZINC/STAKE

India opposes Hindustan Zinc's $2.98 bln deal for Vedanta zinc assets

BENGALURU, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The Indian government has opposed Hindustan Zinc's planned $2.98 billion acquisition of zinc assets from top shareholder Vedanta Ltd, amid concerns over valuations and the deal being a "related party transaction".

ENTERTAINMENT

AWARDS-BAFTA/

'All Quiet at the Western Front' triumphs at BAFTA Awards

LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - A German remake of anti-war classic "All Quiet on the Western Front" was the big winner at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, triumphing in the key categories at the ceremony seen as an indicator for next month's Oscars.

PEOPLE-TOM SIZEMORE/

Actor Tom Sizemore of 'Saving Private Ryan' hospitalized from brain aneurysm -manager

(Reuters) - Tom Sizemore, an American actor known for his roles in "Saving Private Ryan" and "Black Hawk Down," has been hospitalized in Los Angeles after suffering a brain aneurysm early Saturday morning and is in critical condition, his manager said.

SPORTS

SOCCER-ENGLAND-TOT-WHU/REPORT

Spurs call for action after 'reprehensible' online racist abuse of Son

Feb 20 (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur have called on social media companies to take action after forward Son Heung-min was subjected to "utterly reprehensible" online racist abuse during Sunday's 2-0 Premier League win over West Ham United.

TENNIS-ROTTERDAM/

Medvedev seeks momentum after returning to top 10 with Rotterdam title

Feb 20 (Reuters) - Daniil Medvedev hoped his run to the title at Rotterdam and a return to the top 10 in world rankings can be the perfect launchpad for the rest of the season after a disappointing Australian Open last month.

UPCOMING

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

TURKEY-QUAKE/BLINKEN (PIX) (TV)

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken holds talks with Turkish counterpart in Ankara

U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Ankara and holds talks and a joint news conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu. He also holds talks with other senior Turkish officials to discuss continued U.S. support to Turkey, a day after seeing firsthand U.S. efforts in assisting the response to the earthquake damage in southern Turkey.

20 Feb 06:30 ET / 06:30 GMT

NIGERIA-ELECTION/VOTERS (PIX) (TV)

How Nigeria's presidential election is galvanizing young voters

First-time voter Amanda Iheme has made up her mind on her choice for Nigeria's next president - and it won't be a candidate from the two main political parties. Many younger Nigerians sat out previous elections because they thought the candidates were out of touch and assumed the vote would be rigged. This time round there is a third contender who has been doing well in opinion polls and has made a point of trying to reach younger voters looking for an alternative.

20 Feb 07:00 ET / 07:00 GMT

UKRAINE-CRISIS/EU (PIX) (TV)

EU foreign ministers to discuss new Russia sanctions, Afghanistan, Iran,

EU foreign ministers gather for a meeting in Brussels also attended by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba where they will discuss the war in Ukraine and the next sanctions package against Russia. They will also meet with Moldovan foreign minister Nicu Popescu and discuss Afghanistan as well as Iran's help for Russia and its crackdown on protests. Final press conference around 1800 CET.

20 Feb 08:30 ET / 08:30 GMT

UKRAINE-CRISIS/GERMANY-TANKS PISTORIUS (PIX) (TV)

Germany's Pistorius visits Ukrainian soldiers undergoing training on Leopard tanks

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius visits a military base where Ukrainian soldiers undergo training on Leopard tanks destined for Ukraine.

20 Feb 11:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/UN (PIX) (TV)

UN Security Council to meet on Israel settlements

The United Nations Security Council will meet on Israel and the Palestinians on Monday.

The United Arab Emirates told the U.N. Security Council that it will not call a vote on Monday on a draft resolution demanding Israel "immediately and completely cease all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory," according to a note seen by Reuters.

20 Feb 15:00 ET / 15:00 GMT

SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY

HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/LONGCOVID (PIX) (PIX)

Infected in the first wave, they navigated long COVID without a roadmap

Julie Fallon, Kate Porter, Genie Stevens and Ghenya Grondin tell how they have adapted to living with Long Covid since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020.

20 Feb 11:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

BUSINESS / ECONOMICS

CONSUMER GOODS-PRICES/ (PIX) (GRAPHIC)

To raise or not to raise? Consumer goods makers weigh bets on buyer strength

Prices of everyday basics like Bounty paper towels and Cadbury chocolate may rise again this year while those of others like Clorox Co wipes and Diet Pepsi are likely to stay steady, as manufacturers make differing bets on the strength of the consumer and their brands.

20 Feb 11:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

BHP GROUP AU-RESULTS/

Half Year 2023 BHP Group Ltd Earnings Release

21 Feb 21:30 ET / 21:30 GMT

ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT

FILMFESTIVAL-BERLIN/GOLDA (PIX)

Stars of 'GOLDA' hold Berlinale press conference

20 Feb 13:20 ET / 13:20 GMT

FILMFESTIVAL-BERLIN/SENECA (PIX)

Stars of 'SENECA' hold Berlinale press conference

20 Feb 14:50 ET / 14:50 GMT

FASHION-LONDON/BURBERRY (PIX) (TV)

British brand Burberry takes to the catwalk.

Headed up by new CCO Daniel Lee, British brand Burberry takes to the catwalk.

20 Feb 18:00 ET / 18:00 GMT

CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE

SWEDEN-SECURITY/

Swedish military intelligence holds briefing on security

Sweden's military intelligence service reviews security developments over the last year. Postponed from Feb. 15

20 Feb 14:00 ET / 14:00 GMT