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TOP STORIES
GLOBAL
UKRAINE-CRISIS/
Biden makes unannounced trip to Kyiv ahead of war's anniversary
KYIV, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday in a show of support ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion, promising President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that Washington would stand with Ukraine as long as it takes.
NORTHKOREA-MISSILES/
North Korea fires two more missiles into its Pacific 'firing range'
SEOUL, Feb 20 (Reuters) - North Korea launched two more ballistic missiles off its east coast on Monday, with the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un saying North Korea's use of the Pacific as a "firing range" would depend on the behaviour of U.S. forces.
U.S.
TURKEY-QUAKE/
Blinken pledges long-term aid for Turkey after devastating earthquakes
ANTAKYA, Turkey, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during a trip to Turkey that Washington will help Turkey "for as long as it takes" after earthquakes rocked the country two weeks ago, as authorities carried out widescale demolitions of damaged buildings.
NATO-NORDICS/TURKEY-BLINKEN
Blinken, in Turkey, urges speedy Nordics accession to NATO
ANKARA, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday Washington strongly supports Sweden and Finland's quick NATO accession given steps they have already taken, even as his Turkish counterpart stressed the need for more concrete action.
BUSINESS
UBER-INDIA/ELECTRIC
Uber to introduce 25,000 EVs in India amid clean car push
Uber Technologies will introduce 25,000 electric vehicles (EVs) in India for ride-sharing over three years, its country head said on Monday, its first move to adopt clean cars.
META PLATFORMS-SUBSCRIPTION/
Meta to test monthly subscription service priced at $11.99
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.
ENTERTAINMENT
AWARDS-BAFTA/
'All Quiet on 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
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
CRICKET-TEST-INDIA-AUS/
Australia's Hazlewood out of India tour, Cummins makes quick trip home
MELBOURNE, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will take no further part in Australia's increasingly ill-fated tour of India and will return home after failing to recover from an Achilles injury, the team said on Monday.
TENNIS-BUENOSAIRES/
Alcaraz hails dream return from injury after Buenos Aires triumph
Carlos Alcaraz enjoyed a dream return to action after more than three months out due to abdominal and hamstring injuries as the world number two claimed the Argentina Open title on Sunday by beating Cameron Norrie 6-3 7-5 in the final.
UPCOMING
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
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
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
BELGIUM-CARNIVAL/ (PIX) (TV)
Belgium's most famous carnival makes post-COVID return -- ostrich feathers and all
Revelers in Binche put on their masks, costumes and huge ostrich-feather headdresses to take part in the town's first Mardi Gras parade for three years -- Belgium's most famous carnival which is on UNESCO's world heritage list.
21 Feb
GREECE-USA/BLINKEN (PIX) (TV)
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Athens
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Germany, Turkey and Greece from Feb. 16-22. In Greece, Blinken will hold talks with the country's prime minister, foreign minister and opposition leader and will launch the fourth round of the U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue.
21 Feb
USA-ELECTION/WISCONSIN
With abortion arights at stake, Wisconsin voters choose nominees for top court seat
Voters in Wisconsin will select nominees for a vacant seat on the state Supreme Court that will determine whether liberal or conservative justices control the majority. The court is expected eventually to decide whether to uphold the state's 1849 abortion ban, which took effect after the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to eliminate a nationwide right to abortion. The top court will also likely make significant rulings affecting the 2024 presidential election.
21 Feb
UKRAINE-CRISIS/ANNIVERSARY-REFUGEES (PIX)
WIDER IMAGE - Elderly Ukrainian refugees struggle with isolation, lack of hope
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 9.4 million refugees have crossed into Poland, and according to official data around 76,000 Ukrainians over the age of 60 have registered with local authorities. Forced to abandon their homes, friends and language, elderly refugees face social isolation, uncertain futures and financial difficulties.
21 Feb
USA-ELECTION/HOUSE-VIRGINIA
Special election to fill Virginia U.S. House seat after Eachin's death
A special election is scheduled to fill the vacancy in the U.S. House of Representatives created by the death of Virginia Democrat Donald McEachin last year.
21 Feb
NIGERIA-ELECTION/ (PIX) (TV)
Nigerian ruling party's Tinubu holds final presidential election rally
Bola Tinubu, the Nigerian ruling party's candidate to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari, will hold a final campaign rally in his home state of Lagos to drum up support ahead of Saturday's vote.
21 Feb
UKRAINE-CRISIS/USA-POLAND (PIX) (TV)
U.S. President Biden visits Poland to mark first anniversary of Ukraine invasion
U.S. President Joe Biden travels to Poland to mark the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
21 Feb
MALAYSIA-POLITICS/NAJIB
Malaysia's highest court hears review application by ex-PM Najib against 1MDB conviction, jailing
Malaysia's Federal Court will hear an application filed by former Prime Minister Najib Razak for a judicial review against his conviction and 12-year jail sentence in a case linked to a massive corruption scandal at state fund 1MDB.
21 Feb
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
UKRAINE-CRISIS/ANNIVERSARY-RUSSIA-BANKS (PIX)
Russian banks come out of hiding, target defence sector for growth
Russian banks are gradually beginning to disclose some financial information again, offering scraps of detail on how they coped in 2022. To survive Russia's war footing and tightening sanctions, banks are starting to focus more on the defence sector to stay afloat.
21 Feb
HSBC-RESULTS/
HSBC reports annual results for 2022
HSBC reports its annual results for 2022, with the global lender trying to put behind it a break-up challenge from its largest investor and new CFO Georges Elhedery eager to impress investors with cost discipline and progress on hitting long-term return goals.
21 Feb 04:00 ET / 04:00 GMT
ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT
FILMFESTIVAL-BERLIN/GOLDA (PIX)
Stars of 'GOLDA' hold Berlinale press conference
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
Stars of 'SENECA' hold Berlinale press conference
20 Feb 14:50 ET / 14:50 GMT
FASHION-LONDON/BURBERRY (PIX) (TV)
**COVER TBC* 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
FASHION-LONDON/ (PIX) (TV)
London Fashion Week : February 17 - 21
London Fashion Week runs from February 17th-21st, showcasing collections in the British capital.
21 Feb
FILMFESTIVAL-BERLIN/ (PIX) (TV)
73rd Berlin International Film Festival
Movie enthusiasts come together as Berlin hosts the 73rd International Film Festival.
21 Feb
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
UKRAINE-CRISIS/BAKHMUT TIMELINE (PIX) (TV)
Ukraine's Bakhmut remains key frontline city as war nears anniversary
Ukraine's Bakhmut remains key frontline city as war nears anniversary
21 Feb
UKRAINE-CRISIS/ANNIVERSARY-MARIUPOL (PIX, TV) (PIX) (TV)
Ravaged by war, people in Mariupol try to rebuild their lives under Russian control
After losing loved ones and their homes, people in war-ravaged Mariupol - which witnessed some of the heaviest fighting of the Ukraine war - contemplate how life has changed since Russia took control of the strategic Ukrainian port city.
21 Feb
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