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TOP STORIES
GLOBAL
TAIWAN-USA/
Angry China stages more drills near Taiwan as U.S. lawmakers visit
China's military said it carried out more exercises near Taiwan on Monday as a group of U.S. lawmakers visited the Chinese-claimed island and met President Tsai Ing-wen, in what Beijing said was an infringement of its sovereignty.
JAPAN-POLITICS/YASUKUNI
Japan PM vows no more war; ministers visit shrine to war dead
Prime Minster Fumio Kishida vowed on the anniversary of Japan's World War Two surrender on Monday that his country would never again wage war, as members of his cabinet visited a shrine that honours war dead, angering South Korea and China.
U.S.
USA-TRUMP/SEARCH
Republicans push to see affidavit that justified FBI search of Trump's home
Republicans stepped up calls on Sunday for the release of an FBI affidavit showing the justification for its seizure of documents at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home amid reports of heightened threats against federal law enforcement personnel.
UKRAINE-CRISIS/RUSSIA-BONDS
Wall Street revives Russian bond trading after U.S. go-ahead
Several major Wall Street banks have begun offering to facilitate trades in Russian debt in recent days, according to bank documents seen by Reuters, giving investors another chance to dispose of assets widely seen in the West as toxic.
BUSINESS
CHINA-ECONOMY/ACTIVITY
China unexpectedly cuts key rates as economic data disappoints
China's central bank cut key lending rates in a surprise move on Monday to revive demand as data showed the economy unexpectedly slowing in July, with factory and retail activity squeezed by Beijing's zero-COVID policy and a property crisis.
JAPAN-ECONOMY/GDP
Japan's economy stages modest bounce from COVID jolt, global outlook darkens
Japan's economy rebounded at a slower-than-expected pace in the second quarter from a COVID-induced slump, data showed on Monday, highlighting uncertainty on whether consumption will grow enough to bolster a much-delayed, fragile recovery.
ENTERTAINMENT
UKRAINE-CRISIS/GRINER-APPEAL
Brittney Griner defence team appeals against Russian drugs conviction
The defence team of Brittney Griner, the U.S. basketball star jailed for nine years in Russia on drugs charges, has appealed against her conviction for narcotics possession and trafficking, Griner's lawyer Maria Blagovolina told Reuters on Monday.
AFGHANISTAN-CONFLICT/ANNIVERSARY
A year of Taliban rule gives Afghanistan security but little hope
The Taliban marked a year in power on Monday, but celebrations were muted as Afghanistan struggles with rising poverty, drought, malnutrition and fading hope among women that they will have a decisive role in the country's future.
SPORTS
TENNIS-DAVISCUP/BRITAIN
Murray returns to Britain's Davis Cup squad
Three-times Grand Slam champion Andy Murray has been included in Britain's team for the group stage of the Davis Cup Finals in mid-September, the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) said on Monday.
CRICKET-NEWZEALAND/PHILLIPS
Balanced New Zealand in good place for T20 World Cup bid - Phillips
New Zealand's combination of quality spin bowling and sharp fielding gives them a good chance of winning a maiden T20 World Cup title in Australia this year, in-form batsman Glenn Phillips said.
UPCOMING
CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE
UKRAINE-CRISIS/MILITARY-PUTIN (PIX) (TV)
Russia's Putin speaks at opening ceremony of Army 2022 military expo
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the opening ceremony of the International military-technical forum Army-2022 in Moscow region.
15 Aug 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
USA-ABORTION/EDUCATION
Abortion bans limit training options for some future U.S. physicians
Even before the Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide, some conservative states restricted institutions from teaching how to provide abortions. The June ruling, which allowed states to decide the legality of abortion, has left more medical schools and residency programs unable to offer comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology training.
15 Aug 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
AFGHANISTAN-CONFLICT/ANNIVERSARY-ICRC (TV)
Interview with head of International Committee of the Red Cross
Interview with Robert Mardini, director-general of the ICRC, who will likely talk about the impact of a struggling health care system and the shortages of electricity and safe drinking water.
15 Aug 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
TURKEY-POLITICS/ERDOGAN
Erdogan makes speeches to Turkey's AK Party on anniversary of its foundation
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan chairs a meeting of provincial heads of his ruling AK Party. He later speaks at an AKP event marking the 21st anniversary of the party's foundation.
15 Aug 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
UKRAINE-CRISIS/NORDICS-GERMANY (TV)
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Nordic prime ministers meet in Oslo
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Nordic prime ministers meet in Oslo and hold press conference.
15 Aug 11:15 ET / 15:15 GMT
UKRAINE-CRISIS/NORDICS-GERMANY (TV)
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Norway's PM Jonas Store talk to press
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store talk to journalists.
15 Aug 13:00 ET / 17:00 GMT
INDIA-SRI LANKA/CHINA (TV)
Chinese survey vessel to dock in Sri Lanka after delay, India's worries
Chinese research and survey vessel Yuan Wang 5 is expected to reach the Sri Lankan port of Hambantota, built with money from Beijing, worrying India which is trying to expand its influence in its southern neighbour hit by an economic crisis. The ship was initially supposed to dock on Aug. 11 but got delayed following opposition from India.
Aug 16
CLIMATE-CHANGE/CARIBBEAN-COP27
Caribbean nations meet to prepare for COP27 climate conference
Leaders of Caribbean nations meet for a two-day conference in The Bahamas to discuss the region's approach to the COP27 climate talks in Egypt in November.
Aug 16
USA-ELECTION/
Trump-backed challengers take on Republican incumbents in Wyoming, Alaska
Donald Trump’s campaign to oust congressional Republicans who supported his impeachment will be tested on Tuesday when his endorsed challengers take on U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski in Alaska and U.S. Representative Liz Cheney in Wyoming. Alaska voters will also determine whether to nominate Republican former governor and one-time vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Aug 16
USA-ELECTION/WYOMING (PIX) (TV)
Wyoming holds primary elections for U.S. House
Wyoming Democrats and Republicans choose their nominees to contest November's congressional elections, which will determine which party controls U.S. House of Representatives for next two years.
Aug 16
USA-ELECTION/ALASKA
Alaska holds primary elections for U.S. House, Senate
Alaska Democrats and Republicans choose their nominees to contest November's congressional elections, which will determine which party controls U.S. House of Representatives and Senate for next two years.
Aug 16
SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY
HEALTH-USA/DRUG-PRICING (PIX) (GRAPHIC)
U.S. prices for new drugs soar even as legislation threat increases
Pharmaceutical companies have launched their new drugs at record-high prices again this year, a Reuters survey has found, focusing on an area of growth left unchecked in potential legislation aimed at reducing the more than $500 billion the U.S. spends on medicine each year.
15 Aug 06:00 ET / 10:00 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.
15 Aug 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT
BUSINESS / ECONOMICS
USA-FED/ECONOMY (PIX)
As Fed warns of turbulence ahead, markets remove their seat belts
The U.S. Federal Reserve's hawkish message on inflation registered quickly on housing markets this summer as home sales slowed and inventories accumulated. But that was the one prominent and anticipated adjustment across an economy that has met the U.S. central bank's most aggressive shift of monetary policy in a generation with a relative shrug.
15 Aug 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
RETAIL-RESULTS/PREVIEW
PREVIEW-More pain or rebound? Investors brace for retail earnings
The biggest U.S. retailers Walmart Inc and Target Corp kick off retail earnings this week, and what the discount chains say about consumers will likely set the theme for the rest of the sector and offer clues about the health of the U.S. economy.
15 Aug 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
UKRAINE-CRISIS/GERMANY-GAS (TV)
German economy minister speaks after announcement of gas levy
German economy minister Robert Habeck speaks after details of Germany's new gas price levy are announced. German consumers will have to pay more for energy they use to help cover the high cost of replacing Russian gas.
15 Aug 09:30 ET / 13:30 GMT
USA-FED/WALLER
Federal Reserve Board Governor Waller gives opening remarks at Fed workshop
Federal Reserve Board Governor Christopher Waller gives opening remarks before the 2022 Summer Workshop on Money, Banking, Payments, and Finance hosted by the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
15 Aug 10:50 ET / 14:50 GMT
USA-USDA/CROPPROGRESS
USDA issues weekly Crop Progress
15 Aug 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
USA-FUNDS/
Hedge fund filings could show Twitter positions, Tiger bets, activists
Hedge fund filings showing positions for the second quarter.
15 Aug 17:00 ET / 21:00 GMT
SOUTHKOREA-ECONOMY/JOBS (PIX)
S.Korean retirees back at factories while Korea Inc. wait for foreign workforce to return
The pandemic has been worsening shortage of workers across South Korea’s shipyards, seaweed farms and construction sectors and the elderly people are helping the country to log near record-low jobless rate. Even so, the staff shortage across the country’s key industrial engines and farming has been worsening, and it sets up a new inflation risk at a time when inflation is running at a 24-year high.
16 Aug 19:00 ET / 23:00 GMT
INDONESIA-PRESIDENT/ (PIX) (TV)
Indonesia president delivers state of the union, budget speeches
Indonesia's President Joko Widodo delivers his annual state of the union address at parliament, followed by a speech on his 2023 budget proposal.
Aug 16
COLOMBIA-GDP/
Colombia to release second quarter GDP growth figures
Colombia's government will release gross domestic product growth figures for the second quarter.
Aug 16
SRI LANKA-CRISIS/FARMERS (PIX)
Food shortages loom as Sri Lanka's farmers face another poor harvest
The standing paddy crop across most of Sri Lanka's major rice growing belt is stunted, for the second successive season, because of a lack of fertiliser, farmers, a union leader and local government officials said. A severe shortage of fuel in the island nation of 22 million people, which is battling its worst economic crisis in seven decades, is adding to the already deep agrarian distress.
Aug 16
GRUPO ARGOS-RESULTS/CALL
Grupo Argos holds quarterly earnings call
Colombia's Grupo Argos is scheduled to discuss its second-quarter earnings in a call with analysts.
Aug 16
CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE
ALEX JONES-DEFAMATION/TRIAL-JURY (PIX)
Inside the Alex Jones jury room
Exclusive story inside the jury room in the Alex Jones defamation trial.
15 Aug 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
