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REUTERS NEWS SCHEDULE AT 11 a.m. GMT/6 a.m. ET

Here are the top stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 11 a.m. GMT/6 a.m. ET. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect https://www.reutersconnect.com/planning.

TOP STORIES

GLOBAL

CHINA-HEALTH-TRANSMISSION

Pandemic fears grow as China virus toll rises to nine

Authorities in China and beyond stepped up efforts to control an outbreak of a new flu-like coronavirus on Wednesday as the death toll rose to nine with 440 confirmed cases, while suspicion grew that the virus crossed to humans from animals.

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USA-IMMIGRATION-MEXICO

Mexico halts migrant caravan, deports hundreds to Honduras

Mexico’s government said on Tuesday that it largely halted a caravan of undocumented Central Americans migrants who waded across a river into Mexico, and says others who attempt to enter the country illegally will face the same consequences.

U.S.

USA-TRUMP/IMPEACHMENT

U.S. Senate approves Trump impeachment trial plan, rejects Democrats on documents, witnesses

The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate voted early on Wednesday on party lines to approve the rules for President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, rejecting Democratic efforts to obtain evidence and ensure witnesses are heard.

USA-CENSUS

U.S. census head count launched in rural Alaska after weather delay

The U.S. Census Bureau launched on Tuesday its latest once-in-a-decade head count of Americans in one of the most remote corners of the country, a tiny Alaska Native village on the Bering Sea coast.

BUSINESS

BOFAML-ASIA-EXCLUSIVE

Exclusive: Bank of America to hire 50 bankers for Asia dealmaking team in 2020 – sources

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Bank of America Corp will recruit about 50 bankers for its investment team in Asia this year, as it pushes to bulk up its dealmaking business and shore up revenues from the unit globally, three people with direct knowledge of the matter said.

TESLA-STOCKS

Tesla crosses $100 billion stock market valuation in extended trading

Tesla Inc became the first $100 billion publicly listed U.S. carmaker in extended trading on Tuesday, in a sign of Wall Street’s confidence in an all-electric future.

ENTERTAINMENT

BRITAIN-ROYALS-TELEVISION

Animated British royal comedy ‘The Prince’ to make debut on HBO Max

Animated versions of Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle will have supporting roles in a British royal family satire that will make its debut on AT&T Inc’s HBO Max streaming video service, the company said on Tuesday.

FASHION-PARIS-HAUTE-COUTURE-ARMANI

Armani pairs stern tailoring with vibrant colors for Paris show

Italian designer Giorgio Armani kept faith with his signature stern tailoring for the haute couture collection he unveiled on Tuesday in Paris – but he added a dash of color.

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SPORTS

TENNIS-AUSOPEN-SERENA

Serena into third round in Melbourne after testy win over Slovenian

Serena Williams overcame an erratic performance at the Australian Open on Wednesday to beat Slovenian Tamara Zidansek 6-2 6-3 and advance to the third round.

BASEBALL-MLB-FAME/JETER

Hall of Fame mystery, who did not cast vote for Yankee’s Jeter

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter said being elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday was a humbling experience one that was made a little more so when the 14-time All-Star fell one vote shy of being a unanimous selection.

UPCOMING

ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT

BRITAIN-ROYALS/CANADA-FASHION

Canada fashion industry bets on royal bump with arrival of Prince Harry and wife Meghan

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle’s pending move to Canada could make this country’s fashion industry a bit of a trend setter internationally. Stylists say Meghan, who already has a soft spot for Canadian fashion, could further throw this country’s fashion industry – known for its craftmanship and modesty – into the runway limelight.

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22 Jan 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

FASHION-PARIS/HAUTE COUTURE-GAULTIER (PIX)

Jean Paul Gaultier holds his last ever fashion show in Paris

Jean Paul Gaultier is bowing out of the catwalk world with a fashion extravaganza during Haute Couture Week, as he also celebrates his 50-year career in the industry.

22 Jan 14:30 ET / 19:30 GMT

CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE

PEOPLE-HARVEY WEINSTEIN/EXPLAINER (PIX)

What to expect in Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape trial

A look at the charges and the defense strategy in the rape trial of former movie producer Harvey Weinstein.

22 Jan 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

PEOPLE-HARVEY WEINSTEIN/ (PIX) (TV)

Opening statements expected in Weinstein rape trial

Attorneys are expected to make opening statements in the rape trial of former movie producer Harvey Weinstein.

22 Jan 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

USA-COURT/RELIGION (PIX)

U.S. top court reviews Montana dispute over religious school subsidies

In a case that could once again test boundaries for the separation of church and state, the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments on the legality of a Montana state tax credit that could help students attend private schools including religious ones.

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22 Jan 10:00 ET / 15:00 GMT

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

USA-TRUMP/IMPEACHMENT-WHATNEXT

Trump impeachment: What happens next?

Here is what to look out for next as the proceedings advance in U.S. President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial in the Senate.

22 Jan 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

BRAZIL-POLITICS/POLL

Brazil poll on Bolsonaro’s popularity after his first year in office

New CNT/MDA poll gauges President Bolsonaro’s approval rating after his first year in office.

22 Jan 10:00 ET / 15:00 GMT

USA-JAMAICA

Pompeo in Jamaica as OAS election looms

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits Jamaica on the last leg of a trip through Latin America and the Caribbean that has sought to shore up alliances opposed to the governments of Venezuela and Nicaragua. The United States has in recent years peeled away Caribbean countries, formally a bulwark of support for Venezuela, in votes at diplomatic body the Organization of American States. Caribbean support will also be vital to Pompeo’s aim of stopping a left-wing challenger taking over the leadership of the OAS in May.

22 Jan 10:30 ET / 15:30 GMT

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USA-TRUMP/IMPEACHMENT (PIX) (TV)

Trump stands trial in U.S. Senate

U.S. President Donald Trump stands trial in U.S. Senate, charged with abuse of office and obstruction of Congress, only third U.S. president in history to go on trial in the chamber.

22 Jan 13:00 ET / 18:00 GMT

USA-TRUMP/IMPEACHMENT-BOLTON

ANALYSIS: Trump faces uphill battle blocking Bolton testimony

U.S. President Donald Trump likely cannot use a legal doctrine called executive privilege to block his former national security adviser John Bolton from testifying in the impeachment trial, constitutional scholars said.

22 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

USA-ELECTION/BLOOMBERG

Democratic candidate Bloomberg to address conference of mayors

Democratic Presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg will address the U.S Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) 88th Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C.

22 Jan 15:45 ET / 20:45 GMT

JAPAN-IMMIGRATION/

Filipino woman to sue ex-employer for the return of passport

A 30-year-old Filipino woman had her personal documents taken from her employer in May last year. She quit the company just two months later – but never got her documents back. She is unable to find work because her former employer is refusing to return the documents, which include her passport and college graduation certificate. She will be suing the company, demanding for the return of her documents, and seeking damages stemming from loss of income and unpaid wages.

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23 Jan 21:00 ET / 02:00 GMT

DAVOS-MEETING/ (PIX) (TV)

2020 World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos

The World Economic Forum hosts its annual meeting in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland.

23 Jan

HONGKONG-PROTESTS/ARRESTEES (PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC)

WIDER IMAGE – INSIGHT – Arrested Hong Kong protesters caught in limbo as cases grind forward

For arrested protesters in Hong Kong, the scale of mass arrests and charges, longer-than-normal delays for hearings, and bail conditions that could land them in jail if they are arrested again have forced them to put their lives on hold – and discouraged them from returning to the streets.

23 Jan

RUSSIA-POLITICS/ (TV)

Russian parliament holds first reading of proposed constitutional changes

The Russian parliament holds the first reading of President Vladimir Putin’s proposed constitutional amendments that many say give him the scope to extend his grip on power once his term ends in 2024.

23 Jan

BRITAIN-ASSANGE/ (PIX) (TV)

Wikileaks’ Julian Assange due to appear in London court

Wikileaks’ Julian Assange due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court for hearing in U.S. extradition case.

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23 Jan

POLAND-EU/JUDGES

Poland’s lower house of parliament expected to push through latest judicial reform

Poland’s lower house of Parliament may push through a new law that would allow judges who criticize the government’s judicial reforms to be disciplined. The law was rejected by the opposition-dominated Senate last week.

23 Jan

USA-TRUMP/IMPEACHMENT-QUOTES

FACTBOX-Best quotes from impeachment trial of Trump

Running factbox on best quotes from trial.

23 Jan

USA-TRUMP/IMPEACHMENT (PIX) (TV)

Trump stands trial in U.S. Senate

U.S. President Donald Trump stands trial in U.S. Senate, charged with abuse of office and obstruction of Congress, only third U.S. president in history to go on trial in the chamber.

23 Jan

USA-TRUMP/IMPEACHMENT-WHATNEXT (TV)

FACTBOX-What developments to expect in Trump’s impeachment trial

Running factbox on what developments to expect in U.S. Senate impeachment trial of U.S. President Donald Trump.

23 Jan

BUSINESS / ECONOMICS

BANKS-BONUSES/

Blah bonuses, record profits leave some Wall Street bankers annoyed

Most Wall Street banks announced their fourth quarter profits beat industry expectations last week. But by the end of this week, most of their staff will be underwhelmed by their bonuses.

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22 Jan 07:00 ET / 12:00 GMT

KENYA-RAILWAYS/ (PIX)

WIDER IMAGE: Some Kenyans say Chinese-built railway leaves them in the dust

A new Chinese-built rail track lies about 500 meters away from Kiu’s old colonial-era railway station, which closed down in 2012. But the new high-speed trains thunder through without stopping; Kiu is just a dusty blur glimpsed through the window. Residents of this eastern Kenya town serving 6,000 people, feel bereft without their station and the old railway line.

22 Jan 07:00 ET / 12:00 GMT

CANADA-CENBANK/ (PIX)

Bank of Canada reveals latest interest rate decision

The Bank of Canada releases its latest overnight interest rate decision and Monetary Policy Report.

22 Jan 10:00 ET / 15:00 GMT

BOEING-737MAX/TRAINING (PIX)

Airlines scour the world for scarce 737 MAX simulators

Airlines are scrambling to book time in 737 MAX training facilities as far afield as Fiji, Iceland and Panama, operators said, after Boeing Co recommended pilots be trained in one of the few simulators replicating the latest model.

23 Jan

ETHIOPIA-DAM/SUDAN

Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan hold talks in Khartoum over giant Blue Nile dam

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Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan hold talks in Khartoum over giant over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam as they try to agree a draft deal over the dam’s operation ahead of talks in Washington at the end of the month.

23 Jan

FRANCE-NUCLEARPOWER/

French nuclear regulator ASN press briefing

French nuclear regulator ASN holds start of the year press briefing

23 Jan

SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY

HEALTH-AUTISM/VR (TV)

How VR is helping autistic children makes sense of the real world

A school in the UK is using virtual reality (VR) to help autistic students acclimatize to real-world scenarios they may find stressful or anxiety-inducing.

22 Jan 07:00 ET / 12:00 GMT

CHINA-HEALTH/WHO (TV)

WHO convenes Emergency Committee on new coronavirus

The World Health Organisation convenes an emergency committee of experts on Wednesday to assess whether the coronavirus outbreak in China constitutes an international emergency and make recommendations on how to prevent further spread. Closed-door meeting expected to start at 1100g, followed by press conference at 1800g at earliest

22 Jan 13:00 ET / 18:00 GMT

DISASTERS / ACCIDENTS

PHILIPPINES-VOLCANO/ (PIX) (TV)

Outwatching restive Philippine volcano

Activity on the volcanic island Taal has eased, but scientists say the threat is far from over. The Philippine volcano remains at level 4, the second-highest level on the country’s volcano-alert system, which means a hazardous eruption could happen in hours or days.

23 Jan

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