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SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 2021
Highlights
WASHINGTON (United States) - Senate expected to override Trump veto on defense spending bill PICTURE. VIDEO. (To 2)
Asia-Pacific
(*) PYONGYANG (North Korea) - North Korea prepares to hold rare ruling party congress (To 20)
Europe
FRANCE - Earlier curfew, starting at 6:00 pm, comes into effect in worst-hit parts of the country
OSLO (Norway) - Mandatory Covid test for all entering passengers comes into force
ANDORRA LA VELLA (Andorra) - Ski resorts reopen for locals only
Latin America
ECUADOR - General election campaign PICTURE. (To February 4, 2021)
SAO PAULO (Brazil) - Non essential shops remain closed in Covid-19 fight (To 5)
Sports
GLASGOW (United Kingdom) - 50th anniversary of death of 66 people at Ibrox Stadium during Rangers-Celtic football derby
CHRISTCHURCH (New Zealand) - Cricket: New Zealand v Pakistan in second Test (To 7)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 2021
Highlights
BAGHDAD (Iraq) - First anniversary of the death of Iranian major general Qasem Soleimani, killed by US drone strike in Iraq VIDEO.
North America
WASHINGTON (United States) - 60th anniversary of break in US-Cuba diplomatic relations
WASHINGTON (United States) - First session of newly-elected Congress and election of Speaker VIDEO. VIDEO. PICTURE.
SAVANNAH (United States) - Kamala Harris holds drive-in mobilization event ahead of senate runoffs VIDEO. VIDEO.
Middle East and North Africa
BEIRUT (Lebanon) - Lebanon's Hezbollah chief speaks on first anniversary of US killing of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani (1430 GMT) VIDEO. VIDEO.
Sports
JEDDAH (Saudi Arabia) - Dakar Rally 2021 VIDEO. PICTURE. (To 15)
JOHANNESBURG (South Africa) - Cricket: South Africa v Sri Lanka in second Test (1000 GMT) (To 7)
ZAGREB (Croatia) - Alpine Ski: 2020/2021 Women's Alpine Ski World Cup - Zagreb (1130 GMT) PICTURE.
INNSBRUCK (Austria) - Ski jumping Four Hills Tournament 3d event (1230 GMT)
MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2021
Highlights
CHINA - WHO delegation seeking Covid-19 origin to visit (date to be confirmed) (To 31)
ATLANTA (United States) - Biden campaigns on eve of runoffs which will determine control of Senate PICTURE. VIDEO. VIDEO.
DALTON (United States) - Trump holds rally on eve of twin runoffs in Georgia which will determine control of Senate (2330 GMT) PICTURE. VIDEO. VIDEO.
(*) LONDON (United Kingdom) - Ruling in Julian Assange extradition case (1000 GMT) VIDEO. VIDEO.
Asia-Pacific
SINGAPORE (Singapore) - Preliminary GDP data for full-year 2020 (0000 GMT)
SEREMBAN (Malaysia) - Inquest verdict in death of French-Irish teen (0200 GMT) VIDEO. VIDEO.
TOKYO (Japan) - PM Yoshihide Suga gives press conference (0200 GMT) VIDEO.
Europe
LONDON (United Kingdom) - AstraZeneca-Oxford Covid vaccination campaign starts VIDEO. VIDEO.
VIENNA (Austria) - Monthly meeting of OPEC Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee
VIENNA (Austria) - 13th OPEC and non OPEC ministerial meeting ( OPEC +)
PARIS (France) - PSA shareholders statement on Fiat Chrysler (FCA) merger and new corporation Stellantis (0900 GMT)
MILAN (Italy) - Fiat Chrysler (FCA) shareholders statement on PSA merger and new corporation Stellantis (1330 GMT)
MADRID (Spain) - Spanish health authorities give press conference on Covid-19 (1730 GMT)
Middle East and North Africa
BAGHDAD (Iraq) - US Iraq sanctions waiver expected to end
CAIRO (Egypt) - Trial of Mahmud Ezzat, interim supreme leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, resumes PICTURE.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021
Highlights
ATLANTA (United States) - Control of US Senate at stake with twin runoffs in Georgia PICTURE. VIDEO. VIDEO.
Asia-Pacific
TOKYO (Japan) - Toyosu market first tuna auction VIDEO.
ISLAMABAD (Pakistan) - Appeal against acquittal of Briton convicted in Daniel Pearl killing reopens after winter break (1300 GMT) (To 8)
Europe
BERLIN (Germany) - Merkel meets state premiers to decide whether to extend partial lockdown VIDEO. VIDEO.
LISBON (Portugal) - Charles Michel, head of the European Council, visits at the start of the Portuguese presidency
(+) KIEV (Ukraine) - Film-investigation on downing of Ukrainian passenger plane over Iran to be premiered (1600 GMT) PICTURE. VIDEO.
North America
WASHINGTON (United States) - World Bank releases Global Economic Prospects report (1600 GMT)
Middle East and North Africa
DOHA (Qatar) - Afghan peace talks resume (0330 GMT) PICTURE. VIDEO.
AL-ULA (Saudi Arabia) - GCC summit, with Qatar rift in the spotlight VIDEO. PICTURE. VIDEO.
Sub-Saharan Africa
KHARTOUM (Sudan) - Trial of ousted president Bashir resumes
Latin America
CARACAS (Venezuela) - Installation of Parliament after elections
Sports
AVELLANEDA (Argentina) - Football: Libertadores cup, River v Palmeiras (2130 GMT) PICTURE.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2021
Highlights
AMSTERDAM (Netherlands) - EMA holds meeting to decide on Moderna coronavirus vaccine authorisation VIDEO. VIDEO.
WASHINGTON (United States) - Congress finalizes presidential election results PICTURE. VIDEO. VIDEO.
Worldwide
WORLD - Christians mark Epiphany
Europe
ANKARA (Turkey) - Hearings resume in trial of opposition journalists on charges of disclosing state secrets
KALOFER (Bulgaria) - Bulgarians mark Epiphany with icy plunges PICTURE. VIDEO.
VATICAN (Holy See) - Pope's general audience (0830 GMT)
PARIS (France) - Appeals court ruling on Spanish extradition request for ex-ETA leader Josu Ternera (1300 GMT) VIDEO.
WIESBADEN (Germany) - Germany's December inflation data (provisional) (1300 GMT)
North America
WASHINGTON (United States) - Trump supporters rally to pressure Congress to reject Biden victory certification PICTURE. VIDEO. VIDEO.
Sub-Saharan Africa
KHARTOUM (Sudan) - US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin visits
Sports
BUENOS AIRES (Argentina) - Football: Libertadores cup, Boca v Santos (1915 GMT) PICTURE.
SYDNEY (Australia) - Cricket: Australia v India in third Test (2330 GMT) PICTURE. (To 11)
ZAGREB (Croatia) - Alpine Ski: 2020/2021 Men's Alpine Ski World Cup - Zagreb (1115 GMT) PICTURE.
BISCHOFSHOFEN (Austria) - Ski jumping Four Hills Tournament 4th event (1530 GMT)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021
Worldwide
WORLD - Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas Day
Asia-Pacific
HONG KONG (China) - Court hearing for Tony Chung, activist in custody on secession charge (0200 GMT)
Europe
PARIS (France) - Eiffel Tower reopens to the public (to be confirmed)
GREECE - Lockdown measures expected to end PICTURE.
PARIS (France) - LVMH 's merger with US jeweller Tiffany to be finalized
BOULOGNE-SUR-MER (France) - Trial of three policemen for false charges and violence against British charity worker at Calais migrant camp
LONDON (United Kingdom) - Sentencing of men convicted over deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants in container lorry (To 8)
WIESBADEN (Germany) - Industrial orders for November (0700 GMT)
PARIS (France) - European aerospace company Arianespace holds online press conference (1200 GMT)
North America
WASHINGTON (United States) - Trade balance for November (1330 GMT)
WASHINGTON (United States) - US releases weekly initial jobless claims data (1330 GMT)
Sub-Saharan Africa
ACCRA (Ghana) - Opening session of new parliament (0900 GMT)
Sports
ANTALYA (Turkey) - Tennis: ATP tour 2021 - Antalya Open (To 13)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2021
Europe
BRUSSELS (Belgium) - Deadline for EU Commission decision on Google-Fitbit deal
UKRAINE - Ukraine starts post-Christmas lockdown
FRANCE - 60th anniversary of referendum in France on self-determination for Algeria
ROME (Italy) - Appeals court delivers sentence in trial over 2009 Viareggio deadly rail accident
NETHERLANDS - The Netherlands begins Covid-19 vaccination programme
WIESBADEN (Germany) - Industrial production data for November (0700 GMT)
LONDON (United Kingdom) - Marks and Spencer Q3 trading update (1000 GMT)
North America
OTTAWA (Canada) - Canada publishes unemployment figures (1330 GMT)
WASHINGTON (United States) - Federal Reserve Vice Chair Richard Clarida discusses the US economy and monetary policy (1600 GMT)
Middle East and North Africa
TEHRAN (Iran) - First anniversary of downing of Ukraine International Airlines flight that left 176 dead VIDEO.
BEIRUT (Lebanon) - Judge questions eight military officials over alleged graft (0700 GMT)
Sports
OBERHOF (Germany) - Biathlon: 2020/2021 Men's Biathlon World Cup - Oberhof (To 9)
OBERHOF (Germany) - Biathlon: 2020/2021 Women's Biathlon World Cup - Oberhof (To 9)
ADELBODEN (Switzerland) - Alpine Ski: 2020/2021 Men's Alpine Ski World Cup - Adelboden PICTURE. (To 10)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2021
Middle East and North Africa
(+) ALGIERS (Algeria) - Latest appeal hearings in campaign-funding fraud case against Algerian former top officials
Sports
ST ANTON (Austria) - Alpine Ski: 2020/2021 Women's Alpine Ski World Cup - St. Anton am Arlberg (To 10)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2021
Europe
KAZAKHSTAN - Parliamentary elections VIDEO.
(*) KYRGYZSTAN - Presidential elections, referendum on government system PICTURE. VIDEO.
North America
NEW YORK (United States) - Fifth anniversary of British pop legend David Bowie's death
Middle East and North Africa
MOROCCO - Virus state of emergency set to end
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