Go to to consult AFP Agenda Contact us on contact-agenda@afp.com Please note that all times are in GMT. For full details of our coverage of top stories, please see our regularly updated News Advisory (+) : Event added in the last 24 hours. (*) : Event updated in the last 24 hours. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020 Europe BERLIN (Germany) - Berlin International Film Festival PICTURE. VIDEO. LIVE VIDEO. (To March 1) North America WASHINGTON (United States) - Sentencing of Trump confidant Roger Stone for lying, witness tampering PICTURE. VIDEO. LIVE VIDEO. COLORADO SPRINGS (United States) - Trump addresses "Keep America Great" rally in Colorado (2200 GMT) PICTURE. VIDEO. GATINEAU (Canada) - Canada hosts Lima Group ministerial meeting on Venezuela Middle East and North Africa RIYADH (Saudi Arabia) - US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits VIDEO. PICTURE. (To 21) Sub-Saharan Africa KAMPALA (Uganda) - Africa Climate Week (To 24) Sports WELLINGTON (New Zealand) - Cricket: New Zealand v India 1st Test (2200 GMT) PICTURE. (To 25) FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020 Asia-Pacific BANGKOK (Thailand) - Constitutional Court rules on Future Forward Party's dissolution over loan from its billionaire leader (0800 GMT) PICTURE. Europe (*) FESSENHEIM (France) - Closure of Fessenheim 1 nuclear plant (1930 GMT) GRAPHIC. VIDEO. (To 22) (+) PORTSMOUTH (United Kingdom) - Sentencing of skipper Charles Lynch for facilitating illegal entry to the UK over discovery of migrants in his boat VIDEO. PICTURE. (*) KARAGANDA (Kazakhstan) - Court to sentence seven over state ranger's killing (0430 GMT) VIDEO. MUNICH (Germany) - Allianz 2019 results (0600 GMT) BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT (France) - Court hears bid by ex-Renault chief Carlos Ghosn to recover part of retirement pay (0800 GMT) VIDEO. ROME (Italy) - Press preview of newly discovered tomb of Rome founder Romulus (1000 GMT) PICTURE. VIDEO. HAMBURG (Germany) - Greta Thunberg attends Fridays for Future protest over climate emergency (1100 GMT) VIDEO. SLOVAKIA - Nationwide protests marking two years since murder of investigative journalist Jan Kuciak (1600 GMT) VIDEO. PICTURE. North America (*) WASHINGTON (United States) - US visa curbs on citizens of Nigeria, Myanmar, Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Sudan and Tanzania come into force PICTURE. LAS VEGAS (United States) - Trump rally on eve of next round in contest to pick his election challenger (2000 GMT) PICTURE. VIDEO. NEW YORK (United States) - Fed governor Lael Brainard delivers speech on "monetary policy for the next recession" (1515 GMT) NEW YORK (United States) - ECB chief economist Philip Lane gives speech (2300 GMT) Middle East and North Africa TEHRAN (Iran) - Parliamentary election PICTURE. VIDEO. GRAPHIC. LIVE VIDEO. MUSCAT (Oman) - US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits VIDEO. SANAA (Yemen) - Five years ago, president Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi fled the country VIDEO. (+) ALGIERS (Algeria) - Protests marking first anniversary of anti-government uprising PICTURE. VIDEO. Sub-Saharan Africa (+) MASERU (Lesotho) - PM Thomas Thabane expected to be charged with murder of ex-wife COMOROS - Second round of parliamentary and local elections Latin America RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil) - Rio Carnival PICTURE. VIDEO. (To 29) Sports (+) JOHANNESBURG (South Africa) - Australia tour of South Africa - First T20 (1700 GMT) PICTURE. SYDNEY (Australia) - Cricket: Women's T20 World Cup (0200 GMT) PICTURE. (To March 8) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2020 Asia-Pacific LHASA (China) - 80 years since Dalai Lama was enthroned (+) SYDNEY (Australia) - National protests calling for action on climate change (0230 GMT) Europe PARIS (France) - International Agricultural Show trade fair LIVE VIDEO. VIDEO. GRAPHIC. PICTURE. (To March 1) KAZAKHSTAN - Opposition holds nationwide protests VIDEO. LONDON (United Kingdom) - Protest against possible extradition of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange to the US (1130 GMT) PICTURE. North America LAS VEGAS (United States) - Democrats in Nevada choose candidate for president in state caucuses PICTURE. VIDEO. GRAPHIC. LIVE VIDEO. NEW YORK (United States) - New York Toy Fair PICTURE. (To 24) Middle East and North Africa (*) ALGERIA - First anniversary of Algeria's protest movement PICTURE. VIDEO. ALGIERS (Algeria) - Trial of opposition journalist arrested during protests (2300 GMT) Sub-Saharan Africa (*) LOME (Togo) - Presidential election (0700 GMT) VIDEO. LIVE VIDEO. Sports LAS VEGAS (United States) - Boxing: World heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder defends title against Tyson Fury PICTURE. (+) CAPE TOWN (South Africa) - Rugby, Stormers VS Jaguares (1330 GMT) PICTURE. (+) PRETORIA (South Africa) - Rugby, Bulls vs Blues (1500 GMT) PICTURE. LONDON (United Kingdom) - Football: Premier League - day 27: Chelsea v Tottenham (1230 GMT) PICTURE. ROME (Italy) - Rugby: Italy v Scotland in Six Nations Championship (1415 GMT) PICTURE. GRAPHIC. (*) CARDIFF (United Kingdom) - Rugby: Wales v France in Six Nations Championship (1645 GMT) PICTURE. GRAPHIC. LEICESTER (United Kingdom) - Football: Premier League - day 27: Leicester v Manchester City (1730 GMT) PICTURE. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2020 Asia-Pacific SYDNEY (Australia) - State memorial service for victims of bushfires in New South Wales (0000 GMT) PICTURE. Europe PARIS (France) - Street art piece "Rubik Mona Lisa" by Invader goes under hammer PICTURE. BARI (Italy) - Pope Francis meets bishops from countries on the Mediterranean Sea (0630 GMT) PICTURE. Middle East and North Africa DOHA (Qatar) - Possible Taliban-US deal signing PICTURE. VIDEO. (To 29) AMMAN (Jordan) - Emir of Qatar visits for talks with King Abdullah PICTURE. VIDEO. Sports (+) PORT ELIZABETH (South Africa) - Cricket, South Africa vs Australia 2nd T20 (1100 GMT) PICTURE. LONDON (United Kingdom) - Rugby: England v Ireland in Six Nations Championship (1500 GMT) LIVE VIDEO. GRAPHIC. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020 Asia-Pacific NEW DELHI (India) - Trump makes first visit to India PICTURE. VIDEO. LIVE VIDEO. (To 25) HONG KONG (China) - Appeal hearing for 2014 Umbrella Movement protest leaders (To 26) Europe LONDON (United Kingdom) - Full extradition hearing of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange VIDEO. GRAPHIC. LIVE VIDEO. (To 28) (*) BUCHAREST (Romania) - Pro-European government faces no-confidence vote PARIS (France) - Paris women's autumn-winter fashion week (To March 3) GENEVA (Switzerland) - Human Rights Council 43rd session PICTURE. (To March 20) (*) DUBLIN (Ireland) - Extradition hearing for Briton Ian Bailey, wanted in France for 1996 murder in Ireland of Frenchwoman Sophie Toscan du Plantier (*) MUNICH (Germany) - Ifo institute business confidence index (0900 GMT) BERLIN (Germany) - Merkel's CDU party gives update on leadership candidates (1200 GMT) PARIS (France) - Ex-premier Francois Fillon and his wife go on trial over fake jobs scandal (1230 GMT) VIDEO. LIVE VIDEO. PICTURE. GRAPHIC. (To March 11) (+) BRUSSELS (Belgium) - Possible meeting of EU ambassadors to confirm Michel Barnier's mandate as Brexit negotiator (1300 GMT) North America NEW YORK (United States) - Honduran president's brother sentenced after drug trafficking conviction (1930 GMT) Middle East and North Africa DUBAI (United Arab Emirates) - Third phase of vast United Arab Emirates solar park opens PICTURE. VIDEO. Sub-Saharan Africa LAGOS (Nigeria) - Hearing scheduled in lawsuit brought by communities evicted by army from their lands (1100 GMT) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020 Europe (+) LONGYEARBYEN (Norway) - Deposit made into the Noah's Ark seed vault on Svalbard in the Arctic VIDEO. GRAPHIC. BRUSSELS (Belgium) - EU European affairs ministers meet, possibly to approve Brexit negotiating mandate for UK trade deal LIVE VIDEO. VIDEO. WIESBADEN (Germany) - Germany publishes detailed breakdown of 2019 GDP (0700 GMT) LONDON (United Kingdom) - International Petroleum Week conference (0830 GMT) (To 27) (*) YEREVAN (Armenia) - Ex-president Sarkisian's trial on corruption charges (1100 GMT) VIDEO. North America CHARLESTON (United States) - Democrats hold TV debate, four days before South Carolina primary PICTURE. VIDEO. Sub-Saharan Africa SAO VICENTE (Cape Verde) - Mindelo Carnival Sports LONDON (United Kingdom) - Football: UEFA Champions League - Last 16 First Leg: Chelsea (ENG) v Bayern Munich (GER) (2000 GMT) PICTURE. NAPLES (Italy) - Football: UEFA Champions League - Last 16 First Leg: Napoli (ITA) v Barcelona (ESP) (2000 GMT) VIDEO. LIVE VIDEO. PICTURE. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020 Asia-Pacific HONG KONG (China) - Hong Kong finance chief announces government budget plan for 2020-21 Europe GENEVA (Switzerland) - UN hosts Libya peace talks (*) ROME (Italy) - Trial of two US teens over murder of Italian police officer begins (0800 GMT) VIDEO. LIVE VIDEO. KARLSRUHE (Germany) - Constitutional court rules on a law banning professional assisted suicide services (0900 GMT) (+) BRUSSELS (Belgium) - European Commission publishes report on economic and social development of member states (1100 GMT) North America (+) WASHINGTON (United States) - Defense Secretary Esper, Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Milley testify before Congress Middle East and North Africa ALGIERS (Algeria) - Top officials and bosses appeal against corruption sentences (0900 GMT) Sports BERLIN (Germany) - Cycling: UCI Track World Championships (To March 1) DECINES-CHARPIEU (France) - Football: UEFA Champions League - Last 16 First Leg: Lyon (FRA) v Juventus (ITA) (2000 GMT) PICTURE. VIDEO. MADRID (Spain) - Football: UEFA Champions League - Last 16 First Leg: Real Madrid (ESP) v Manchester City (ENG) (2000 GMT) PICTURE. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020 Asia-Pacific MUMBAI (India) - Artworks, luxury watches, handbags and cars belonging to fugitive jewellery mogul Nirav Modi go under the hammer BEIJING (China) - Defence ministry monthly press conference (0700 GMT) Europe NAPLES (Italy) - Franco-Italian summit VIDEO. LIVE VIDEO. ROME (Italy) - Committee decides whether Salvini goes to trial in Open Arms migrant rescue ship case LEVERKUSEN (Germany) - Bayer 2019 results (0900 GMT) LONDON (United Kingdom) - WPP 2019 preliminary results (1500 GMT) North America BERKELEY (United States) - 80th anniversary of discovery of carbon 14 isotope Latin America (*) SANTIAGO (Chile) - 10th anniversary of earthquake and tsunami that killed over 520 people FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Europe WARSAW (Poland) - Coal miners protest amid wage dispute VATICAN CITY (Holy See) - Seminar on AI attended by Microsoft head Brad Smith LONDON (United Kingdom) - Rolls-Royce 2019 annual results (*) MUNICH (Germany) - Munich Re 2019 results (0600 GMT) (*) LUDWIGSHAFEN (Germany) - BASF 2019 results (0900 GMT) PICTURE. (+) FRANKFURT AM MAIN (Germany) - Bundesbank 2019 report (1000 GMT) WIESBADEN (Germany) - German inflation data for February (1300 GMT) North America OTTAWA (Canada) - GDP fourth quarter and full year 2019 (1330 GMT) Sub-Saharan Africa (*) PRAIA (Cape Verde) - Court announces verdict for 10 Russians charged over record 9.5-tonne cocaine haul (0900 GMT) Sports MOSCOW (Russia) - Russian Athletics Federation set to appoint its new leadership afp