Cubans vote on a new constitution
The document, up for a vote today, would replace the Cold War-era one. It opens a path to owning property, recognizes businesses as part of "Cuba's socialist economy" and introduces presidential term limits and a prime minister. It's expected to pass, though there could be more dissent than in past votes.
EU and League of Arab States leaders meet
For the first time, the heads of countries in the European Union and the League of Arab States gather today for a summit. On the two-day agenda in Egypt are trade, migration and security.
Mobile phones take the global spotlight
The race for 5G, Huawei, Brexit and that wild foldable phone top the docket as device makers gather Monday in Spain for the Mobile World Congress.
The 2020 White House race is simmering
Sen. Bernie Sanders pushes his bid for the 2020 Democratic nomination in a CNN town hall at 8 p.m. ET Monday. And on Wednesday, conservatives head to National Harbor, Maryland, for the annual Conservative Political Action Conference.
Trump meets with North Korea's leader The US President heads to Vietnam for a two-day meeting, starting Wednesday, with Kim Jong Un. The leaders met last year and agreed to establish relations. But Pyongyang has changed little about its military capabilities, a top US commander says. Jared Kushner may push for peace in the Mideast Trump's son-in-law reportedly will visit Arab countries this week to pitch his long-awaited plan to bring a lasting peace to the Middle East Trump's ex-fixer heads to Capitol Hill Before heading to prison, Michael Cohen again is set to testify publicly Wednesday before the House oversight committee. Cohen had put off an appearance, citing " threats against his family" by Trump and his attorney Rudy Giuliani. Cohen's due to appear Thursday behind closed doors before the House intel panel, which is probing Russian influence in the 2016 election. T minus 1 month to Brexit It's one month Thursday until the United Kingdom is due to leave the European Union. But the exit is in chaos as Prime Minister Theresa May suffers defeat after defeat trying to square her plan with Parliament and EU officials. US faces China trade deal deadline The US is set to impose huge tariff hikes Friday on billions of dollars in Chinese goods -- unless the nations hammer out a deal that halts Chinese subsidies, intellectual property theft and market barriers. Trump, perhaps sensing his results could get slammed, may bring top Dems into the talks. | 
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