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News Feed Latest worldwide news Colombian peace talks resume in Cuba as conflict rages HAVANA, July 28 (Reuters) - The Colombian government and leftist FARC rebels resumed peace negotiations in Havana on Sunday after a recess of more than two weeks, during which 19 soldiers and a number of rebels were killed and rural protests left four farmers dead and several police injured. Israelis and Palestinians to Resume Peace Talks The meeting between negotiators, planned to start Monday and announced by the State Department, will be the first time that the two have held direct talks since 2010. How Detroit can rise again Bruce Katz and Jennifer Bradley say cities like Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Akron have reinvented themselves with smart public, private and civic leadership. Detroit can too Detroit The city that 'used to be' Heidi Ewing, filming her documentary about Detroit, found desperate people living on the margins, but also folks who are trying to make the city as vibrant as people say it used to be. Havas CEO questions Publicis-Omnicom merger rationale PARIS, July 28 (Reuters) - The head of French advertising agency Havas on Sunday questioned the logic of a planned merger between larger global rivals Publicis and Omnicom, saying it was not in the best interests of clients or staff. Economic View Budging (Just a Little) on Investing in Gold As a long-term investment, gold has offered small overall returns with high volatility. But there is still an argument for keeping a sliver of it in a portfolio. Will real Shinzo Abe emerge? The political gridlock that has impeded progress on Japan's myriad policy challenges may be broken at long last. US STOCKS-Wall St set for weekly loss as traders cash in * Dow down 0.3 pct, SP 500 off 0.2 pct, Nasdaq off 0.03 pct Carlyle's CommScope picks banks for IPO -sources July 25 (Reuters) - Carlyle Group LP has selected banks for an initial public offering of telecommunications equipment company CommScope Holding Co Inc, which was taken private in 2011 for $3.9... Can Detroit reinvent itself? Maggie Lake speaks with Bruce Katz from the Brookings Institute about reasons to be optimistic about a Detroit revival. Explosions rock Libya's Benghazi, protesters take to streets TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Explosions rocked the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi on Sunday in what appeared to be attacks on judicial buildings, a security official said, sparking protests a day after more than 1,100 inmates escaped during a prison riot there. NBC Announces Mini-Series on Hillary Clinton NBC bought the project for a four-hour mini-series, and it plans to broadcast it well before any possible declaration of a presidential candidacy. Al Shabaab claim attack on Turkish mission in Somalia, three dead MOGADISHU (Reuters) - A car loaded with explosives rammed into an office housing Turkish embassy staff in the Somali capital, killing three people, witnesses and officials said on Saturday, the latest in a series of blasts claimed by Islamist al Shabaab rebels. Florida's Morrison Arrested and Suspended Florida linebacker Antonio Morrison has been suspended for at least the first two games of the regular season after being arrested for the second time in five weeks. Boxing for a better life Her gloves held high, Rita Mrwebi dances in the middle of a blue boxing ring. Eyes focused straight ahead, she unleashes a flurry of thudding jabs and powerful hooks. Twitter faces calls in Britain to get tough on online abuse LONDON, July 28 (Reuters) - Twitter, the social media site, is under pressure in Britain to make it easier for Internet users to report abuse after more than 30,000 people petitioned it over the case of a feminist campaigner who says she was repeatedly threatened with rape. Horses served at the drive-thru? Watch what happens when horses go through a McDonalds' drive-thru. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on the ruckus. Royal prank as Will and Kate lookalikes fool media outside hospital July 19 - William and Catherine lookalikes walk up to the hospital where Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, is due to give birth any day now. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Never Mind the Prince! About Kate Middletons Dress ... A dress worn by his mother almost stole the show from Prince George. ArtsBeat Conductor, Recovering From Concussion, Is Still Scheduled for Lohengrin at Bayreuth Andris Nelsons, who withdrew from a Tanglewood performance after a concussion, is expected to be the conductor for Lohengrin at Bayreuth next week. Rescued Florida sea turtle headed for Las Vegas casino "retirement" MIAMI (Reuters) - An ailing 320-pound, green sea turtle, believed to be about 50 years old, was packed in a customized FedEx crate to be shipped to Las Vegas on Thursday to give it a better home at a luxury casino. Quakes Thought to Help Release Methane From Seabed Seepage of methane, a greenhouse gas, in the Arabian Sea may be linked to a 1945 earthquake, a study suggests. The finding may affect global warming estimates. Is Rio ready for the World Cup? CNN travels to Rio to discover whether the city is ready for the 2014 World Cup. How should teens handle their summer-job money? NEW YORK (Reuters) - Anchorage, Alaska, teen Grace Bolt isn't spending her summer lolling at the pool or in front of a video game controller - she's juggling a variety of jobs and cashing a variety... Formula One Hamilton Takes Charge of the Prix in Hungary Lewis Hamilton dominated the Hungarian Grand Prix from start to finish to take his first victory of the season, his first victory for his Mercedes team and his fourth victory in Hungary. F.D.A. Says Importers Must Audit Food Safety If the rules are made final, they would shift the responsibility for ensuring that food is safe from the F.D.A. to companies like Walmart and Cargill. Radio personality David 'Kidd' Kraddick, 53, dies at charity event (Reuters) - Radio and TV personality David "Kidd" Kraddick, the host of the syndicated show "Kidd Kraddick in the Morning", died at a fund-raising event for his charity in New Orleans on Saturday, his network said. He was 53. Nikkei set to fall below 14,000 as yen strengthens; earnings in focus TOKYO, July 29 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average is expected to fall for the fourth day in a row on Monday as the yen rose against the dollar, while caution over corporate earnings is likely to keep investors on the sidelines. Market players said the Nikkei was likely to trade between 13,850 to 14,150 on Monday after falling 3.0 percent to 14,129.98 on Friday. If the index falls below 14,000, it will be the first time since July 4. Nikkei futures in Chicago closed at 13,945, down Plane flying too low, and too slow NTSB July 10 - Investigators release new information into the deadly Asiana plane crash in San Francisco. Julie Noce reports. Small-Business Guide With Sales Collapsing, an Owner Turns to a Consultant A fresh look at sales operations yielded some important benefits. Bad drop costs Woods CNN's Patrick Snell and Shane O'Donoghue discuss the penalty officials gave Tiger Woods for a bad ball drop. RPT-Wall St Week Ahead Stocks face the Fed, jobs and earnings NEW YORK, July 28 (Reuters) - This week on Wall Street could be a summer blockbuster, with the marquee featuring a triple bill the Fed, jobs and earnings. Motorsport Hamilton first for Mercedes Lewis Hamilton claims his first victory since switching to Mercedes and revives his world title hopes with a storming drive at the Hungarian Grand Prix Sunday. Well Cancer Risk Increases With Height Height is associated with a greater risk of cancer for both men and women, new research shows. Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Hopes for a Fish Revival as a Dam Is Demolished The Penobscot River is expected to begin yielding river herring, Atlantic salmon and other fish in numbers not seen in centuries. T Magazine One-Thing Shops | Where You Can Find the Most Beautiful Brushes in Germany In the shadow of a famous German cathedral lies an inviting hole in the wall where a single family has been making brushes of all shapes and sizes for more than a century. Filling up on petrol station offices (Reuters.com) - Seeking a place to work out of the office that is quieter than a bustling coffee shop and provides drinks, printers, Wi-Fi and even petrol? Motherlode Blog Princes Are for Fairy Tales The message royalty sends to our children the one about meritocracy, just as much as the one about aesthetics is all the more suspect when it comes in flesh and blood, as with the newborn Prince of Cambridge. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the past 24 hours.

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