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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-Market Chatter-Corporate finance press digest July 23 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Tuesday Ecclestone indicted in F1 bribe case Bernie Ecclestone has been formally served with an indictment from a German judge investigating allegations of bribery, the Formula One chief executive has confirmed. Drone video of Costa Concordia This incredible footage shows the cruise ship Costa Concordia filmed from the sky. Famous Georges The newly named Prince George Alexander Louis is the latest in a long history of famous men named George. Logistics behind 'floating city' Isa Soares ventures below deck to see the operation behind the scenes at the Royal Princess cruise ship. Small business confidence slips in June WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Small business optimism fell in June from its one-year high as an uncertain recovery continues to unfold. A fair World Cup deal for Brazil? Some of the world's biggest corporations such as Apple and Google have come under pressure over the way they have saved billions of dollars by exploiting tax loopholes. Now it is the turn of FIFA to defend its lucrative financial arrangements with 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil. Tennis baby takes Internet by storm The daughter of Bob Bryan, part of of tennis' greatest double act in history, has become a social media phenomenon. National Briefing | South Virginia Under Scrutiny, Governor Repays Loans to Business Executive Gov. Bob McDonnell said Tuesday that he had repaid a political donor more than $120,000 in loans to the governors wife and a business Mr. McDonnell owns with his sister. Murray wins Wimbledon CNN's Pedro Pinto talks to Andy Murray who made history by becoming the first British man to win Wimbledon since 1936. Louisiana agency sues big oil firms for hurting wetlands NEW ORLEANS, July 24 (Reuters) - A Louisiana agency sued 97 oil companies - including BP Plc, Exxon Mobil Corp , Chevron Corp and Royal Dutch Shell Plc - in state court on Wednesday for allegedly... Jackson's mother says he denied prescription drug problem LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's mother testified on Monday in her wrongful death lawsuit against concert promoter AEG Live that the late pop star denied he was abusing prescription drugs when she confronted him in the years before his death. Alice Lin and Clarence Tong The bride is on the campaign staff of congressman from Virginia; the groom is a congressional liaison for the Energy Department. Embracing Tablets, Comic Book Publishers Cash In on a Digital Revolution The market is surging, with digital sales of comic books almost tripling in a years time. U.S. mum on Dubai rape story Nina Burleigh says the Norwegian woman put in a Dubai jail after she reported a rape can go home now, but how many Arab women are languishing in prison for going to the police? Education Overhaul Faces a Test of Partisanship The House passed a bill aimed at amending No Child Left Behind. But no Democrat voted for the bill, and the Obama administration has threatened to veto it. Belgium king gives throne to son Former Crown Prince Philippe was sworn in as king of Belgium on Sunday after his father abdicated the throne an hour before. Wines of The Times Ros In Demand, but Not Demanding As pleasant as both ros the wine and ros the idea can be, too many bottles are produced with the sole idea of exploiting the publics desire. The Flexitarian The Complex World of Whole Grains, Made Simple Putting half-truths about cooking and taste to rest in the complex world of whole grains. Lawyer Snowden can't leave yet Contrary to Russian news reports, Edward Snowden has not yet received documents that would allow him to leave a Moscow airport's transit area, his lawyer Anatoly Kucherena told CNN. But she said the paperwork could be delivered at "any time." T Magazine On View | Los Angeles Architecture, As It Might Have Been A new exhibition surveys a century of unrealized building projects and urban planning schemes for the city. Here are five of the most amazing. Golden reason to lose weight The city of Dubai is offering gold as an incentive for a weight loss initiative it will launch this week. Obama Focuses on Economy, Vowing to Help Middle Class President Obama on Wednesday said it was his highest priority to reverse trends that had left typical Americans with stagnating incomes while allowing the rich to grow richer still. Mideast peace Here we go again The road to Middle East peace is filled with disappointments and bloodshed but must continue, reports CNN's Ben Wedeman. Op-ed Netanyahu crying wolf Gary Sick says Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has been warning about Iran blowing up the world with a nuke for 20 years. It's time to think diplomacy, not saber rattling. Sports Briefing | College Sports Mulkey Suspended for Criticizing Referees Kim Mulkey, Baylors womens basketball coach, was suspended for her teams next N.C.A.A. tournament game for criticizing the officiating after a loss to Louisville last spring. Vettel aiming for another first in Hungary BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Sebastian Vettel had never won in July before this year's German Grand Prix. That box ticked, Red Bull's triple Formula One champion now has a Hungary hoodoo to overcome on Sunday. On the road to see 'the real Africa' Every year a group of African photographers and artists takes a road trip across the continent in a bid to show the "real Africa." Robin Thicke, a Romantic, Has a Naughty Hit After 20 years of writing romantic RB songs, Blurred Lines has put him at No. 1 on pop radio. Sports Briefing | Colleges Ohio State Coach Punishes Four Players Ohio State Coach Urban Meyer has disciplined four of his players for legal problems, including suspending the Buckeyes leading scorer, Carlos Hyde, who is suspected of assaulting a woman. African Union asks Sudan to extend deadline to halt South Sudan's oil KHARTOUM (Reuters) - The African Union has asked Sudan to extend a deadline to halt oil flows to South Sudan, state-linked media said on Wednesday, in a last-ditch effort to keep crucial oil exports going. Obama seeks second-term jolt with economic speech GALESBURG, Illinois (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama sought to inject momentum into his economic and domestic policy agenda on Wednesday with a speech designed to clarify his vision for his... UPDATE 3-Facebook shares soar as users, mobile ads climb SAN FRANCISCO, July 24 (Reuters) - Facebook Inc delivered strong evidence it can thrive on smartphones and tablets on Wednesday, reporting a much better-than-anticipated surge in mobile advertising revenue in the second quarter that ignited a 20 percent share rally. Johnny Carson Clips Are Coming to iTunes Starting Tuesday, fans of the show can buy clips for $1.99 of Tonight Show episodes and special compilations. Breaking records in Dubai Guinness World Records head Talal Omar has moved to the Middle East to accommodate the growing demand of record breakers. Is China's debt nightmare a province called Jiangsu? WUXI, China, July 25 (Reuters) - The nightmare scenario for China's leaders as they try to wean the country off a diet of easy credit and breakneck expansion is a local government buckling under the weight of its own debt. Few provinces fit that bill quite like Jiangsu, home to China's most indebted local government. Egypt in crisis Reporter's view CNN Senior International Correspondent Ben Wedeman talks about his experiences covering the Egyptian crisis. Colombian rebels to release alleged U.S. soldier Colombia's FARC rebels say they captured an American soldier last month, and will release him as a "gesture" to advance peace talks. Anchored putting ban? Former world No.1 Martin Kaymer on the issue which is dividing golf. Vekic, Cadantu Advance at Baku Cup Second-seeded Donna Vekic of Croatia advanced to the second round of the Baku Cup on Monday by winning 6-1, 6-0 against local favorite Nazrin Jafarova.

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