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News Feed Latest worldwide news All flights to and from Tunisia cancelled on Friday TUNIS, July 26 (Reuters) - All flights to and from Tunisia will be cancelled on Friday after a general strike was called by the main labour organisation in protest at the killing of a prominent opposition figure, the civil aviation office said. Sports Briefing | Basketball Mavericks Add Ellis to New Lineup The Dallas Mavericks have signed the free-agent shooting guard Monta Ellis, finishing off the final piece of their new starting lineup. Amazon Reports Small Loss As It Focuses on Investments While Amazons razor-thin profits turned to razor-thin losses, the companys revenue increased 22 percent. Tropical Storm Dorian forms over Eastern Atlantic NHC (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Dorian, the fourth named storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season, has formed over the Eastern Atlantic, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Do black tech entrepreneurs face institutional bias? Wayne Sutton has been asking venture-capital investors and Silicon Valley executives a question that's not often broached here in the epicenter of the technology industry U.S. regulator announces $885 million settlement with UBS WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. regulator on Thursday said it reached an $885 million settlement with UBS over allegations the bank misrepresented mortgage-backed bonds that were sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during the housing bubble. UPDATE 1-Obama warns House Republicans against 'deadbeat' budget tactics JACKSONVILLE, Fla, July 25 (Reuters) - With a busy commercial port in Florida as his backdrop, President Barack Obama warned Republican lawmakers on Thursday that threatening a government shutdown or debt default jeopardizes the fragile U.S. economic recovery. Amazon's overseas weakness overshadows strength at home SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc forecast disappointing income and revenue as it grapples with a weaker international market, overshadowing improving profitability and economic conditions in the United States. Motorsport Austrian GP to return? Red Bull, whose Formula One team has won the drivers' and constructors' titles for the past three years, could have a home race in Austria from 2014. The Missing Pieces of an Untold Story About a Jet Friends and family described George Sauer Jr., a former Jet who died in May, as a man who had a story to tell, but never got the chance to. You're the Boss The I.R.S. Interprets the Employer Mandate, and Businesses Have Questions The biggest issue in interpreting the new health care law appears to involve how a company determines whether employees whose hours fluctuate must be offered insurance. Small business hiring falls again in June NFIB WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. small business employment edged down for the second straight month in June, sharply contrasting with other data showing an improvement in the tone of the labor market last... Player Ratings U.S. (3) vs. Honduras (1) Player ratings from the Concacaf Gold Cup semifinal between the United States and Honduras in Arlington, Tex. Mortgages On Floods and Rising Insurance Premiums Until redrawn maps are finalized, and the rates revised, neither homeowners nor lenders can accurately estimate the affordability of future premiums. Baghdad bombings target mostly Shiite neighborhoods At least 15 people were killed and dozens wounded Saturday in a series of car bombings that hit several Baghdad neighborhoods, health and police officials said. Study Air pollution kills two million More than two million people are dying every year from the effects of outdoor air pollution, according to a new study. Techquity Dan Loeb says Yahoo! Apple gets pre-results boost July 22 - Yahoo agreed to repurchase 40 million shares of stock from major stakeholder Third Point; BMO raises Apple price target ahead of its earnings report. Pope Francis visits muddy Brazilian slum July 25 - Pope Francis calls for a society of solidarity while speaking at a Rio de Janeiro "favela" slum neighborhood. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Pet pig Nemo's lymphoma treatment makes research history WASHINGTON (Reuters) - When George Goldner went to feed his six pet pigs earlier this year, his 730-pound (331-kg) companion Nemo was acting strangely. Nemo had suddenly stopped eating and laid in... Sudeikis Says He Will Leave Saturday Night Live The actor and writer Jason Sudeikis had been with NBCs popular late-night show for 10 years, playing several notable characters, including Mitt Romney. Strong Quarter for Netflix, but Investors Hit Pause The company gained 630,000 subscribers in the United States in the spring, but its shares fell in after-hours trading as some investors wanted even higher subscriber additions. Strong iPhone sales buoy Apple's third quarter, shares climb SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Sales of Apple Inc's iPhone trumped Wall Street estimates after U.S. shipments soared 51 percent in the third quarter, lifting its stock 5 percent even as profit fell. Gadgetwise Braven Speakers Let You Party for Hours A Braven 850 plays 20 hours of music with its 20-watt amplifier. But it weighs three pounds, so you may not want to tote it to the beach. FIFA puts heat on Qatar Qatar will discover its World Cup fate in October after FIFA revealed it will make a decision over whether to move the tournament from summer to winter. Egyptian General Calls for Mass Protests The directive from Gen. Abdul-Fattah el-Sisi raised the possibility of another Friday of dueling protests with supporters of deposed President Mohamed Morsi. Royal baby a retail giant UK retailers are riding the wave of excitement over Prince William and Kate Middletons baby all the way to the bank. Spending, from collectibles to celebratory libations, is expected to exceed $300 million. Killings in tiny Japanese village prompt hunt for 'serial killer' Hundreds of police are involved in the hunt for a 63-year-old man in connection with the murder of five people in a remote Japanese hamlet. The victims' houses were also burned down. Pope scolds rich, demands social justice in visit to Brazil slum RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Thursday issued the first social manifesto of his young pontificate, telling slum dwellers in Brazil that the world's rich must do much more to wipe out vast inequalities between the haves and the have-nots. Australian Leader Scraps Tax on Carbon Emissions Prime Minister Kevin Rudd of Australia announced a plan to replace a deeply unpopular tax on carbon emissions with a market-based trading system a year ahead of schedule. Dow Chemical profit shoots up 72 percent July 25 (Reuters) - Dow Chemical Co reported a 72 percent rise in quarterly profit, driven by robust agricultural demand and higher margins in its plastics business. Critics Notebook The Plan to Swallow Midtown Mayor Michael R. Bloombergs plan for East Midtown, which would add giant new buildings without upgrading streets and subways, would only set New York City back. Opera and Classical Listings for July 26-Aug. 1 A selected guide to classical music performances in the New York area. 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. Police Take On Family Violence to Avert Deaths The 450 officers in a recently enlarged police unit make 70,000 visits a year to households with histories of violence, trying to stop abusers from becoming killers. ArtsBeat New York Musical Theater Festival Report Standby The new musical is about five passengers stranded in an existential limbo. The 10 worst film and TV bosses Every so often I'll see a movie or a TV show where a boss is over-the-top bad, and it's supposed to be hilarious or terrifying. Bits Google Debuts an Updated Nexus 7 Tablet The Nexus 7, Googles less expensive rival to the iPad Mini, is lighter and faster than the original and was introduced a day after Apple reported declining iPad sales. Google unveils $35 video-to-TV device Google has a simple and inexpensive new way to stream Internet videos on your TV. Pope of the poor barnstorms Brazil Pope Francis barnstorms Brazil focusing on the poor. CNN's Miguel Marquez reports. Belles toll Women's game in uproar The English Football Association is facing a backlash from fans of women's football after being accused of throwing the future of one of the country's most loved clubs into jeopardy.

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