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News Feed Latest worldwide news Putin in Ukraine to Celebrate a Christian Anniversary The visit appeared intended in part to highlight the historical and spiritual ties that unite the two countries even as Ukraine seeks greater links with the West. Dot Earth Blog A Humbling View of the Home Planet Earth Seen from Saturn A humbling view of the home planet from 898 million miles away. Babies who share the royal birthday get silver pennies July 23 - The Royal Mint adorns families of babies born on the same day as the new royal prince with commemorative silver one penny pieces. Elly Park reports. RPT-Why China pays too much for medicines July 26 (Reuters) - China has a drug problem. While most Western countries spend 10-12 percent of their healthcare budget on medicines, in China it is well over 40 percent, a disparity that goes to the heart of Beijing's crackdown on the industry. Germany braces for heat wave July 26 - German officials are warning locals to limit their time outside ahead of a heatwave this weekend which is forecast to bring record high temperatures. Deborah Gembara reports. British Recovery Picks Up, But Still Remains Fragile Gross domestic product grew 0.6 percent in the three months that ended on June 30, an uptick amid signs of improvement elsewhere in Europe. Protests for, against Mursi in Egypt July 26 - Two people are dead after massive protests both for and against ousted Egyptian president Mohamed Mursi rocked Cairo, Alexandria and dozens of other cities. Deborah Gembara reports. UPDATE 3-EU, China resolve solar dispute - their biggest trade row by far * China allowed to provide almost half EU solar consumption Devils Star Ilya Kovalchuk Retires From NHL Star forward Ilya Kovalchuk stunned the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, retiring from the NHL to return to his native Russia. Kuwaitis head to the polls for sixth time since 2006 KUWAIT (Reuters) - Kuwaitis voted for the sixth time in seven years on Saturday in a parliamentary election boycotted by the main Islamist and populist opposition, which may help liberals and independents win seats. Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball Chicagos Balanced Attack Sinks the Liberty The Sky rookie Elena Delle Donne finished with a career-low 7 points, but Chicago had five scorers in double digits. National Briefing | South North Carolina Abortion Curbs Await Governors Decision Groups supporting abortion rights are trying to pressure Gov. Pat McCrory to veto the measure citing his campaign vow not to sign any new abortion restrictions into law. 'Pink Panther' escapes in armed Swiss prison break Police in Switzerland hunted Friday for two inmates who escaped in a prison break staged by a pair of armed accomplices. One escapee is a member of the "Pink Panther" jewel-theft group, police say. Was 'recklessness' to blame for Spanish train crash? SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, Spain (Reuters) - Spanish police were investigating on Friday if the driver of a train that crashed in Santiago de Compostela killing dozens had been driving at reckless speed when he took a tight curve. Serbian PM threatens to oust finance minister BELGRADE (Reuters) - Serbia's prime minister piled pressure on Finance and Economy Minister Mladjan Dinkic on Saturday to cede one of his portfolios or face being ousted from the Balkan country's coalition government. 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. Two missing in NY's Hudson River The search continues for two missing people following a boating accident on the Hudson River in New York. Film Five Reasons to Go Mod Like the Beatles, the Dave Clark Five experimented with filmmaking, including the 1965 John Boorman film Catch Us if You Can. On Day of Protests, Inmates Escape From a Libyan Prison Protesters attacked the offices of the Muslim Brotherhood of Libya and the liberal National Forces Alliance party, after demonstrations set off by killings turned violent, witnesses said. You're the Boss Blog Welcome to the Life of a Sales Consultant Robert Waks talks about trying to help small-business owners and why his contract wasnt renewed. George Mitchell, a Pioneer in Hydraulic Fracturing, Dies at 94 Mr. Mitchell, who on a hunch began drilling shale rock formations, is credited with creating an unexpected natural gas boom in the United States. Giants Pierre-Paul, Free of Back Pain, Is Taking a Cautious Approach Jason Pierre-Paul, who had surgery to repair a herniated disk in the off-season, said the continual pain he had felt was gone. His status for the season opener, however, remained uncertain. Bits Blog Why the Surface RT Failed and the iPad Did Not At first glance, the Apple iPad and Microsoft Surface RT tablet computer look somewhat similar. But the Surface RT has not sold well. Heres a theory why. Amazon shares dip on cautious third-quarter forecast SAN FRANCISCO, July 25 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc reported a second-quarter net loss and issued cautious third-quarter forecasts on Thursday, pressuring shares of the world's largest Internet... Tunisia opposition aims for "alternative government" July 26 - Tunisia's Popular Front party says it will launch an alternative government and force the current government to resign, after its member Mohamed Brahmi is shot dead. Lily Grimes reports. You're the Boss Blog This Week in Small Business Hire an English Major Gas prices are spiking. An owner talks about growing without debt. How to compete with Google. Have you ever hired an English major? Dot Earth Blog Arctic Methane Credibility Bomb An overheated scenario for an Arctic methane pulse masquerades as a climate and economic forecast. The New Audio Geeks A high-tech audience catches on to the appeal of high fidelity. AP Source Phillies Sign Cuban Pitcher A person familiar with the deal says the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a contract with Cuban pitcher Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez. Phoebe Rounds, Peter Hasegawa A Solidarity of Two A union organizer and a community organizer are married. UPDATE 2-Europe backs new dual-action Novartis lung drug LONDON, July 26 (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Novartis won an important endorsement of its new inhaled medicine for chronic lung disease on Friday when European regulators recommended approval of Ultibro Breezhaler. 'Intelligent' surgical knife can sniff out cancer tissue LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have created an "intelligent" surgical knife that can detect in seconds whether tissue being cut is cancerous, promising more effective and accurate surgery in future. App Smart Finding Just the Right Word in Two Tongues Bilingual dictionary apps for iOS and Android smartphones can ease language navigation. Chinas Feud With West on Solar Leads to Tax The tariffs could exceed 50 percent on materials imported from the United States and South Korea used to build solar panels, a move seen as retaliation for an American trade lawsuit. Children of the Days, by Eduardo Galeano Eduardo Galeanos daybook of political and social struggle. At least 19 killed in FARC clashes in Colombia At least 19 soldiers were killed over the weekend in separate clashes with rebels in Colombia, the country's president said. Phoebe Rounds, Peter Hasegawa A Solidarity of Two A union organizer and a community organizer are married. Currents | Furniture New Uses for Rescued Timber Furniture made in Nicaragua from local tempest-tossed wood. DealBook After Filling in a Blank, Trader Finishes Testimony Fabrice Tourre, a former Goldman trader, jarred his memory to explain a comment he made in an e-mail as he wrapped up testimony in his fraud trial. How impressive is the Chromebook Pixel? Very! I've been using a Chromebook Pixel for the past two days and a single phrase comes to mind blown away. Is it worth $1,299 or more? Take a look to see and then stack it up against your mobile computing needs.

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