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News Feed Latest worldwide news Breakingviews Michael Dell's next trick July 24 - Antony Currie and Breakingviews columnists discuss how the computer company founder's bid to change voting rules may affect the outcome of the long-running buyout saga. In the Garden The Storm Erases, the Drawing Board Replaces Two landscape designers give guidance on how to repair a landscape after destruction from a storm. Logistics behind 'floating city' Isa Soares ventures below deck to see the operation behind the scenes at the Royal Princess cruise ship. Spain mourns train crash victims in official Mass July 29 - Spanish dignitaries are among mourners who offer condolences to families of victims of a train crash that killed 79 in Spain. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Star says 'treated like a criminal' with doping ban Viktor Troicki believes he has been "treated like a criminal" after being hit with an 18-month ban for flouting doping regulations and plans to take his case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Lew says stubborn Congress risks repeating U.S. fiscal wounds WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew on Sunday warned Congress against manufacturing a crisis over federal spending in the months ahead, as looming deadlines set the stage for a... George and Keanu's excellent adventure Strombo visits Keanu Reeves' Arch Motorcycles where the actor reveals a previously unknown side of himself. UPDATE 1-IMF says it must monitor Ukraine's economy more closely WASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said on Monday that Ukraine must participate in post-program monitoring because of its relatively large debt to the Washington-based... Access to Apple developer site partially restored (Reuters) - Apple Inc has partially restored its main website for developers, eight days after shuttering it in response to a cyber attack that prompted a harried upgrade to prevent future breaches. European Court to hear new CIA jail case against Poland WARSAW (Reuters) - The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has agreed to consider a second case against Poland over allegations it allowed the CIA to run a secret jail on its soil, intensifying pressure on Warsaw to reveal how closely it was involved in the U.S. "war on terror". 15-love Top tennis romances The life of a tennis professional is tough, but the rewards are plentiful -- and not just in a financial sense. The Consumer Concerns About Dementia Screening A push for early detection and treatment, even in the absence of cognitive symptoms, of the amyloid plaques that indicate a risk for Alzheimers and other dementias has some researchers worried. Airline worker, wife accused of stealing luggage diverted after Asiana crash SAN FRANCISCO, July 29 (Reuters) - A United Airlines customer services representative and his wife have been arrested in the theft of unclaimed luggage from a flight that had been diverted after the July 6 fatal crash of an Asiana Airlines plane, a county prosecutor said on Monday. Queen Elizabeth hopes baby comes soon as she's off on holiday LONDON (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth joined the band of increasingly impatient royal baby watchers hoping Prince William and his wife Kate's first child arrives soon, saying she is due to go on holiday. IMF urges effective Fed communication on exit strategy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve will need to effectively communicate its strategy to exit from its massive monetary stimulus while avoiding excessive volatility in interest rates, the... UPDATE 4-Hudson's Bay CEO bets big on department stores with Saks buy * Baker says to spin off small piece into REIT but own the rest Market Pulse HSBC's Bloom and Major on the Fed, ECB and BoE July 29 - HSBC's global heads of FX and interest rates, David Bloom and Steven Major, give us their take on how investors should prepare for this week's central bank triple whammy. Plus, "dealzone" hots up. Tears flow with mud after papal events moved in Brazil A Christian Carnival. That's how some in Rio have described the mood in the streets of Copacabana Beach, where hundreds of thousands of young pilgrims follow every step of visiting Pope Francis, an outspoken champion of the poor. Private bank clients urged to avoid U.S. securities GENEVA (Reuters) - Some Swiss bankers are advising clients to steer clear of U.S. securities ahead of a new law that would tax people with over $50,000 invested in stocks or bonds of U.S. companies... Indyk expected to be named new U.S. Middle East envoy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Martin Indyk, a former U.S. ambassador to Israel who heads foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution think tank, is expected to be named the new U.S. envoy for Middle East peace, a source familiar with the matter said on Sunday. On Gay Priests, Pope Francis Asks, Who Am I to Judge? If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge? Francis was quoted as saying on Monday. Netanyahu Agrees to Free 104 Palestinians Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel announced on Saturday that he had agreed to release the prisoners to pave the way for a resumption of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations in Washington. UPDATE 1-BMW eases path to EV ownership to gain "meaningful" sales LONDON/NEW YORK, July 29 (Reuters) - BMW aims to win a "meaningful" segment of the electric car market with its i-series battery-powered models by offering luxurious styling and packages designed to help owners overcome the traditional hurdles to electric car ownership. Confederations Cup lessons Brazil's 3-0 win over Spain in the Confederations Cup final brought to an end an event that was designed as a test run for the 2014 World Cup hosts. Medium chance of cyclone North of Puerto Rico NHC (Reuters) - Remnants of tropical storm Dorian, located a couple of hundred miles north of Puerto Rico, have a 30 percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory. Dot Earth Blog Arctic Methane Credibility Bomb An overheated scenario for an Arctic methane pulse masquerades as a climate and economic forecast. U.S. court permits generic version of Teva MS drug a year sooner WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries' $4 billion-a-year multiple sclerosis drug Copaxone will lose its patent protection in 2014 rather than 2015 because of a ruling from a U.S. appeals court on Friday, making it potentially prey to cheaper generics next May. Explain Obamacare at last Dean Obeidallah says Obama's health care plan would attract broad support -- if only the public fully understood it UPDATE 3-New Anglo boss targets $3.5 bln lift to fix lagging miner * H1 underlying operating profit $3.3 billion vs $3.1 billion estimate Nicole Naghi, Jacqueline Tate Both Ms. Naghi and Ms. Tate are lawyers. Labor Rights Group Accuses iPhone Maker of Abuses China Labor Watch said it had found violations of the law and of Apples pledges about working conditions at factories operated by a Taiwanese company, Pegatron. KPN says America Movil cancels agreements, can up stake in KPN AMSTERDAM, July 29 (Reuters) - Dutch telecoms group KPN's main shareholder America Movil has ended a cooperation deal between the two firms as well as a second "standstill" agreement whose cancellation would allow the Mexican company to increase its KPN stake to more than 30 percent, KPN said on Monday. FBI arrests 150 over three days for child prostitution July 29 - The FBI recovers 105 children and arrests 150 people during a nationwide prostitution sting. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Mars Science Lab launch delayed two years NASA's launch of the Mars Science Laboratory -- hampered by technical difficulties and cost overruns -- has been delayed until the fall of 2011, NASA officials said at a news conference Thursday in Washington. 10 greatest movie puppets Another year, another summer movie schedule overflowing with big-budget CGI blockbusters. Halliburton plea may help BP in spill liability battle (Reuters) - BP Plc appeared to gain an edge in the battle over liability for the 2010 Gulf of Mexico spill on Friday, after Halliburton abandoned one of its arguments that tried to paint the British oil company as unconcerned about well safety. 'Glee' star Lea Michele breaks silence after Cory Monteith death LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Lea Michele, the girlfriend and cast mate of late "Glee" star Cory Monteith, on Monday thanked fans for their support in her first public comments since the actor's death earlier this month. Australia shares seen steady, await clarity on Fed policy MELBOURNE, July 30 (Reuters) - Australian shares are set to open steady on Tuesday as investors tread water ahead of a U.S. Federal Reserve statement which could shed light on when the central bank... Designer Oscar de la Renta says Galliano deserves second chance NEW YORK (Reuters) - Designer Oscar de la Renta threw his support behind fashion bad boy John Galliano on Friday, saying the disgraced designer should be given a second chance after he was fired for... Wolff drives females forward Susie Wolff says she will keep fighting to win a place on the Formula One grid -- but she won't rely on her sexuality to get there.

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