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News Feed Latest worldwide news Japans Finance Minister Retracts Statement on Nazis The official, Taro Aso, said his remarks were intended to provoke a calm debate over whether to change the countrys pacifist Constitution. The Trade The Power Behind the Throne at the Federal Reserve Few outside the world of banking regulation understand the influence held by the staff of the Federal Reserve, which includes Scott G. Alvarez, its general counsel. Mark Dendys Ritual Cyclical Unfolds at Lincoln Center Ritual Cyclical, choreographed by Mark Dendy with music by the Kronos Quartet, will have its premiere this week, presented by Lincoln Center Out of Doors and the American Dance Festival. Mandela on posters Nelson Mandela's 95th birthday is being marked by an exhibition of stunning new posters of South Africa's former president. A Sea Change for the Americas Cup Yachts are becoming faster, and this competition is getting gnarly. Hollywood's top-earning females Angelina Jolie has beaten some of Tinseltown's best-known starlets to top spot in Forbes' annual list of highest-paid actresses. How did she do it? PRESS DIGEST - British Business - July 30 July 30 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. For Ronaldinho, Mission Accomplished Atletico Mineiro of Brazil on Wednesday night came back from a two-goal deficit to win its first Copa Libertadores title. At Bayreuth, Boos and Dropped Jaws A radical new production of Wagners Ring cycle by Frank Castorf, the avant-garde German director, is set amid a global quest for oil. U.S. Set to Face Panama in Final, but Coach Is Barred for Outburst Jurgen Klinsmann was suspended by Gold Cup organizers for showing dissent towards the referee in a semifinal victory. Meyer Strikes Somber Tone Over Players Troubles Ohio State Coach Urban Meyer, Aaron Hernandezs former coach at Florida, addressed criticism over his handling of players, many of whom have faced legal troubles. Stevens' Move Comes as Surprise to Bulldogs Hours after Brad Stevens told athletic director Barry Collier he was leaving Butler for Boston, he sat down to explain the decision to his players. Record eighth for Nadal Rafael Nadal races to a record eighth French Open title Sunday with a straight sets 6-3 6-2 6-3 dismissal of fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in a final briefly interrupted by a protestor brandishing a lighted flare. Park on verge of golfing immortality South Korea's Inbee Park stands on the cusp of golfing immortality if she can win the British Open at St Andrews in Scotland, as it will be her fourth major championship of the year. Trade Fight Over Solar Benefits a Bystander A U.S. tariff ruling against China created a loophole that has benefited Taiwanese manufacturers. Political Inquiry Makes Judge a Star, as It Reveals Flaws in Spains Courts Spanish courts are overwhelmed, easily politicized and prone to debilitating delays, which is eroding the publics trust. Egypt's acting leader hints at state of emergency Egypt's interim president made an executive decision to transfer powers to the prime minister in the case of a state of emergency, state-run media reported. Recipe Lab Jerusalem Has All the Right Ingredients Why do certain cookbooks catch fire? Jerusalem A Cookbook is the first in a long time to ignite. Ask an Expert Design Advice on Reconfiguring an Emptying Nest Danielle Galland, an interior designer, will answer readers questions about how to reconfigure living spaces as children head for college. Kerry signals end of drone strikes The United States is seeking to end drone strikes in Pakistan, Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday. London Monopoly priced property A UK bank uses Monopoly money to explain the soaring rise in the value of London property. CNN's Jim Boulden reports. Midnight weddings as two U.S. states legalize gay marriage MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Surrounded by nearly 1,000 people in the marble rotunda of Minneapolis City Hall, Margaret Miles and Cathy ten Broeke were the first gay couple to tie the knot in Minnesota, one of two states where same-sex marriage became legal on Thursday. Property Values What You Get for ... $1,500,000 This weeks homes include a contemporary near St. Louis, a Queen Anne in Massachusetts and a house in Wyomings ski country. Europe and China Agree to Settle Solar Panel Fight Two of the worlds largest economies have agreed to a deal on solar imports to Europe, settling a dispute that had threatened to set off a wider trade war. Clowney, Jay-Z Talks Were Within NCAA Rules A South Carolina spokesman says the school found no impermissible contact between All-American defensive end Jadeveon Clowney and Jay-Z, the rap mogul turned sports agency head. Synaptics profit nearly quadruples on jump in sales to phone makers Aug 1 (Reuters) - Touchscreen chipmaker Synaptics Inc's profit nearly quadrupled in the fourth-quarter due to a surge in sales to mobile phone makers. You're the Boss Blog When the Customer Is Not Right If a customer says something offensive to an employee, is your first concern for your customer or your employee? Bits Blog A Shifting Workplace Experience As mobility and collaboration become standards of work, the design and function of things like document creation and sharing are changing, too. Japan's rising tennis ace 'Project 45' has morphed into 'Project 10' for tennis star Kei Nishikori as he bids to joins the game's very top players. But with that ambition comes great pressure at home in Japan. Two health workers among latest Saudi cases of MERS virus LONDON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Two Saudi health workers who had been in contact for patients with Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) coronavirus infections are among three new cases reported to the World Health Organisation, the U.N. agency said on Thursday. Building the Team My Second Chance in My Second Job A business owner learns from the mistakes he made at his first job and applies the lessons successfully at his next. Staying Alive Deciding Whether It Is Time to Revamp a Web Site Among other issues, an owner wonders how much pricing information to disclose. And how much to worry about mobile? Frugal Traveler Memphis on the Cheap Elvis, Barbecue and Baseball Part 2 of the Frugal Travelers summer road trip takes him to Memphis, where he searches for the tacky and the tasty while (generally) trying to avoid the touristy. Mother gives birth to 13-pound girl One of the heaviest babies ever born in Germany was born last week at the University Hospital Leipzig. Motherlode Blog Its Easy to Be Happy on a Day Like This How can parents find more to enjoy in their lives with their children? U.S. coal state lawmakers seek regulatory relief from EPA chief WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats from West Virginia, concerned about jobs in the major coal-producing state, urged President Barack Obama's chief environmental regulator to be flexible when putting in place future federal curbs on carbon emissions. Sharing the Wealth as a Comic Book Goes to Hollywood The movie 2 Guns, adapted from the comic books from Boom Studios, opens this week. Thanks to Booms creator share model, both the publisher and comics writer reap benefits. GE CEO says equal access in China is crucial Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says true free trade between the the world's top two economies of U.S. and China is crucial. To my mother in heaven... No one heard their screams, but their written words tell of the terror of Castro's victims. Small-Business Guide Seeking Capital, Some Companies Turn to Do-It-Yourself I.P.O.s A direct public offering describes a public securities offering similar to an I.P.O., but with one big difference There is no need to hire an investment bank.

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