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News Feed Latest worldwide news COMMODITIES-Soy down most in a week since 2009; gold up 3rd week NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - U.S. soybeans fell again on Friday to post their sharpest weekly loss since 2009 as a giant crop loomed and gold slipped too although it still recorded a third straight week of gains as investors grew more confident the fed was not yet ready to scale back its stimulus program. Emma Zuroski, Andrew Norman The wedding took place at St. Patricks Cathedral in Auckland, New Zealand. The case against commodities grows (Reuters) - Buying commodities in order to diversify your portfolio might not be that bright an idea after all. 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... SolarWinds forecasts quarter below estimates; shares slump (Reuters) - Network management software maker SolarWinds Inc forecast current-quarter results below market expectations as the company struggles with slowing growth in its licensing business, sending... Dance A Rare Sighting of Paris Talent This week, however, you can simply go to the Berkshires to see the Paris Opera Ballet. Genres, Like Sand, Tricky to Pin Down The Manchester International Festival, which ended last Sunday, features pieces that blur the lines between visual art, theater and dance. Wall St. Week Ahead Stocks face the Fed, jobs and earnings NEW YORK (Reuters) - The coming week on Wall Street could be a summer blockbuster, with the marquee featuring a triple bill the Fed, jobs and earnings. Fashion and glamor at Ascot Winning Post's Francesca Cumani talks to fashion designer, Fitriani Hay about the glamor on display at Royal Ascot. Quebec town mourns victims of fuel-tanker train disaster LAC-MEGANTIC, Quebec (Reuters) - Hundreds of mourners filled the streets of Lac-Megantic, Quebec, on Saturday, as the families of the 47 people killed in North America's worst railway disaster in two decades attended a memorial service at a local church. Table for Three At Lunch With Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric McCormack The actors Eric McCormack and Jesse Tyler Ferguson are known for their groundbreaking TV roles, but both agree that a subtle approach to getting out a message works best. London 2012 legacy? Over two-thirds of Britons believe the 9 billion ($13.8 billion) bill for the London Olympics was worth it, but economists and business leaders argue it could take years to see the economic benefits. UBS appoints Peter as head of EMEA syndicate LONDON, July 25 (IFR) - UBS has promoted Armin Peter to head of debt capital markets EMEA syndicate as part of an internal reshuffling of primary market coverage, the Swiss bank said on Thursday. UPDATE 1-Fed's Lacker says exit from bond-buying programme must be quick BERLIN, July 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. central bank must end its bond-buying programme quickly and an end to the programme was "in sight", a senior Federal Reserve official said in a German magazine on... Polar Thaw Opens Shortcut for Russian Natural Gas Less ice along the Northeast Passage means Russian energy companies have more places to drill and a clear shipping lane to reach customers in China. Open Book Better Late Than Never. Sometimes. Vikram Seth, currently negotiating over a missed deadline, has good company in testing a publishers patience. A Quiet Drink Music, Cocktails and Madeline at Bemelmans Bar Bemelmans Bar at the Carlyle is a splurge but offers pleasures like its piano men, specialty cocktails and signature murals by Ludwig Bemelmans. Gulf rig partially collapses in fire off Louisiana U.S. government HOUSTON (Reuters) - A shallow-water Gulf of Mexico drilling rig has partially collapsed off the coast of Louisiana after catching fire because of a ruptured natural gas well, U.S. regulators said on Wednesday. Coaches share their wisdom The world's best golf coaches share their wisdom with CNN's Living Golf. 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 his anti-Semitic rants in a Parisian cafe two years ago. Marie Le, Benjamin Eloy The bride is a school psychologist and the groom is a teacher. Well Omega-3s May Raise Prostate Cancer Risk Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to have many health benefits. But they may have risks as well, including an increased risk for prostate cancer. Walter De Maria, Artist on Grand Scale, Dies at 77 Mr. De Maria, whose art helped give rise to earthworks, Conceptual Art and Minimal art, was best known for large-scale outdoor works, including The Lightning Field in New Mexico. City Room July 27 Where the Candidates Are Today The candidates daily campaign schedule at a glance. Gulf rig partially collapses in fire off Louisiana U.S. government HOUSTON (Reuters) - A shallow-water Gulf of Mexico drilling rig has partially collapsed off the coast of Louisiana after catching fire because of a ruptured natural gas well, U.S. regulators said on Wednesday. UPDATE 1-Fed's Lacker says exit from bond-buying programme must be quick BERLIN, July 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. central bank must end its bond-buying programme quickly and an end to the programme was "in sight", a senior Federal Reserve official said in a German magazine on... Off the Charts Hints of a Corner Finally Turned in Ireland Prices of homes and apartments in Ireland are increasing, especially in the Dublin region. Shark attack claims teen's life As lifeguards approached to pull a drowning Brazilian teenager from the water, she suffered a second, fatal misfortune -- a shark attack. Wild Swings in Markets Fuel Anxiety of Japanese After many years of doldrums, the economy in Japan appears to be re-energized and novices are testing the market waters. But volatility may stifle their enthusiasm. Bolt Anchors Jamaican Relay in Victory in London Running in the 4x100 relay, Usain Bolt sprinted to a second Diamond League victory within 24 hours at Olympic Stadium, a year after the start of the London Games. U.S. appeals court rejects states' challenge over climate rules WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Friday rejected a legal challenge by Texas and Wyoming to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Dubai ruler pardons alleged rape victim A Norwegian woman who was sentenced to prison after reporting she was raped in Dubai has been given a pardon, a spokeswoman for Norway's Foreign Ministry said. Inside the brain of the GOP-controlled House House Republican members said they wont pass a Senate immigration reform bill, even though the issue hobbled the party in last election. Heres why theyre making what might seem a surprising move. UPDATE 1-Boeing changes chief 787 engineer in management shuffle WASHINGTON, July 26 (Reuters) - Boeing Co said on Friday it was rotating five executives in its commercial airplanes division, including Mike Sinnett, the chief engineer on the company's 787... Chromecast A TV game-changer? Google rolled out a new Nexus 7 tablet on Wednesday. But a much smaller, much cheaper new gadget may be the one that makes a seismic impact in the consumer technology world. Well Tomatoes Plain and Simple Martha Rose Shulman turns to tomatoes for her annual Recipes for Health tomato week. Sports Briefing | Football Redskins Griffin Passes Test but Wont Play Quarterback Robert Griffin III passed a perfunctory conditioning test on the eve of training camp but said he would not participate in 11-on-11 drills in the early days of camp. Germany's Praktiker may lose 4,000 jobs after insolvency-report BERLIN, July 27 (Reuters) - As many as 4,000 jobs could be lost at German home improvement retailer Praktiker and its Max Bahr chain following insolvency filings, Bild reported on Saturday, citing... Jazz Listings for July 26-Aug. 1 A selected guide to jazz performances in New York. You're the Boss Blog Should a Social Enterprise Go for Profits? The time and effort spent on fund-raising for a nonprofit has left its founder debating whether it is worth it to change the groups business model.

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