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News Feed Latest worldwide news World Briefing | Europe Greece Shipping Magnate Jailed Pending Money Laundering Trial A Greek shipping fleet owner, Victor Restis, has been imprisoned pending trial on money laundering and embezzlement charges, court officials said on Friday. The multi-billion-dollar fight for national sovereignty - Felix TV Elliott vs. Argentina is one of those court cases so important and complex that only a Power Ranger, Transformers, Legos and wooden trains can possibly do it justice. (November 30, 2012) Recycled helmet offers cycling solution for bike renters July 16 - A bicycle helmet made from discarded newspapers is a British design trio's answer to the problem of part-time cyclists riding rental bikes around London without protective headwear. Jim Drury reports. In the Beginning Was the Word; Now the Word Is on an App With more than 100 million downloads, YouVersion, a free app that offers over 600 Bible translations, has found itself in the company of successful start-ups like Instagram and Dropbox. RPT-Publicis, Omnicom to merge to create ad giant PARIS, July 28 (Reuters) - Publicis and Omnicom unveiled plans to merge the French and U.S. companies on Sunday to create the world's biggest advertising group, worth $35.1 billion. The 30-Minute Interview Joseph Simone Mr. Simone is the president of the Simone Development Companies, a real estate development and investment firm founded by his father, Pat Simone. The Media Equation VCRs Past Is Guiding Televisions Future Cases against two services that change how viewers watch TV are far from settled, but the stakes, which would affect broadcasters profits, could not be bigger. News Analysis Quiet Rivalry Over the Next Fed Leader Comes Out of the Shadows The choice of the nations most powerful technocrat, the head of the Federal Reserve, has rarely generated this much public anticipation or political debate. Japan's Meiji Yasuda agrees to buy 15 pct stake in Thai Life TOKYO/HONG KONG, July 26 (Reuters) - Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Co said on Friday it has agreed to buy a 15 percent stake in Thai Life Insurance Co as Japanese insurers step up their presence in... Langer, Wiebe Set for Monday Finish in Sr. British Bernhard Langer and Mark Wiebe were tied after two playoff holes Sunday night in the storm-delayed Senior British Open when darkness suspended play at Royal Birkdale. Hungary to pay off IMF loans this summmer, earlier than planned-PM Orban BUDAPEST, July 27 (Reuters) - Hungary will repay its loans from the International Monetary Fund this summer, months earlier than was planned, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Saturday. 'Walking Dead' creator on show's success "The Walking Dead" creator Robert Kirkman explains why the show resonates. See the full interview Friday at 11 p.m. ET. 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. 'HIMYM' team previews final season Last season's finale of "How I Met Your Mother" finally answered the lingering question of who exactly is the mother of the TV series' title. China to invest $277 billion to curb air pollution state media BEIJING (Reuters) - China plans to invest 1.7 trillion yuan ($277 billion) to combat air pollution over the next five years, state media said on Thursday, underscoring the new government's concerns about addressing a key source of social discontent. Music Review Bob Dylans Americanarama Tour Comes to Hoboken Bob Dylan, with the help of acts like Wilco and My Morning Jacket, brought sounds of honky-tonk country, bluesy rock and soul to his tour stop in Hoboken, N.J. Flooding in North Carolina kills 2 The body of a man swept away while swimming in a rain-swollen creek in western North Carolina was found Sunday, authorities said. UPDATE 2-BBC to shrink as it shares in UK spending cuts * 2,000 jobs to be axed, senior manager roles to be cut Soldier back from Afghanistan learns dog is gone After a 9-month deployment to Afghanistan, Lt. Brandon Harker returned to the United States expecting to reunite with his beloved yellow Labrador retriever, Oakley -- only to find the dog, whom he'd left with a "good friend," was gone. And now he's seeking the public's help in tracking him down. Amazon hits new high on optimism about its U.S. business SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc shares hit a record on Friday after quarterly results increased optimism about the Internet retailer's U.S. business. North Korea Showcases Its Military Might at a Mass Rally The North Korean military marked the anniversary Saturday of the end of the Korean War by showing what may be its first intercontinental missiles at a parade in Pyongyang. 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. Japanese Minister Proposes More Active Military Presence in Region Actions by China and North Korea are leading Japan to consider a more aggressive military posture after decades of postwar pacifism. Shea's Quick Goal Gives US 1-0 Victory Over Panama It took Brek Shea less than a minute to give the United States a goal. For Combat Veterans, Life During Ice Time The Fort Bragg Patriots are an amateur ice hockey team made up primarily of active-duty combat veterans. DealBook Chinese Insurer Buys Lloyds Building in London The $388 million purchase is indicative of the growing appetite by Chinese buyers of commercial and residential real estate abroad. 'Glee' cast, producers hold private memorial for Cory Monteith LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Glee" cast, crew and producers held a private memorial on Thursday for star Cory Monteith, the 31-year-old heartthrob who died this month from an overdose of heroin and alcohol. AEG tries to show star had secret addiction Michael Jackson "had a real monkey on his back" with a longtime drug addiction, his family kept it secret from the world and it led to his overdose death, a lawyer for AEG Live said. Putin, Yanukovich observe 'Navy Day' with Black Sea Fleet July 28 - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich observe 'Navy Day' in honor of the founding of the Black Sea Fleet. Rough cut (no reporter narration). Sports Briefing | College Sports Mulkey Suspended for Criticizing Referees Kim Mulkey, Baylors womens basketball coach, was suspended for her teams next N.C.A.A. tournament game for criticizing the officiating after a loss to Louisville last spring. Philip Pettitt Leads Boise Open Russell Knox followed his record-tying 59 with 68 on Saturday to drop a stroke behind Philip Pettitt after the third round of the Web.com Tour's Boise Open. Homesick Serena back to form World No.1 Serena Williams put her Wimbledon loss behind her with a solid win in the Swedish Open. Vontobel sees client inflows at same pace as in H1 GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss bank Vontobel AG has seen private client inflows continuing at the same pace as in the first half of the year, private banking head Peter Fanconi said on Wednesday. As Europe struggles, companies focus on cost cuts DAGENHAM, England, July 28 (Reuters) - Glistening chains on the turnstyles at Ford Motor Co.'s plant in east London illustrate how, even when companies unveil positive news about their European operations, it may not mean things are picking up in the economy. AEG tries to show star had secret addiction Michael Jackson "had a real monkey on his back" with a longtime drug addiction, his family kept it secret from the world and it led to his overdose death, a lawyer for AEG Live said. Russian court denies parole for jailed Pussy Riot member A court denied parole for a jailed member of Russian punk rock band Pussy Riot on Friday, state media reported. TIMELINE-Mali holds first vote since coup, French intervention July 28 (Reuters) - Here is a look at the last 16 months in Mali which is holding a presidential election on Sunday. The vote follows a French-led military intervention from January that expelled Islamist militants who, with Tuareg separatists, had seized the north of the country after a March 2012 coup. News Analysis Grumbling All Around After Solar Panel Deal The case of Chinas solar panel dispute underscores the difficulties of hammering out trade accords in a global marketplace, when even parties on the same side of the table may have conflicting goals and agendas. Renesas plans to close major chip plant in Japan sources TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Renesas Electronics Corp plans to close a system LSI chip plant in northern Japan that makes chips for Nintendo Co Ltd's Wii game consoles and other consumer electronics, after failing to find a buyer for the facility, sources familiar with the matter said on Saturday. Obamacare's foot soldiers train to enroll the masses LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Nahla Kayali is a foot soldier for Obamacare.

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