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News Feed Latest worldwide news Abraaj sells 50 pct stake in Turkish insurer to Malaysia fund DUBAI, July 29 (Reuters) - Emerging markets private equity firm Abraaj Group has agreed to sell its 50 percent stake in Acibadem Sigorta to Malaysia's state-run investment fund Khazanah Nasional... GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar under pressure as central bank meetings loom * Dollar under pressure at five-week low ahead of Federal Reserve * European shares boosted by MA activity * Nikkei plumbs four-week lows, other Asian markets also softer * Data, Fed, ECB, Bank of... The man who could have been Pele? Women wanted him. Men wanted to be him. France Orders Strauss-Kahn to Stand Trial French magistrates charged Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the former chief of the International Monetary Fund, and 12 others with aggravated procurement in a group, or pimping. Pope 'Who am I to judge' gay clergy Pope Francis says he will not "judge" gays and lesbians -- including gay priests. Is the church now changing its approach to historically marginalized groups? UPDATE 1-Canada's CPPIB to buy stake in Brazil's Aliansce for $480 mln TORONTO, July 29 (Reuters) - The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, one of the world's biggest pension funds, said on Monday it has agreed to acquire a 27.6 percent stake in Brazil's Aliansce... 'Law Order's' Dennis Farina dies at 69 Dennis Farina, the dapper, mustachioed cop-turned-actor best known for his tough-as-nails work in such TV series as "Law Order," "Crime Story," and "Miami Vice," has died. He was 69. AEP says costly U.S. greenhouse gas limits unnecessary (Reuters) - American Electric Power Co, one of the biggest coal burners in the United States, said Thursday the power industry is already on track to meet the Obama administration's carbon reduction goals and does not need federal regulators to impose additional costly limits on greenhouse gas emissions. Cooking among bombs in Somalia A Somali chef left his successful cafe in London to start a new business in his hometown. Despite being targeted by suicide bombers, he is determined to remind his countrymen what it's like to live without war. Chris Brown ordered booked on hit and run Two charges against Chris Brown were dropped Tuesday, but the singer is still accused of hit and run after a minor traffic crash. Well The Kitchen as a Pollution Hazard Cooking is a major source of indoor pollution, promoting a need for better ventilation standards. UPDATE 2-For Herbalife, investor feud turns into strong results July 29(Reuters) - Nutritional products giant Herbalife said its better than-expected earnings and rosy 2013 outlook were driven by a fast-growing global distributor network and strong demand for its weight-loss shakes and supplements. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the past 24 hours. Currents | Deals Sales at Angela Adams, Cristina Dos Santos and More Discounts on rugs, textiles and furniture. Suspension Is Testing Friendship of Two Stars Aaron Rodgers and Ryan Braun are two California natives who found sporting success and friendship in Wisconsin. Until now. ArtsBeat New Chapters in Life and Times Will Be Part of Crossing the Line Festival The multidiscplinary festival will include two more episodes in the show from Nature Theater of Oklahoma, as well as several other performances that rely on audience participation. Well Diaries From I.C.U. Aid Mental Recovery Critical care units in several European countries have long been using diaries to help patients, and their families, recover after their ordeal. Morsy's son speaks out Osama Morsy, son of former Egypt's president, Mohamed Morsy calls his father's ouster a "coup on democracy" and vows not to let it go. Motherlode Blog Why I Hate Pinterest Maybe my lack of craftiness is at the root of my loathing. No matter how hard I tried, my cookies came out looking as if my 4-year-old had decorated them. ArtsBeat Fall for Dance Lineup Expands Seven more companies will join the festival running from Sept. 25 to Oct. 5. Isner Advances to Atlanta Open Semifinals Top-seeded John Isner advanced to his fourth straight Atlanta Open semifinal by beating James Blake. Isner will face seventh-seeded Lleyton Hewitt. Omnicom shareholders the bigger winners in merger July 29 - The Publicis-Omnicom 'merger of equals' will benefit both sets of shareholders. But Bernstein Research thinks Omnicom has more to gain. U.S. slips to 9th in Internet speed Land of the free. Home of the brave. Bastion of mediocre Internet speeds. Bloomberg Media Recruits a New Chief From The Atlantic Justin B. Smith, a president of the Atlantic Media Company who earned a reputation as an aggressive promoter of digital media, will be named chief executive of the Bloomberg Media Group. MALAYSIA PRESS-Newfield to finalise OG assets sale by end 2013-Business Times NOTE Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Impregilo leads consortium for $6 bln Saudi subway project MILAN, July 29 (Reuters) - Italy's Impregilo said on Monday it would lead a consortium for a $6 billion project to build part of a subway system for the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh. Mahan's Priceless Moment Might Have Cost $1 Million Hunter Mahan turned his back on potential million dollar pay day walking away from a two-shot lead at the Canadian Open on Saturday to return home for the birth of his first child. Well Cancer Risk Increases With Height Height is associated with a greater risk of cancer for both men and women, new research shows. Book Covers Before and After Designers discuss their work on recent book covers. 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. UPDATE 2-Sinclair to buy Allbritton TV stations for almost $1 bln July 29 (Reuters) - Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc said it will acquire eight television stations from the Allbritton family for $985 million, the latest deal in a flurry of activity to buy local broadcasters. Vimpelcom sells Africa assets, eyes Pakistan telco Warid-sources * Agrees to sell two assets in sub-Saharan Africa for $100 mln Bloomberg Media Recruits a New Chief From The Atlantic Justin B. Smith, a president of the Atlantic Media Company who earned a reputation as an aggressive promoter of digital media, will be named chief executive of the Bloomberg Media Group. ArtsBeat Theater for a New Audience Sets Full Season at New Home The Theater for a New Audience has announced the full schedule for its inaugural season at the Center for Shakespeare and Classical Drama. Bolt accepts Farah challenge to race for charity LONDON (Reuters) - Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt has accepted a challenge from Britain's Olympic middle distance champion Mo Farah to race for charity, saying he would be prepared to meet over 600 meters. Angelina Jolie highest earning U.S. actress Forbes NEW YORK (Reuters) - Angelina Jolie, who will next be seen on the big screen in the film "Maleficent," is Hollywood's highest paid actress with estimated earnings of $33 million in the last year, according to Forbes. Despots' lairs a tourist attraction? From Tito's nuclear bunker and Stalin's summer house, to Mussolini's villa and Gaddafi's cruise ship, autocrat hideouts have become tourist attractions. Royal prank as Will and Kate lookalikes fool media outside hospital July 19 - William and Catherine lookalikes walk up to the hospital where Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, is due to give birth any day now. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Cambodian Opposition Rejects Election Results Leaders of the countrys newly energized opposition on Monday accused Prime Minister Hun Sens authoritarian government of large-scale cheating. KPN shares gain on possibility of America Movil bid BRUSSELS (Reuters) - KPN shares opened higher on Monday after the Dutch telecom group's main shareholder America Movil terminated an agreement not to raise its shareholding to 30 percent, a level...

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