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News Feed Latest worldwide news 'No Bailout' Senators look to pre-empt U.S. aid to Detroit WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - Republicans in the U.S. Senate want to make sure the federal government does not become involved in the financial maelstrom hitting Detroit, which filed for the... Disappointing mobile growth takes shine off Samsung Elec Q2 profit record SEOUL, July 26 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd is under mounting pressure to produce eye-catching new smartphones after its mobile business shrank 3.5 percent in the second quarter, taking the gloss off a record $8.5 billion operating profit. Tributes and Celebrations for Mandela Across the country, South Africans spent 67 minutes helping others on Nelson Mandelas 95th birthday as a tribute to his 67 years of public service. Obama, Vietnam leader agree on trade but clash on human rights WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama and Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang pledged to finish talks on a regional free-trade agreement by the end of the year, but the two leaders clashed over human rights during a White House meeting on Thursday. FAA to airlines remove or inspect Boeing 787 beacons (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday instructed airlines to remove or inspect emergency beacons in Boeing Co's 787 Dreamliners, following a fire earlier this month that was traced to one of the units, made by Honeywell International Inc. UPDATE 3-Zynga folds on U.S. gambling bet, shares plummet SAN FRANCISCO, July 25 (Reuters) - Zynga Inc will largely abandon its long-running efforts to build a real-money gaming business in the United States, a prospect investors once believed to be the struggling company's sole lifeline. FOREX-Dollar down against the euro and yen but no clear driver NEW YORK, July 25 (Reuters) - The dollar slipped against the euro, yen and New Zealand dollar on Thursday as investors focused on good news in Europe and New Zealand but saw nothing to drive the U.S.... 'Education is the road out of poverty' Eight-year-old Tineyi takes my hand and leads me into her mud-thatched hut in my home village of Matau in rural Zimbabwe. There, in a dark corner of the room, is a wooden bookshelf. Carefully crafted by her father, it protects her word-filled treasures from the smoky fire inside the small hut where her mother cooks. I smile, knowing that her father has recognized the value these books will bring to his little bookworm -- a life ahead of her with limitless opportunities. Bottarga, an Export That Stays at Home Cured roe of mullet has the potential to make an impact on restaurant menus around the country. UPDATE 3-Zynga folds on U.S. gambling bet, shares plummet SAN FRANCISCO, July 25 (Reuters) - Zynga Inc will largely abandon its long-running efforts to build a real-money gaming business in the United States, a prospect investors once believed to be the struggling company's sole lifeline. Prosecutor Calls Manning an Egotist Who Betrayed Nations Trust The prosecution argues that Pfc. Bradley Manning is a traitor, but his lawyers say he is a principled protester who wanted to help society. Well In a Culture of Disrespect, Patients Lose Out When doctors tolerate a culture of disrespect, we arent just being insensitive, or obtuse, or lazy, or enabling. Were in fact violating the first commandment of medicine. Nonpartisan Fact-Checking Comes to South Africa A fledging Web site seeks to offer South Africa the kind of journalistic fact-checking that is a fixture in America with sites like FactCheck.org. Cleanup worker hits jackpot with art find July 24 - In an unusual rags-to-riches story, cleanup worker Darryl Kelly finds artworks worth a small fortune while cleaning up a deceased photographer's New York City apartment. Tara Cleary reports. Facing Woman in Race, McConnell Sharpens Pitch to Female Voters The Senate Republican leader, Mitch McConnell, will not only defend but also highlight his record to appeal to female voters in 2014, his team says. 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. How sensors make your phone "Star Trek smart" Can your current smartphone be any smarter? Sure it can, if the device knows how to better understand its surroundings with the help of internal sensors. Qualcomm's Project Gimbal does just that for app developers. Here's a peek at how Paramount is using the technology. World Briefing | Middle East Egypt 4 Killed in Political Clashes At least two people were killed Monday as supporters and opponents of former President Mohamed Morsi battled near Tahrir Square in Cairo. Books of The Times Lawrence Osbornes Alcohol Quest in The Wet and the Dry In The Wet and the Dry, Lawrence Osborne defines alcohol as a marker between Western and Islamic cultures. US farm bill on hold while House tries again on food stamp cuts WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - The Republican-controlled U.S. House will try to cut billions of dollars from the food stamp program before negotiating an overall farm bill with the Senate, the House majority leader said on Thursday two months before the current farm law expires. RPT-Australia's United Petroleum considers potential sale-sources SYDNEY, July 25 (Reuters) - Australian petrol and convenience store retailer United Petroleum is exploring a potential sale or a joint venture of the business that has a value of about A$1 billion ($921 million) including debt, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Doping-O'Grady Olympic medals under threat by EPO admission SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian cyclist Stuart O'Grady could be stripped of his Olympic medals after admitting to using performance-enhancing drugs at the 1998 Tour de France. Global shares, dollar fall on mixed earnings, China fears NEW YORK (Reuters) - Global equity markets and the dollar fell on Thursday after mixed results from blue-chip companies on both sides of the Atlantic and renewed concerns about the slowing pace of growth in China weighed on investor sentiment. Formula One could return to Austria in 2014 Red Bull, whose Formula One team has won the drivers' and constructors' titles for the past three years, could have a home race in Austria from 2014. UPDATE 4-U.S. indicts hackers in biggest cyber fraud case in history * Hackers could delete, change, steal Nasdaq data -prosecutors Music Review Kronos at 40 Begins at Lincoln Center Afrobeat was the theme during the Kronos at 40 concert at the Lincoln Center Out of Doors festival. All flights to and from Tunisia cancelled on Friday TUNIS (Reuters) - All flights to and from Tunisia will be canceled on Friday after a general strike was called by the main labor organization in protest at the killing of a prominent opposition figure, the civil aviation office said. Footballers and speed The love affair between football stars and flash cars goes back years -- but what does the number of players being hit with driving bans say about footballers' need for speed? Giant King Kong robot comes to life He is a towering figure in the history of cinema, a colossus who has frightened and thrilled audiences in equal measure. Now King Kong, the famous silverback from the silver screen, is roaring and pounding his way onto the theatrical stage. U.S. Military Deaths in Afghanistan The Department of Defense has identified 2,237 American service members who have died as a part of the Afghan war and related operations. Dash cam shows Russia bus crash A dash cam was recording the moment a truck crashed into the side of a bus carrying children in Russia. Carlyle's CommScope picks banks for IPO sources (Reuters) - Carlyle Group LP has selected banks for an initial public offering of telecommunications equipment company CommScope Holding Co Inc, which was taken private in 2011 for $3.9 billion,... RPT-Australia's United Petroleum considers potential sale-sources SYDNEY, July 25 (Reuters) - Australian petrol and convenience store retailer United Petroleum is exploring a potential sale or a joint venture of the business that has a value of about A$1 billion... Tunisian Opposition Leader Killed, Party Says A member of Tunisias opposition Peoples Movement party says its leader, Mohammed Brahmi, has been shot dead. Google unveils $35 video-to-TV device Google has a simple and inexpensive new way to stream Internet videos on your TV. Tour football's spiritual home CNN's Pedro Pinto tours Brazil's Maracana Stadium after its costly and problematic redesign for the 2014 World Cup. The world's best airline is... Emirates has been voted the world's best airline by passengers at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards. Japan team wraps up USDA meeting on GM wheat situation WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Japanese delegation is completing talks with the U.S. Department of Agriculture aimed at restarting purchases of U.S. western white wheat, which were halted after the discovery of an unapproved genetically modified strain growing in Oregon. On Pro Football Out West, Sanchez Gets a Chance to Act Like a Starter Mark Sanchezs annual California summer camp for his teammates has proceeded as in years past, though without the rookie Geno Smith, wh0 may displace him. No Evidence Harvard Officials Read Faculty E-Mails, Report Says A review commissioned by the university found that administrators involved in searching faculty e-mail accounts did not believe they were violating privacy rules.

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