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Squatters right, says student toilet designer
August 1 - A British design student has invented a hi-tech squat toilet for the western market, which he believes will provide health benefits for users and lead to the demise of the traditional seated lavatory.


U.S. official challenges claim that Obamacare hurts workers
WASHINGTON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - A top U.S. healthcare official on Thursday challenged claims by Republican lawmakers that the country's healthcare reform law is causing workers to lose hours or benefits, saying she is aware of only isolated cutbacks.


UPDATE 1-Kazakh miner ENRC disputes effort to block buyout bid
LONDON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Kazakh miner ENRC on Thursday dismissed as "unfounded" what it said were efforts by an anti-corruption pressure group to block a buyout bid by its founders, citing allegations one of the company's subsidiaries breached sanctions against Zimbabwe.


Art in Review Jimmy DeSana Party Picks
There are a number of Mr. DeSanas funny and mysterious sadomasochistic pictures in this show.


Navratilova vs. Cash
Open Court's Pat Cash takes to the court with 18-time grand slam winner Martina Navratilova.


Cricket Aussie PM lambasts umpires
Passions run high at the coalface of an Ashes series and the heat clearly affects those at the pinnacle of Australian politics too.


Corner Office Susan Docherty of G.M. What if You Were in My Shoes?
Susan Docherty of General Motors says that by asking potential hires how they would perform her job, she gets an idea of how they think on their feet.


F1 season off to a racing start
Ed Foster of Motor Sport Magazine previews the Formula One season with Amanda Davies.


Guantanamo prisoners clamor for 'Fifty Shades of Grey'
(Reuters) - The "Fifty Shades of Grey" series of erotic novels are the favorite reading material among "high-value" prisoners at the Guantanamo detention camp in Cuba, a U.S. congressman said.


Florida Gives Muschamp $250,000 Raise Annually
Florida has given coach Will Muschamp a raise after an 11-win season.


MercadoLibre attracts more users, profit tops expectations
(Reuters) - Latin American e-commerce company MercadoLibre Inc reported quarterly results above analysts' expectations as more customers used its platform to trade merchandise online.


Apollo, TPG among funds circling Gherkin tower owner IVG
LONDON/FRANKFURT, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Apollo and TPG Capital are among the private equity funds holding the debt of German property company IVG with a view to taking control as last-ditch talks with...


The Learning Network Blog News Quiz | July 30, 2013
See what you know about the news of the day.


Barclays plans 5.8 bln stg rights issue to lift capital
LONDON, July 30 (Reuters) - Barclays plans to raise 5.8 billion pounds ($8.9 billion) from its shareholders to answer pressure from Britain039;s regulator for the bank to boost its capital strength and meet another 2 billion pound mis-selling charge.


Childhood lost in Syria
In my nine years as a UNICEF ambassador, I've been to camps for people displaced by conflict. Though hardly luxurious, they usually have some kind of structure a water source, latrines, even schools.


Despite Gains, Leader of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan Says Troops Must Stay
Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., the commander of American and allied forces in Afghanistan, said Afghan forces are doing most of the fighting, but they wont be completely independent by 2014.


CORRECTED-Fairfax Financial takes quarterly loss on bond investments
(Corrects currency throughout to U.S. dollars from Canadian dollars)


Pressel, Lennarth Lead as Park Fades at British Open
American Morgan Pressel and Sweden's Camilla Lennarth shared the lead at the women's British Open on Thursday as grand slam-hunting South Korean Inbee Park slumped to finish three shots off the pace in the first round.


Inside Art Yves Kleins Monotone Symphony Is Headed to New York
In a re-creation of a legendary 1960 art event, the dealer Dominique Lvy has arranged a performance of Yves Kleins Monotone-Silence Symphony.


US STOCKS-Wall St jumps on data; SP 500 above 1,700
NEW YORK, Aug 1 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks jumped on Thursday, pushing the SP 500 above 1,700 for the first time, as data suggested the economy is still improving and as the Federal Reserve kept its stimulus plan in place.


UPDATE 2-Allied Irish trims H1 loss, cost cuts take hold
* H1 after-tax loss 758 mln euros vs 1.05 bln euros year ago


UK lawmaker takes on Twitter trolls
Becky Anderson speaks with British MP Stella Creasy about what it's like to be trolled online and what needs to be done.


Samantha Murphy, Christopher Kelly
The bride is a technology reporter; the groom is a lawyer.


Letter from India A Nation Shaped by Its Poorest Citizens
The elite in India are deeply influenced and affected by the nation's poverty.


Australia's great white avenger
Adam Scott -- the lanky, easy-going 32-year-old golfer who made history by becoming the first Australian to win the U.S. Masters -- not only has to contend with national hero status at home but also the role of golf's latest sex symbol.


US STOCKS-Dow, SP 500 end at highs after data, stimulus in place
NEW YORK, Aug 1 (Reuters) - The Dow and SP 500 hit record closing highs on Thursday, with the SP 500 topping 1,700 after strong data on factory growth and as major central banks said they would keep monetary stimulus in place.


U.S., Asian sales boost Ford
Ford CFO Bob Shanks speaks with Nina dos Santos about how the Chinese market is helping Ford's global bottom line.


Chinese hackers target remote conferencing gear Dell researchers
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A Chinese hacking group tied to the breach of security company RSA two years ago has targeted a maker of audio-visual conference equipment in a likely attempt to tap into boardroom and other high-level remote meetings.


Pataki Is Cleared in Lawsuit Over Sex Offenders Rights
Former Gov. George E. Pataki was found not liable for violating the rights of six men confined to psychiatric hospitals after completing their prison sentences.


U.S. hero goes back for wingman
The last time Thomas Hudner was in North Korea, he was fighting for his life.


36 Hours in Portsmouth, N.H.
This small waterfront town, settled in 1623, boasts a range of options to fill a weekend, from brews to books to boats.


Techquity Sign of another Apple product, more mobile gains
August 1 - Apple reportedly updating one of its iPads. Plus, mobile gains for Yelp and Trulia.


Fed balance sheet shrinks for first time in nine weeks
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve's balance sheet shrank for the first time in nine weeks with reduced holdings of mortgage-backed securities, Fed data released on Thursday showed.


U.S. Treasury to cut auction sizes as borrowing needs fall
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States plans to decrease the auction sizes of two- and three-year notes over the coming months because improving government finances have reduced the need for debt...


UPDATE 1-U.S. municipal bond funds report $2.24 bln weekly outflows
WASHINGTON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - U.S. municipal bond funds reported $2.24 billion of net outflows in the week ended July 31, nearly twice the previous week's $1.23 billion, according to data released by Lipper on Thursday.


Paperback Business Best Sellers
Rankings are based on October figures.


U.S. to close some embassies Sunday for security reasons
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. embassies that would normally be open this Sunday - including those in Abu Dhabi, Baghdad, Cairo - will be closed that day because of unspecified security concerns, the U.S. State Department said on Thursday.


UPDATE 3-Oil, gas work boosts Fluor earnings above estimates
* Second-quarter adjusted profit ahead of estimates * Mining sector, one-off charge weigh down 2013 outlook * Nuclear venture teams up with Rolls-Royce * Shares up 4 pct, hit 2-month highs By Braden Reddall Aug 1 (Reuters) - Fluor Corp posted on Thursday a higher-than-expected adjusted profit on growth in oil and gas work, for which prospects were strong, yet the U.S. engineering company trimmed its 2013 outlook partly due to mining sector weakness. Shares of Fluor, the


Mom gives birth to 13-pound girl
One of the heaviest babies ever born in Germany was born last week at the University Hospital Leipzig.


Detroit Looks to Health Law to Ease Costs
As Detroit enters the bankruptcy process, officials say insurance exchanges could pare tens of millions from the $5.7 billion the city owes in retiree health costs.


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