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News Feed Latest worldwide news Protesters Press Tunisian Government to Resign, as Ruling Party Supporters Rally Protests for the the government and the National Constituent Assembly to resign continued around the country Sunday on the fourth day after the assassination of an opposition legislator. On Gay Priests, Pope Francis Asks, Who Am I to Judge? If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge? Francis was quoted as saying on Monday. Muirfield puts in the extra mile Muirfield tweaks its historic course as it prepares to host the Open Championship -- golf's third major of 2013. Awaiting birth of Mideast peace While my esteemed colleagues are covering the extraordinary birth of an ordinary baby to a young, privileged British couple, I have the dubious fortune of being in Jerusalem awaiting the birth of the Mideast peace baby. Sidebar Court to Decide if Lawyers Can Block Gays From Juries The question of whether gay men and lesbians can be excluded from juries on account of their sexual orientation turns out to be surprisingly knotty. Meyer Talks Discipline; Pac-12 Rivals Talk Tempo Urban Meyer answered few questions about his talented Ohio State team and its championship aspirations at Big Ten media day. Spain's Montanes, Granollers Advance in Kitzbuehel Albert Montanes and Marcel Granollers had straight-set wins to reach the second round of the bet-at-home Cup on Monday. Cielo wins second straight 50 meters butterfly gold BARCELONA (Reuters) - Cesar Cielo of Brazil won a second consecutive men's 50 meters butterfly title at the world championships in Barcelona on Monday. Thief Gets Away With Estimated $50 Million in Jewelry at a French Riviera Hotel The crime at the Carlton Intercontinental came days after a member of a gang of jewel thieves escaped from a Switzerland prison. 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. White House Carter traveling to North Korea in personal capacity WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is traveling to North Korea on a private trip, the White House said on Monday, commenting on reports that Carter was going to the reclusive nation soon to win release of an American citizen being held there. ArtsBeat Understudy Steps Up for Nathan Lane in The Nance Mr. Lane injured his foot and leg during Wednesday nights performance and had to be replaced by his understudy, Stephen DeRosa. Drug Companies Promise More Data Transparency The announcement signals a shift for the industry, which in the past has resisted calls to systematically share its data. Royal baby a retail giant UK retailers are riding the wave of excitement over Prince William and Kate Middletons baby all the way to the bank. Spending, from collectibles to celebratory libations, is expected to exceed $300 million. 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. T Magazine On View | Los Angeles Architecture, As It Might Have Been A new exhibition surveys a century of unrealized building projects and urban planning schemes for the city. Here are five of the most amazing. Venezuelan president meets with Fidel Castro Cuban-state media on Sunday published photos of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro meeting with former Cuban leader Fidel Castro in Havana. F.D.A. Strengthens Warnings on Lariam Anti-Malaria Drug The Food and Drug Administration said an anti-malaria drug, known as Lariam, must update its warning label to show that some of its psychiatric side effects can become permanent. ArtsBeat Steven Soderbergh Will Direct New Cinemax Series The Knick Steven Soderbergh, a self-proclaimed retiree from feature filmmaking, will direct the first season of The Knick, a Cinemax series set in a New York hospital in 1900 and starring Clive Owen. Twelve injured by tornado that sweeps through industrial zone in eastern Milan July 29 - A tornado rampages through an industrial area in eastern Milan causing extensive damage and injuries. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Choking on food common among U.S. kids study NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Each day over the past decade, about 34 U.S. children went to the emergency room after choking on food, according to a new study of a group of nationally-representative hospitals. Motorsport Hamilton first for Mercedes Lewis Hamilton claims his first victory since switching to Mercedes and revives his world title hopes with a storming drive at the Hungarian Grand Prix Sunday. Personal Health After a Sprain, Dont Just Walk It Off Ankle injuries should never be taken lightly and are too often mistreated or not treated at all. Square Feet Even Boutique Gyms Need Back Offices as They Grow Cycling studios and boot camp gyms are growing in popularity, and as chains expand and hire staff they need more room for training and marketing. Amazon unveils new hiring spree ahead of Obama visit SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc unveiled a new hiring spree on Monday ahead of a visit by President Barack Obama to one of the Internet retailer's giant distribution warehouses this week. Activist investors keep lower profile in Europe LONDON (Reuters) - As activist investors launch more high profile corporate battles in the United States, in Europe they are eschewing public hectoring for private talks. Wealth Matters Seeking Light in the Heat of Energy Investing Theres money to be made by investing in energy, everyone is saying. But as the field grows, how do you separate winners from flashes in the pan? Syrian Government Blamed for Ballistic Missile Attack At least 29 people were killed in a missile attack by government forces on Aleppo, Syria, monitors there said Saturday. Official 11 police, 1 civilian wounded in Egypt bombing A bomb exploded overnight Tuesday near a police station in Egypt's Nile Delta region, wounding 11 police and one civilian, an official said on state television. Lady Vols Approached UConn About Playing Again Tennessee coach Holly Warlick says she recently approached Connecticut about the possibility of playing each other again. World Briefing | Europe Switzerland Armed Men Help Pink Panther Member Escape The gang member escaped with another prisoner after accomplices in two vehicles forced their way through a gate and fired at prison guards. Slooow U.S. slips to 9th in Internet speed Land of the free. Home of the brave. Bastion of mediocre Internet speeds. Movie Review In Postales, a Family Finds More Than Souvenirs Abroad In Josh Hydes Postales, a 12-year-old visiting Peru makes a connection with a young postcard seller. Crackdown in Egypt Kills Islamists as They Protest The Egyptian authorities unleashed a ferocious attack on Islamist protesters, killing at least 72 people in the second mass killing of demonstrators in three weeks. UPDATE 2-China agrees to talks on French wine dispute, EU says BRUSSELS, July 29 (Reuters) - China has agreed to discuss dropping its inquiry into whether Europe is dumping wine, the EU's trade chief said on Monday, after EU and Chinese officials made a deal to avoid tariffs on solar panels from China. INSIGHT-Heavenly iron ore prices bound for purgatory as China reforms * China's voracious iron ore demand drove prices up 10-fold in a decade Mongolia to Mexico Edinburgh's military tattoo ready to roll EDINBURGH (Reuters) - A Mongolian "throat singer", Mexican dancers and a native New Zealand Maori "war dance" will join bagpipers and martial bands from around the world at Edinburgh's Royal Military Tattoo when it opens on Friday for its annual three-week run. ArtsBeat Bryce Pinkham and LaChanze Are Broadway Bound Mr. Pinkham joins the cast of A Gentlemans Guide to Love and Murder while LaChanze will appear in If/Then, a new musical. You're the Boss Blog This Week in Small Business Pay Cash Chief financial officers are more optimistic. A report says small businesses are particularly vulnerable to climate change. But for one fishmonger, business still stinks. Do you pay your interns? Well Low Vitamin D Tied to Aging Problems A new study has found that low vitamin D levels in people over 55 are associated with an inability to perform ordinary tasks of daily life.

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