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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.S. Pakistan drone strikes will end 'soon' The United States is seeking to end drone strikes in Pakistan, Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday. City Room A Space Once Dark and Dank Celebrates Its Millionth Visitor An atrium has undergone an unlikely transformation since it was taken over by Lincoln Center three years ago. How to modernize Maasai tribe A Maasai activist is helping his people adapt to the 21st century, starting radio stations and encouraging women to set up in business. London Journal Bid to Honor Austen Is Not Universally Acknowledged A push to get Jane Austen on Britains 10 note was met with online harassment, including threats of rape and death. Square Feet Tarrytown, N.Y., Charms Residents and Retailers Businesses are thriving in an economically and ethnically diverse Westchester County village of 11,354. Breakingviews Santander, BBVA should cut dividends July 31 - It might sound counter intuitive to some, but now is the time for Spain's Santander and BBVA to cut dividends, says Breakingviews. And BNP Paribas' push into Germany could be challenging. Syrian rebels seize anti-tank missiles in raid on army base Aug. 3 - Amateur video shows Syrian rebels as they seize anti-tank missiles in raid on army base. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Escaping New Orleans' mean streets Nearly 30 years ago, Lisa Fitzpatrick was the target of a gang initiation. DealBook Michael Dell Salvages Bid for His Company Under the terms of the new agreement, Michael S. Dell and his partner, the investment firm Silver Lake, would pay $13.75 a share plus a special dividend. Global Manager The Importance of Intuition, Time-And Speaking Last Stephen Watts is the president of SAP Asia Pacific Japan region. REFILE-U.S. lawmaker says al Qaeda threat most serious in years WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - The al Qaeda threat that closed U.S. embassies in the Middle East on Sunday is the most serious in years and the "chatter" among suspected terrorists is reminiscent of what preceded the Sept. 11 attacks, a U.S. lawmaker who is briefed on intelligence said. Agent Says Heat to Sign Greg Oden Greg Oden still needs some time to get ready for the rigors of playing in the NBA. Ex-Bank of America trader launches credit hedge fund - source LONDON (Reuters) - Veteran credit trader Iftikhar Ali is launching his own hedge fund firm, a source close to the new company told Reuters, as traders look to cash in on turbulent bond markets. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the past 24 hours. Brazil thrash Spain in final Hosts Brazil enjoy a triumphant finale to the troubled Confederations Cup with a 3-0 defeat of world champions Spain in the Maracana Sunday. Australia shares set to rise on strong Wall St, focus turns to US jobs SYDNEY, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Australian shares are set to open higher on Friday after Wall Street notched strong gains and metals prices rose, though buying could be tempered ahead of key U.S. non-farm... Water "the teeth" of climate change - World Bank June 19 - Growing pressure over water remains the most worrying symptom of climate change, argues the World Bank President, while a projected 2C rise in temperature by 2030 could submerge Bangkok. News Analysis Court Rulings Blur the Line Between a Spy and a Leaker Disclosures made possible by digital media, government surveillance and unorthodox publishers have unsettled understandings of mass medias place in American democracy. Opinion How to Whitewash a Plague A show at the New-York Historical Society about the early years of AIDS looks at them through rose-tinted glasses. Why women don't make partner The scales of justice are beginning to balance as an increasing number of women enter the legal profession. But female lawyers are still struggling to become partners at top firms. CNN asked six leading lawyers in the United States and Britain to tell us what can be done to make the law a more balanced profession Indyk tapped as Washington's Middle East peace envoy July 29 - Former U.S. ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk is named as Washington's Middle East peace envoy. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Bond funds worldwide suffer $1.6 billion outflow Bank of America NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bond funds worldwide suffered outflows of $1.6 billion in the latest week as investors awaited signs from the Federal Reserve regarding its bond-buying stimulus, data from a Bank... Op-Ed Contributor Shutting Down the Piracy Business The international community must support initiatives to end the pirates' human trafficking, arms trading and drug smuggling. MJ's mom 'I want to know what happened' Michael Jackson's mother told jurors she filed a wrongful death lawsuit against AEG Live "because I want to know what really happened to my son." The Learning Network Blog Student Crossword | The Renaissance Learn more about The Renaissance by playing our crossword, either online or in print. U.S. Carmakers Post Strongest July Sales Since 2006 Pickup sales continued to be strong across the industry, but companies were also helped by increased demand for smaller, more fuel-efficient cars. Raven-Symone comes out Raven-Symone, who played 3-year-old Olivia on the 1980s sitcom "The Cosby Show," indicated for the first time Friday that she is a lesbian. A Hamptons Beach House Where Everyone Is Welcome With plenty of bunk beds, lockers and towels. CUNY TV Station Turns Over an Old Leaf, Transmitting by Air to Widen Its Reach The City University station, available in the five boroughs on cable since the 8os, now also broadcasts over the air, with a signal reaching 35 miles. Martian Rock Another Clue to a Once Water-Rich Planet The clay-rich rock, which scientists named Esperance, is one of the oldest rocks that the rover Opportunity has looked at during its nine and a half years on Mars. AP Source Pistons Acquire PG Jennings From Bucks The Detroit Pistons have made another move in their busy offseason, acquiring Brandon Jennings as they desperately try to end their four-year postseason drought. Sports of The Times No Mincing of Words for a Coaching Titan Bill Parcells, who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, had a no-nonsense approach when it came to motivating players. Indian lunar orbiter hit by heat rise Scientists have switched off several on-board instruments to halt rising temperatures inside India's first unmanned lunar spacecraft. Skating with Gandhi ... and Tutu too Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Mahatma Gandhi. They're names you might associate with protest and peace ... less so skateboarding. UPDATE 3-Kuwait forms new Cabinet, includes six royals ABU DHABI, Aug 4 (Reuters) - A veteran former central bank governor was appointed Kuwait's finance minister on Sunday, state news agency KUNA said, after a parliamentary election in the major crude producer last month. Letters Bike Helmets, Please Readers react to recent articles. With Too Much Rain in the South, Too Little Produce on the Shelves In deluged Southern states, the quantity, and quality, of fruits and vegetables are suffering. From Boston hero to goat, billionaire John Henry takes on Globe challenge BOSTON (Reuters) - As recently as five years ago, billionaire John Henry, could do no wrong in Boston, but since then the image of the man who agreed to buy the Boston Globe on Saturday has taken a beating. Wie, Piller Added to Solheim Cup Team Morgan Pressel played her way onto another Solheim Cup team. Michelle Wie is returning as a captain's pick. One Direction star signs professional deal One Direction have already taken the music world by storm and now Louis Tomlinson is hoping to become a star in the football world.

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