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News Feed Latest worldwide news Vodafone sues Telecom Italia for 1 bln euros in competition claim MILAN, Aug 4 (Reuters) - British telecoms provider Vodafone Group is suing Telecom Italia for abusing its dominant position in Italy, seeking damages of more than 1 billion euros ($1.3 billion). Sports Briefing | College Football Alabama Easily Tops Preseason Coaches Poll Alabama is No. 1 in the USA Today preseason coaches poll. The Crimson Tide were an overwhelming choice, receiving 58 of 62 first-place votes. GE CEO says equal access in China is crucial Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says true free trade between the the world's top two economies of U.S. and China is crucial. Sea this Inside $200M yacht hotel With land at a premium, an increasing number of developers are turning to floating hotels. Take a look at Gibraltar's new $200m five-star yacht hotel. Dining Review | Connecticut A Review of Captain Daniel Packer Inne, in Mystic The Captain Daniel Packer Inne is housed in a 1754 Dutch colonial with a typically antique interior but a menu that isnt fusty. Best places to swim with sharks Sharks have been making headlines lately. Win a Trip 2013 As Erin Luhmann travels with Op-Ed columnist Nicholas D. Kristof, she reports on malnutrition in Mali, treatments for clubfoot in Niger and the refugee crisis from the conflict in Darfur. Giants Ross Hungry to Keep Career Going Where It Started Aaron Ross played five seasons for the Giants before spending a year with the Jaguars, and he is back competing for playing time in New York. Swiss banks steer clear of consolidation GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss private bankers say a capital shortfall in the financial sector and a clampdown on tax evasion stand in the way of much-need consolidation in an industry battling rising... Arnault and Colony to rejig Carrefour shareholdings PARIS, Aug 2 (Reuters) - French billionaire Bernard Arnault and U.S. investment fund Colony Capital said on Friday they planned to change the structure of their joint shareholding in retail giant... Louis Begleys Memories of a Marriage Louis Begleys novel unfolds in the midst of high-WASP society. Dot Earth Blog Another View on Gas Drilling in the Context of Climate Change Cornell researchers come to different conclusions about the climate impact of fracking. White House holds high-level meeting over security threat WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's top national security advisers met at the White House on Saturday to discuss the potential threat of terrorist attacks that caused Washington and its allies to issue travel warnings and close embassies throughout the Middle East. DreamWorks sees strong quarter as "Turbo" picks up speed (Reuters) - DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc said worldwide box-office takings would propel its latest animated movie, "Turbo", to a profit that few analysts had expected, sending its shares up 6 percent... Goodell Satisfied Browns Owner Handling Probe The NFL is standing by Browns owner Jimmy Haslam. A computer display that floats in 'mid air' July 31 - Researchers in Taiwan are developing a wearable computer that allows users to navigate its controls on a 3D virtual display that seemingly floats in mid-air. Ben Gruber reports. Apple battling U.S., states over proposed e-book limits NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc is headed for a showdown with the U.S. government and dozens of states, which on Friday urged that tough new restrictions be imposed on the company for illegally conspiring to raise e-book prices. Treasury extends suspension on issuing debt WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Treasury Department on Friday extended the period during which it will suspend investments in a government pension fund through October 11, as it continues to rely on cash... Saudi Arabia to spend $800 mln on land for Riyadh metro RIYADH, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia plans to spend about 3 billion riyals ($800 million) acquiring land in Riyadh to build the capital's first metro rail system, the official in charge of the... At least 30 killed in heavy fighting in Syrian mountains Aug. 4 - Syrian rebels battle government forces in the mountains overlooking the Mediterranean, with a monitoring group saying at least 30 were killed. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Tidemark raises $13 million for cloud-based analytics SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Tidemark said Thursday it has raised $13 million in venture backing for its cloud-based analytics services, boosting the startup's efforts to challenge enterprise giants in... Other Agencies Clamor for Data N.S.A. Compiles The National Security Agencys dominant role as the nations spy warehouse has prompted turf fights with other federal agencies that want to use its surveillance tools for their own investigations. RPT-Weinstein in early talks with Miramax over possible deal -WSJ Aug 3 (Reuters) - The Weinstein Co has held preliminary talks with Miramax Co about a possible deal that could create one of the most powerful independent film players, the Wall Street Journal... Detroit aims to file restructuring plan by year-end -attorney DETROIT, Aug 2 (Reuters) - The city of Detroit is aiming to file its reorganization plan under its bankruptcy filing by year-end, an attorney for the city told a federal bankruptcy court judge on... Floods kill more than 70 in Afghanistan Flash flooding ravaged areas around Afghanistan's capital, killing more than 70 people and destroying dozens of houses, a local leader said Saturday. NSA revelations could hurt collaboration with 'betrayed' hackers LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - The U.S. government's efforts to recruit talented hackers could suffer from the recent revelations about its vast domestic surveillance programs, as many private researchers express disillusionment with the National Security Agency. Next Stop In Mongolia, the Skyline by the Steppes Ulan Bator, the capital, is booming, offering tourists a crowded and charismatic entry point to the worlds least densely populated country. UPDATE 3-Lloyds ready for UK government sale as turnaround speeds up * Lloyds confident on capital, raises profit margin guidance White House holds high-level meeting over security threat WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's top national security advisers met at the White House on Saturday to discuss the potential threat of terrorist attacks that caused Washington and its allies to issue travel warnings and close embassies throughout the Middle East. Dell committee and buyout group close to a deal WSJ (Reuters) - Dell Inc's special committee and the buyout group led by the company's founder and chief executive, Michael Dell, are close to a deal, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources. Golf's mind doctor on McIlroy When golfers admit to feeling "brain dead" and "unconscious" -- as Rory McIlroy did at Muirfield on Thursday -- perhaps it's time to book an appointment with Dr Bob Rotella. 9th accuser steps forward A ninth woman is accusing San Diego Mayor Bob Filner of sexual harassment. Theater Listings for Aug. 2-8 A guide to theater productions in New York, with a special note of shows in previews or about to open. F.D.A. Sets a Standard on Labeling Gluten Free Health officials said the step would help the three million Americans with celiac disease and bring uniformity to the $4 billion market for gluten-free foods. Satellite problems cut phones in Canada's Arctic *Flights canceled, bank machines, cell phones stop working Dot Earth Blog Two Climate Analysts Fault Gas Leaks, but Not as a Big Warming Threat Two global warming researchers say natural gas leaks are a problem, but not a big part of the climate problem. The top films at the North American box office July 14 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting July 12, led by "Despicable Me 2," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (1) Despicable Me 2........................$ 44.8 million 2 (*) Grown Ups 2............................$ 42.5 million 3 (*) Pacific Rim............................$ 38.3 million 4 (3) The Heat...............................$ 14.0 million 5 (2) The Lone Ranger........................$ 11.1 mi U.S. STOCKS-Wall Street flat after disappointing jobs report * Dell committee and buyout group announce agreement, shares up Ellen DeGeneres to host Oscars Ellen DeGeneres was so nice as an Oscars host the first time, the Academy has asked her to do it twice. Pope Francis calls for mutual respect in Ramadan message Pope Francis has called for mutual respect between religions in a message addressed to Muslims as they prepare to celebrate Eid al-Fitr next week, at the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

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