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News Feed Latest worldwide news Protests for Gay Rights in Turkey Thousands marched along Istanbul's most popular pedestrian walkway on Sunday, demanding better treatment and equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and communities. Stelios to vote against easyJet's 'secret' Airbus deal LONDON (Reuters) - Easyjet's estranged founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou said on Monday he would vote against the budget airline's plan to buy 135 new Airbus planes because they were not needed and their real cost had been kept secret. Strategies Tremors From the Feds Grand Experiment Rising interest rates have jolted the markets in the short term. But a continued climb may reflect a sense of growing economic strength and thus be a positive for the long run. Canada flood chaos June 24 - At least three dead as record-breaking flood waters bring chaos to parts of Canada. Paul Chapman reports. Rough seas for cruise business The cruise-line industry is a rough business. Space-age underwater hotel With its luminous body seemingly hovering above the water, and five spidery legs plunging deep into the sea, this futuristic building could be the mothership in a sci-fi film. 4-Way Tie for Lead After 3 Rounds at Congressional Roberto Castro went from a share of the lead to five shots behind in three holes. He finished the third round of the ATT National by hitting a 5-iron left of the 18th green and into the water. And he still managed to be part of a four-way tie for the lead. The Apothetae Aims to Merge Disabilities Into the Theatrical Mainstream A theater company called the Apothetae showcases edgier narratives about disability rather than stories of triumph over adversity. Hellickson Wins 5th Game in June, Rays Beat Tigers Jeremy Hellickson earned his fifth June win and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-1 Sunday in a game that included an early warning by the umpires. Taipei, a Novel by Tao Lin Tao Lins novel follows a young pill-popping writer from Brooklyn to Taiwan. Swan Song for Cicadas, but Many Missed the Show While many people were kept up at night by the roar of this arthropod flash mob, others were left to wonder what all the fuss was about. U.S. plays down spying reports, EU leaders voice outrage BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (Reuters) - The United States is not alone in using "lots of activities" to safeguard its security, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Monday, in his first response to reports of U.S. spying that have infuriated European allies. Police No Suspect in Burglary at Stoops' Home Police said Thursday they have no suspects in a burglary at the home of Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops. Salini wants to donate 20 million euros to restore Pompeii MILAN (Reuters) - Italian construction magnate Pietro Salini is prepared to donate 20 million euros ($26 million) to help restore and preserve the ancient city of Pompeii, which has been damaged by weather and plagued by the mafia and corrupt management. A golf coaching dynasty Butch Harmon and his son, Claude Harmon III, open up about their family's golf legacy. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. College Coaches Use Transfer Rules to Limit Athletes Options The use of transfer rules to eliminate many of an athletes preferred options illustrates the big-business mind-set of college sports and the control that coaches have over players. Sri Lanka rupee hovers near 8-month low on banks' dollar-buying COLOMBO, July 1 (Reuters) - The Sri Lankan rupee extended falls from last week to trade near eight-month lows on Monday, with banks buying dollars to meet demand from importers and foreign bond holders, currency dealers said. The currency was quoted 130.60/70 per dollar at 0513 GMT, a level last seen on Nov. 9, 2012. It fell 1.24 percent last week and 3.12 percent in June, mainly as foreign investors pulled out of Sri Lankan treasury bonds due to a rise in U.S. treasury yields after t EXCLUSIVE-US drug firms vie to take stake in Celesio -sources * Cardinal, McKesson vie to collaborate with Celesio-sources Brevan Howard trader linked to Libor probe leaves hedge fund ZURICH (Reuters) - A trader allegedly connected to a global rate-rigging scandal has left hedge fund Brevan Howard, the company said on Thursday. Israel's TowerJazz raises $22 mln in rights offering TEL AVIV, June 30 (Reuters) - Israeli chipmaker TowerJazz said on Sunday it received $22 million in a rights offering to eligible security holders. Confined, not deterred prison aerobics in Peru June 17 - Inmates of a maximum-security prison in Lima, Peru stage a massive aerobics show hoping to break the world record for the most people dancing in prison. Tara Cleary reports. Sports Briefing | Soccer Red Bulls End Drought by Beating Houston Fabian Espindola broke a scoreless tie in the 60th minute with his first goal since April 20 and Jonny Steele scored with two minutes left, giving the Red Bulls a victory over Houston. Merkel Plays to Germans as She Jousts With Europe Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany seems intent on making few waves with voters ahead of the Sept. 22 election. Find out what your doctor really thinks Joshua Prager says patients who read their medical records feel empowered and are likely to fare better Bucks Blog Rising Rates, and the Rent vs. Buy Decision Buyers should take into account their personal situation, not just mortgage rates, when deciding to buy instead of renting a home. 'The Voice' winner talks triumph "The Voice" crowned Texas teen Danielle Bradbery its new winner on Tuesday, proving to the country singer that she could do what she'd thought to be impossible. Detroit, Embracing New Auto Technologies, Seeks App Builders The old-line carmakers are suddenly hungry for information technology specialists who can create apps for the next generation of connected vehicles. Delayed Berlin airport costs Germany dear June 19 - Berlin's new international airport should have been open for a year, but may not start operating until 2017. The cost has doubled to 4.3 billion euros, mostly due to the delays. Joanna Partridge reports from Berlin on what's gone wrong, and looks at other large German infrastructure projects facing delays. Top Pick Bennett Heralds Rise of Canadian Basketball Canada is famed as a hotbed of hockey, but basketball dominated headlines in the Great White North after Anthony Bennett became the first Canadian to be taken first overall in the NBA Draft. Obama Readying Emissions Limits on Power Plants The move would be the most consequential climate policy step he could take and one sure to provoke legal challenges from Republicans and some industries. Canada insists on C$1 billion clean-up fund for major oil lines CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - Companies operating major crude oil pipelines in Canada will be required to have C$1 billion ($954.97 million) available to fund clean ups from any spills, the Canadian government said on Wednesday. Updates to Drivers Education Reflect New Dangers on the Road New simulators for training young drivers feature technology aimed at teaching them the dangers of talking on cellphones and texting while driving. Unifying power of 'Arab Idol' The opening theme's the same and the concept's no different, but "Arab Idol" is much more than just a popular singing competition. Square Feet Akron Shakes Off Some Rust With Goodyear Tires Help The city is revitalizing its east end after Goodyear agreed to stay and participate in a redevelopment plan. How to pretend you're Canadian Flag-jacking isn't enough. Here's some advice on how Americans can fake being Canadian. Preoccupations An Entrepreneur Who Took a Chance on Herself Prerna Gupta, C.E.O. of Khush Inc. x2014; the creator of an iPhone app called LaDiDa x2014; discusses her journey to entrepreneurship. Small business confidence hits one-year high in May WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Small business optimism rose to a one year-high in May, a hopeful sign for an economy that has hit a soft patch. Pennsylvania lawmakers pass budget but not pension reform Harrisburg, Pennsylvania- (Reuters) - Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett signed a nearly $28.4 billion budget for fiscal 2014, which starts on Monday, but lawmakers declined to take action Sunday on a controversial public pension bill until fall. BP Challenges Settlements in Gulf Oil Spill The oil company asserted that thousands of claims were either inflated or nonexistent in ads that are to appear in three major newspapers Wednesday.

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