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News Feed Latest worldwide news Really? The Claim Children Tend to Gain Weight Over Summer Recess Studies suggest that youngsters may be most likely to pack on pounds when they are home for summer vacation. Even as Army Seizes Power, Egyptians Claim Revolt as Their Own In protest squares and elsewhere in Egypt, it was hard to find much hand-wringing about the circumstances that forced President Mohamed Morsi from power. Candice Hong, David Freeman The couple met at Dartmouth. HTC Q2 net profit lags forecasts TAIPEI, July 5 (Reuters) - HTC Corp second-quarter net profit rose to T$1.25 billion ($41.63 million), lifted by strong sales of its latest smartphone model but the figure lagged analyst forecasts. Former South African President De Klerk Hospitalized F. W. de Klerk, who worked with Nelson Mandela to end apartheid, will be hospitalized on Tuesday to have a pacemaker installed. Trevino Merion win changed me Lee Trevino recounts his 1971 victory at Merion Golf Club, which will also host this year's U.S. Open. Placing bets on royal baby's name Way back in the mists of time, when schoolkids were expected to learn seemingly endless lists of facts off by heart, they chanted a poem to remember the names of England's kings and queens. Can Sharapova retain title? Maria Sharapova reflects on her chances of repeating last year's French Open success. China's Sinopec to skip diesel exports in July, possibly August * Beijing issues Q3 quotas but volumes mostly jet fuel -source The Consumer New Approach to Depression Transcranial magnetic stimulation, which uses magnetic pulses to stimulate parts of the brain connected to mood, has helped some patients with severe depression. Crackdown on Morsi Backers Deepens Divide in Egypt As prosecutors arrested dozens of top Muslim Brotherhood members, a senior Egyptian jurist was sworn in as acting head of state. Djokovic Outlasts Del Potro in Epic Wimbledon Semifinal In the longest semifinal in the history of Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic prevailed with a 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-7 (6), 6-3 victory over Juan Martn del Potro. In Okinawa, Talk of Break From Japan Turns Serious Discontent with American presence and a growing perception that the central government is ignoring pleas to reduce it have made Okinawans willing to flirt with the idea of breaking away. Could this make poverty history? In just 12 years Vietnam cut the country's malnutrition rate in half by investing in small scale farming. Now a slew of other countries are following suit and investing in the sustainable solution. Mexico's massive Popocatepetl sends out columns of smoke and ash July 5 - Mexico's massive Popocatepetl sends out columns of smoke and ash high into the sky, grounding international flights. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Mani-pedis big business It's called "manscaping", and it's become big business. CNN's Felicia Taylor reports. On Baseball Red Sox Are a Monster Again After cratering last season under Bobby Valentine, the Red Sox have the most victories in the majors and their largest division lead (four and a half games) since 2009. Chinese Nobel author trades pen for brush TAIPEI (Reuters) - A dark figure stands alone in the centre of a bleak, shadowy landscape in one painting, while an ethereal tree-like form claims attention in another. Social classes unite in protests During the past two weeks, millions of Brazilians have taken to the streets to protest years of dissatisfaction and discontent with their government. What started as a student mobilization transformed day by day to incorporate professionals, the middle class, and residents of the favelas, or slums. 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. DealBook Weyerhaeuser Buys Timberlands and Weighs Selling Its Home-Building Unit Weyerhaeuser says it plans to buy 645,000 acres of timberland for about $2.65 billion, adding that it is weighing a sale or spinoff of its home-building unit. RPT-Asia shipping industry pain may be investors' gain SINGAPORE, July 3 (Reuters) - U.S. private equity and investment funds are betting Asia's shipping industry, hit by a restructuring wave that has already swept Europe and the United States, is the... Sinkhole swallows car A large sinkhole in the middle of a road swallows a car in Toledo, Ohio. BRIEF-Innovation Group sells its stake in Travest LONDON, July 5 (Reuters) - Innovation Group PLC * Disposal of travest investments propriety ltd * Innovation Group (Pty), 75 pct owned by the Group, has completed the sale of a 61.8 pct equity interest in Travest Investments Proprietary for 3.9m (ZAR 58.7m) to Santam Limited How to invest as the US and European policy gap widens July 5 - For the first time since Lehman, US and European monetary policy appears to be headed in opposite directions. We ask two fund managers how to navigate that potential volatility and where to invest. Film The View From Argentina Latinbeat, the annual survey of Latin American cinema, begins with La Paz, the newest movie by the Argentine director and playwright Santiago Loza. ACC Stakes a Claim to NYC With Pinstripe Bowl The Atlantic Coast Conference is staking a claim to New York City by adding the Pinstripe Bowl to its postseason lineup. South Africa's 'democratic luxury' CNN's Robyn Curnow reports on a new high-end retail venture with renowned fashion names as well as local designers. James Bond watch with geiger counter sells for $160,000 LONDON (Reuters) - A watch adapted for the fictional British spy 007 in the James Bond movies sold for nearly 104,000 pounds ($160,000) at a pop culture auction on Wednesday after being bought, strapless, at car boot sale for 25 pounds. Syrian opposition to hold runoff vote Saturday for new leader ISTANBUL (Reuters) - The Syrian opposition voted on Saturday to elect a new leader, but the top two candidates failed to gain a simple majority needed to become president of the coalition fighting to oust President Bashar al-Assad. Art in Review The Boxer Boxer at Rest is a Hellenistic bronze sculpture on loan from the National Museum of Rome, and one of the most charming pugilists in Western art. In Transit Blog Report Says Airport X-Ray Scanners Pose Little Risk A new report concludes that passengers absorb little radiation from X-ray backscatter scanners. Celtics Appoint Stevens as Head Coach The Boston Celtics have hired Brad Stevens to become their 17th head coach as they look to rebuild a franchise that has won a record 17 National Basketball Association (NBA) titles, the team said on Thursday. Islamist protests hit cities across Egypt, at least 24 dead CAIRO (Reuters) - At least 24 people died across Egypt on Friday as Islamists opposed to the overthrow of President Mohamed Mursi took to the streets to vent their fury at what they say was a military coup. Well A New Way to Make Pizza This week, the Recipes for Health columnist Martha Rose Shulman turns to a summer weekend staple, the grill, to make pizzas. The Case for Miniature Llamas Cuteness aside, the smaller versions eat less and are easier to manage. OFFICIAL CORRECTION-UN seeks $1 billion to feed Sahel, says Syria distracting (Corrects amount of total humanitarian appeal paragraph 6) NEWSMAKER Liberian stability will bring foreign investment Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says political stability and targeted double-digit growth will increase foreign interest, and is confident companies like Chevron and Exxon will invest there. Private equity group EQT hires M.Stanley for Swedish gas grid sale -sources STOCKHOLM, July 5 (Reuters) - Swedish private equity firm EQT has hired Morgan Stanley for the sale of gas grid operator Swedegas, which could fetch more than 500 million euros ($650 million), two... CNN panel China lags, world gasps CNN's John Defterios sets the scene for the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

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