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News Feed Latest worldwide news New Tunisian protest movement takes cue from Egypt TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisian opposition activists have launched their own version of Egypt's Tamarud protest movement, whose campaign to remove President Mohamed Mursi drew millions onto the streets and led to an army ultimatum for the Islamist leader to share power. UPDATE 2-South Africa's NUM says to give De Beers strike notice JOHANNESBURG, July 3 (Reuters) - South Africa's National Union of Mineworkers is giving diamond producer De Beers, a unit of Anglo American, a 48-hour strike notice after mediation failed to resolve a wage dispute, NUM General Secretary Frans Baleni told Reuters on Wednesday. Consumer sentiment ends June to near six-year high NEW YORK (Reuters) - Consumer sentiment improved in late June, ending the month close to a near six-year high set in May, as optimism among higher-income families rose to its strongest level in six... New Species of Bird Is Found in an Unlikely Location in Cambodia Roughly the same size as a wren, with white cheeks and a cinnamon cap, the Cambodian tailorbirds primary habitat is in the outskirts of the Cambodian capital. You're the Boss Blog This Week in Small Business Firing the Founder Google spawns start-ups in Kansas City and also reinvents human resources. Why using social media well is harder than you think. And 10 ideas for marketing and advertising. After trade spat, Indonesia puts Australian beef on menu * Indonesian state firms eye Australian cattle farm investments UPDATE 1-Zynga's new CEO to get pay package worth some $50 million SAN FRANCISCO, July 3 (Reuters) - Don Mattrick, the head of Microsoft Corp's Xbox business who will replace Zynga Inc founder Mark Pincus as chief executive next week, will get a hefty, largely stock-based compensation package of about $50 million in coming years, the company said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Douglas C. Engelbart, 1925-2013 Computer Visionary Who Invented the Mouse Dr. Engelbarts 1968 demonstration of interactive computing astounded scientists and the technology was later refined for Apple and Microsoft. Travel the 'Iron Silk Road' The Silk Road was once a series of dusty trails forged by traders traveling between Asia and Europe. Today it takes the form of a bustling railway linking the continents. Bote Isle of Skye in Williamsburg The Caledonia Scottish Pub, a popular spot on the Upper East Side, has a spacious new branch in Williamsburg called Isle of Skye, serving more than 100 different kinds of whiskey. Marvel at the world's biggest ship When the first Triple E Class cargo vessel sails out of the Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering yard in Okpo, South Korea, on July 2, an intriguing new age of container shipping will commence. The most dangerous hobby? Unpaid and overworked - why global motorsport relies on its marshals to keep its wheels turning. Well A Fat Dad Fathers Day Fathers Day was not only about spoiling my dad but also about coming together as a family using the recipes that had conjured fond memories from my parents past and creating new ones together. Strip mall owners struggle with lack of demand in second quarter NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. strip mall owners struggled with a lack of demand in the second quarter, although limited construction of new space led to a modest improvement in vacancy rates and slightly... T Magazine The Collections | The Top Five Mens Wear Shows in Paris The last batch of collections of the European spring/summer 2014 season was relaxed and romantic. 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. UPDATE 2-Venezuela to boost dollar supplies through forex system revamp CARACAS, July 3 (Reuters) - Venezuela on Wednesday revamped a currency exchange system to boost the flow of dollars into the economy and ease nagging product shortages, a move that further devalues... Personal Health A Label Calls Attention to Obesity The American Medical Association has finally labeled obesity a disease, not just a risk factor for other disorders. Economix Blog When Cheating Is Ignored Enron and Italy The cheating was known, but viewed as unimportant. And that was a serious mistake. South Korean Executives Arrest Seen as Move to Tame Conglomerates The head of the CJ Group, a major conglomerate in South Korea, was arrested Tuesday on charges of embezzlement and tax evasion amid a wider crackdown on large corporations. Forwards Popular in N.H.L.s Draft; Sentiment Is Not Colorado chose Nathan MacKinnon with the first pick in the N.H.L. draft, while Seth Jones, who grew up admiring the Avalanche, slid to fourth. Straight Sets A Challenge Not Taken, a Match Not Won Li Na chose not to challenge when her serve at set point was called out and wound up losing the set and the quarterfinal match to Agnieszka Radwanska. NEWSMAKER Liberian President on road to peace prosperity Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, discusses her administrations development goals and challenges at a Thomson Reuters Newsmaker event in Washington, D.C. Square roots? Scientists say plants are good at math LONDON (Reuters) - Plants do complex arithmetic calculations to make sure they have enough food to get them through the night, new research published in journal eLife shows. After hoopla, Carney set for quiet policy debut at Bank of England LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - Mark Carney's arrival this week at the Bank of England was hailed as the start of a new era, one in which he would seek to drive Britain's economy out of the doldrums. Frequent Flier The Drama of Travel, Made Into Television Elise Doganieri is a creator of The Amazing Race, and her travel, like the show, has an edge of the extreme. Jobs data upbeat, but trade and services dim outlook WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Private employers stepped up hiring in June and new applications for unemployment benefits fell for a second straight week last week, pointing to a steadily improving labor market picture. Breakingviews Banks weathering the storm? July 2 - Jeffrey Goldfarb and Antony Currie discuss upcoming second-quarter results for the world's biggest banks and whether they can keep up with the volatility. Avalanche Take MacKinnon With Number One Pick The Colorado Avalanche opted for goal-scoring over defense, taking Canadian Nathan MacKinnon ahead of top ranked Seth Jones with the number one overall pick at the National Hockey League draft in Newark, New Jersey on Sunday. Sports Briefing | Soccer Ethiopia Penalized in World Cup Qualifying for Ineligible Player Ethiopia was stripped of 3 points in World Cup qualifying for fielding an ineligible player, handing South Africa a lifeline for next years tournament in Brazil. Stars Align for a Gay Marriage Anthem Same Love, a hit single from Macklemore Ryan Lewis, is the first Top 40 song to promote and celebrate gay marriage. Preview U.S. Unveils Gold Cup Roster The American team begins play in the regional championship against Belize in Portland, Ore., on July 9. Singer Jessica Simpson gives birth to a boy NEW YORK (Reuters) - Singer and fashion designer Jessica Simpson gave birth to her second child, a boy named Ace Knute, at a Los Angeles hospital on Sunday. Regulator in France Raids Office of Apple Authorities reportedly want to know if Apple ordered its wholesalers not to deliver some products on time to retailers. Global Soccer Brazil vs. Spain Best in World Meets Best in History The Confederations Cup has been a tough tournament. And Brazil has made sure its most feared opponent took the longest and most tortuous road to the final. Pop-up hotels Catch them while you can Traditionally, hotels are built with the hope they'll have staying power. For a new breed of accommodation, however, long-term is passe. The last two years has seen a proliferation in the number of pop-up hotels. Obama Outlines Ambitious Plan to Cut Greenhouse Gases President Obama on Tuesday proposed far-reaching regulations on power plants and energy efficiency, using executive actions that will not need Congressional approval. Martin Short 'empowered' by loss Martin Short on enduring loss at a young age and how his close-knit upbringing inspired him as a dad. UK's Domino's warns of higher losses in German expansion push LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - Britain's Domino's Pizza warned that annual losses at its fledgling German business would be higher than anticipated due to increased training costs and a poor performance...

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