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News Feed Latest worldwide news Investors set to weigh benefits of News Corp (Reuters) - News Corp and 21st Century Fox will begin trading as two separate companies on Monday, giving investors the choice of a fast-growing entertainment business and a slower-growing but prominent publishing concern. Incredible rail journey ends For 18 days, The Gateway has followed a pioneering railway journey from Chongqing in China to Duisburg in Germany. Well Iron Supplements May Reduce Pregnancy Risks A large review of studies concludes that taking iron supplements during pregnancy reduces the risk for maternal anemia and for having a baby with low birth weight. Tribune to buy Local TV for $2.73 bln July 1 (Reuters) - Tribune Co said it would acquire Local TV Holdings LLC, which owns 19 television stations, for $2.73 billion in cash. China ramps up security in Xinjiang In a show of force after unrest last week that left 35 people dead, Chinese authorities have ramped up security in the far-western region of Xinjiang. Gulbis, Knocked Off Course by Malaria, Fights Her Way Back on Tour For Natalie Gulbis, just competing at the United States Womens Open is something of an achievement after she contracted malaria during a previous tournament. Master Gardener at Home David L. Culps patch of Brandywine Valley. Apple applies to register 'iWatch' trademark in Japan TOKYO, July 1 (Reuters) - Apple Inc has applied for a trademark for "iWatch" in Japan, a patent official said on Monday, signalling the iPhone maker may be moving ahead with plans for a watch-like device as gadget makers turn their attention to wearable computers. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Mens Fashion Week Paul Smith Scenes from the mens fashion week photo diary of Alfredo Piola. Factory activity, hiring slows in June Markit NEW YORK (Reuters) - Manufacturing activity grew in June at its slowest pace in eight months as overseas demand dried up and firms took on the fewest new workers in more than three years, a survey showed on Monday. 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. WILL ECUADOR TAKE HIM? NSA leaker Edward Snowden is seeking asylum in Ecuador. But will the South American country help him? Hong Kong celebrates handover anniversary July 1 - Hong Kong celebrates 16th handover anniversary. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Hepatitis Threat Forces Another Frozen Fruit Recall The Food and Drug Administration has identified frozen pomegranate seeds contaminated with Hepatitis A, part of the same shipment that caused a recall of frozen berries earlier this month. News Analysis Why Healthy Eaters Fall for Fries American consumers, even otherwise healthy ones, keep choosing caloric indulgences rather than healthy foods at fast-food restaurants. Metaphysical Dog, Poems by Frank Bidart Frank Bidarts latest poems look back at the precedents literary, cinematic and sexual that shaped him as an adult. Bits Stealth Wear Aims to Make a Tech Statement Designers are combining fashion and engineering for clothing and accessories that are intended to protect the wearer from a cameras detection. Infighting kills top Somali militant A senior Somali militant who had a $5 million U.S. bounty on his head has been killed in infighting among members of the al Qaeda-aligned group Al-Shabaab, a spokesman for the group said Saturday. The Learning Network Blog Summer Reading Contest | What Interested You Most in The Times This Week? In the third week of our contest, judges from HuffPost Teen will choose winners, who will be published on July 15. 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. Inside Moscow 'no man's land' CNN's John Defterios and Amir Daftari describe what it's like in the transit zone of Moscow's airport, where NSA leaker Edward Snowden has been reportedly holed up for days. UPDATE 7-Nokia to buy out Siemens equipment venture; shares surge * In 1.7 bln euro deal, Nokia to pay 1.2 bln euros in cash Can racism ever be beaten? Watching dozens of crazed supporters trying to set fire to a stadium makes you question your love of football. Nokia to buy out Siemens equipment venture; shares surge HELSINKI (Reuters) - Nokia shares surged on Monday after it announced plans to buy out Siemens AG's share of their network equipment joint venture, betting on the technology to run 4G networks as it... MOVES-BofA Merrill Lynch, Exotix, Commonfund, Vestar Capital, CVC Capital, Amundi July 1 (Reuters) - The following financial services industry appointments were announced on Monday. To inform us of other job changes, email to moves@thomsonreuters.com. Ohio governor signs budget including tax cut, anti-abortion provision CLEVELAND (Reuters) - Ohio's governor signed a two-year, $62 billion state budget on Sunday that seeks to spur economic growth with a reduction in personal income taxes and includes a provision that... Protesters give Morsy one day to resign Egyptians opposed to Mohamed Morsy threaten civil disobedience unless he steps down. At least 16 people die in unrest. Egypt in limbo, schools crumbling As Egypt struggles to wade through its political problems, an entire generation is at risk of being lost. Vittorio Missoni's missing plane found June 28 - Venezuelan authorities say they have located the wreckage of the plane carrying the fashion heir. Alicia Powell reports. Breakingviews Private equity egress June 25 - Rob Cox and Breakingviews columnists talk about why buyout firms seem to be doing a lot more selling than buying. Dot Earth Blog Seeking More Presidential Action, Less Rhetoric, on Warming A law professor sees too much foot-dragging in Obamas climate plans. Personal Journeys Finding Gems on the Tuscan Coast Away from the regions well-known beachfront playgrounds lies a more secluded world. When cooking can kill For nearly half of the world's population, building and maintaining a fire is a daily -- and often deadly -- chore. British Women's Drought Hits 30 Years as Robson Falls Laura Robson began the second week of Wimbledon looking to become the first British woman to reach the quarter-finals since 1984 but took just over 90 minutes to depart in tears as she was beaten in straight sets by Estonian Kaia Kanepi on Monday. UPDATE 7-Nokia to buy out Siemens equipment venture; shares surge * In 1.7 bln euro deal, Nokia to pay 1.2 bln euros in cash Election system needs an overhaul, but it's not that easy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Voters in Florida were still waiting to cast their ballots more than six hours after polls closed on Election Day, registered voters in Ohio were told they were not on voter rolls and new voter ID laws in Pennsylvania led to confusion at voting places. Street life seen through kids' eyes A young boy in a photograph holds a cigarette while sitting cross-legged on a dirt road. We don't know his name, but it's clear by his face his life is full of pain and struggle. Gay pride parades draw huge crowds after marriage rulings SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Dancing, cheering and toting placards, gay rights supporters took to the streets in huge numbers at annual gay pride parades across the United States on Sunday, with attendance boosted by recent Supreme Court rulings in support of same-sex marriage. Hepatitis Threat Forces Another Frozen Fruit Recall The Food and Drug Administration has identified frozen pomegranate seeds contaminated with Hepatitis A, part of the same shipment that caused a recall of frozen berries earlier this month. Egypt 'on brink of volcano' Egyptians who helped overthrow a 29-year dictatorship last year have now given Mohammed Morsy, the country's first democratically elected president, one day to step down from office.

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