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News Feed Latest worldwide news BRIEF-Tyco says got notices of deficiency from IRS July 1 (Reuters) - July 1 (Reuters) - Tyco International Ltd * Got notices of deficiency from IRS asserting several of co's former U.S. units owe additional taxes of $883.3 million plus penalties of $154 million * Says several of co's former U.S. units owe penalties of $154 million based on audits of 1997 through 2000 tax years of co. * Under 2007 tax sharing agreement,covidien;TE Connectivity would share 42%,31%,respectively,of any tax liabilities due in respect of these matters * Source Market Ready Should I Hide My Exercise Equipment Before Showings? Depending on how its presented, having exercise equipment on display can be a positive or a negative. Park Will Chase 4th Straight Major at British Open Inbee Park hoped to win a Grand Slam. Joshua Kilmer-Purcell, Brent Ridge The couple appeared on the reality show The Amazing Race and won. 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. Joblessness Edges Higher To Hit a Euro Zone Record Unemployment in the euro zone has been increasing almost without interruption since early 2008, but many are hopeful that a peak is near. Attack on Soldiers Kills 7 in Thailand The soldiers, killed in a roadside bombing in an area of southern Thailand where insurgents have been active, were returning from a patrol. Straight Sets A Look at the Womens Quarterfinals While Wimbledon has felt chaotic and disheveling on the womens side, none of the players remaining seem a wholly shocking member of the last eight, as seven of them are seeded. Merkel tells Putin Germany wants looted art returned ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel told President Vladimir Putin on Friday that German art seized by the Soviets in the wake of World War Two should be repatriated to Germany, a claim the Russian leader swiftly rejected. Senate leader McConnell a big loser on Election Day WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell set two top goals for the 2012 election a Republican takeover of the Senate and the defeat of President Barack Obama. W.H.O. Issues Guidelines for Earlier H.I.V. Treatment The new guidelines mean that millions more people will be eligible for treatment in poor and middle-income nations that perform triage because of limited drug supplies. U.S. is not waging 'war on coal' Energy Secretary Moniz VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.S. government is not waging a "war on coal" but rather expects it to still play a significant role, U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said on Sunday, rejecting criticism of President Barack Obama's climate change plan. Beating the 'French Open curse' Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg and Pete Sampras explain why the French Open was so tough to win. Frederik Pleitgen reports. Twelve casinos seek online gaming permits in New Jersey July 1 (Reuters) - All 12 Atlantic City casinos took the first step to secure Internet gaming permits ahead of a Sunday deadline set by New Jersey regulators, who are preparing for the start of statewide online poker and other gaming targeted for a November start. Files Show Dolan Sought to Protect Church Assets Newly released files reveal that Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, as the archbishop of Milwaukee, moved to protect $57 million in church assets from the victims of clergy sexual abuse. Disruptions Social Media Images Form a New Language Online Photos, once slices of a moment in the past sunsets, cappuccinos, the family vacation are fast becoming an entirely new type of dialogue. Park Will Chase 4th Straight Major at British Open Inbee Park hoped to win a Grand Slam. Tensions easing in the South China Sea? China has agreed to hold formal talks with its southeast Asian neighbors about establishing a "code of conduct" to ease maritime tensions in the South China Sea, a major step forward in the long-running dispute. On Tennis No Givens at Wimbledon This Year, Not Even for Williams Sabine Lisickis 6-2, 1-6, 6-4 upset of Serena Williams was the latest and greatest reminder that no superstar is safe at the All England Club this summer. Elas Querejeta, 78, Producer of Major Spanish Films, Dies Mr. Querejeta produced the essential works of many of his nations most challenging filmmakers, including The Hunt (1966), by Carlos Saura, which ushered in the so-called New Spanish Cinema. British shares rise on strong manufacturing, housing data * Index has risen on first day of 16 of past 18 months-BTIG Mexico's peso rebounds from earlier losses, gains 0.52 pct MEXICO CITY, June 28 (Reuters) - Mexico's peso reversed earlier losses to gain 0.52 percent on Friday, trading at 12.94 pesos per dollar and reaching its strongest level since June 19. Lee Westwood's U.S. move Former world No. 1 on why his U.S. move could help him to claim his first major victory. 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. F.D.A. Prefers Smaller Dosage of Merck Sleep Drug Merck said the Food and Drug Administration had rejected an application for a new sleeping pill called suvorexant, but would probably approve it in smaller doses. Egypt's Mursi rebuffs army ultimatum, sets own course CAIRO (Reuters) - President Mohamed Mursi rebuffed an army ultimatum to force a resolution to Egypt's political crisis, saying on Tuesday that he had not been consulted and would pursue his own plans for national reconciliation. Common Sense Uncertainty at the Fed as Markets Oscillate The presidents all but confirmation that the Federal Reserve chairman would not be reappointed at years end complicated an already delicate task. UK's FTSE edges down, heads for monthly fall * FTSE 100 down 0.1 pct, on course for 1st monthly fall in 13 A Chase for Technology Canadian oil companies have embarked on a race to develop technologies that will make the production of heavy crude less damaging to the environment. Egyptians torch Muslim Brotherhood headquarters June 30 - Anti-government protesters set the national headquarters of the ruling Muslim Brotherhood in Cairo ablaze. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Joblessness Edges Higher To Hit a Euro Zone Record Unemployment in the euro zone has been increasing almost without interruption since early 2008, but many are hopeful that a peak is near. ArtsBeat Channel Surfing Dexter The Showtime series begins its final season by solving some problems and creating some new ones. From Texas Statehouse to YouTube, a Filibuster Is a Hit A live stream on YouTube provided by the nonprofit news organization The Texas Tribune went viral and gave the Texas state senator Wendy Davis a national platform. 'Three parents babies' in UK The United Kingdom took a step Friday toward being the first country in the world to allow a pioneering in vitro fertilization technique using DNA from three people that could prevent mitochondrial diseases but that also raises significant ethical issues. Stella McCartney's rise to the top CNN's Monita Rajpal meets Stella McCartney, one of the world's most celebrated fashion designers. Sports Briefing | College Football Oklahoma State Quarterback Picks Illinois Wes Lunt, the former Oklahoma State starting quarterback, is transferring to the University of Illinois in his home state. BRIEF-Arcadis refinances bank debt in private placement AMSTERDAM, July 1 (Reuters) - Arcadis NV * refinances bank debt through U.S. private placement * Says completed a 5-year U.S. private placement of $90 million. In Transit Blog Dollar, Thrifty Open New European Locations The rental car companies Dollar and Thrifty will open more than 135 new locations in France, Spain and Luxembourg this summer. Manufacturing Gains Strength, But Hiring in Sector Stays Weak Construction spending neared a four-year high in May, a sign that it has rebounded since collapsing in the recession. Factories rebound in June, but hiring down NEW YORK (Reuters) - Manufacturing expanded last month, rebounding from an unexpected contraction in May, but hiring in the sector was the weakest in nearly four years, which could make the Federal...

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