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News Feed Latest worldwide news Brazil's grupo Rede creditors approve Energisa takeover plan SAO PAULO, July 5 (Reuters) - Creditors of Grupo Rede Energia SA, the Brazilian power distribution group seeking to emerge from bankruptcy protection, approved a recovery plan and a takeover bid by... As U.S. Trade Deficit Grows, Some Growth Forecasts Drop Depressed demand for American exports in May contributed to a wider United States trade deficit as some analysts downgrade their economic forecasts. After Obamas Visit, an Electric Moment for Tanzania Lingers President Obama retains the kind of celebrity status in East Africa that he once enjoyed in Europe and other parts of the world, making his visit a public event as much as an act of diplomacy. After a Stumble, Tech Lobby Refocuses on Immigration After ads that drew criticism for promoting pet conservative causes, Fwd.us is trying to turn around its image as it prepares for the fight for immigration overhaul in the House. High-end pawn shops solve small business cash crunch CHICAGO (Reuters) - When Marc Kaye needed a loan to fund his boutique insurance firm at a time when payroll, his kids' college tuition and a mortgage payment were all draining his cash reserves, he... Station Had Listeners, Just Not a License Two operators of pirate radio in New York were arrested, but weak enforcement by the Federal Communications Commission has encouraged renegade stations. Wildlife's worst enemy? Us Mona Rutger got the call in October A bald eagle was flopping around on an airport runway after it had been clipped by a private jet. Unfortunately, it's something she sees all too often. Japan's DoCoMo holds out to iPhone mania, but at what cost? TOKYO, July 5 (Reuters) - NTT DoCoMo Inc, Japan's largest mobile provider and a pioneer of the mobile Internet, is one of just a few holdouts among the world's big mobile carriers not offering Apple Inc's iPhone to its 60 million customers. Theater Review In Tarell McCraneys Choir Boy, Spirituals Are Solace Students struggling with their identity and with one another are united by spirituals in Choir Boy, by Tarell Alvin McCraney. Band in Fatal Hazing to Perform Again The 19-month suspension of Florida AM Universitys band, whose reputation was damaged by the death of a drum major, will be lifted. Rockets Voice Optimism About Landing Howard Multiple news Web sites reported that Dwight Howard had chosen to sign with the Rockets, yet by mid-evening Friday, there was no confirmation from Howard or the teams involved. Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Melissa Kurlan, Nathaniel Francis The bride is a director of wholesale operations and production for Oscar de la Renta; the groom is an investigator. Economix Blog The New Economics of Part-Time Employment The Affordable Care Act will make part-time employment more attractive to many workers, an economist writes. Norris Scores on Passed Ball in A's 1-0 Win Derek Norris scored on a passed ball with two outs in the seventh inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on Thursday. Anders Hansen Leads French Open After 1st Round Anders Hansen of Denmark shot a 5-under 66 to lead by a stroke after the first round of the French Open on a golf course that punished some of the main contenders on Thursday. 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. Where billionaires race The Trapani Cup brings together superpowers from the worlds of both sailing and global business to enable amateur sailors to race alongside the biggest names in the sport. Dining Review | Long Island A Review of Madison and Main Restaurant, in Sag Harbor Madison and Main is the latest offering from Michael Gluckman, who has operated a number of East Hampton restaurants. Classes canceled to deal with race issues Oberlin College in Ohio suspended classes Monday after a student reported seeing a person resembling a Ku Klux Klan member near the college's Afrikan Heritage House. Xinjiang calm on riots anniversary Urumqi, the capital of China's far-western Xinjiang Province, was calm but definitely tense Friday, four years after violent clashes left hundreds dead and exposed deep ethnic rifts in the region. Immelt Economic efficiencies drive China ahead Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says a large and educated workforce is fueling China's strength and not simply a deflated yuan. Iran tightens grip with 'halal internet' In the last few months Iranians have found themselves in a cyber no-man's land. Fashion Review Couture Fashion Week Raf Simons, Dior, Versace and More At Couture Fashion Week, Giorgio Armani offered a feast for the eyes; Raf Simons, nourishment for the mind. Could this table save lives? Two Israeli inventors have built a revolutionary earthquake-proof table -- an invention that could save the lives of school children around the world, especially those who live near geological fault lines or in developing countries UPDATE 2-BBC to shrink as it shares in UK spending cuts * 2,000 jobs to be axed, senior manager roles to be cut Etruscan Artifacts Looted by Amateurs Are Prize Objects Italian authorities recently announced a seizure of antiquities that appear to have been found by looters who stumbled upon the trove while digging to build a garage. Cousteau meets wetland wildlife Philippe Cousteau explores the largest environmental restoration project ever attempted in the Florida Everglades. Battle Over Fighter Jets in Vermont Heats Up The potential arrival of F-35 jets to replace the Air National Guards aging F-16 fleet has angered residents who say the jets noise is a danger to the quality of life. Dirty play required swamp soccer championship July 2 - The annual Swamp Soccer World Cup, one of the filthiest games of football on earth, takes place in Scotland. Elly Park reports. World Briefing | Europe Greece Parliamentary Group Advises Criminal Charges for Ex-Finance Chief A Greek parliamentary committee on Thursday recommended that former Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou be indicted on criminal charges. India Ink Hindi Paper Finds Success Going Hyperlocal A Hindi newspaper grows after embracing advocacy journalism and hyperlocal editions in small towns and rural India. The curious case of Claudio Yacob Claudio Yacob enjoyed a stellar debut season in the English Premier League after moving from Argentina. But just what was the story behind his transfer to West Bromwich Albion? Japan says building nuclear safety culture will take a long time TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's nuclear regulator said on Thursday that elevating safety culture to international standards will "take a long time", days before new rules come into effect to avoid a repeat of the Fukushima nuclear disaster in March 2011. COLUMN Who will get credit for Britain's economic turnaround? - Anatole Kaletsky July 5 (Reuters) - Mark Carney, the former head of the Bank of Canada who has just taken over as governor of the Bank of England, presided Thursday over his first monthly meeting of Britain's... Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions July 5 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1330 GMT on Friday Bautista Hits 20th Homer; Blue Jays Beat Twins 4-0 Jose Bautista hit his 20th home run, Mark Buehrle pitched seven shutout innings to win for the first time in three starts and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0 Friday. Sports Briefing | Basketball Ginobili Says Hes Staying With the Spurs Manu Ginobili, who said earlier that he would think about retirement after the playoffs, wrote Wednesday on Twitter, Im gonna stay with the Spurs for two more years. U.S. declines to criticize Egypt's military as Mursi ousted WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States declined on Wednesday to criticize Egypt's military, even as it was ousting Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi from power. The Llama Is In These unlikely but affectionate pets turn out to be good listeners. And, their devoted owners say, you can tell they really care.

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