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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 2-Chile's CFR plans $1.3 bln bid for South Africa's Adcock * Deal could hand key player in South Africa's healthcare reform to foreigner (Adds comments by analyst, director) UPDATE 4-U.S. steel pipe makers defend energy business with trade case July 3 (Reuters) - A group of U.S. companies that produce specialty steel pipe used to drill for oil and gas has launched one of the biggest steel trade cases in years, asking the U.S. International Trade Commission to stem what they say is a flood of unfairly traded products from nine countries. Feud overshadows Foe legacy The paint is peeling, puddles litter the inside of the building, putrid water lies in what was supposed to be a swimming pool and even the statue of the man who had the vision to build the sports complex is cracked -- a sad and inglorious tribute to Marc-Vivien Foe 10 years to the day after the Cameroonian's tragic death. Roundup Fueled by Past Failures, Haas Holds On to Win Bill Haas pulled away from a crowd of contenders with three straight birdies, two good pars and one good hop to win the ATT National. RPT-UPDATE 1-Top Vivus holder proposes ex AstraZeneca exec as CEO NEW YORK, July 2 (Reuters) - Vivus Inc's largest shareholder on Tuesday took the unusual step of naming the man it would install as the drugmaker's chief executive should it prevail in its battle to... South Carolina July 4 flyover will be a blast from the past CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - Some 200 events marking the U.S. July 4 holiday have been affected by government spending cuts, but South Carolina has saved an Independence Day tradition with the help of some vintage World War Two planes. Australia shares rebound 1 pct on Wall St, rise in metal prices SYDNEY, July 4 (Reuters) - Australian shares rebounded 1 percent on Thursday, as Wall Street rose modestly higher overnight and a rise in metals prices underpinned mining stocks, but political... Montgomerie Misses Out on British Open Colin Montgomerie's rushed journey to take place in British Open qualifying on Tuesday was all in vain. The Scottish veteran failed to make the field for the major after struggling in wet conditions. Countdown to a Coup in Egypt A timeline of four critical days in Egypt as massive street protests on Sunday kicked off a chain of events culminating in the army ousting Egypt's president. Recipes for Health Grilled Pizza With Grilled Fennel and Parmesan Imported black olives are optional, but they add a briny punch that complements the sweet fennel. Hedge fund firm Lansdowne names new CEO LONDON (Reuters) - One of London's largest hedge fund firms, Lansdowne Partners, has named Alex Snow, the former head of UK Investment Banking at Investec, as its new chief executive officer. Realignment Day Glance Happy realignment day! Critics Question Karzai Choices for Human Rights Panel Afghanistans foreign donors are expected to take up the human rights communitys furious reaction to President Hamid Karzais recent appointment of five new commissioners. U.S. Student Killed in Egypt Protest Was Drawn to a Region in Upheaval Andrew Pochter was killed in Alexandria during antigovernment protests, and was working there this summer as an intern at a nonprofit organization. US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St ends up on short day, payrolls eyed NEW YORK, July 3 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended slightly higher in a volatile half-day session on Wednesday as traders squared positions before the holiday and Friday's job market data. BP Challenges Settlements in Gulf Oil Spill The oil company asserted that thousands of claims were either inflated or nonexistent in ads that are to appear in three major newspapers Wednesday. Islamists a wild card in Egypts next phase Backers of deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi may feel robbed of a democratic victory after the military ousted Egypts Islamist leader, says Eric Trager of the Washington Institute. He spoke to Reuters from Cairo about the prospects for an interim government that excludes the powerful Muslim Brotherhood. NSA hit with furloughs starting next week WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The National Security Agency, the spy agency thrown into the public eye following former contractor Edward Snowden's disclosures, is getting hit with furloughs starting next week. Gulf Arabs welcome ouster of Egypt's president DUBAI (Reuters) - Gulf Arab states welcomed the Egyptian army's ouster of Islamist President Mohamed Mursi on Wednesday following days of unrest in a country once seen by Gulf Arabs as an instrumental ally against rival power Iran. DealBook Deal Outlook in Europe Remains Gloomy The number of announced European deals fell 43 percent, to $221 billion, in the first six months of 2013, and M..A. advisers have been left scratching their heads over how to get deals done. Attacks Kill Dozens in Iraq, Officials Say The attacks on Tuesday that killed at least 47 people are the latest in a surge in violence across the country. Straight Sets Murray Can Curse on His Own, Thank You Very Much Andy Murray discounts the possibility that David Cameron, the British prime minister, is actually jinxing his countrys athletes. Obamacare implementation delay no boon for hiring (Reuters) - The Obama administration's decision to delay a key provision of the healthcare law, by giving employers an extra year to offer insurance coverage, is not expected to significantly impact 2014 hiring since many big businees were prepared for the change. British Airways flight makes emergency landing May 24 - Heathrow airport closes a runway after a British Airways plane makes an emergency landing. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Park Will Chase 4th Straight Major at British Open Inbee Park hoped to win a Grand Slam. CORRECTED-Obamacare implementation delay no boon for hiring (Corrects third-last paragraph to say Darden "hired more part-time workers" instead "making some workers part-time") US STOCKS-Wall St modestly lower in volatile session * Technology among day's strongest sector, but materials fall Stevens Goes From Mid-Major to Major Leagues Brad Stevens is going from a mid-major to the major leagues. Andy North Selected as US Ryder Cup Vice Captain Andy North needed as much time as it takes for a tap-in putt to accept an invitation to be a vice captain for U.S. Ryder Cup captain Tom Watson at next year's matches. Britain to ban stimulant qat leaves LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - Britain will ban qat, the leafy plant whose leaves are widely chewed in Yemen and the Horn of Africa for their mild stimulant effect. Fair World Cup deal for Brazil? After Apple and Google come under pressure over aggressive tax avoidance strategies, now its FIFA's turn to defend its lucrative financial arrangements with World Cup hosts Brazil. DealBook Deadline on Trading Rules Abroad Splits an Agency A looming deadline to regulate trading by American banks overseas has set off a rare breakdown of decorum at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, long known for its cordiality. India Ink Floods Scare Tourists from Undamaged Parts of Uttarakhand Almost half a million locals, who thrived on tourism, have no way to earn a living as tourists stay away from the entire state. Postponing Health Rules Emboldens Republicans Republican leaders called for investigation into the postponement and some said he White House was trying to help Democrats by postponing the changes until after the midterm elections. America's snobbiest cities are ... Travel + Leisure asked its readers to rank 35 major metropolitan areas in terms of snobbishness. Here are the 'winners.' What is the Muslim Brotherhood? A year after Mohamed Morsy became Egypt's first democratically-elected president, millions of Egyptians took to the streets calling for him to step down. Silicon Valley venture capital vets launch $111 mln fund July 3 (Reuters) - Two longtime venture capital investors have started a new firm, Wing Venture Partners, with a $111 million fund aimed at start-ups specializing in cloud computing, data and mobile... Sorry, Trekkers Moon not 'Vulcan' It wasn't the best day for Trekkers. David Rakoffs Last Deadline The writer David Rakoff raced to complete his last work, a novel written in rhyme, before succumbing to cancer. With the help of friends, he beat the clock. In Tours Fifth Stage, a Focus on a Rider Who Is No Longer in the Race Mark Cavendish won Stage 5 of the Tour de France, but many remained focused on Ted King, who disputed his elimination from the race for being too slow in Stage 4.

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