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News Feed Latest worldwide news Brazil to probe local telecom operators over alleged U.S. spying * Telecom regulator investigating if privacy laws violated Photos Tiger's highs and lows Tiger Woods has completed a remarkable return to the top of the golfing world after dropping out of the top 50 following a sex scandal and then injuries which hindered his playing comeback. Major biorefinery opened in Britain LONDON, July 8 (Reuters) - One of Europe's largest biorefineries, capable of meeting up to a third of Britain's bioethanol demand, opened officially near Hull in eastern England on Monday. Quito Journal In Ecuador, a Magazines Death Comes Amid Questions Vanguardia, Ecuadors only weekly newsmagazine, closed after the government passed a controversial media law that opponents say will stifle investigative journalism. Monaco's F1 transformation The most famous race in Formula One -- the Monaco Grand Prix -- brings a change of pace to Monaco's Mediterranean idyll. Television Batman Is Back, and He Bruises A new incarnation of Batman will arrive when the Cartoon Network introduces Beware the Batman as part of its DC Nation, a group of shows based on DC Comics. Beyond the Finish Line Jeff Bauman went to the 2013 Boston Marathon to cheer for his girlfriend. In one flash, his life changed and an arduous road to recovery began. Remembering Robben Island Ahmed Kathrada recalls his time in prison on Robben Island with Nelson Mandela. Top iPhone, iPad apps now free Popular apps for the iPhone and iPad, some of which usually go for up to $20, were being offered for free in Apple's online App Store on Monday, possibly in conjunction with the store's fifth anniversary. ArtsBeat A Film Fans Love Letter to Jaws A film fan with a day job puts his downtime to use by making love letters to blockbusters like Star Wars. The latest of these is called Inside Jaws. Gadgetwise Adding Pictures to the Windows 8 Photos App The Photos app in Windows 8 can show off the pictures on your computer, as long as you have those pictures in the right place. Soft shells not welcome at egg throwing championship July 01 - Teams from the UK, Netherlands, Germany and Japan - led by the original Power Ranger - gather for the world World Egg Throwing Championships. Elly Park reports. Why the global economy will not affect India Nov. 14 - Tulsi Tanti, the chairman and managing director of Suzlon Energy, sits down with Chrystia Freeland to discuss the global economy and how India will not be affected like European countries have been. Explosion at West Virginia natural gas well site injures at least five NEW YORK (Reuters) - An explosion over the weekend at a natural gas well site in West Virginia operated by Antero Resources injured at least five people, prompting state and federal investigations, local officials and Antero said on Monday. China's high-speed ambitions With less than half an hour to spare, Chen Zhu calmly emerged from the subway station connected to the massive Beijing West Railway Station with a small, wheeled bag. In Europe, Greener Transit on Existing Infrastructure As cities aim to cut emissions, Vienna has introduced a network of electric buses whose batteries can be charged quickly using the citys tram equipment. Singapore Stocks - Factors to watch on July 9 Following are some company-related and market news which could have an impact on the local market. --------------------MARKET SNAPSHOT @ 2359 GMT ------------ INSTRUMENT LAST PCT CHG NET CHG SP 500 1640.46 0.53% 8.570 USD/JPY 100.94 -0.01% -0.010 10-YR US TSY YLD Why Asiana crash was survivable If there is one thing we all can take away from a tragic incident like this, it is not to ignore those important flight safety briefings at the start of each flight we take. Bangladesh factories face inspections Bangladeshi factories making clothes for 70 mostly European multinationals will be inspected over the next nine months under a new safety accord that lets labour activists hold companies accountable for not enforcing standards. Changing Tastes Fuel an Amenities Arms Race Out with party rooms! In with stroller space! That ripping sound you hear all over town is old amenities falling for new ones. Brazil data indicate increase in Amazon deforestation RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazilian government figures released on Friday indicated further rise in deforestation in the Amazon, a trend that could soon amount to a full year's reversal from recent progress in the battle against destruction of the world's largest rainforest. Pace of Consumer Borrowing Rose in May The Federal Reserve said Americans spent $19.6 billion more using credit in May than in April, the largest rise since May 2012. Islamist Party Backs Out of Negotiations Al Nour, seen as a potential political kingmaker, said it was suspending its role in efforts to form an interim government. UK teams with defence and telecom companies on cyber security LONDON (Reuters) - Nine of the world's biggest weapon makers and telecoms providers are teaming up with Britain to bolster the country's cyber security, aiming to tackle the increasing threat of hacking and other such attacks. Dance Listings for July 5-11 A selected guide to performances of movement in New York and the area. Theater Review The Old Woman Stars Dafoe and Baryshnikov Mikhail Baryshnikov and Willem Dafoe star in The Old Woman, an adaptation of short stories by Daniil Kharms. Alcoa Posts $119 Million Loss on Restructuring Costs Strong demand for lightweight aluminum in autos and airplanes is helping Alcoa Inc. cope with lingering weak metal prices. Clinton Aide Joins Obama on Health Care With deadlines looming for the health care law, the Obama administration has recruited Chris Jennings, a former chief health policy adviser to President Bill Clinton. U.S. Military Deaths in Afghanistan The Department of Defense has identified 2,232 American service members who have died as a part of the Afghan war and related operations. Britain's FTSE sets 1-mth high, focus on U.S. jobs * FTSE 100 index rises 0.5 percent by midday trade * Focus on U.S. jobs data, whisper numbers up * Positive notes on UK economy improve sentiment By Atul Prakash LONDON, July 5 (Reuters) - Britain's... Australia shares slip in choppy trade, miners drag SYDNEY, July 8 (Reuters) - Australian shares slipped 0.3 percent after a choppy start to the session on Monday, as gains on Wall Street after a better-than-expected non-farm payrolls report was... Out There Timeless Questions About the Universe Is time an illusion? Is there a universe, or multiverse? Finite or infinite? Will we ever know, and does it matter? Brazil 3, Spain 0 Neymar and Brazil Rout Spain and Live Up to Their Billing Fred, Brazils often criticized striker, had two goals, but the night belonged to Neymar as the seemingly invincible Spain was not so much beaten as humiliated. A Good Appetite A Minimalist Approach to Cooking on Vacation Cooking in a rental-house kitchen, with fewer gadgets and ingredients, has its own rhythm, helping distill a dish to its essence. Mexico opposition wins key state vote, boosting reform outlook MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto's economic agenda looked to be on surer footing after local elections on Sunday yielded results that favor a cross-party pact he forged to push reforms through Congress. 9 boaters rescued off Honduras coast U.S. Coast Guard and military rescuers Wednesday found nine boaters who had been lost at sea off the coast of Honduras. Snowden weighs asylum offers Still a man without a country and stuck in a Moscow airport, U.S. intelligence leaker Edward Snowden has two, maybe three, options available to him as he seeks asylum, following a busy weekend of developments. Solar plane heads for New York in final leg of U.S. journey NEW YORK (Reuters) - An airplane entirely powered by the sun embarked on the final leg of a journey across the United States on Saturday, taking off from Washington, D.C., for a roughly 21-hour flight to New York City. US STOCKS-Wall St rises as attention turns to earnings season NEW YORK, July 8 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks advanced on Monday heading into the start of earnings season, building on gains sparked by last week's robust employment report and pushing the SP 500 closer to its all-time high set in May. CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Commerzbank shares soar on upbeat shipping comments (Corrects to make clear fund manager quoted in paragraph 13 does not have Commerzbank shares in his own portfolio)

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