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News Feed Latest worldwide news Panasonic to close solar cell factory in Hungary-Nikkei July 5 (Reuters) - Japan's Panasonic Corp plans to shut down its sole European solar cell plant next March and dismiss about 500 workers at the factory, the Nikkei reported. China Vanke says June sales flat, H1 sales up 34 pct SHANGHAI, July 5 (Reuters) - China Vanke Co Ltd posted flat June property sales on Friday, down from May's brisk sales pace as Beijing's efforts to cool a frothy real estate market took hold. Fitch Affirms Naspers at 'BBB-'; Outlook Stable (The following statement was released by the rating agency) LONDON/JOHANNESBURG, July 01 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed Naspers Limited's (Naspers) Long-term foreign currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'BBB-' and Short-term foreign currency IDR at 'F3'. The Outlook is Stable. Fitch has also affirmed the senior unsecured rating at 'BBB-', National Long-term rating at 'A+(zaf)' with a Stable Outlook and National Short-term rating at 'F1(zaf)'. The rating and Outlook are underpinned b Phys Ed How Exercise Can Calm Anxiety Exercise leads to the creation of excitable brain cells, but it also creates neurons that can quiet parts of the brain and counter everyday stress, new research in mice shows. Lisicki Shows Anything Possible to Set Up Bartoli Final No one would have guessed that Sabine Lisicki is allergic to grass as she joyfully rolled on the most famous rectangle of turf after surviving a heart-pumping, nerve-jangling epic to set up a mind-boggling Wimbledon final against Marion Bartoli. Bolivia's president home July 4 - Bolivian President Evo Morales gets a warm welcome home after his plane was caught up in the Edward Snowden row. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). N.Y. attorney general probes payroll cards over fees New York (Reuters) - New York is investigating some of the country's largest companies over their use of cards to pay hourly employees, a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. U.S. FDA approves Orexo drug to treat opioid addiction July 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Swedish drugmaker Orexo AB's drug to treat opioid addiction, the company said on Thursday, sending its shares up as much as 14.3... 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. Valentino unveils whimsical haute couture collection at Paris fashion week July 3 - Design duo Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli unveil Valentino's Autumn/Winter 2013 haute couture collection as Paris fashion week draws to a close. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Sports Briefing | Hockey Islanders Buy Out DiPietro The Islanders said they would use a compliance buyout for the goaltender and former first overall draft pick Rick DiPietro, concluding an expensive saga. Bucks Blog Why You Can Ignore Those Odd $1 Credit Card Charges The $1 preauthorization charges are made before the full transaction amount is known, and eventually drop off the credit card account. Vatican bank told of "clear failings" at meeting -source VATICAN CITY, July 4 (Reuters) - A preliminary inquiry by the Vatican bank after the arrest of a Vatican prelate on suspicion of trying to smuggle huge sums of money into Italy from Switzerland found... Canines go Technicolor in latest grooming trend June 27 - A Californian dog groomer transforms her pooches into sculpted, fanciful, multi-colored creations. Elly Park reports. Different Paths to Final, but Similar Responses Marion Bartoli of France, the No. 15 seed, and Sabine Lisicki of Germany, the No. 23 seed, will face each other on Saturday, and one will win their first Grand Slam title. Neighborhood Joint | Midtown Manhattan Trump Cards and Strudel at the Manhattan Bridge Club The club advertises itself as the nations fifth largest bridge club, playing host to 1,500 players a week. Three million Europeans catch infections in hospital annually LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - On any given day, some 80,000 patients in Europe are fighting an infection they picked up in hospital, often while in intensive care, the EU's disease monitoring agency said in a survey published on Thursday. Pat Cash's Wimbledon tour Open Court's Pat Cash takes viewers for a behind the scenes tour of Wimbledon. EU parliament urges blocking U.S. data access after spy leaks * Transatlantic trade talks should proceed, assembly says Apple plans Nevada solar farm in clean energy push for data centers (Reuters) - Apple Inc said it plans to build a new solar farm with NV Energy Inc for power supply to its new data center in Reno, Nevada, a major step towards its goal of having its data centers run on renewable energy. Bucks Blog Thursday Reading Water Quality Ratings at Your Favorite Beach Water quality ratings at your favorite beach, remedies for better cellphone signal and quality, how carbs can trigger cravings and other consumer-focused news from The New York Times. India launches food aid program to feed millions Most people might know modern India for its rising billionaire class, its Bangalore-based information technology hub and its Bollywood celebrity culture. UPDATE 2-Drop in natural food colouring price hits Chr. Hansen * Shares drop over 7 percent in early trade (Adds analyst, FD comments, details, background, shares) I.M.F. and Pakistan Agree To a $5.3 Billion Bailout The two sides reached a provisional agreement on the rescue package, which aims to bolster Pakistans flagging economy. U.S. to delay key health-reform provision to 2015 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. administration on Tuesday said it will not require employers to provide health insurance for their workers until 2015, a move that delays a key provision of President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law by a year. Eiffel Tower staff strike leaves tourists out of luck June 25 - Thousands of tourists left are stranded at ground level as Eiffel Tower staff go on strike to protest delays in repairs and working conditions. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Dance Review Sara Mearns in Diverse Roles for A Dancers Dream The New York Philharmonics Dancers Dream had two Stravinsky scores behind diverse dances, employing different sides of the New York City Ballet principal Sara Mearns. Draghi says rates will remain low for extended period FRANKFURT (Reuters) - European Central Bank policy will keep interest rates at current or lower levels for an extended period of time, ECB President Mario Draghi said on Thursday, giving financial markets the clearest guidance to date about future rates. World Briefing | Europe Britain New Inquiry Over Missing Girl The British police said Thursday that they had begun their own investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, who vanished in Portugal six years ago at the age of 3. The Caucus The Early Word Snail Mail Surveilled Political news from todays Times, plus a look at whats happening in Washington. 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. Yankees 3, Twins 2 It Isnt a Gem, but Sabathias Win Has Some Luster C. C. Sabathia required 121 pitches to get through seven innings, but he still earned his 200th win as the Yankees came from two runs down to beat the Twins. 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. Sharapova's success story Meet the man behind the Sharapova brand, Max Eisenbud, her agent since she was 12 years old. Costa Rica probes soapy money-laundering link to Venezuela SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (Reuters) - Costa Rica said on Thursday it was investigating two men suspected of laundering money for Venezuelan government firms after detecting a shady scheme to buy millions of bars of soap. National Briefing | Washington N.F.L. Wont Promote Enrollment in Health Insurance Under New Law The National Football League is not participating in an effort with the Obama administration to help promote enrollment in health insurance plans under the new health care law. UPDATE 1-Samsung Elec estimates Q2 record profit, misses forecast * Solid recovery in chips mitigates weakener mobile growth Hong Kong shares may start higher, but on track for weekly loss HONG KONG, July 5 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares may start higher on Friday after Europe's two biggest central banks surprised investors with their willingness to maintain stimulus, but any gains on the day are unlikely to prevent a loss for the week. Sports Briefing | College Football Mississippi State Penalties Accepted The N.C.A.A. largely accepted Mississippi States self-imposed penalties on its football program for recruiting violations. DealBook Terra Firma Real Estate Unit to Raise $1.5 Billion in I.P.O. Terra Firma, the private equity firm run by Guy Hands, plans to raise as much as $1.5 billion through the initial public offering of the German real estate company Deutsche Annington.

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