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Greece, foreign lenders close in on deal to unlock aid
(Reuters) - Greece is likely to reach a deal with foreign lenders on its latest bailout review before a meeting of euro zone finance ministers on Monday to decide on further aid, EU and Greek officials said on Sunday.


Mobileye says investors value it at $1.5 billion
(Reuters) - Mobileye N.V., whose collision-avoidance technology has been adopted in cars made by the likes of BMW AG and General Motors Co , said on Sunday it had raised money from five investors that valued its equity at $1.5 billion, highlighting the market potential for driver-assistance systems.


WRAPUP 6-Crew tried to abort landing before San Francisco air crash
* Two Chinese teenagers killed, one may have been run over


Seles turns novelist
Nine-time grand slam champion Monica Seles talks to CNN about tennis and her new novel.


Resentment toward U.S. in Egypt
Many Egyptians are angry with Washington's dealings with the Muslim Brotherhood. CNN's Ben Wedeman reports.


NoLita Condo Project Reborn as a Rental
A stalled condominium project on West Houston Street is being revived as a nine-unit rental, each with three bedrooms.


Belles toll Women's game in uproar
The English Football Association is facing a backlash from fans of women's football after being accused of throwing the future of one of the country's most loved clubs into jeopardy.


Glastonbury hosts heaven, hell and haircuts alongside the music
PILTON, England (Reuters) - Tomato fights, anarchic gymnasts and astrophysics drew festival-goers of all ages away from the mainstream music acts at Britain's Glastonbury festival this weekend.


China Taps a Growing Phone Market
More phones are being designed for consumers in emerging markets, who are expected to account for most of the growth in smartphone sales.


Personal Health A Label Calls Attention to Obesity
The American Medical Association has finally labeled obesity a disease, not just a risk factor for other disorders.


A golf coaching dynasty
Butch Harmon and his son, Claude Harmon III, open up about their family's golf legacy.


Balloons set to take wind power to new heights
May 29 - Boston-based company Altaeros has developed a new wind power generator in the form of a giant balloon they say will offer a cheap renewable energy alternative to communities off the grid. Ben Gruber has more.


Seeking a Home-Near-the-Court Advantage
Wimbledon feels a world away from London, and many participants from players to officials to fans rent rooms, apartments or homes nearby for the tournament.


Japan mulls hosting global collider project - Nikkei
(Reuters) - The government has decided to solicit construction in Japan of the International Linear Collider (ILC), a next-generation particle accelerator that will allow physicists to explore rudimentary questions about the universe, the Nikkei said.


Beyond the Playbook for N.F.L. Rookies
All 254 players drafted by N.F.L. teams in April have been invited to the Cleveland area for a rookie symposium.


NEWSMAKER Liberia will reform land ownership law, education
Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the audit of her country's government has not dampened growth momentum, and feels further reforms will be implemented in land laws and in education


CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Five die, 40 missing after Canadian freight train disaster
(Corrects first name of rail consultant in paragraph 10, Gary instead of Guy)


Straight Sets In Final, Murray Showed His Physical and Mental Toughness
Andy Murray not only battled Novak Djokovic, the world No. 1, but also the almost unbearable hopes of millions of British citizens on his way to the Wimbledon mens title.


NEWSMAKER Liberia will reform land ownership law, education
Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the audit of her country's government has not dampened growth momentum, and feels further reforms will be implemented in land laws and in education


Arts | Long Island The Spirit of Surfing, Caught on Camera
An avid surfer recovering from a stroke turned a family hobby into a documentary profiling Long Islands waves and those who rule them.


Seeking a Home-Near-the-Court Advantage
Wimbledon feels a world away from London, and many participants from players to officials to fans rent rooms, apartments or homes nearby for the tournament.


Nigella Lawson Another Star Chef Becomes a Cause
The chef Nigella Lawson is the subject of a new kind of celebrity stemming from an alleged incidence of domestic abuse.


RPT-Wall St Week Ahead For stocks, there's no need to fear good news
NEW YORK, July 7 (Reuters) - Wall Street doesn't hate good news after all.


Barefoot jogger starts epic run
His name hints of an unconventional origin and his next journey reveals his desire in doing things "differently"


Economix Blog An Economic Primer for Spies
Economic espionage against friendly governments sows mistrust, and usually is just a waste of time and resources, two economists write.


In Transit Blog Calendar Coming Events in Aix-en-Provence, France; Virginia; and Santa Fe, N.M.
A weekly capsule of events around the globe curated by our writers and editors.


Don't get hacked on vacation
Most of us want to stay connected on vacation. That can make travelers an easy target for hackers, says Karin Caifa.


The Bridge, FX Series, Is Set on U.S.-Mexico Border
In The Bridge, the new FX crime drama, a murder scene is investigated amid cross-cultural themes and tensions.


Theater Listings for June 28-July 4
A selected guide to theater productions in New York, with a special note of shows in previews or about to open.


Bits Blog Rich Payday for New Zynga Chief
In a filing, Zynga said that Don A. Mattrick, its new chief executive, will receive a compensation package worth around $50 million over the next several years, and perhaps more.


Can cruising regain public trust?
Richard Quest speaks with Alan Buckelew, CEO of Princess Cruises, who says the industry cannot afford more accidents.


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.


Tunisia two years on
MME takes a look at how the Tunisian economy is still suffering, especially in the tourism sector.


Sports Briefing | Soccer France and Uruguay Reach Semifinals of Under-20 World Cup
France easily defeated Uzbekistan, cementing its status as one of the tournament favorites, and Felipe Avenatti scored in extra time to give Uruguay a win over Spain.


Zimmerman Case Has Race as a Backdrop, but You Wont Hear It in Court
A theme of racial injustice vies with Floridas expansive self-defense laws and a judges warnings.


How to pretend you're Canadian
Flag-jacking isn't enough. Here's some advice on how Americans can fake being Canadian.


PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - July 8
July 8 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.


What happened to Malala's friend?
Today we can tell the remarkable story of Shazia Ramzan, a 15-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl.


Deadly Derailment in Quebec Underlines Oil Debate
The accident, in which at least five people were killed, underscored a debate about whether it is safer to transport oil by rail or pipeline.


Gordon Ramsay stirs up enthusiasm in Singapore
July 5 - Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay picks up chicken rice skills in Singapore ahead of competition. Elly Park reports.


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