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Croatians share mixed views on EU
CNN's Nina dos Santos reports on how Croatians feel about the country's entry into the European Union.


Kerry Prods India to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions
On his first visit to India as secretary of state, John Kerry urged the nation to take action against global warming.


Jackson family photos, videos used as evidence in trial
June 27 - As Prince Jackson becomes the first family member to testify in a court case pitting family against concert promoters AEG, family photos and videos are entered into evidence as exhibits in the trial. Lindsay Claiborn reports.


Google reveals new London 'groundscraper' HQ
LONDON (Reuters) - Google has revealed that its new UK headquarters is a building longer than the Shard skyscraper is tall.


Dangerous heat wave forecast for Arizona, California deserts
PHOENIX (Reuters) - A potentially deadly heat wave is expected to bear down on some Arizona and California desert areas in the next few days, forecasters said on Wednesday.


Megastars mingle with monks, music fans at Glastonbury Festival
PILTON (Reuters) - A farm in rural England turned into a mini tent city on Thursday as fans flocked to Glastonbury, the world's largest open-air music festival, where megastars like the Rolling Stones will perform alongside more eclectic acts like chanting monks.


New AAC Puts 1st Men's Tournament in Memphis
The new American Athletic Conference will hold its first men's basketball tournament at the FedExForum in Memphis next March.


Merkel tells Putin Germany wants looted art returned
ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel told President Vladimir Putin on Friday that German art seized by the Soviets in the wake of World War Two should be repatriated to Germany, a claim the Russian leader swiftly rejected.


Special delivery for Baby Noor
Seven years ago, she captured the hearts of soldiers who brought her to the U.S. for life-saving surgery. Now she's stolen the hearts of ordinary Americans who read of her plight and pitched in to make her life a bit less difficult.


Travel the 'Iron Silk Road'
The Silk Road was once a series of dusty trails forged by traders traveling between Asia and Europe. Today it takes the form of a bustling railway linking the continents.


Fed's Lacker says market volatility should not sap U.S. growth
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, West Virginia (Reuters) - Financial markets should brace for more volatility as they digest news the Federal Reserve will scale back bond buying later this year, a senior...


Putin offers ring to make peace with Patriots football owner
ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin is calling a truce in the War of the Ring - sort of.


Incredible rail journey ends
For 18 days, The Gateway has followed a pioneering railway journey from Chongqing in China to Duisburg in Germany.


Obama, en Route to South Africa, Says He Bears Message of Profound Gratitude to Mandela
President Obama arrived in South Africa on Friday evening and said he would defer to Nelson Mandelas family on whether to visit him.


Release of Eliquis blood clot preventer story
(Reuters) The blood clot preventer Eliquis, sold by Pfizer Inc and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co, proved as effective as widely used warfarin in treating a dangerous condition known as venous thromboembolism and caused far less bleeding, according to data from a large clinical trial.


GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares rise as Fed fear ebbs; gold's glimmer dims
* World equity markets rise as unease over stimulus withdrawal fades * Gold to close worst quarter on records going back to 1968 * Dollar/yen at three-week high, edges close to 100 yen * Trade seen...


DealBook Nokia to Buy Control of Its Joint Venture With Siemens for $2.2 Billion
Nokia has agreed to buy Siemenss half of a telecommunications equipment joint venture for about $2.2 billion, as Nokia continues to struggle with challenges in its cellphone business.


UPDATE 1-Conergy nears deal with Asian investor - sources
* Asian investor to take over syndicated loan deal - sources


Sports Briefing | Soccer Red Bulls End Drought by Beating Houston
Fabian Espindola broke a scoreless tie in the 60th minute with his first goal since April 20 and Jonny Steele scored with two minutes left, giving the Red Bulls a victory over Houston.


U.S. May construction spending approaches 4-year high
WASHINGTON, July 1 (Reuters) - U.S. construction spending rose to its highest level in nearly four years in May as a sharp rebound in public outlays offset a decline in investment in private nonresidential projects, pointing to moderate economic growth.


Diners Journal Blog Variations on the Plum Crumb Pie
If you cant find plums, dont run around town looking. Substitute blueberries or peaches.


At U.S. Womens Open, Park Calmly Makes It Three Majors in a Row
Inbee Park won her second United States Womens Open by four strokes, becoming the first female player to win the first three majors in a season since 1950.


London keeps global edge as top transport finance hub
LONDON (Reuters) - London remains the top financing centre for the global transport industry, although it faces stiff competition from New York and capitals in Asia Pacific as companies seek to tap more funding sources, a survey showed on Friday.


UConn Qualifies Academically for Postseason
Connecticut's men's basketball team, which was barred from the 2013 postseason because of past problems with its Academic Progress Rate, has qualified academically for next year's NCAA tournament.


Election system needs an overhaul, but it's not that easy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Voters in Florida were still waiting to cast their ballots more than six hours after polls closed on Election Day, registered voters in Ohio were told they were not on voter rolls and new voter ID laws in Pennsylvania led to confusion at voting places.


Recipes for Health Purslane Salad With Cherries and Feta
Cherries add a nice contrast to this salads Greek flavors.


Local Officials Asked to Help on Health Law
The White House is recruiting local officials to promote and carry out President Obamas health care law in states like Texas and Florida where governors are hostile to it.


Donald Bevan, 93, Sardis Artist and Stalag 17 Writer, Dies
Mr. Bevan, who was a longtime caricaturist for the Broadway bistro, and Edmund Trzcinski were inspired by their incarceration in a Nazi camp to write a play about the search for a spy.


Inspiration for 'Contact' still listening
From a remote valley in Northern California, Jill Tarter is listening to the universe.


Special delivery for Baby Noor
Seven years ago, she captured the hearts of soldiers who brought her to the U.S. for life-saving surgery. Now she's stolen the hearts of ordinary Americans who read of her plight and pitched in to make her life a bit less difficult.


Actors Today Dont Just Read for the Part. Reading IS the Part.
As audiobooks flourish, thanks in part to digital technologies, the industry has given many aspiring actors a steady paycheck.


Sports Briefing | Soccer U.S. Routed in Under-20 World Cup
Spain showed why it is favored to win the Under-20 World Cup, beating the United States, 4-1, in Istanbul on Friday behind two goals each from Jese and Gerard Deulofeu.


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.


Gay Married Man in Florida Is Approved for Green Card
The Bulgarian man and his American husband were the first same-sex couple to get approval for a permanent resident visa after the Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act.


Battle of the sexes -- on four legs
Horse racing is one of the only sports in the world where men and women compete against each other.


Software moguls Ellison and Benioff end feud, jump into deal
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Oracle Corp Chief Executive Larry Ellison and Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff publicly ended one of Silicon Valley's most bitter feuds on Thursday as they leapt into a major alliance aimed at selling more Internet-based software.


Can Africa become China 2.0?
Africa can emulate China's success, but not without making sacrifices, says China's special representative on African Affairs.


Kohlberg to take Steinway Musical private in $438 mln deal
July 1 (Reuters) - Steinway Musical Instruments Inc said it would be acquired by private equity firm Kohlberg Co in a deal valued about $438 million.


Wealth Matters For a Fee, Seeking Owners of Unclaimed Money
Some companies can reunite heirs with unclaimed property, like insurance policies and utility deposits. But it may be cheaper not to lose the assets in the first place.


UPDATE 3-Japan business mood turns positive, BOJ may upgrade econ view
* Big manufacturers' sentiment index +4 vs -8 in March * Large non-manufacturers' mood also improves - tankan * Big firms project 5.5 pct rise in FY2013/14 capex * Robust spending giving firms room...


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