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News Feed Latest worldwide news Listening Post Obama Seeks New U.S. Role in Climate Debate After four years of preoccupation with other problems, President Obama is trying to reclaim the spotlight in the global debate on climate change. The Caucus Congressional Budget Analysts Release Positive Economic Assessment of Immigration Overhaul They conclude that the measure that passed in the Senate would cut more than $800 billion from the federal deficit over the next two decades and lead to 9.6 million new legal residents in the country. ArtsBeat A Years Worth of Verse at Poets House The organizations 21st annual showcase of poetry includes nearly 3,000 books. British Company Is Awarded Contract to Administer Health Rollout Under a tight deadline, the Obama administration awarded the company, Serco, a contract worth as much as $1.2 billion to help sift applications for insurance and tax credits under the new law. Elie Saab brings royal touch to Paris haute couture show July 3 - The Lebanese designer showcases pieces fit for a queen on the catwalk during Paris Fashion Week. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). 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 Satellite tracking could be last hope for elephants in South Sudan July 3 - Conservationists in South Sudan are using satellite technology to monitor and protect the region's threatened elephant populations. They say South Sudan's elephants are in danger of being wiped out in five years, if the current rate of ivory poaching is not curbed. Ben Gruber has more. EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil real rebounds from over 4-year low, peso firms RIO DE JANEIRO, July 4 (Reuters) - Brazil's real bounced back from a more than four-year low on Thursday and Mexico's peso hit a two-week intraday high, but concerns about less U.S. monetary stimulus... World Briefing | Asia China Astronauts Return Safely Three Chinese astronauts returned safely to earth on Wednesday after a 15-day mission that included docking exercises, state television reported. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Mens Fashion Week Saint Laurent Scenes from the mens fashion week photo diary of Schohaja. Arizona wildfire that killed 19 appears to be burning out Phoenix, Arizona (Reuters) - An Arizona wildfire that left 19 firefighters dead as it swept over rugged mountainous terrain is slowly burning itself out, though hundreds of evacuated residents remain out of their homes and hot spots still exist, fire officials said on Thursday. 10 things to know before visiting Brazil Brazil might be the biggest country most of the world doesn't know a whole heckuva a lot about. That's changing Teachers in England's North Strike to Protest Budget Cuts Spending on education nationwide is set to decline by 500 million. The Rock n Roll Casualty Who Became a War Hero Jason Everman was kicked out of two bands that went on to incredible fame. Then his life became even more interesting. Massa cleared over Monaco crash Ferrari have absolved driver Felipe Massa from any blame after he crashed out of the Monaco Grand Prix, saying the collision was caused by car failure. The Actor Michael Cera Is Now Writing and Directing, Too The actor Michael Cera, currently in Crystal Fairy and This Is the End, has been directing short films and writing new episodes of Arrested Development. Art in Review The Cat Show The Cat Show presents feline-themed art in just about every known medium by about 100 artists. Egypt travel advisories stepped up Egypt's tourism industry has suffered another blow with the resignation of the country's tourism minister, Hisham Zazour. GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks swept up by Europe rally, euro sulks * U.S. jobs report pivotal for market bets on Fed tapering The Tax Haven Team in Monaco With a free-spending owner and no income tax, A.S. Monaco can vacuum up expensive players, an advantage that has angered the French soccer league. BRIEF-AMP Capital acquires New Zealand power asset LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) * AMP Capital acquires NZ power asset * AMP Capital-acquisition from Brookfield Infrastructure for NZ$525 million Corner Office The Limitedx2019;s Chief Re-Recruit Your Team Every Day Linda Heasley of The Limited says she should always be able to show her workers why they should work for her and her company. South Africa looks to sell some of $1 billion rhino horn stockpile PRETORIA (Reuters) - South Africa is seeking permission for a one-off sale of some of its $1 billion stockpile of rhino horn to finance conservation and potentially flood a thriving black market, its environment minister said on Wednesday. Lindsay Scheinberg, Jason Schlossberg The bride commissions and produces music videos; the groom owns a public relations firm. Sudan's Turabi denounces Mursi's ousting KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudan's Islamist opposition leader, Hassan al-Turabi, a prominent Sunni scholar, denounced on Thursday the overthrow of Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi as a "coup against legitimacy", while the Khartoum government gave a cautious response. NEWSMAKER Liberia must become a manufacturing economy Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says her country must move away from its reliance on commodity exports and won't be able to sustain job growth unless it focuses on manufacturing. 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. SAC's Cohen seen avoiding criminal charges by July deadline-WSJ BOSTON, July 4 (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors do not have enough evidence to file criminal insider trading charges against hedge fund manager Steven A. Cohen before a July deadline, the Wall Street... Obama wildlife trafficking plan may also boost security WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A White House plan to curb illegal trafficking in rhino horn, elephant tusks and body parts from other endangered wildlife could have the side benefit of helping to stabilize parts of Africa plagued by insurgent groups, military and political analysts say. Egypt's new leader, a mystery man He is the new leader of the most populous Arab nation. But Egypt's interim president Adly Mansour is, in many respects, a mystery man. Sports Briefing | College Baseball Oregon State Stays Alive Oregons State beat Indiana in the losers bracket of the College World Series, eliminating the Hoosiers. Mayweather 'My father was right' Boxing champ Floyd Mayweather Jr. on why his once estranged dad is the key to his success. CNNFC stars sign on for UNICEF Over the past few weeks some of the biggest names in world football have been guests on CNNFC. India Ink Indian Politicians Scramble for Electoral Benefits From Flood Relief Work Mr. Modi was quick to arrive in Uttarakhand to yet again show leadership, courage and administrative acumen while Mr. Gandhi showed up only days later. Misjudged GDF Suez hybrid fuels criticism LONDON, July 3 (IFR) - French energy group GDF Suez received a lukewarm reception for its hybrid bond on Wednesday as volatility reared its head again, but critics said the disappointing outcome was more to do with the execution and structure of the deal. The Boss Joel Peresman, Drawn to the Music At the age of 6, Joel Peresman saved 63 cents to buy his first single record. Now he is C.E.O. of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. Sports Briefing | Football Krafts Super Bowl Ring Said to Be a Gift to Putin A spokesman for President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia said the New England Patriots owner, Robert Kraft, meant for a diamond-encrusted Super Bowl ring to be a gift to Mr. Putin eight years ago. 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. UPDATE 1-Samsung Elec estimates Q2 record profit, misses forecast * Solid recovery in chips mitigates weakener mobile growth Carnival CEO stepping down after 34 years, staying as chairman June 25 - Carnival Corp said on Tuesday its chief executive of 34 years, Micky Arison, would hand over the reins of the company he built into the world's largest cruise ship operator to a long-time...

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