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News Feed Latest worldwide news Paris' new tourist 'charm manual' Type in "French are" into Google, and one of the top auto-complete items that pops down is "French are rude." Spain edge past Italy to create dream final Reigning world and European champions Spain set up the purists' dream Confederations Cup final against host nation Brazil but only after squeaking past a stubborn Italian side on penalties. Egypt erupts in violence July 1 - Violence erupts overnight in Egypt on the anniversary of the inauguration of President Mohamed Mursi. Julie Noce reports. Russian, U.S. leaders tell security services to end Snowden standoff RIA MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Russian and U.S. presidents have told their security services to resolve the standoff over former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden, Russia's RIA news agency quoted a Russian official as saying on Monday. ArtsBeat London Theater Journal Trapped Ben Brantley reviews Rutherford and Son and Hard Feelings. Oil hunt in Ugandan national park tests Africa's eco defenses KAMPALA/JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Uganda's Murchison Falls National Park is bisected by the majestic Nile river and boasts some of Africa's wildlife treasures - elephants, lions and a rare giraffe sub-species. F1 season off to a racing start Ed Foster of Motor Sport Magazine previews the Formula One season with Amanda Davies. Detroit, Embracing New Auto Technologies, Seeks App Builders The old-line carmakers are suddenly hungry for information technology specialists who can create apps for the next generation of connected vehicles. Australia shares slide 1.7 pct on China growth worries, vote uncertainty SYDNEY, July 1 (Reuters) - Australian shares fell 1.7 percent on Monday morning as soft manufacturing data from China reinforced recent worries about slowing growth in Asia's biggest economy, while uncertainty over the timing of the Federal election further dampened sentiment. UPDATE 1-Areva says Astorg drops purchase of measurement unit PARIS, June 28 (Reuters) - French nuclear group Areva said private equity firm Astorg Partners has decided to abandon the purchase of its U.S. nuclear radiation measurement unit, a setback to the... The most dangerous hobby? Unpaid and overworked - why global motorsport relies on its marshals to keep its wheels turning. Friend's trauma shows real Murray When Andy Murray won the Brisbane International, a warmup event for January's Australian Open, few were surprised. Small LEGO grows into big art June 19 - Piece by piece, tiny LEGO bricks are put together to form the largest LEGO art exhibition ever. Tara Cleary reports. Summer movie guide Top 20 picks This year's summer movie season is all about asking "What if?" Cavs Take Bennett With No. 1 Pick in NBA Draft Anthony Bennett was stunned at the start. David Stern had a big surprise at the finish. Square Feet Making Energy Efficiency Attractive for Owners of Older Seattle Buildings A program in Seattle maps a way to make expensive retrofits pay off for all involved building owners, investors and utilities. Apple applies to register 'iWatch' trademark in Japan TOKYO, July 1 (Reuters) - Apple Inc has applied for a trademark for "iWatch" in Japan, a patent official said on Monday, signalling the iPhone maker may be moving ahead with plans for a watch-like device as gadget makers turn their attention to wearable computers. The 30-Minute Interview Fred T. Shen Mr. Shen is a founder and the chairman of Shen Milsom Wilke, a consulting and design firm. High court lets same-sex marriages in California continue The U.S. Supreme Court on Sunday refused to stop California from issuing same-sex marriage licenses, turning aside an emergency request from supporters of Proposition 8, the voter-approved measure that had earlier been dismissed by the justices on narrow, jurisdictional grounds. It is the latest legal and political twist in an issue that has divided the state. World Briefing | Europe French Businessman Investigated on Suspicion of Fraud Bernard Tapie is being formally investigated in a corruption scandal that centers on a $535 million state payout to him in 2008, the Paris prosecutors office said. Manufacturing grows in June, but hiring down ISM NEW YORK (Reuters) - Manufacturing activity grew in June, rebounding from an unexpected contraction the prior month, but hiring in the sector was the weakest in nearly four years, an industry report... Advertising On the Concert Stage, BET Festival Offers a Broad Brand Experience BET Networks, the television network owned by Viacom, is the latest media company to create a festival pairing an array of marquee events with big sponsors. The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | English, June 27, 2013 Can you identify the subject of the sentence from the article? Angels Win 6th Straight, 3-1 Over Astros Josh Hamilton doubled home the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and scored on shortstop Jake Elmore's overthrow, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat the Houston Astros 3-1 Sunday and extend their winning streak to six. Global Soccer Decision Time for Spain and Barcelona Just like Bayern Munich did to Barcelona in the Champions League, Brazil destroyed Spain's style in the Confederations Cup final. Global Soccer One Victory at a Time as Brazil Remakes a Juggernaut Three games played, three victories, and Brazil's 2013 Confederations Cup appears to be taking shape the same as when Luiz Felipe Scolari built the team that won the 2002 World Cup. Energy Secretary Optimistic on Obamas Plan to Reduce Emissions Ernest J. Moniz said the plan that President Obama outlined this week is achievable with some new programs and better management of existing ones, at least for the short term. Raw Data E.U. Reaction to Data Sharing Revelations Grew Slowly The disclosure last month of the covert Prism program has drawn criticism from privacy officials and activists in Britain, Germany and France, but it has hardly been a roar. Sports Briefing | Soccer Brazil Beats Italy, Taking Top Spot in Group A Neymar scored his third goal in three matches, and Fred added two others as Brazil showed commanding form to defeat Italy. Netiquette Saying farewell So many folks manage to lose their netiquette heads when they scramble, legs flailing and akimbo, toward the denouement of events and life chapters. So here is the ultimate (get it?) digital-etiquette guide to a polite big finish. By the Millions, Egyptians Seek Morsis Ouster In an outpouring of rage against President Mohamed Morsi, a core of protesters set fire to the headquarters of Mr. Morsis Muslim Brotherhood movement in Cairo. African artifacts in Australia Can a handful of ancient copper coins from a once-opulent but now abandoned corner of East Africa change what we know about Australian history? Wed be better off without American Airlines - Felix TV Loose seats. Disrupted flights. Damning headlines. Its been a terrible week for American Airlines. Reuters blogger Felix Salmon explains why flying American and other big carriers has become such a drag. (October 4, 2012) Best Brother Was Saved for Last, Bobcats Think The Charlotte Bobcats, who selected Cody, the youngest of the three Zellers, with the No. 4 pick in Thursdays draft, will be hoping they have the right brother. Well Getting Men to Want to Use Condoms A Gates Foundation challenge to develop a next generation condom speaks to the low usage only 5 percent of men worldwide of a prophylactic that can curb H.I.V./AIDS. Square roots? Scientists say plants are good at math LONDON (Reuters) - Plants do complex arithmetic calculations to make sure they have enough food to get them through the night, new research published in journal eLife shows. As World Awaits News on Mandela, Tensions Rise Over Media Swarm Amid official criticism of news organizations for their reporting of Nelson Mandelas illness, a daughter called his condition very critical and said anything is imminent. Italian unions call for output pact to help troubled steelmakers * Lucchini could supply slab to ILVA during plant clean-up Champion Federer sent packing Roger Federer, the seven-time Wimbledon champion, suffered one of the most staggering defeats in the history of the tournament after being beaten by Ukraine's 116th ranked Sergiy Stakhovsky. Bosnians step up 'baby protests' against political inertia SARAJEVO, July 1 (Reuters) - About 3,000 demonstrators blocked downtown Sarajevo's streets on Monday in a sit-down protest at the failure of Bosnian lawmakers to pass a law on the registration of newborn babies.

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