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News Feed Latest worldwide news Marvel at the world's biggest ship When the first Triple E Class cargo vessel sails out of the Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering yard in Okpo, South Korea, on July 2, an intriguing new age of container shipping will commence. Train carrying petroleum derails, explodes in Canadian town July 6 - A train carrying petroleum products derails in Canadian town of Lac-Megnatic in Quebec, exploding and damaging dozens buildings. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). The world's vanishing glaciers The melting glacial ice in places like the Alps, Greenland and the Himalayas is a dramatic visual document of how our planet's climate is changing. Tutu Family feud 'almost like spitting in' Mandela's face South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu has a few choice words for the feuding family of Nelson Mandela Resolve your differences, and stop tainting the former president's name. Italy's most wanted drug trafficker caught in Colombia ROME (Reuters) - A suspected Italian mafia boss described as Europe's most wanted drug trafficker and the world's biggest cocaine importer was arrested in Colombia on Saturday and deported to Italy. UPDATE 1-Train in Canadian derailment headed by Chicago rail veteran July 6 (Reuters) - The railroad whose train of tanker cars derailed and burst into an oil-fueled fire in a Canadian town on Saturday is headed by a Chicago-area railroad veteran whose career included... Wimbledon's 'unsolved mystery' The final game of one of the most memorable matches in Wimbledon history, featuring two fan favorites, took on a life of its own. Jim Hudson, Who Intercepted Pass to Help Jets Win Title, Dies at 70 Mr. Hudson, whose interception helped defeat the Baltimore Colts in the 1969 Super Bowl, requested that his brain and spine be given to researchers studying sports-related trauma. Missouri governor vetoes one gun bill, signs another KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - Missouri Governor Jay Nixon on Friday vetoed a bill that would have called on the state to prosecute federal officials who attempt to enforce federal gun laws in Missouri and prohibit publication of the names of people owning guns. Lisicki dethrones Serena at Wimbledon Serena Williams, the World No.1 and five-time Wimbledon champion, crashes out at the last-16 stage following a shock defeat by Germany's Sabine Lisicki. Economix Blog Implications for Monetary Policy Even with the better-than-expected jobs report, it may be premature for investors to conclude that a winding down of the Feds stimulus program is near, an economist writes. A cruel, cruel summer for U.S. credit funds NEW YORK, July 5 (Reuters) - It's shaping up to be a brutal summer for bond investors as the bloodbath in the U.S. credit market shows no signs of letting up, even as nearly $80 billion has already... Italy makes waves with sea power plan June 25 - A UK technology company is building the world's first sub-surface wave farm with machines designed to utilise the motion of the Mediterranean Sea for power generation. The first prototype generator - capable of powering 80 homes - is undergoing onshore tests before being towed out to sea to start work next month. Rob Muir reports. In Oregon, a Demand for Safety, but Not on Their Dime Amid budget woes and facing an increase in taxes, Oregon citizens have taken up patrols, adding to the debate over what government is for and how community is to be defined. Fed"s Powell sees easy monetary policy likely needed for some time NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve's easy monetary policy will likely be warranted for "quite some time" as the U.S. central bank drives down high unemployment while nudging low inflation back... U.S. swaps regulator calls vote on cross-border rule WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. derivatives regulator will meet next week to vote on how its rules apply to foreign companies that want to do business with U.S. firms, a sign it may be nearing a compromise on a thorny issue that has invoked the wrath of foreign regulators. Malaysia Denies Entry to Journalist The journalist, Clare Rewcastle Brown, is the sister-in-law of former Prime Minister Gordon Brown of Britain and the founder of news outlets that have taken on the Malaysian government. Mortgages Making Green More Affordable A Senate bill known as the SAVE Act could make energy-efficient features more affordable to home buyers by allowing them to qualify for a larger loan amount. Kerrigan in Copenhagen, by Thomas E. Kennedy A dipsomaniac writes a bar guide in Thomas Kennedys novel. After Failed Attempt in April, Europe Approves Emissions Trading System The European Parliament vote breathed new life into Europes effort to cut greenhouse gases by trying to raise prices for permits to emit carbons. Samsung on track for record second-quarter profit as smartphone peak looms SEOUL (Reuters) - Smartphone leader Samsung Electronics Co Ltd is set to report a record $8.9 billion quarterly profit on Friday, even as growth in sales of its blockbuster Galaxy series begins to wane and new rivals emerge to eat away at its market share. EU carbon fix squeaks through in lucky break for Greens LONDON (Reuters) - There's a century-old phrase often attributed to Otto von Bismarck on laws and sausages - you never want to see them made. Missile Defense Interceptor Misses Target in Test Some skeptics of the missile-defense program saw the failure as further evidence that the technology was unreliable and might not be worth the expense. 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. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Couture Fashion Week Jean Paul Gaultier Scenes from the couture fashion week photo diary of Kasia Bobula. UPDATE 1-Morningstar says clients' credit card data may have been leaked July 5 (Reuters) - Investment research firm Morningstar Inc said personal information, including credit card details, of about 2,300 users of its Morningstar Document Research service may have been... At least one dead in oil tanker train explosion in Canadian town LAC-MEGANTIC, Quebec (Reuters) - A fast-moving, driverless train carrying tankers of crude oil derailed and exploded into an enormous fireball in the middle of a Canadian town early on Saturday, destroying dozens of buildings and killing at least one person, a toll officials said was likely to rise. South Sudan accuses Sudan of attacks in disputed borderland JUBA, July 5 (Reuters) - South Sudan accused Sudan's army on Friday of launching two separate attacks with planes and land troops on areas near their disputed border, in a new sign of friction between the former civil war foes. Venezuela Offers Asylum to Snowden President Nicols Maduro of Venezuela announced his decision regarding Edward J. Snowden, the former N.S.A. contractor, after Mr. Snowden was turned down by several countries. AstraZeneca picks site for new global home in Cambridge LONDON (Reuters) - AstraZeneca has chosen a science park on the southern outskirts of Cambridge, England, next to the world-renowned Addenbrooke's Hospital, for its new $500 million global headquarters and research center. AP Sources Pelicans, Blazers, Kings Make Deal New Orleans, Portland and Sacramento have agreed to a three-team trade sending guard Tyreke Evans to the Pelicans, center Robin Lopez to the Trail Blazers and guard Greivis Vasquez to the Kings, people familiar with the deal said. With Gibbs' Return, Creighton Star Likely Walk-On The NCAA awarded Creighton's Grant Gibbs a sixth season of eligibility on Tuesday a decision that could end up costing coach Greg McDermott tens of thousands of dollars. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Couture Fashion Week Viktor Rolf Scenes from the couture fashion week photo diary of Alfredo Piola. Observatory Dwarf Galaxy May Be Answer to Predictions Known as Segue 2, the galaxy consists of just 1,000 stars. UPDATE 3-Runaway freight train explodes, levels center of Canada town LAC-MEGANTIC, Quebec, July 6 (Reuters) - A driverless freight train carrying tankers of petroleum products derailed at high speed and exploded into a giant fireball in the middle of a small Canadian... Luxury layovers (yes, they exist) Not so long ago, having a layover between flights was like having skin graft surgery between root canals. Not anymore. Well Gay Marriage Same, but Different Gay marriages tend to be more egalitarian with couples leaning on a network of friends and reporting being happier and have less conflict than straight couples. Two killed, many injured as South Korean airliner crashes, burns in San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - An Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 with 307 people on board crashed and burst into flames as it landed at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday after a flight from Seoul, and initial reports said two people were killed and more than 130 sent to hospitals. Dance Review Rachel Cohen and Jody Sperling Perform at Danspace Rachel Cohen and Jody Sperlings works include nods to Cervantes and to Loe Fuller. HK fears China's interference CNN's Nic Robertson reports on pro-democracy demonstrations on the anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China.

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