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News Feed Latest worldwide news The New Old Age On Becoming an Orphan When your only remaining parent dies, something profound shifts inside you. Actor Pierce Brosnan's daughter dies of ovarian cancer LONDON (Reuters) - Irish actor Pierce Brosnan said on Tuesday that his 41-year-old daughter Charlotte had died after a three year battle with ovarian cancer, the same disease that killed his first wife more than 20 years ago. Out There Timeless Questions About the Universe Is time an illusion? Is there a universe, or multiverse? Finite or infinite? Will we ever know, and does it matter? Large land assets help Lennar ride housing recovery wave (Reuters) - Lennar Corp reported a 27 percent rise in orders in the critical spring selling season as its large land bank helped it take advantage of a recovering U.S. housing market. Well Think Like a Doctor A Mysterious Fever Solved! Readers solve the case of a 37-year-old woman who had a persistent fever despite being treated with antibiotics. Daredevil crosses a gorge near the Grand Canyon on tightrope June 24 - Aerialist Nik Wallenda completes a high-wire walk across a section of the Little Colorado River Gorge near the Grand Canyon. Elly Park reports. North and South Korea to Meet About Industrial Park A South Korean-run industrial complex in North Korea has been idle since April, when tensions between the two nations reached a high point. EU parliament urges blocking U.S. data access after spy leaks BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Parliament called on Thursday for the scrapping of two agreements granting the United States access to European financial and travel data unless Washington reveals the extent of its electronic spying operations in Europe. OGX down 39 percent as Brazil oil company fights to survive RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazilian billionaire Eike Batista's flagship oil company OGX Petroleo e Gas SA slashed capital spending on Monday and pulled the plug on three offshore oil prospects, the... Slap Shot Rangers First Pick Is One With Ties to the Islanders With the 65th overall pick, the Rangers chose Adam Tambellini, a 6-foot-2 center whose father and brother each played for the Islanders. Bote Isle of Skye in Williamsburg The Caledonia Scottish Pub, a popular spot on the Upper East Side, has a spacious new branch in Williamsburg called Isle of Skye, serving more than 100 different kinds of whiskey. Rape Dark side of Egypt protests Last week, a 22-year-old Dutch journalist was gang-raped in Tahrir Square and had to undergo surgery for severe injuries. The assault reminds us yet again of an often overlooked aspect of the Egyptian revolution. Senate bill could slash illegal immigration by 50 percent CBO WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. Senate-passed immigration bill would significantly reduce the flow of illegal immigrants, but increased U.S.-Mexico border security costs would eat into projected budget savings, the Congressional Budget Office said on Wednesday. Where billionaires race The Trapani Cup brings together superpowers from the worlds of both sailing and global business to enable amateur sailors to race alongside the biggest names in the sport. Paperback Business Best Sellers Rankings are based on October figures. 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. Dance Listings for June 28-July 4 A selected guide to performances of movement in New York and the area. Breakingviews Three-pronged assault on safe havens July 3 - The dollar, the euro zone and the global assault are conspiring against an early safe-haven recovery, says Breakingviews. They will keep risky assets volatile too. Thousands march for gay rights June 30 - Gay pride events bring colour and calls for equality to many cities around the globe. Rough cut - no reporter narration. Best of the best celebrate WTA's 40th Serena Williams and a host of No.1 ranked women's players gather at a unique celebration event Sunday to mark the 40th anniversary of the WTA founded by her 'inspiration' Billie Jean King. Global Soccer New Manchester United Manager Isn't Sitting Still David Moyes already has made changes among the assistants at United, and his next task is even tougher figuring out what to do with Wayne Rooney. Kite rider fights back from brink Hannah Whiteley laughs in the face of danger -- at least she does now. And after a near death experience she has gone on to establish herself as one of Europe's rising kitesurfing stars. Dark side of Egypt protests A Dutch reporter was recently raped in Cairo, but female Egyptian protesters are attacked all the time. The intended message, according to one expert? Stay home. 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. Gene Sleuths Find How Some Naturally Resist Cholera People living in the Ganges Delta have adapted genetically to the ancient scourge through variations in some 300 genes, researchers say. U.S. Factory Orders Suggest Manufacturing Is Improving Orders to American factories rose 2.1 percent in May because of an increased demand for commercial aircraft, machinery, computers and household appliances. Mandela "uncomfortable" but not in pain July 4 - Nelson Mandela's wife Graca Machel says her husband is rarely in pain, but may sometimes be "uncomfortable" at an event honoring the former South African leader. Deborah Gembara reports. Opinion Get ready for the backlash Mohammed Ayoob says the lesson of Morsy's ouster for moderate Islamists is that they won't be allowed to exercise power no matter what compromises they make to democracy UPDATE 3-ECB, abandoning tradition, commits to record low rates * Draghi says rates low for extended period, could fall further Mining revival offers hope in crisis-hit Europe * Countries offer large labour pools, good ore prospects, low risk Obama concludes Africa trip President Barack Obama concluded his trip to Africa Tuesday after making a final pitch for partnership at a Tanzanian power plant. Not a vulture but a drone South Africa police detain cameraman PRETORIA (Reuters) - South African police on Friday detained the owner of a radio-controlled helicopter drone carrying a camera that was filming scenes around the Pretoria hospital where ailing anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela is being treated. Robot rock band debuts in Tokyo June 24 - Robot rock band Z-Machines perform their debut gig live in front of an audience in Tokyo. Elly Park reports. Seguin, Eriksson Highlight 7-Player Deal Tyler Seguin is headed to the Dallas Stars in a trade less than a week after Boston's general manager criticized the former No. 2 overall pick as needing to be a "better pro." Lincoln Center Festival Adopts a New to You Formula Programing at Lincoln Centers international summer festival aims for surprises rather than world premieres. What is the Muslim Brotherhood? A year after Mohamed Morsy became Egypt's first democratically-elected president, millions of Egyptians took to the streets calling for him to step down. Lock of Mick Jagger's hair sells for $6,000 at auction LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - An anonymous buyer snapped up a lock of Mick Jagger's hair for 4,000 pounds ($6,000) after bidders pushed the price to double its pre-sale estimate, auction house Bonhams said. World Briefing | Asia Chinas Next Space Mission is This Month A capsule carrying three astronauts will dock with a small module in Beijings latest attempt to establish a long-term human presence in space. Panasonic to close solar cell factory in Hungary-Nikkei July 5 (Reuters) - Japan's Panasonic Corp plans to shut down its sole European solar cell plant next March and dismiss about 500 workers at the factory, the Nikkei reported. U.S. is not waging 'war on coal' Energy Secretary Moniz VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.S. government is not waging a "war on coal" but rather expects it to still play a significant role, U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said on Sunday, rejecting criticism of President Barack Obama's climate change plan.

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