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News Feed Latest worldwide news Space-age underwater hotel With its luminous body seemingly hovering above the water, and five spidery legs plunging deep into the sea, this futuristic building could be the mothership in a sci-fi film. World Briefing | Europe French Far-Right Leader Loses Parliamentary Immunity A vote by the European Parliament allows prosecutors in Lyon to proceed against Marine Le Pen, head of the National Front, on charges of violating laws against racial hatred. Hong Kong shares may slip further from Friday highs HONG KONG, July 3 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares could dip further from Friday highs on Wednesday after a volatile Wall Street session with turnover likely thin ahead of key U.S. data later in the week. Getting Your Feet Wet at Water Parks If youve never taken the water park plunge, this three-state, five-park tour can get your senses ready for the experience. Obama brings out the African in the American DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) - Midway through a three-country trip to Africa and shortly after an emotional tour of his hero Nelson Mandela's Robben Island prison cell, Barack Obama was greeted by another revered African leader, Desmond Tutu, with the words "Welcome home." Bucks Blog Same-Sex Marriage and Personal Finances Further Reading A roundup of past coverage from the Bucks blog and elsewhere in The Times about the particular financial issues facing same-sex couples. Brockman signs deal with Aurizon for Australia iron ore rail link SYDNEY, July 3 (Reuters) - Brockman Mining Ltd said on Wednesday it has struck an agreement with Australia's Aurizon Holdings to develop rail and port infrastructure, a move crucial to the Chinese firm's efforts to start producing iron ore. Dance Review Pavel Zustiaks Painted Bird Blurs Insiders and Outsiders The Painted Bird, an ambitious trilogy of dance theater works by Pavel Zustiak that are usually seen only in separate installments, was performed in one long evening at La MaMa E.T.C. Deen's accuser 'This has never been about the N-word' The woman who filed a harassment lawsuit against Paula Deen said Monday her suit "has never been about the N-word," addressing the slur that has tarnished the celebrity chef's image and cost her endorsements, a book deal and her TV show. U.S. to delay healthcare law employer mandate to 2015 - official WASHINGTON, July 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. administration on Tuesday said it will not require employers to provide health insurance for their workers until 2015, in a move that delays a key provision of... Zanzibar Island of bright beauty Just off the coast of Tanzania, the African island of Zanzibar isn't simply a sunny, sandy paradise geared toward honeymoon couples -- it's an island of bright beauty and dark history. Armstrong's cycling legacy CNN's Amanda Davies looks at the state of cycling in the wake of the Lance Armstrong doping scandal. Researchers project the future of smart phones June 30 - Researchers at the University of Tokyo are developing indoor projection technology that incorporates a sense of touch for interactive devices of the future. The system emits ultrasonic waves to generate pressure a user can feel and could one day render keyboards, smartphones, and even pens obsolete. Ben Gruber has more. Global Soccer Spending Their Way Out of La Liga While the best of Spanish soccer plays in Brazil, the rest of the Iberian country wonders how La Liga clubs can be allowed to pile up public debt before everything collapses into insolvency. City Room New York Today Monsoon Season What you need to know to start your Tuesday more rain, police graduation, and some gorgeous baby birds at the zoo. Techquity Zynga's product issues, former Groupon CEO sings Jul 2 - Zynga makes management change but analysts say it has other problems. Plus, former Groupon CEO Andrew Mason releases an album and we have a sample. GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks perkier, Nikkei extends gains * Manufacturing data in U.S. and Europe offset China disappointment Living the high life in New York City Felicia Taylor gets an exclusive look at the tallest residential building in New York. Yoko Ono publishes new conceptual art book, 'Acorn' NEW YORK, July 2 (Reuters) - Nearly 50 years after writing the conceptual art book "Grapefruit," writer, artist and peace activist Yoko Ono has released a sequel that she hopes will inspire people and get them thinking and reading. RPT-Fitch Ooredoo's Recently Awarded Myanmar License Credit Neutral July 2 (Reuters) - (The following statement was released by the rating agency) Sports Briefing | Football House of Patriots Tight End Is Searched Again Police officers searched the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez again Saturday as they continued to investigate a homicide. AP Source 3-Team Deal Sends Redick to Clippers A person with knowledge of the situation says a three-team trade is in place that sends J.J. Redick from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Los Angeles Clippers and point guard Eric Bledsoe from the Clippers to the Phoenix Suns. Satellite problems cut phones in Canada's Arctic *Flights canceled, bank machines, cell phones stop working Breakingviews Banks weathering the storm? July 2 - Jeffrey Goldfarb and Antony Currie discuss upcoming second-quarter results for the world's biggest banks and whether they can keep up with the volatility. Economix Blog Zero-Based Tax Reform If they dont make specific proposals for eliminating tax deductions, Senate leaders are posturing and wasting everyones time with their talk of tax reform, an economist writes. EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil stocks plunge in broad sell-off * Weak Brazil industrial output data prompts early losses * Brazil's Bovespa down 4.2 pct, Mexico's IPC down 0.8 pct By Lucas Iberico-Lozada and Noe Torres SAO PAULO / MEXICO CITY July 2 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks fell on Tuesday to close at their lowest level in more than four years after weak industrial output data darkened the outlook for Latin America's largest economy. Mexico's IPC index ended a five-day rally with a 0.84 percent fall as investors sold emerging market as Third of conifers under threat of extinction, study says OSLO, July 2 (Reuters) - A third of the world's conifers, the biggest and longest-lived organisms on the planet, are at risk of extinction, with logging and disease the main threats, scientists said on Tuesday. Currents | Deals Sales at Knoll, Blik and Others Discounts on midcentury furniture, wall graphics and more. TABLE-Foreign brokers set to buy Japanese stocks TOKYO, July 3 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Wednesday. Japanese Stocks BUY 17.2 million shares SELL... Snowden at center of U.S. and Russian tensions June 26 - Fugitive Edward Snowden is at the center of a political tug of war between Washington and Moscow as he awaits news of his future. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Crowds in Egypt's Tahrir Square jubilant as army ultimatum nears end July 2 - Protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square jubilant as army ultimatum given to the Egyptian president expires in less than 24 hours. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). On Football Patriots Put Principles on Display Some teams might have waited for the legal process to play out, but the Patriots immediately cut Aaron Hernandez after his arrest on murder charges. Pirelli says teams contributed to blowouts LONDON (Reuters) - Formula One teams contributed to the dramatic blowouts at Sunday's British Grand Prix by mounting rear tires the wrong way around and running them with low pressures, supplier Pirelli said on Tuesday. Life on the road with Martin Kaymer Shane O'Donoghue spends time with Martin Kaymer for an insight into life on the road as a Tour pro. UPDATE 1-Australia's Brambles to float $2 bln data management unit * Spin-off comes a year after scrapping the sale of Recall Eyes on Howard When NBA Free Agency Opens Dwight Howard could leave, Chris Paul is expected to stay, and plenty more will happen beyond Los Angeles when the NBA's free agency period opens. Critics Say Chicago Shouldnt Aid DePaul Arena With Schools Closing A proposal to build a $173 million arena with public and private money has upset critics who prefer the city stave off school closures. Swiss banks tout stability and secrecy to lure rich GENEVA (Reuters) - Switzerland's banking industry is relying on its stability and expertise to ensure it has a bright future as a leading center for managing the assets of the rich, despite a... Man Utd signs new Asian sponsor Manchester United may face a new challenge on the field next season without Alex Ferguson but the English Premier League giant appears to have no domestic equals commercially with its ever expanding list of global sponsors. Redskins Have No Plans to Change Their Offense Washington has no plans to change their offense despite Robert Griffin III's surgically repaired right knee that kept the quarterback out all spring and might keep him sidelined through the start of training camp on July 25.

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