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News Feed Latest worldwide news Gay marriage opponents ask Supreme Court to reimpose California ban LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Opponents of gay marriage filed a long-shot petition on Saturday with the Supreme Court asking the justices to immediately halt same-sex weddings taking place in California since Friday, when an appeals court lifted a 5-year-old ban on gay matrimony. Superyacht With her curved 'wings,' long pointed nose, and gleaming underbelly propped high above the waves, you get the feeling this space-age yacht would be better suited to the sky than the sea. Violent Episodes Grow in Tanzania, an African Haven Human rights groups and the largest opposition party say episodes of intimidation and suppression are growing in the country, an island of stability in an often-chaotic region. Kurdish protesters clash with Turkish security forces DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuters) - Police fired teargas and water cannon on Sunday to disperse thousands of protesters in Diyarbakir, the main city in Turkey's Kurdish-dominated southeast, during demonstrations across the country to pressure the government to carry out reforms. Kohlberg to take Steinway Musical private in $438 mln deal July 1 (Reuters) - Steinway Musical Instruments Inc said it would be acquired by private equity firm Kohlberg Co in a deal valued about $438 million. U.S. May construction spending approaches 4-year high WASHINGTON, July 1 (Reuters) - U.S. construction spending rose to its highest level in nearly four years in May as a sharp rebound in public outlays offset a decline in investment in private nonresidential projects, pointing to moderate economic growth. Court Hears Arguments on Whaling by Japan Hearings began at The Hague into an Australian suit charging Japan with unlawful practices and with using so-called research as a front for commercial whaling. EU confronts U.S. over reports it spies on European allies BRUSSELS/BERLIN (Reuters) - The European Union has demanded that the United States explain a report in a German magazine that Washington is spying on the group, using strong language to confront its closest trading partner over its alleged surveillance activities. Hit political blogger Nate Silver on future of predictive modeling NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nate Silver is an oxymoron come to life the famous statistician. Obama seeks to build Africa business ties on Tanzania stop DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is seeking to build a new economic partnership with Africa as he visits Tanzania on Monday at the end of a tour of the fast-growing continent where Washington faces competition from China. Protesters Mark Obamas Visit to Pretoria and Johannesburg As President Obama continued his visit to South Africa on Saturday, a group of protesters demonstrated against the Obama administrations foreign policy. Britain plans world's first go-ahead for '3-parent' IVF babies LONDON (Reuters) - Britain is planning to become the first country in the world to offer controversial "three-parent" fertility treatments to families who want to avoid passing on incurable diseases to their children. From Texas Statehouse to YouTube, a Filibuster Is a Hit A live stream on YouTube provided by the nonprofit news organization The Texas Tribune went viral and gave the Texas state senator Wendy Davis a national platform. Movie Review Tannens Magic Camp Is the Subject of a New Documentary The documentary Magic Camp focuses on magic-obsessed adolescents who revel in a once-a-year chance to be themselves. UPDATE 3-Brazil's OGX falls 35 pct as budget cuts put focus on survival * Three prospects dumped; Tubaro Azul output may end in 2014 Sports Briefing | Soccer Brazil Reaches Confederations Cup Final Paulinho scored on a header from Neymars corner kick in the 86th minute, and host Brazil beat Uruguay, 2-1. Dot Earth Blog Obama Previews an Upcoming Global Warming Speech President Obama plans to deliver a big global warming speech on Tuesday. Will action follow? Cousteau grandson pays tribute by trying to beat undersea record MIAMI (Reuters) - Third-generation oceanographer Fabien Cousteau will attempt to spend a record 31 days living and working underwater in a bus-sized laboratory submerged in the warm, turquoise Atlantic off the Florida Keys. Sniffing out schizophrenia using nose cell samples June 26 - The human nose may hold the key to diagnosing schizophrenia, according to a team of US-Israeli researchers. They say that biological markers for the disease exist in nerve cells from the upper nasal cavity near the brain, a discovery that could lead to biological diagnosis for schizophrenia and the development of drugs to treat it. Jim Drury has more. Cuban columnist claims bribes get U.S. visas A columnist in Cuba's main government-run newspaper Friday accused employees of the United States diplomatic mission in Havana of accepting bribes for visas, charges that American diplomats challenged. British shares rise on strong manufacturing, housing data * Index has risen on first day of 16 of past 18 months-BTIG Ex-Bank of America trader launches credit hedge fund - source LONDON (Reuters) - Veteran credit trader Iftikhar Ali is launching his own hedge fund firm, a source close to the new company told Reuters, as traders look to cash in on turbulent bond markets. North Korea tourism boost bid May 22 - North Korea opens new shipping route to bring Chinese tourists to the coastal Mount Kumgang resort. Paul Chapman reports. YOUR MONEY-How to cope with the doubling of student loan rates (The author is a Reuters contributor. The opinions expressed are his/her own.) Liam Gallagher kicks off Glastonbury June 28 - Glastonbury festival gets underway as Liam Gallagher's band Beady Eye kick off proceedings from The Other Stage. Lindsay Claiborn reports. How to cope with the doubling of student loan rates BOSTON (Reuters) - Interest rates on U.S. government-backed student loans doubled to 6.8 percent from 3.4 percent on Monday. Film Regular Guys at Iwo Jima Sands of Iwo Jima is too formulaic and jingoistic to be considered great, but maybe its just right for Fourth of July week. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Spain will fight EU over shipping tax relief - minister says GUADARRAMA, Spain, July 1 (Reuters) - Spain will contest a European Commission decision expected later this month that would mean repayment of more than 3 billion euros ($3.9 billion) in tax benefits granted for the purchase of ships between 2005 and 2011, Industry Minister Jose Manuel Soria said on Monday. China investigates EU wines in latest trade spat BEIJING (Reuters) - China formally began an investigation on Monday into whether Europe is selling wine in China below cost, a response to escalating trade tensions with the European Union. Bucks Blog Thursday Reading Smartphone Apps for the Connected Camper Smartphone apps for the connected camper, bike-sharing comes to Aspen, making your online tracks harder to follow and other consumer-focused news from The New York Times. Collapsible hampers pose eye risk for kids doctors NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Collapsible laundry hampers with wire supports may pose a risk to children's eyes, according to researchers who saw two related injuries within a year, both requiring surgery. 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. Ex-reporter claims hacking at Trinity Mirror paper-Sky LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - A former reporter on a tabloid owned by Trinity Mirror has claimed the newspaper hacked into the phones of celebrities, Sky News reported on Thursday, potentially broadening a scandal that has so far largely affected Rupert Murdoch's News Corp . The story of Malala's friend Today we can tell the remarkable story of Shazia Ramzan, a 15-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl. RPT-Fitch takes rating action on Windermere XI CMBS; stable outlook July 1 (Reuters) - (The following statement was released by the rating agency) Spanish town goes green by turning sewage into clean energy CHICLANA DE LA FRONTERA, Spain (Reuters) - A Spanish resort town with sprawling golf courses and tree-lined beaches has added another green site to its attractions the world's first plant to convert sewage into clean energy. Red Bulls Rewind On to the Dog Days Defender Connor Lade started his first game of the M.L.S. season on Sunday after starting 22 last year. 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. Corelogic to buy real estate data analysis firms for $661 mln July 1 (Reuters) - Real estate data analytics company Corelogic Inc said it would buy two units from Decision Insight Information Group for $661 million to expand its property and casualty insurance...

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