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News Feed Latest worldwide news English profanity earns place in standard German dictionary BERLIN (Reuters) - The English profanity "shitstorm" is so widely used by Germans, including Chancellor Angela Merkel, that the country's most prestigious dictionary has included it in its latest edition. Miners lead UK's FTSE lower as geopolitical fears rise LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - Britain's benchmark equity index fell on Wednesday, with construction and mining stocks among the worst performers, as a clutch of worrying geopolitical situations hit... How kite runner tamed the waves 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. Tutu rips Mandela family over feud South African archbishop Desmond Tutu has a few choice words for the feuding family of Nelson Mandela overcome your differences and stop tainting the anti-apartheid icon's name. Fashion Review Paris Mens Fashion Week Louis Vuitton, Rick Owens, Raf Simons and More Mens wear designers harped on freedom this season during Paris mens Fashion Week, probably to the bafflement of men, who generally have little trouble doing exactly what they want. At least one dead in freight 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. Police No Suspect in Burglary at Stoops' Home Police said Thursday they have no suspects in a burglary at the home of Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops. Bollywood's Barfi wins at Indian film awards in Macau MACAU, July 6 (Reuters) - The film Barfi scooped top honours in India's version of the Oscars at a ceremony in the Chinese gambling haven of Macau on Saturday that also celebrated a century of... Widow of slain Tunisian leader inspires anti-Islamists The widow of a Tunisian opposition leader reluctantly becomes a political celebrity as she fights against political Islamists and for justice. Diner's Journal Andrew Carmellini on Pie Dont try to make a pie too fancy. Thats really the most important thing, says the celebrated chef. Township thanks Mandela At sunset, the smell of food simmering in dozens of pots starts to fill the air on 15th Avenue. Florida governor orders review of election laws after voting snafus TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - Florida Governor Rick Scott ordered his top elections official on Wednesday to figure out what caused long lines at polling stations and delays in ballot counting in the battleground state on Election Day. National Briefing | Northwest Washington $2 Million Bail for Man With Guns A judge set a $2 million bail for Justin Jasper, a Nevada man arrested near the University of Washington in a truck that the authorities said contained weapons. Carlos Slim increases stake in NY Times Oct 6 (Reuters) - Carlos Slim, the Mexican billionaire who loaned the New York Times Co $250 million, has upped his stake in the company for the third time in two months. Corner Office Ken Lombard, on Staying a Student of Business The former business partner of Magic Johnson advises business school students to be hungrier than youve ever been after graduation, because competition will be intense. I.M.F. and Pakistan Agree to a $5.3 Billion Bailout The two sides reached a provisional agreement on the rescue package, which aims to bolster Pakistans flagging economy. National Briefing | Washington N.F.L. Wont Promote Enrollment in Health Insurance Under New Law The National Football League is not participating in an effort with the Obama administration to help promote enrollment in health insurance plans under the new health care law. 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. S.Korea temporarily suspends $7.3 bln fighter jet bidding - media SEOUL, July 6 (Reuters) - South Korea has temporarily suspended bidding on a $7.3 billion (8.3 trillion won) fighter jet project four days after reopening applications because of high-priced offers from three aviation manufacturers, Yonhap news agency reported on Saturday. A Trip to Camp to Break a Tech Addiction In the woods, tech-addled adults can break the bonds of the digital world, at least temporarily, and return to the glories of color wars and real (not Facebook) friends. Feng shui master jailed over Hong Kong tycoon's will The former lover and feng shui master to one of Asia's wealthiest women has been sentenced to 12 years in jail after being found guilty of forging a will that made him the beneficiary of her multi-billion-dollar fortune following a long-running case that transfixed Hong Kong. An online summer camp for do-it-yourself kids Hey, young readers Instead of another summer uttering the dreaded phrase "I'm bored," how about meeting a NASA astronaut or building a working potato cannon? Dot Earth Blog A Song for the Fallen on Independence Day A musical look at the storied past and uncertain future of the last resting place of fallen American heroes. Why 'Special One' needs to feel loved It is little wonder Jose Mourinho has chosen to return to Chelsea -- a place where he is revered -- after a chastening end to his Real Madrid tenure. Square Feet Even Boutique Gyms Need Back Offices as They Grow Cycling studios and boot camp gyms are growing in popularity, and as chains expand and hire staff they need more room for training and marketing. Data Show Higher Cancer Risk for Mars Astronauts The NASA findings could lead to a search for better shields to block radiation, measures to shorten the trip or a recalibration of allowable risks. News Analysis Obamas Remarks Offer Hope to Opponents of Oil Pipeline The president said he would approve the remaining part of the pipeline from Alberta to Gulf Coast refineries only if it would not significantly exacerbate the problem of carbon pollution. UPDATE 2-Wisconsin governor signs into law new abortion restrictions MILWAUKEE, July 5 (Reuters) - Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed into law on Friday new abortion restrictions that opponents said could lead to the closing of two of the state's four abortion clinics. National Briefing | Midwest Wisconsin Governor Signs Abortion Curbs Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill that would require women seeking abortions to undergo an ultrasound and would ban certain doctors from performing the procedures. Canadian train exploded after conductor parked it -railroad July 6 (Reuters) - The train that derailed and exploded in Lac-Megantic, Canada, had been parked and the conductor was not aboard when "somehow, the train got released," Montreal, Maine and Atlantic Railway, Inc Vice President Joseph McGonigle said on Saturday. The Saturday Profile Where Mandela Kept Hope, Guide Tells Their Shared Saga Ahmed Kathrada, a longtime anti-apartheid activist and fellow inmate of Nelson Mandela, has shown Robben Island to world leaders and celebrities. Silver penny minted for royal birth Keeping with an old tradition, the Royal Mint will give a silver penny to anyone born the same day as the royal baby. SP revises Portugal sovereign outlook down to negative NEW YORK, July 5 (Reuters) - Ratings agency Standard Poor's on Friday revised Portugal's sovereign credit outlook down to negative from stable. Streetscapes | Silver Palaces Two Architectural Gems in a Changed Setting Time was when Tiffany and Gorham sold treasures out of sumptuous stores in Murray Hill. Pick a College Postseason and Louisville Will Probably Show Up for It Louisvilles best year has forced the Cardinals to rearrange the trophy cases around the athletic department. Swiss banks steer clear of consolidation GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss private bankers say a capital shortfall in the financial sector and a clampdown on tax evasion stand in the way of much-need consolidation in an industry battling rising... Overfished and under-protected As the human footprint has spread, the remaining wildernesses on our planet have retreated. However, dive just a few meters below the ocean surface and you will enter a world where humans very rarely venture. Currents | QA Mother Daughter Me A Feel-Good Experiment That Wasnt Katie Hafners new memoir chronicles a multigenerational live-in experience that goes awry. Mark Ronson on love for music CNN's Monita Rajpal meets Grammy award-winning Mark Ronson who has produced some of the biggest stars in the industry. Can a case boost your iPhone 5's WiFi? Check the Linkase The Linkase for iPhone 5 boasts up to a 50 percent boost in Wi-Fi signal strength thanks to a small electromagnetic waveguide extension. Does it work? See for yourself in these mobile speedtests where Wi-Fi is usually terrible.

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