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News Feed Latest worldwide news EU Lawmakers Back Cap-And-Trade Fix The European Parliament on Wednesday backed a rescue plan for the world's biggest cap-and-trade system for emissions of carbon dioxide, the most prevalent greenhouse gas from human activities. India Ink Image of the Day July 2 AirAsia, a Malaysian low-cost airline, will launch its operations in India later this year. July 03 - Valentino unveils whimsical haute couture collection at Paris fashion week. Design duo Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli unveil Valentino's Autumn/Winter 2013 haute couture collection as Paris fashion week draws to a close. No reporter narration. Sports Briefing | Basketball Liberty Lose to the Surging Mercury Candice Dupree scored 20 points and Brittney Griner added 18 points and 5 rebounds, leading the Phoenix Mercury past the Liberty, 94-87, for the Mercurys fifth straight win. The Actor Michael Cera Is Now Writing and Directing, Too The actor Michael Cera, currently in Crystal Fairy and This Is the End, has been directing short films and writing new episodes of Arrested Development. 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. Restaurant Takeaway ABC Cocinas Green Pea Guacamole Tweaking a classic while fresh green peas are in season. Mars Science Lab launch delayed two years NASA's launch of the Mars Science Laboratory -- hampered by technical difficulties and cost overruns -- has been delayed until the fall of 2011, NASA officials said at a news conference Thursday in Washington. Morsi Faces Ultimatum as Allies Speak of Military Coup A 48-hour ultimatum to President Mohamed Morsi of Egypt left him with few choices to resolve growing unrest and plunged the military back into the center of politics, less than a year after Mr. Morsi and his Muslim Brotherhood took power. Life insurance on the rise in Africa CNN's Robyn Curnow looks at Africa's growing insurance industry and how companies are developing new strategies. Can cruise industry rebound? Richard Quest speaks with Alan Buckelew, CEO of Princess Cruises, who says the industry cannot afford more accidents. UK's Domino's warns of higher losses in German expansion push LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - Britain's Domino's Pizza warned that annual losses at its fledgling German business would be higher than anticipated due to increased training costs and a poor performance... Quest for Wasendorf's embezzled funds yields little CHICAGO/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Russell Wasendorf Sr., who is serving a 50-year prison sentence for embezzling $215 million from clients of his failed futures brokerage, appears to have told the truth about one thing he spent nearly all the money. Deadly Clashes in Egypt Cairo saw dueling, but peaceful, rallies on Friday by supporters of President Mohamed Morsi and antigovernment protesters while demonstrations in other cities turned violent. Accused kidnapper Castro may not see six-year-old daughter judge CLEVELAND (Reuters) - An Ohio judge on Wednesday rejected a surprise request from accused Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro to have visits in jail from his six-year-old daughter, fathered with a woman allegedly held captive in his house. Mandela's family His health is in God's hands now The former wife of Nelson Mandela visited him Sunday in the hospital where the ailing anti-apartheid icon is clinging to life, the South African Press Association reported. FCC approves Sprint-Clearwire-SoftBank deal sources WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators on Wednesday collected the final vote to approve the merger of Sprint Nextel Corp and SoftBank Corp , sources familiar with the situation said, clearing the... Confederations Cup lessons CNN looks at five things we learned from the Confederations Cup. Obama Outlines Ambitious Plan to Cut Greenhouse Gases President Obama on Tuesday proposed far-reaching regulations on power plants and energy efficiency, using executive actions that will not need Congressional approval. Lisicki favorite ahead of 33,000-1 semi-finals LONDON (Reuters) - An improbable scenario that would have prompted a polite chuckle among tennis fans two weeks ago is set to play out on Thursday when Marion Bartoli, Kirsten Flipkens, Sabine Lisicki and Agnieska Radwanska do battle in the Wimbledon semi-finals. South Asians in Queens to Get Ballots in Bengali The ballots will be available at 60 polling sites in Queens, nearly two years after the federal government ordered the city to provide assistance to South Asian minorities under a provision of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Letters Fostering Use of Condoms (1 Letter) A letter to the Editor. Circa Now Nice to Meet You ... Again Through Facebook and dating Web sites, online reality and its offline counterpart can blur. Islamists a wild card in Egypts next phase Backers of deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi may feel robbed of a democratic victory after the military ousted Egypts Islamist leader, says Eric Trager of the Washington Institute. He spoke to Reuters from Cairo about the prospects for an interim government that excludes the powerful Muslim Brotherhood. Classical Music Professors Work, Then Beethoven The conductor Michel Galante and the Argento Ensemble will perform the American premiere of the original version for soprano and eight instruments of Georg Friedrich Haass Atthis. Bucks Blog How Supreme Court Decision Affects Gay Couples More details on how the Supreme Court decision that invalidated the Defense of Marriage Act will affect same-sex couples when it comes to income taxes, Medicaid and Medicare. MOVES-BofA Merrill Lynch, Exotix, Commonfund, Vestar Capital, CVC Capital, Amundi July 1 (Reuters) - The following financial services industry appointments were announced on Monday. To inform us of other job changes, email to moves@thomsonreuters.com. Well Dangers of Distracted Walking A growing number of people who walk while talking or texting on a cellphone are ending up in the emergency room. Bits Blog The Mouse Inventors Vision of Computing Douglas C. Engelbarts views on how a networked, interactive computing system can allow information to be shared rapidly among collaborators offered a prescient perspective on how we interact with technology. Cambodia's empire just got bigger Outside of Siem Reap, the results of an airborne laser survey confirm the existence of a medieval city buried beneath impenetrable jungle on a remote mountain. 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. Income for Movie Writers Falls, While TV Writers Rises The Writers Guild of America reported a 6 percent drop in total earnings from movie writing, to about $343 million. TV writing nudged up, to roughly $1 billion. 'Star Trek' shields for astronauts? Radiation dangers pose a major threat to space explorers -- but UK scientists believe they have come up with a 'Star Trek shield' to protect them. Healthcare reform to end 'job lock' for the over-50 crowd CHICAGO (Reuters) - When Carmen Oberai was diagnosed with breast cancer several years ago, she knew the treatment would make it tough for her to stay at her job. But she needed the health insurance... Elizabeth Taylor wedding gown sells for more than $187K (USD) at auction June 26 - Memorabilia from the last "120 years of pop culture" goes on sale at Christie's. Sharon Reich reports. China Says Foreign Makers of Baby Formula May Be Fixing Prices The government said prices for milk powder made outside China were up 30 percent since 2008, when several babies died after drinking Chinese-made formula. Manassero Masters incredible The youngest-ever player to qualify for the Masters reflects on his career and the boy who will break one of his records. ACC Stakes a Claim to NYC With Pinstripe Bowl The Atlantic Coast Conference is staking a claim to New York City by adding the Pinstripe Bowl to its postseason lineup. New to blight, stronger Detroit neighborhoods fight back DETROIT (Reuters) - One in 10 homes in Detroit's middle class Grandmont Rosedale neighborhood has been abandoned, a low number for a city where about a fifth of properties are empty, but it still troubles retiree residents Clarenda Webb and Beverly Frederick. On the Runway Blog State Senator Makes a Fashion Statement In her filibuster, Wendy Davis pushed the Japanese shoe manufacturer Mizuno into the spotlight.

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