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News Feed Latest worldwide news Gay marriage ruling boosts key retirement benefits CHICAGO (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court's decision striking down a key provision of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) means that the spousal benefits of the two most important U.S. retirement... Opening Up Paraguay's Landlocked Guairaacute; Region Discovering the rich cultural heritage of Guair, the region in the south of Paraguay. Eiffel Tower to reopen after strike For the past two days, the city's most famous landmark has been closed due to a workers strike. Seoul shares may edge higher; eyes on CJ, STX SEOUL, July 2 (Reuters) - Seoul shares may open higher on Tuesday, buoyed by a rise on Wall Street after solid U.S. manufacturing and construction data, but gains will likely be limited ahead of... Loan Practices of Chinas Banks Raising Concern Regulators say banks have been profiting by offering wealthy Chinese high returns on loans, with banks lending the cash to companies unqualified for loans otherwise. Time Warner said to be near sale of headquarters, move to Hudson Yards (Reuters) - Time Warner Inc is in talks to buy a new world headquarters by the Hudson River in Manhattan and to sell its current space to real estate developer Related Cos for what could be more than... Well How Carbs Can Trigger Food Cravings Sugary foods and drinks, white bread and other processed carbohydrates appear to stimulate parts of the brain involved in hunger, craving and reward, which may explain why they might drive some people to overeat. DIARY - UK and Irish Corporate events from Jul 01,2013 THOMSON REUTERS , Diary of UK and Irish Corporate events For full list of companies reporting each day click on For a full list of all Western European Corp events, click on For a full list of major european corp events with forecasts, click on --- ----- ---- --------------------------- ---------- ---------- DATE GMT COMPANY NAME EVENT RIC --- ----- ---- --------------------------- ----- Pharrell Williams sues will.i.am over 'i am' (Reuters) - Music producer Pharrell Williams filed a lawsuit Monday asking a U.S. court to rule he has not violated any trademark that Black Eyed Peas rapper will.i.am owns for the phrase "I AM." Court got it wrong on gay marriage Ryan Anderson says marriage is about the union of one man and one woman to provide children with a mom and a dad. Darkness Forces Monday Playoff on Web.com Tour Billy Hurley III, Joe Affrunti, Ashley Hall and Ben Martin were tied at 11 under after regulation Sunday when darkness suspended play in the Web.com Tour's United Leasing Championship. Vezina winner Bobrovsky signs deal to stay with Blue Jackets (Reuters) - The Columbus Blue Jackets and Vezina Trophy winning netminder Sergei Bobrovsky reached an agreement on a two-year contract extension, the National Hockey League team said on Monday. DealBook Icahn Says He Has Secured Financing for Alternative to Dells Buyout The billionaire Carl C. Icahn pressed his attack on Dells $24.4 billion proposed leveraged buyout on Monday, announcing that he has secured the $5.2 billion in debt financing necessary for his alternative plan. London keeps global edge as top transport finance hub LONDON (Reuters) - London remains the top financing centre for the global transport industry, although it faces stiff competition from New York and capitals in Asia Pacific as companies seek to tap more funding sources, a survey showed on Friday. 'The fire just overtook them' 19 members of the Prescott Fire Department were killed Sunday while trying to contain the Yarnell Hill fire in Arizona. Mets Collins Looks for Positives in Wheelers Rocky Outing Manager Terry Collins said the rookie Zack Wheeler made some good pitches in Sundays loss, when he most likely felt added pressure in making his home debut. Quarrels Continue Over Repository for Nuclear Waste A bipartisan group of four senators introduced a bill that would provide for temporary, centralized storage of nuclear waste, which is accumulating at reactors around the country. Can Africa become China 2.0? Africa can emulate China's success, but not without making sacrifices, says China's special representative on African Affairs. Apple tests iPhone motion detection Apple appears to be testing out motion control features that will let people control their iPhones by moving their heads. Supreme Court denies bid to stop California gay marriages (Reuters) - A U.S. Supreme Court justice on Sunday rejected a long-shot bid to halt same-sex marriages in California, days after the high court let stand a trial judge's order declaring the ban unconstitutional. Heavy shelling in Homs as residents seek shelter where they can July 1 - Amateur video posted to a social media website purports to show the Syrian district of Homs under heavy assault. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Outdoors Two Hours Earlier, Toasting New Brunch Law The City Council voted in favor of changing a little-known law that barred restaurants from serving food on the sidewalk on Sunday mornings. Fed's Lacker says market volatility should not sap U.S. growth WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, West Virginia (Reuters) - Financial markets should brace for more volatility as they digest news the Federal Reserve will scale back bond buying later this year, a senior... In Tarell McCraneys Choir Boy, a Student Finds His Voice Choir Boy, by Tarell Alvin McCraney, follows students at an all-black high school in the South as they struggle to balance tradition and self-expression. Apple applies to register 'iWatch' trademark in Japan TOKYO (Reuters) - Apple Inc has applied for a trademark for "iWatch" in Japan, a patent official said on Monday, signaling the iPhone maker may be moving ahead with plans for a watch-like device as gadget makers turn their attention to wearable computers. Australia shares rebound on Wall St, investors await RBA decision SYDNEY, July 2 (Reuters) - Australian shares climbed 1.9 percent on Tuesday as Wall Street rose overnight, recovering losses from the previous session as investors await cues from the Reserve Bank of Australia's policy meeting later in the day. Will Rudd 2.0 fare better? Having regained the premiership in a carefully laid political coup, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has served his revenge on Julia Gillard, the woman who wrested the Australian Labor Party leadership from him in 2010. Sports Briefing | College Football A.C.C. and Pinstripe Bowl Agree on Deal The Atlantic Coast Conference has reached an agreement to send a team to the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. 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. Sports Briefing | Soccer Six Players Chase Golden Ball Award at Confederations Cup Brazil forward Neymar is among six players nominated for the Golden Ball award that is given to the best player at the Confederations Cup. On the Runway Blog Dior Letting Loose A year after Raf Simons showed his first couture collection for Dior, he continues to shake up the fashion world. On Monday, Mr. Simons presented his most challenging collection to date. 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. Travel the 'Iron Silk Road' The Silk Road was once a series of dusty trails forged by traders traveling between Asia and Europe. Today it takes the form of a bustling railway linking the continents. Cirque acrobat dies, BET honors Mandela July 01 - The latest celebrity news including Cirque du Soleil performer dies and the BET Awards pay tribute to Nelson Mandela. Roselle Chen reports. World Briefing | Asia Hong Kong Protesters Press Beijing for Changes Tens of thousands of Hong Kong residents took to the streets on Monday, demanding the resignation of their Beijing-backed leader. Demonstrators clash with police July 1 - Violent clashes erupt during anti-government demonstrations in Brazil. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Sports Briefing | College Football Penn State Coach to Get $950,000 Raise Bill OBrien will get a $950,000 raise after his tremendous job in his debut season as Penn States football coach. Janowicz sparkles on red-letter day for Poland LONDON (Reuters) - Hammering down serves, bickering with the umpire and even engaging in cheeky banter with his opponent's support team, livewire Jerzy Janowicz roared into Wimbledon's last eight on a momentous day for Poland on Monday. Obama Visits Prison Cell That Helped Shape Modern South Africa After touring Nelson Mandelas prison cell on Robben Island, President Obama lauded Mr. Mandela, South Africas first black president, for his courage and refusal to yield to injustice. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Mens Fashion Week Comme des Garons Scenes from the mens fashion week photo diary of Barbara Anastacio.

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