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Nigella's Lawson's husband wants a divorce
Because he says his wife is no longer speaking to him, multi-millionaire Charles Saatchi informed celebrity chef Nigella Lawson that he has begun divorce proceedings in a statement to the Daily Mail.


Tortilla Factory Owner Gets Jail Time for Violating Payroll Laws
Erasmo Ponces sentencing to 90 days in jail was a sobering change of fortune for a man who was once considered a success story among Mexican immigrants in New York City.


Space-age superyacht The future?
Could this space-age high-tech superyacht be the future of nautical design? Sailors can steer the $23 million vessel 50-meters away with an i-Pad.


IMF says 'imperative' for euro zone to revive growth
WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - The euro zone must take coordinated action to revive economic growth, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Monday in a strongly worded statement that cited the...


Margaret Gammill, Grayson Holland
The bride and groom work at schools in Belmont, Mass.


Art Review Swing Time, Reginald Marsh Show, Focuses on 30s New York
Reginald Marshs paintings at the New-York Historical Society show a city bursting with music and dance and suffering from the poverty of the Depression.


Civilians on unpaid leave in Pentagon austerity move
WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - Civilian defense workers across the United States began taking unpaid leave on Monday in a Pentagon-imposed austerity move expected to save $1.8 billion through Sept....


EMERGING MARKETS-Latam markets fall ahead of earnings season
* Market holiday on Tuesday fuels Brazil volatility * Anticipated company report limits trades in Mexico market * Brazil Bovespa falls 0.3 pct, Mexico IPC down 1.36 pct By Lucas Iberico-Lozada and Luc Cohen SAO PAULO/MEXICO CITY, July 8(Reuters) - Latin American stocks fell on Monday, a day of low-volume trading in the region's largest markets as traders braced for the onset of second-quarter earnings reports. Brazilian stocks swung widely in advance of Tuesday's market h


UPDATE 1-Brazil to probe local telecom operators over alleged U.S. spying
* Telecom regulator investigating if privacy laws violated


Bruce Lee goes on show in HK
Kung fu legend, cha cha champion, record-breaking filmmaker and poet. Bruce Lee exhibition hits Hong Kong.


10 African tech startups to watch
It's pretty simple -- if you have a great company in you, Africa is a great place to go unleash it.


Leaked Report Cites Pakistans Failings Before U.S. Killed Bin Laden
A report that cited collective incompetence of the countrys security forces was leaked after Pakistani authorities had suppressed it for months.


Brazil to probe local telecom operators over alleged U.S. spying
* Telecom regulator investigating if privacy laws violated


Frugal Traveler In Washington, Art and the 6-Year-Old
When the Frugal Traveler spends the day with his young nephew in the Washington area, art is drawn, discussed and discovered, all for a song.


With Aid, Europe Keeps Pressure on Greece to Restructure Economy
After a week of tense negotiations, Greece and its foreign lenders agreed on a new round of austerity measures that must be taken by the country to unlock the crucial rescue funds.


T Magazine Letter From Paris | Tokyo on the Seine
Parisians have been fascinated with Japan since the 19th century, and a tour of the city today reveals that the eastern influence is still strong.


Brazil thriving, so what gives?
Brazil had finally made it, so why did millions take to the streets? CNN's Shasta Darlington explains.


Liberal Jewish women activists blocked at Western Wall
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Several thousand ultra-Orthodox protesters effectively blocked Jewish women activists campaigning for equal worship rights at the Western Wall from holding a monthly prayer...


Wagner Takes Control of Greenbrier Classic
American Johnson Wagner moved a step closer to winning his fourth PGA Tour title by seizing a two-shot lead after Saturday's third round of the Greenbrier Classic at White Sulphur Springs in West Virginia.


Paperback Row
Paperback books of particular interest.


Marriage equality to spread state by state Boies
Attorney David Boies, who fought to end California's ban on same-sex marriage, says similar laws will be overturned in states through legislation, ballot initiatives and court decisions. Boise spoke with Reuters Opinion Editor Jim Ledbetter at the Aspen Ideas Festival.


Manchester United makes Aeroflot its first Russian sponsor
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - English soccer club Manchester United signed its first commercial deal with a Russian company on Monday, making state-controlled Aeroflot its airline partner.


Student loans Exploiting America's young - Douglas Holtz-Eakin
(Reuters) - Obamacare was paid for on the backs of students.


Judge denies bin Laden son-in-law request for restraining order
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal judge on Monday declined to temporarily block U.S. government agencies from conducting special surveillance on lawyers representing Osama bin Laden's son-in-law, which those lawyers view as illegal spying.


What happened to Malala's friend?
Today we can tell the remarkable story of Shazia Ramzan, a 15-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl.


Where will Egypt's path lead?
CNN's Jim Clancy interviews former Arab League Secretary-General Amre Moussa about Egypt's path forward.


Gadgetwise Blog QA Avoiding Mobile Malware
Googles Android system, the dominant mobile operating system, tends to have more problems with malicious software. But common sense can help avert them.


Sore Feelings as U.S. and Europe Begin Trade Talks
Even as European leaders complained about American espionage, negotiators said both sides knew that a deal would help their economies bounce back.


BlackBerry investors to turn up the heat on management
TORONTO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - BlackBerry will likely face tough questions about its future at its annual meeting on Tuesday after dismal quarterly results last week triggered a 28 percent plunge in the Canadian smartphone maker's share price.


UPDATE 2-U.S. appeals court grills BP over spill claims case
NEW ORLEANS, July 8 (Reuters) - BP Plc drew tough questions on Monday from U.S. appeals court judges hearing a complaint by the oil company objecting to the payment of certain claims for damages related to the Gulf of Mexico spill, casting doubt on BP's effort to curb the payouts.


Gadgetwise A New Leef for Sharing Files to Your Phone
The Leef Bridge, a USB thumb drive, proposes to transfer files easily between computers and phones. It works, but not so easily.


For Roma, a Steppingstone to Graduate School
A program at the Central European University in Hungary is encouraging the brightest Roma students to pursue higher degrees.


Brazil to probe local telecom operators over alleged U.S. spying
* Telecom regulator investigating if privacy laws violated


Bombs explode at one of Buddhism's holiest sites in India
A series of small bombs went off in and around a world-famous Buddhist temple in eastern India Sunday, injuring two people, authorities said.


Hong Kong shares seen steady ahead of China June inflation data
HONG KONG, July 9 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares could start flat on Tuesday, as investors brace for data expected to show producer prices dipping in China for a 16th month in June and inflation quickening but staying well below the official 3.5 percent target.


Gadgetwise Blog QA Avoiding Mobile Malware
Googles Android system, the dominant mobile operating system, tends to have more problems with malicious software. But common sense can help avert them.


Sports Briefing | Football Hernandezs Apartment Is Searched by Police
A search of an apartment in Franklin, Mass., rented by the former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez turned up ammunition and clothing that the police believe could be evidence in the murder case against him.


Softer metals, A$ set to weigh on Australian shares
SYDNEY, July 8 (Reuters) - Australian shares are expected to be under pressure at the open on Monday as a weaker dollar and falling metal prices counter the follow-through from gains in U.S. stocks...


US STOCKS-Dow, SP advance before Alcoa opens earnings season
* Alcoa rises before reporting earnings after market's close


Floating Schools Bring Classrooms to Stranded Students
In Bangladesh, where floods regularly disrupt education, a nonprofit group has found a way of using wooden boats to deliver classes and books to rural communities.


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