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News Feed Latest worldwide news Really? The Claim Children Tend to Gain Weight Over Summer Recess Studies suggest that youngsters may be most likely to pack on pounds when they are home for summer vacation. 28 Injured at California Fireworks Show Malfunctioning fireworks were responsible for the injuries at an annual Fourth of July show northwest of Los Angeles. 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... Shares of Brazil's MPX Energia jump as share sale scrapped SAO PAULO, July 4 (Reuters) - Shares of Brazilian power generator MPX Energia SA, part of embattled billionaire Eike Batista's Grupo EBX conglomerate of energy, mining and logistics firms, jumped... Italy makes waves with sea power plan June 25 - A UK technology company is building the world's first sub-surface wave farm with machines designed to utilise the motion of the Mediterranean Sea for power generation. The first prototype generator - capable of powering 80 homes - is undergoing onshore tests before being towed out to sea to start work next month. Rob Muir reports. Advertising On Independence Day, a Salute to the Brave Some ads for the Fourth of July holiday honor the veterans of the nations wars, particularly those who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq. Black Sabbath top British album chart again - after 43 years LONDON, June 16 (Reuters) - The British rock band Black Sabbath's album "13!" has given them a first British Number One album in nearly 43 years, a record interval between chart-toppers, the Official Charts Company said on Sunday. A new age of protests? Frida Ghitis says in this era of connectivity, a little complaint can erupt into massive demonstrations. President of Venezuela Offers Asylum to Snowden President Nicols Maduro of Venezuela announced his decision regarding Edward J. Snowden, the former N.S.A. contractor, after Mr. Snowden was turned down by several countries. Thousands trapped in Homs, Syria The heart of the Syrian uprising is being bombarded by government forces. Mohammed Jamjoom reports. ArtsBeat Early European Painting of America Is Sold to Rijksmuseum A 16th-century painting by Jan Mostaert depicting Spanish invaders aiming guns at a naked indigenous population was acquired by the Rijksmuseum. 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. In pictures 19 new UNESCO sites North Korea fortress, Japan's Mount Fuji among sites recognized for "outstanding universal value" The Blind, Lera Auerbachs Opera, Confronts Isolation The Blind, Lera Auerbachs a cappella opera at the Lincoln Center Festival, distills the essence of isolation. Smooth Jazz Finds New Ways to Reach Its Audience The popularity of smooth jazz picks up with theme cruises and a spate of new albums. Brazil 3, Spain 0 Neymar and Brazil Rout Spain and Live Up to Their Billing Fred, Brazils often criticized striker, had two goals, but the night belonged to Neymar as the seemingly invincible Spain was not so much beaten as humiliated. Russian PM sacks ally of oil boss Sechin * Analyst says confrontation between PM office and Sechin grows Top Somali militant, wanted by U.S., killed A senior Somali militant who had a $5 million U.S. bounty on his head has been killed in infighting among members of the al Qaeda-aligned group Al-Shabaab, a spokesman for the group said Saturday. Indiana Not Yet at Full Strength After Departures Indiana's basketball practices are getting lonely these days. Algae-Engineering Joint Venture Disbands Solazyme will try to expand its food business to commercial scale, now that its venture with Roquette is closing. UPDATE 1-Nigeria court to rule on LNG blockade on Monday * Blockade costing $22 mln a day, quarter of Nigeria budget AstraZeneca picks site for new global home in Cambridge LONDON (Reuters) - AstraZeneca has chosen a science park on the southern outskirts of Cambridge, England, next to the world-renowned Addenbrooke's Hospital, for its new $500 million global headquarters and research center. South and North Korea Agree to Discuss Shared Industrial Park A South Korean-run industrial complex in North Korea has been idle since April, when tensions between the two nations reached a high point. Tevez to face community service? Carlos Tevez may have escaped the clutches of the Premier League by joining Italian giant Juventus -- but the long arm of the law could yet bring the striker back to English shores. UniCredit weighs partnership for bad loan business -sources MILAN, July 4 (Reuters) - Italy's biggest bank UniCredit may consider a partnership for its business that manages 42 billion euros ($54.24 billion) in bad loans following interest from international... Market Chatter-Corporate finance press digest July 5 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Friday Motorsport Hamilton pips Vettel Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton will start Sunday's German Grand Prix from the front of the grid after a stunning lap at the end of qualifying on Saturday at the Nurburgring. Well A New Way to Make Pizza This week, the Recipes for Health columnist Martha Rose Shulman turns to a summer weekend staple, the grill, to make pizzas. Australia shares seen subdued on China growth fears, Portugal turmoil SYDNEY, July 4 (Reuters) - Australian shares are seen subdued at the open on Thursday, as political turmoil in Portugal and persistent concerns over slowing growth in China are likely to offset a... Private job growth accelerates in June ADP NEW YORK (Reuters) - Private employers hired more workers than expected in June, a report released on Wednesday showed, supporting the view of overall moderate job gain but one that might allow the... Stones backup band will be "Hot Stuff" in London gig LONDON (Reuters) - If you ever wondered what a Flamenco version of "Jumpin' Jack Flash" might sound like, then hustle over to London's Lyric Theatre on Monday to see the musicians the Rolling Stones call on for back-up when they go on tour. "Most Wanted" app brings gamers into hunt for suspects July 5 - Police in Warsaw have come up with an innovative way to enlist the public in their hunt for wanted criminal suspects, by incorporating a rogue's gallery of faces as part of a smartphone app which tests players' memory for faces. Jim Drury reports. HD Supply, CDW rise in debut after pricing below expectations (Reuters) - Shares of industrial supplies distributor HD Supply Holdings Inc rose as much as 5.4 percent in their market debut on Thursday after they were priced well below the indicated range to... Banks in the dock over CDS July 1 - The European Commission is charging 13 banks, Markit and ISDA with restricting competition in the CDS market. Breakingviews columnist Dominic Elliott tells us what it means for the lenders. France 'running PRISM-like program' France carries out mass surveillance of phone calls and e-mails in a program similar to the American one revealed by U.S. leaker Edward Snowden, a French newspaper has claimed. 'Lone Ranger' ambushed at box office, Disney may face loss LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "The Lone Ranger," Walt Disney Co's big-budget western starring Johnny Depp, performed below expectations on Wednesday night, raising the possibility that the movie could saddle the media giant with a loss on the film. BNP Paribas' Prot says Europe banks at disadvantage from US rules PARIS, July 6 (Reuters) - The chairman of BNP Paribas , France's largest bank, on Saturday said U.S. proposals for tighter banking rules, which would bring stricter rules on how much equity foreign lenders must hold, could put European banks at a disadvantage. 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. European convertibles taking off as bond yields rise PARIS, July 5 (Reuters) - Appetite for convertible bonds is taking off in Europe as risk-averse institutional investors seek to escape rising bond yields but remain wary of buying into stocks directly. Straight Sets Why Keeping It Simple Worked for Bartoli Marion Bartoli used an uncomplicated style to defeat the nervous Sabine Lisicki, whose versatile game became a burden.

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