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News Feed Latest worldwide news REFILE-UPDATE 1-China Rongsheng says seeks govt help, warns of H1 loss HONG KONG, July 5 (Reuters) - China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group, China's largest private shipbuilder, said on Friday it had sought financial help from the Chinese government and big shareholders after laying off some workers and delaying payments to suppliers. Bringing rock music to Ethiopia CNN's Errol Barnett meets Addis Gessesse, the manager of Ethiopian band Jano. Preview U.S. Unveils Gold Cup Roster The American team begins play in the regional championship against Belize in Portland, Ore., on July 9. REFILE-Faster than speeding bullet, "Man of Steel" wins box office race June 16 (Reuters) - "Man of Steel," the big-budget reboot of the Superman franchise, leaped over the apocalyptic buddy comedy "This is the End," collecting a muscular $113.1 million to lead the domestic box office with the year's second-largest opening weekend and the biggest June opening ever. Dining Review | Westchester A Review of Dan Rooneys, in Yonkers Dan Rooneys bills itself as authentically Irish, but its more Las Vegas than Emerald Isle. Op-Ed Columnist Questioning the Struggle To say that there are inconsistencies between George Zimmermans re-enactment and his testimony elsewhere is to be charitable. Market Chatter-Corporate finance press digest July 4 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by the media on Thursday Warren Mosler, a Deficit Lover With a Following From his home in the Virgin Islands, Mr. Mosler is waging a well-financed academic battle against economists who want to cut government spending. Economix Blog Immigration and Entrepreneurship Amid many high-profile examples of immigrant inventors and entrepreneurs, research affirms that immigrants form businesses at a higher rate than native-born Americans. Pennsylvania girl who got lung transplants recovering from more surgery (Reuters) - A 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl with cystic fibrosis who sparked a national debate about child access to organ donations that led to two lung transplant operations was in recovery on Tuesday after surgery to repair her diaphragm, her family said. EBX restructuring to leave $1.7 billion debt, $2 billion in assets source RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - The restructuring of Brazil's EBX industrial conglomerate will likely leave its controlling shareholder Eike Batista with about $1.7 billion of debt and up to $2 billion of assets, a source with direct knowledge of the situation told Reuters on Thursday. Top Wisconsin court upholds convictions in prayer death (Reuters) - The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the homicide convictions of a mother and father who prayed for their dying daughter instead of seeking medical care. 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. Maduro rejects U.S. extradition request for Snowden July 4 - If Edward Snowden winds up in Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro says he would reject a U.S. request to have the former intelligence analyst extradited. Deborah Gembara reports. UPDATE 2-Drop in natural food colouring price hits Chr. Hansen * Shares drop over 7 percent in early trade (Adds analyst, FD comments, details, background, shares) Rose Victory Was Casey's Irish Open Inspiration Paul Casey has suffered his share of trials and tribulations in recent years and it was close friend Justin Rose's first major victory at last month's U.S. Open that inspired him to land the Irish Open title on Sunday. The 'Chexican' barefoot runner His name hints of an unconventional origin, and his next journey reveals his desire in doing things "differently" Sports Briefing | Pro Football Broncos Release McGahee Denver released Willis McGahee, who led the Broncos in rushing last season despite missing the final two months with a right knee injury. Telecom Italia ends contacts with Hutchison on mobile operations MILAN/PARIS (Reuters) - Telecom Italia SpA has ended contacts with Hutchison Whampoa Ltd on merging their Italian mobile businesses, preferring to focus on a plan to spin off its fixed-line network. A new age of protests? Frida Ghitis says in this era of connectivity, a little complaint can erupt into massive demonstrations. Whos the Jets No. 1 Quarterback? Its a Tossup After a three-day minicamp, neither Mark Sanchez nor Geno Smith has the edge as the Jets starter at quarterback. Remastering the art of discus It can appear to the naked eye as a blur; a frenzied whirlwind of arms and legs, but for Ancient Greece it epitomized an intoxicating marriage of harmony and balance. Emerging markets mania was a costly mistake Goldman executive LONDON (Reuters) - Investors who wrongly called time on U.S. economic supremacy during the financial crisis are set to pay a hefty price for betting too much on the developing world, according to a top Goldman Sachs strategist. 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. Scholar Says a Church Statue From Spain Is by Michelangelo Scholars hear new evidence that a restored statue from a church in Spain could be a long-lost work by Michelangelo. Beholding Met Masterpieces, Even on a Monday The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday began its new policy of being open to the public seven days a week. The 30-Minute Interview James K. Moyle Mr. Moyle is the chief executive of RealtyTrac, an online marketplace for foreclosed residential properties and real estate data. U.S. enjoys July 4 parades, picnics under watchful eyes of police NEW YORK (Reuters) - People across the United States gathered on Thursday for parades, picnics and fireworks at Independence Day celebrations, held under unprecedented security following the Boston Marathon bombings. 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. Massive ocean swells pound Chile's coastline July 4 - A large swath of Chile's Pacific coast is on alert as massive swells pound the coastline due to strong weather, with high winds and tidal movements combining to create waves as big as seven meters, or 22 feet. Rough cut (no reporter narration). Dan Harmon sorry for trashing 'Community' And thus another Harmontroversy draws to a close at least, until the Community creator ruffles another set of feathers. (In other words Watch this space.) Military Reasserts Its Allegiance to Its Privileges While justifying its intervention in politics as serving the will of the people, the Egyptian military has never been a force for democracy, living as a class apart, indifferent to ideology. Op-Ed Columnist How Could We Blow This One? On security issues, Americans need a rebalancing. Starting with guns. Basil Twist Puppetry in motion CNN's Nick Glass explores the art and innovation behind performing with puppets, with master puppeteer Basil Twist. Sports car veers into spectators A luxury sports car skidded into a crowd at a car show in Poland, injuring 17 people. Seven severed heads found by highway in central Mexico MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Authorities have found seven severed heads stuffed in plastic bags on the edge of a highway near the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco state prosecutors said on Wednesday. Egypt's 'second revolution' Cynthia Schneider says the Egyptian revolution is far from over. On Location | Decatur, Ga. How to Restore a Mystery House Honoring the ideals of a celebrated architect, whether or not he built the home. Victorious Spain 'best team in world' The score looked close, but Spain's domination was all too apparent as the world champions began the Confederations Cup with a 2-1 victory over Uruguay on Sunday. DealBook Michael Dell Is Said to Be Encouraged by Board to Raise Offer Pressure from shareholders has led a subcommittee of the Dell Inc. board of directors to ask the companys founder, Michael S. Dell, to raise his offer to take the company private.

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