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News Feed Latest worldwide news BRIEF-Hikma signs marketing deal with Theravance LONDON, July 1 (Reuters) - Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC * Signing of an exclusive commercialisation agreement with theravance, inc for GlaxoSmithKline Under Investigation by Chinese Authorities The British pharmaceutical company said the inquiry focused on whether senior managers working for the company in China were involved in economic crimes. Japan PM Abe hops and flips in voter-wooing game app TOKYO (Reuters) - It's a bird, it's a plane ... It's a cartoon version of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, hopping and somersaulting his way through the sky in a smartphone game app his party hopes will lure young voters ahead of a July 21 election. UPDATE 2-Canada to review all wireless spectrum transfer deals * Says will block any deal that leads to "undue concentration" Gadgetwise Blog Razers Blade a Small, Powerful Gaming Laptop Razers 14-inch Blade gaming computer, which at two-thirds of an inch, claims to be the thinnest available, delivers high performance graphics at a high price $1,800 to $2,300, depending on the amount of memory. China state media blames Syria rebels for Xinjiang violence BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese state media on Monday blamed Syrian opposition forces in unusually specific finger pointing for training Muslim extremists responsible for the deadliest unrest in four years in China's far-western region of Xinjiang. Colombian peace talks resume in Cuba amid tensions HAVANA, July 1 (Reuters) - The Colombian government and leftist FARC rebels clashed on Monday over how to incorporate Latin America's oldest guerrilla movement into the democratic process, as they began the latest round of peace talks in Havana. Williams Loses to Lisicki in Wimbledon Stunner Serena Williams joined a growing list of marquee names eliminated early at this wild and unpredictable Wimbledon. Alain Mimoun, a Top Runner, Dies at 92 Mimoun was a French Olympian and a brilliant distance runner who was hailed for the grandeur of his achievements and for embodying the amateur ideal. While N.S.A. Leaker Stays in Hiding, Russian TV Builds a Pedestal for Him Programs on Russias two largest federal channels labeled Edward J. Snowden a hero, but there is no consensus on whether Russia should grant Mr. Snowden asylum. Beyond the Playbook for N.F.L. Rookies All 254 players drafted by N.F.L. teams in April have been invited to the Cleveland area for a rookie symposium. Putin offers ring to make peace with Patriots football owner ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin is calling a truce in the War of the Ring - sort of. Creditors to Determine Whether to Release Greek Aid The arrival of the officials coincided with reports that they might release only part of the next installment of aid in order to keep pressure on Athens. Hyundai hit with $14 mln verdict in U.S. airbag trial NEW YORK, July 1 (Reuters) - A U.S. jury found South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co should pay $14 million to a Virginia man who suffered traumatic brain damage in a car accident after the side air bags in his 2008 Hyundai Tiburon failed to deploy. Reuters/Ipsos poll Views on gay marriage still divided after court ruling WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As the dust settled on two major Supreme Court rulings this week that advanced gay marriage, a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll showed that while about a third of Americans oppose the decisions, a majority are either in favor or had no strong opinion. Charlie Coles, Who Led Miami (Ohio) on Improbable N.C.A.A. Run, Dies at 71 Mr. Coles coached Miami University in Ohio and Wally Szczerbiak to a memorable N.C.A.A. basketball tournament run in 1999. Observatory Creature May Point to Ancient Climate of Niger The knobby skull of the pareiasaur called Bunostegos supports a theory that a North African region had an isolated desert climate more than 200 million years ago. This Week's Movies June 28, 2013 The New York Times film critics on White House Down, The Heat and Im So Excited! Unable to Visit With Mandela, Obama Honors His Legacy President Obama delivered his respects in a private meeting with Nelson Mandelas family on Saturday as South Africans gathered at Mr. Mandelas home to express their emotional bond with him. Obama returns to South Africa as Mandela's health remains uncertain June 27 - U.S. President Barack Obama is set to arrive for visit that is likely to be overshadowed by the uncertain health of South Africa hero Nelson Mandela. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. For gays, progress stunning, fast Charles Kaiser says that 44 years ago at the Stonewall riots, no one would have believed the government would recognize same-sex marriage. Politics helped progress that led to today's decisions. 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. Penn St Athletic Director Expects O'Brien to Stay Penn State Athletic Director David Joyner expects Bill O'Brien to be the Nittany Lions' football coach for a long time even if O'Brien keeps attracting interest from the NFL. Knicks Near Deal to Add Raptors Bargnani The Knicks and the Raptors have agreed in principle to a trade involving Andrea Bargnani, according to a person involved in the talks. The Knicks are offering Marcus Camby, Steve Novak and draft picks. The rise and fall of Julia Gillard CNN's Michael Holmes looks at Julia Gillard's tumultuous three years as Australia's first female prime minister. South Africa's Mandela still 'critical but stable' JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Ailing anti-apartheid leader and former South African President Nelson Mandela remained in hospital on Monday in a "critical but stable" condition, the government said. Public Radios Midday Show to Include Local Contributions For stations replacing NPRs call-in show Talk of the Nation with an expanded version of Here and Now, contributions to the newsmagazine will be crucial. DIARY - Western European Corporate events from July 01 Western European Corp Meetings European hits misses Major European Co.'s earnings Monthly SP 500 earnings Weekly non-SP 500 earnings Day ahead SP 500 earnings Weekly conference call/webcast Weekly meetings Global Company News Preview Day ahead conference call Weekly SP 500 earnings Central East Europe earnings ***PLEASE NOTE - We have split this diary into two separate diaries; Earn 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. Antiques A Collector of Railroad Photos Uses Them to Track the Past A historian who acquires pictures of American railroads looks for historical clues in old images. Webdenda Accounts and People of Note in the Ad Industry Chad Ackley joined Doner, Southfield, Mich., part of MDC Partners, as executive vice president and executive creative director. 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. Egyptian military You have 48 hours to resolve crisis Egypt's armed forces give the embattled president and political opponents 48 hours to resolve the crisis or it will embark on a road map to restore order. Obama's goal 'Counter China' There is a one-word subtext to President Obama's trip to Africa China. America's top free attractions Enjoying what America has to offer can get expensive fast, but not all great attractions charge a fee. Fiat says has had no alliance talks with Peugeot MILAN (Reuters) - Fiat was not among potential investors sounded out by PSA Peugeot Citroen's founding family, the Italian carmaker's chairman and controlling shareholder John Elkann said on Monday. Daredevil crosses a gorge near the Grand Canyon on tightrope June 24 - Aerialist Nik Wallenda completes a high-wire walk across a section of the Little Colorado River Gorge near the Grand Canyon. Elly Park reports. WRAPUP 3-World mourns Steve Jobs; Apple shares edge higher * Apple shares up 1 percent (Updates links to stories, graphics, Breakingviews; updates shares) Brazil manufacturing barely expands in June - PMI SAO PAULO, July 1 (Reuters) - Brazil's manufacturing activity grew very slowly in June, signalling a tentative recovery in the beleaguered sector lost steam as rising prices hurt demand. As World Awaits News on Mandela, Tensions Rise Over Media Swarm Amid official criticism of news organizations for their reporting of Nelson Mandelas illness, a daughter called his condition very critical and said anything is imminent.

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