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News Feed Latest worldwide news Opinionator | The Great Divide The New Prostitutes Many women who would never have considered working for a pimp are now working for themselves as prostitutes using the Internet, but are they any less vulnerable? World Briefing | Middle East Iraq Bombs Kill at Least 18 People Bombs exploded in coffee shops and other sites across Iraq on Thursday, killing at least 18 people, the police and medics said. Sex trafficking bust rescues 46 Authorities in Mexico City say they've rescued 46 women in a human trafficking bust. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Mens Fashion Week Paul Smith Scenes from the mens fashion week photo diary of Alfredo Piola. UK's FTSE index falls to first monthly loss in over a year LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 share index fell on Friday to record its first monthly loss in over a year, a turning point which traders said indicated that the near-term trend now... Bessemer goes on defense, on pace for best year NEW YORK (Reuters) - Portfolio managers at Bessemer Trust, financial adviser to ultra-wealthy U.S. families, took an extremely defensive posture a few weeks ago amid some of the most volatile... Barnes Noble retreats from tablet wars as Nook sales plummet (Reuters) - Barnes Noble Inc will stop manufacturing its own Nook tablets, marking the end of its expensive attempt to compete alone with deep-pocketed rivals Amazon.com Inc, Apple Inc and Google... Living the high life in New York Felicia Taylor gets an exclusive look at the tallest residential building in New York. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Mens Fashion Week Givenchy Scenes from the mens fashion week photo diary of Kevin Tachman. Going underground Libya's unusual cave dwellings GHARYAN, Libya (Reuters) - Deep inside Libya's western Nafusa Mountains, some 10 meters into the ground, Al-Arabi Belhaj is preparing mint tea in a somewhat unusual dwelling. Jessica Simpson becomes a new mom, again July 01 - The singer gives birth to a son, Ace Knute, in Los Angeles, California. Alicia Powell reports. Ice-Hockey-Swedish NHL Player Assaulted, Robbed Three men have been arrested by Swedish police after Winnipeg Jets defenseman Tobias Enstrom was attacked and robbed in his home town of Ornskjoldsvik on Friday, local media reported. Fed Officials Try to Ease Concern of Stimulus End In separate but similar speeches on Thursday, three officials from the Federal Reserve sought to reassure investors that economic data would continue to guide its actions on its stimulus campaign. Saving China's finless porpoise Professor Kou Zhangbing conducts a health check. He tenderly calls the patient over with a tap of his hand, checks tongue and teeth for injuries, eyes for mood, and skin for scratches. As a treat, he hands out a salted fish. Life in transit at Moscow's airport What's it like to live at Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport? CNN checks out the airport's hotel and bar scene as the hunt for NSA leaker Edward Snowden continues. Inspired to help Baby Noor One child mattered to Col. Kevin Brown, who helped make a delivery of donations possible for Iraq's Baby Noor. Obama prods Egypt government on democracy, urges peace July 1 - U.S. President Barack Obama prods the government of Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi to work with the opposition and do more to enact democratic reforms. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). T Magazine The Scene | Paris Mens Fashion Week Ami Alexandre Mattiussi Scenes from the mens fashion week photo diary of Kevin Tachman. Poor, middle class unite in Brazil During the past two weeks, millions of Brazilians have taken to the streets to protest years of dissatisfaction and discontent with their government. What started as a student mobilization transformed day by day to incorporate professionals, the middle class, and residents of the favelas, or slums. MOVES-BofA Merrill Lynch, Exotix, Commonfund, Vestar Capital, CVC Capital, Amundi July 1 (Reuters) - The following financial services industry appointments were announced on Monday. To inform us of other job changes, email to moves@thomsonreuters.com. UPDATE 1-Brazil's truckers begin strike; limited impact so far * Drivers walked off the job in five states (Adds update from union, port, highway operator) Anemic data raises China growth fears China's manufacturing sector weakened sharply in June, an indication that the country's growth slowdown has deepened as the government has refrained from stimulating the sluggish economy. Is Obama too late for African trade? President Obama hopes that his trip to Africa will help boost trade, but is it too late? CNN's Nima Elbagir reports Technologists say apps can aid in Asia May 19 - Tech innovators and app designers attending the recent "Apps For Asia - Redesigning Development" program in Uttar Pradesh, say technology holds the answer to many of Asia's poverty-related problems. The program was created by the Asian Development Bank and Microsoft to bring new solutions for improving the lives of millions across the continent. Jim Drury reports. Violence in Restive Chinese Region Prompts Crackdown Communist Party leaders vowed to apply high-pressure methods in the far western region of Xinjiang after two outbursts pitting members of the Uighur minority against police forces. Snowden threatens new leaks, applies for Russian asylum LONDON/MOSCOW (Reuters) - Former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden broke his silence on Monday for the first time since fleeing to Moscow over a week ago, blasting the Obama administration and saying he remains free to make new disclosures about U.S. spying activity. The most dangerous hobby? Unpaid and overworked - why global motorsport relies on its marshals to keep its wheels turning. Europeans Voice Anger Over Reports of Spying by U.S. on Its Allies European officials said recent reports accusing the United States of monitoring diplomatic offices in New York and Washington could threaten impending talks on a major trade deal. Cirque du Soleil performer dies during Las Vegas show LAS VEGAS, June 30 (Reuters) - A performer died after an accident during a Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas, authorities and the company said on Sunday. UPDATE 1-FDA places clinical hold on Achillion's hep C drug, shares plunge * Co says liver enzymes elevated in drug interaction with HIV drug Consumer spending, jobs data point to lukewarm growth WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Consumer spending rebounded in May and new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, suggesting the economy remained on a moderate growth path. Fast-Moving Blaze Kills 19 Firefighters in Central Arizona A crew of specialist wildfire fighters died Sunday battling a fast-moving blaze that began with a lightning strike, in the largest loss of firefighters since Sept. 11, 2001. China investigates EU wines in latest trade spat BEIJING (Reuters) - China formally began an investigation on Monday into whether Europe is selling wine in China below cost, a response to escalating trade tensions with the European Union. 19 firefighters killed in Arizona July 1 - A fast moving wildfire in Arizona kills 19 fire fighters. Julie Noce reports. Analysis With Pierce and Garnett, Nets Get Upgrade in Scoring and Snarling Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett will give the Nets a new attitude, which, aside from shooting and athleticism, was their greatest need of all. Election system needs an overhaul, but it's not that easy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Voters in Florida were still waiting to cast their ballots more than six hours after polls closed on Election Day, registered voters in Ohio were told they were not on voter rolls and new voter ID laws in Pennsylvania led to confusion at voting places. Ex-Chad leader Habre faces war crimes charge prosecutor DAKAR (Reuters) - Chad's former president Hissene Habre will be charged with war crimes, crimes against humanity and torture at a special court in Senegal, a legal official said on Monday, a day after the ex-leader's arrest. Obama arrives in Senegal June 26 - President Barack Obama arrives in Senegal at the start of eight-day trip to Africa aimed at reviving U.S. engagement with the continent. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Deadly fire engulfed Arizona firefighters in seconds PRESCOTT, Arizona (Reuters) - An elite squad of 19 Arizona firemen killed in the worst U.S. wildland firefighting tragedy in 80 years apparently was outflanked and engulfed by wind-whipped flames in seconds, before some could scramble into cocoon-like personal shelters. Obamacare 1.0 States brace for Web barrage when reform goes live NEW YORK, June 30 (Reuters) - About 550,000 people in Oregon do not have health insurance, and Aaron Karjala is confident the state's new online insurance exchange will be able to accommodate them when enrollment under President Barack Obama's healthcare reform begins on Oct. 1.

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