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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.S. Considers Faster Pullout In Afghanistan President Obama, frustrated in his dealings with President Karzai, is considering speeding up troop withdrawals from Afghanistan and even leaving no American troops after 2014. Sports Briefing | Soccer Rooney Not Leaving, Manchester United Manager Says Wayne Rooney told Alex Ferguson he wanted a transfer before Fergusons retirement in May, but Manchester Uniteds new manager, David Moyes, said Rooney was not going anywhere. Dance Listings for July 5-11 A selected guide to performances of movement in New York and the area. UPDATE 1-Snowden affair blunts U.S. push for China to curb cyber theft * U.S. sees intellectual property theft as core cyber issue Best of the best mark WTA 40th It was the ultimate gathering of tennis talent. Renteria withdraws candidacy for U.S. CFTC chair WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - Amanda Renteria, mooted as a candidate to succeed Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Gary Gensler, on Monday said she had withdrawn her name from the race to... Winnebago profit nearly doubles as economy picks up (Reuters) - Winnebago Industries Inc said its quarterly profit almost doubled in the important spring selling season as rising U.S. consumer confidence pushed up demand for its motor homes, offering... Mexico opposition wins key state vote, boosting reform outlook MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto's economic agenda looked to be on surer footing after local elections on Sunday yielded results that favor a cross-party pact he forged to push reforms through Congress. Champagne and celebrities hit Masterpiece London luxury fair LONDON (Reuters) - Millionaires and celebrities crammed into the launch of London luxury fair Masterpiece, an annual shopping extravaganza for the rarest art, jewellery and antiques. Alcoa Posts Quarterly Profit; Sees Aluminum Demand Growth The company said its net loss in the quarter ended June 30 was $119 million, or 11 cents per share. Diners Journal Blog A Strategic Recipe for a Summer Rental Grilled radicchio and sausages is a ridiculously easy meal thats ideal for taking on the road, whether vacationing in a rental house or picnicking at the beach. Jones Group hires Citi to explore sale of company sources (Reuters) - Jones Group Inc , the fashion company that owns retail chains Nine West and Jones New York, has hired Citigroup Inc to explore a potential sale of the company, according to three sources... Ryan Giggs handed player-coach role at Man Utd Ryan Giggs takes another step in further cementing his remarkable relationship with Manchester United after he was appointed the club's player-coach. Can record dam light up Africa? DR Congo has plans to build the world's biggest hydroelectric project, which it says can generate power for 500 million people. But can it make the plans reality? Exports key to U.S. success Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says that the American consumer is no longer the driver of the global economy and that high-tech exports are the key to future growth of the U.S. economy. DealBook Deutsche Annington Shelves I.P.O. Plan Deutsche Annington Immobilien, the real estate company owned by Terra Firma, which is run by the British financier Guy Hands, has shelved a planned initial public offering, citing adverse market conditions. Every Takes Lead at Greenbrier; Mickelson Misses Cut Matt Every shot a 62 for a one-stroke lead over five other players midway through the Greenbrier Classic. Phil Mickelson shot a 68 and finished the first two rounds at two over. Jones Group hires Citi to explore sale of company sources (Reuters) - Jones Group Inc , the fashion company that owns retail chains Nine West and Jones New York, has hired Citigroup Inc to explore a potential sale of the company, according to three sources... Quito Journal In Ecuador, a Magazines Death Comes Amid Questions Vanguardia, Ecuadors only weekly newsmagazine, closed after the government passed a controversial media law that opponents say will stifle investigative journalism. Art in Review Go-Slow Diaries of Personal and Collective Stagnation in Lagos In Go-Slow, 10 contemporary Nigerian photographers capture life in their country, where high energy and tension meet. The Pragmatist Ergonomic Tools That Prune Away Gardening Pains New tools that promise to keep you toiling in the sun. GE CEO says equal access in China is crucial Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says true free trade between the the world's top two economies of U.S. and China is crucial. Dot Earth Blog Global Warming Trend and Variations Charted by Cello A cellist conveys climate change in a musical composition. Techquity Apple narrows gap with Google, Intel's PC pain July 8 - Apple cutting deficit with Android while Intel suffers a downgrade. Soft shells not welcome at egg throwing championship July 01 - Teams from the UK, Netherlands, Germany and Japan - led by the original Power Ranger - gather for the world World Egg Throwing Championships. Elly Park reports. The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | tout This word has appeared in 133 New York Times articles in the past year. QA Can One Side of the Body Be More Allergic Than the Other? One-sided sensitivity may occur where a substance first provoked a reaction. 10 smartphone habits to avoid How annoying and rude and antisocial have we all become with our smartphones? We're embarrassing ourselves all over the place. Please stop. Taking Back Hernandez Jerseys The New England Patriots are offering new jerseys to all fans who want to get rid of the ones they bought with Aaron Hernandezs name. 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. Minorities, poor receive fewer strong painkillers NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who are poor, African American or both are less likely to be prescribed opioids for pain than well-off white patients, according to a new study. Every Takes Charge, Mickelson Misses Cut American Matt Every birdied his final hole to break clear of a congested leaderboard as fan favorite Phil Mickelson missed the cut after Friday's second round of the Greenbrier Classic at White Sulphur Springs in West Virginia. Inside the List Its wedding season, and Elin Hilderbrands Beautiful Day, No. 7 on the hardcover fiction list, features a bunch of cynics at a Nantucket Island ceremony. Anders Hansen Leads French Open After 1st Round Anders Hansen of Denmark shot a 5-under 66 to lead by a stroke after the first round of the French Open on a golf course that punished some of the main contenders on Thursday. Els magic ahead of Muirfield Ernie Els gains the perfect confidence boost ahead of his defense of the British Open title by completing a wire to wire victory in the BMW International Open in Munich Sunday. Pollution Leads to Drop in Life Span in Northern China, Research Finds Widespread coal use in the north has led in recent decades to an average decrease in life span of more than five years, research indicates. FOREX-Dollar retreats from three-year high but strength seen returning * Dollar pauses after index hits 3-year high as investors take profit PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - July 9 July 9 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Ecuador to U.S. Don't threaten us Defiant authorities in Ecuador say they won't bow to U.S. pressure as they weigh former NSA contractor Edward Snowden's request for asylum. Arts Review | Connecticut A Review of Echoes of Egypt Exhibition, at Yale Peabody Museum An exhibition at the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History explores the culture and impact of the land of the pyramids.

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