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News Feed Latest worldwide news Sports car veers into spectators A luxury sports car skidded into a crowd at a car show in Poland, injuring 17 people. 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. Shortcuts What It Takes to Make New College Graduates Employable Closing the gap between what employers need and what colleges produce will require effort from both sides, specialists say. Appeals Courts Ruling Helps Google in Book-Scanning Lawsuit The court says that a federal judge was too quick to allow authors to sue Google as a class. Video claims monk beheaded in Syria A Catholic website has posted a gruesome video, claiming it shows Syrian rebels beheading a monk. Brazil's OGX falls 35 pct as it scraps offshore projects RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazil's OGX Petroleo e Gas SA said on Monday it will stop development of three offshore oil prospects, slashing capital spending as it tries to stave off financial... On immigration, GOP offers fear Ruben Navarrette says Ronald Reagan would be ashamed of his party's fear-mongering and illogic on immigration reform Well Study Finds No Vaccine Link to Guillain-Barr Concerns about vaccines and the neurological disorder Guillain-Barr syndrome arose after the swine flu epidemic of 1976, but a new analysis found no link between the illness and vaccines for flu or other disorders. Europe tackles unemployment A grey day in Brussels provided an apt backdrop for addressing the bleak job prospects facing Europe's younger generations. Third of conifers under threat of extinction, study says OSLO (Reuters) - A third of the world's conifers, the biggest and longest-lived organisms on the planet, are at risk of extinction, with logging and disease the main threats, scientists said on Tuesday. India's MRPL aims to resume Iran oil imports NEW DELHI, July 1 (Reuters) - India's MRPL is preparing to resume oil imports from Iran, after stopping in April, having secured local reinsurance for claims of up to 5 billion rupees ($84.14 million), its managing director said in a letter seen by Reuters. Executive Pay by the Numbers Here are the 200 most highly-paid chief executives at U.S. public companies in 2013. The list, compiled by Equilar, an executive compensation data firm, includes firms with revenue over $1 billion. From Deep in West Texas, a Gathering to Consider the Universe In its 34th year, the Texas Star Party drew more than 500 amateur astronomers from across the United States and Canada to gaze together into the vast open skies. African artifacts in Australia Can a handful of ancient copper coins from a once-opulent but now abandoned corner of East Africa change what we know about Australian history? Obama says EU, all intelligence agencies seek info on each other DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama played down a controversy over whether Washington had spied on its European allies, saying on Monday intelligence services around the world -- including in the EU -- seek additional insight beyond regular media reports. British Chambers of Commerce report highest confidence since 2007 * BCC Q2 survey shows broad rise in sales and orders * BCC now sees 0.6 pct economic growth in Q2 * Services export growth strongest since records 1989 By David Milliken LONDON, July 2 (Reuters) - British business confidence is the highest since 2007, bolstered by fast-rising exports, a survey showed on Tuesday, in fresh evidence that Britain is slowly recovering from the financial crisis. The British Chambers of Commerce's quarterly economic survey - Britain's largest major Global Health Spurious TB Drugs Pose a Threat Substandard and fake drugs are worsening the TB problem in many poor nations, and a new study urges countries to adopt a W.H.O. regimen to ensure quality. Hotshots faced worst case scenario Kyle Dickman, an Outside magazine writer and former hotshot firefighter, explains the forces at work that turned Sundays fire in Arizona into a ferocious and uncontrollable blaze that left 19 elite firefighters dead. Whats On Thursday Television highlights. Kohlberg to take Steinway Musical private in $438 mln deal July 1 (Reuters) - Steinway Musical Instruments Inc said it would be acquired by private equity firm Kohlberg Co in a deal valued about $438 million. Pogue's Posts Blog Dont Forget the Small Ideas That Make a Difference Headline-grabbing gadgets arent the only useful ideas out there in basement shops and garages, worthy invention is taking place on a much tinier scale. Obama Outlines Ambitious Plan to Cut Greenhouse Gases President Obama on Tuesday proposed far-reaching regulations on power plants and energy efficiency, using executive actions that will not need Congressional approval. Ivory Coast forest clearances threaten cocoa exports, human rights BALEKO-NIEGRE, Ivory Coast (Reuters) - The Ivory Coast is clearing tens of thousands of cocoa farmers from protected forests, threatening exports from the world's top grower and leading to complaints about human rights abuses. UK tries to give SMEs lending boost with savings change LONDON (Reuters) - British savers will be encouraged to invest in small and medium-sized companies in a latest attempt by the government to give a boost to funding for the sector. Paris Mens Accessories From oversize visors to graphic bags, its all about the details at the spring 2014 mens shows in Paris. Hotshots faced worst case scenario Kyle Dickman, an Outside magazine writer and former hotshot firefighter, explains the forces at work that turned Sundays fire in Arizona into a ferocious and uncontrollable blaze that left 19 elite firefighters dead. Merion's rich history CNN's Shane O'Donoghue explores the venue for the 2013 U.S. Open. Google reveals new London 'groundscraper' HQ LONDON (Reuters) - Google has revealed that its new UK headquarters is a building longer than the Shard skyscraper is tall. Hellman Friedman picks banks for Associated Materials IPO -sources NEW YORK, June 28 (Reuters) - Buyout firm Hellman Friedman LLC has picked Goldman Sachs Group, Barclays and UBS AG to lead a planned initial public offering of Associated Materials, a maker of... Cuba says 124 non-farm co-ops up and running, more approved HAVANA, July 1 (Reuters) - Communist-run Cuba ceded a bit more ground to private initiative and market forces on Monday, announcing the first non-farm cooperatives since the 1959 revolution were up and running. Turning market hits "trend-following" quant funds LONDON (Reuters) - The global equity pullback over the last month hit "trend-following" quantitative funds the hardest, but the strategy could remain the most profitable in the longer run, delegates... Salini wants to donate 20 million euros to restore Pompeii MILAN (Reuters) - Italian construction magnate Pietro Salini is prepared to donate 20 million euros ($26 million) to help restore and preserve the ancient city of Pompeii, which has been damaged by weather and plagued by the mafia and corrupt management. Gadgetwise Scanning a Signature for Digital Documents Scanning your handwritten signature lets you sign digital documents and e-mail messages with a flourish. Bucks Blog Managing The Summer Child-Care Scramble Scheduling summer childcare can be stressful and expensive. Raw Data E.U. Reaction to Data Sharing Revelations Grew Slowly The disclosure last month of the covert Prism program has drawn criticism from privacy officials and activists in Britain, Germany and France, but it has hardly been a roar. Virtuoso Ryu hits the high notes on LPGA Tour So Yeon Ryu was seven years old when she gave her first violin recital. She was in love with the instrument, but at age 12 she had to make a tough decision - music or golf. Sports Briefing | Soccer Six Players Chase Golden Ball Award at Confederations Cup Brazil forward Neymar is among six players nominated for the Golden Ball award that is given to the best player at the Confederations Cup. Violence flares in tense Nigerian region Authorities in central Nigeria were investigating an outbreak of violence in a region rife with Muslim-Christian tensions and ethnic division. Taking Outsize Role in Syria, Qatar Funnels Arms to Rebels Qatar is using a shadowy arms network to move shoulder-fired missiles to Syria, ignoring American warnings that they could fall into terrorist hands. Spain's jobless head abroad Many of Spain's unemployed youth are looking abroad in search of jobs. CNN's Al Goodman reports

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