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News Feed Latest worldwide news ArtsBeat Early European Painting of America Is Sold to Rijksmuseum A 16th-century painting by Jan Mostaert depicting Spanish invaders aiming guns at a naked indigenous population was acquired by the Rijksmuseum. Britten in the time of cholera - ENO's sparkling season LONDON (Reuters) - Everyone knows better than to eat the yellow snow, but Benjamin Britten's bleak and searing "Death in Venice", in a stunning revival in London and now in Amsterdam, makes clear... Nigeria LNG expecting court ruling on costly blockade * Blockade costing $22 mln a day, quarter of Nigeria budget Bats Davis Is Expected to Rejoin Mets First baseman Ike Davis will return from the minor leagues Friday for the start of the Mets three-game series in Milwaukee, according to a person with knowledge of the move. Coaches share their wisdom The world's best golf coaches share their wisdom with CNN's Living Golf. Tevez to face community service? Carlos Tevez may have escaped the clutches of the Premier League by joining Italian giant Juventus -- but the long arm of the law could yet bring the striker back to English shores. Bombs kill 22 in Iraq, Sunni leader urges Egypt-style protests BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A suicide bomber killed 15 people as they left a Shi'ite mosque in the Iraqi capital on Friday and a separate attack on Sunni protesters killed seven, police and medics said. Feng shui master jailed over forged will The former lover and feng shui master to one of Asia's wealthiest women has been sentenced to 12 years in jail after being found guilty of forging a will that made him the beneficiary of her multi-billion-dollar fortune following a long-running case that transfixed Hong Kong. Square Feet Kai Tak, Hong Kongs Old Airport, Reopens as a Cruise Ship Terminal The new terminals two berths will be able to accommodate the largest cruise ships in the world behemoths more than 300 meters long that can carry thousands of passengers. Encores! Off-Center Tilts Toward the Political New York City Centers Encores! Off-Center series embraces small-scale shows. Twelve killed in clashes in Egyptian city of Alexandria medic CAIRO (Reuters) - Twelve people were killed in clashes in the Egyptian city of Alexandria on Friday, Amr Nasr, head of emergency services in the city, said. Snowden Requests Asylum From More Unnamed Countries The fugitive former intelligence contractor Edward J. Snowden sent a second round of applications for political asylum but wont reveal which countries for fear of American intervention. Portugal coalition partners reach deal on internal crisis government LISBON (Reuters) - Portugal's Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho has reached a deal with the ruling coalition's junior partner CDS-PP to resolve a rift which has threatened the country's adjustment program under a bailout, a government spokesman said on Friday. Economix Blog Warren Mosler A Reading List Further reading on Warren Mosler, a leading proponent of modern monetary theory, which holds that governments need not worry about balancing budgets. Can cruising regain public trust? Richard Quest speaks with Alan Buckelew, CEO of Princess Cruises, who says the industry cannot afford more accidents. T Magazine The Making Of | Amare Stoudemires Custom Lanvin Wedding Suit The chic red number the Knicks star wore to his wedding reception last weekend was the result of a year-long collaboration. UPDATE 2-EU and China close in on solar panel deal * China offers to cap export volume and set minimum price Jobs Data Is Strong, but Not Too Strong, Easing Fed Fears The economy added 195,000 jobs in June, a pace sufficient to please investors but muted enough to calm worries of an abrupt end to the Federal Reserves bond-buying program. Jobs data upbeat, but trade and services dim outlook WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Private employers stepped up hiring in June and new applications for unemployment benefits fell for a second straight week last week, pointing to a steadily improving labor... Daryl Impey First South African to win Tour de France Daryl Impey became the first South African to don the famous yellow jersey as Andre Greipel powered to his first stage win on the year's Tour de France in Montpellier Thursday. In Transit Blog Jamaica to Prohibit Smoking in Public Places Jamaica will enact a nationwide ban on smoking in public places on July 15. UPDATE 2-EU threatens to suspend data-sharing with U.S. over spy reports BRUSSELS, July 5 (Reuters) - The European Union is threatening to suspend two agreements granting the United States access to European financial and travel data unless Washington shows it is respecting EU rules on data privacy, EU officials said on Friday. 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. In New York's 'Little Egypt,' Egyptian-Americans cheer Mursi's ouster NEW YORK (Reuters) - Members of New York's Egyptian community descended on the coffee shops, delis and Hookah bars of "Little Egypt" on Wednesday to celebrate the overthrowing of Islamist President... National Briefing | Rockies Senators Brother Found Dead in Wyoming James Udall, 61, the younger brother of Senator Mark Udall of Colorado was found dead on Wednesday in a remote Wyoming mountain range. Critics Notebook In American Ballet Theaters Sylvia, Stars Shine American Ballet Theaters run of performances of Sylvia has been significant for several reasons, not least of which is the star quality of the dancers. DealBook A Game of Chicken at Dell as a Proxy Advisers Report Looms Michael S. Dell and Silver Lake appear to be daring Institutional Shareholder Services, the biggest proxy advisory firm, to recommend that shareholders vote against the deal. Well Dangers of Distracted Walking A growing number of people who walk while talking or texting on a cellphone are ending up in the emergency room. Coyotes Sign Ribeiro to 4-Year Deal The Phoenix Coyotes spent the past four years searching for impact players, but didn't have the money to land many due to the restraints of being run by the NHL. UConn Qualifies Academically for Postseason Connecticut's men's basketball team, which was barred from the 2013 postseason because of past problems with its Academic Progress Rate, has qualified academically for next year's NCAA tournament. Six killed in Pennsylvania house fire An early morning house fire on the Fourth of July in Pennsylvania has claimed the lives of six people, authorities said. Bits Rediscovering Radio Through Apps Despite the popularity of listening to music on services like iTunes, Spotify and Pandora, radio suddenly becomes more appealing for its human element. Sports Briefing | Football Cowboys Player Jailed After Failing Drug Test Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent was jailed in Texas after failing a second drug test. Belgian king abdicating throne King Albert II of Belgium is abdicating his throne, effective July 21, he announced Wednesday. 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. Megyn Kelly to Get Prime-Time Slot on Fox News Fox News dominates in total audience, but among younger viewers its lead is slipping. The arrival of Ms. Kelly, after a maternity leave, could help. ArtsBeat Book Review Podcast Lost Girls Robert Kolkers new book looks at the lives of five women presumed murdered by the same killer on Long Island. The Getaway Beware the Fees on Europes Budget Airlines European low-cost carriers seem like they offer good deals until youre charged for not printing out your boarding pass or for carrying an infant on your lap. Jazz Listings for July 5-11 A selected guide to jazz performances in New York. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Mens Fashion Week Paul Smith Scenes from the mens fashion week photo diary of Alfredo Piola.

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