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News Feed Latest worldwide news Activist Who Documented Syrian Wars Toll Became Its Victim A relentless chronicler of unrest, Fidaa al-Baali was among the first to show his face on camera, and his own trajectory reflected the shift in the Syrian conflict. Immelt Economic efficiencies drive China ahead Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says a large and educated workforce is fueling China's strength and not simply a deflated yuan. UnitedHealth Group stock to rise in Obamacare rollout Barron's NEW YORK (Reuters) - The stock of U.S. insurer UnitedHealth Group could rise 40 percent over the next two years as Obamacare is fully rolled out, business weekly Barron's said in its July 8 edition. IMF's Lagarde says U.S. budget cuts 'inappropriate' AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France (Reuters) - The U.S. federal budget cuts are an inappropriate measure that will weigh on potential growth, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said on Sunday, urging Washington to present "credible" fiscal plans. Illinois ex-Governor Ryan released after five years confinement CHICAGO (Reuters) - Former Illinois Governor George Ryan was released Wednesday morning from home confinement, after serving more than five years in prison on corruption charges. Hedge fund Grandmaster sees stock market crash in China MONTE CARLO, Monaco (Reuters) - Former chess grandmaster-turned hedge fund manager Patrick Wolff is betting on a stock market crash in China, where he says corruption and bad debts have spiralled to... 2 Infant Formula Makers to Cut Prices After China Starts an Investigation Nestl and Danone will trim their prices on some infant formula after China began an investigation of price fixing by sellers of the milk. App developer Shazam gets $40 mln backing from tycoon Carlos Slim LONDON, July 7 (Reuters) - Smartphone app developer Shazam has found an unlikely ally in the form of Carlos Slim, one of the world's richest men, who is investing $40 million to back the development of the start-up best known for helping music fans identify catchy songs. Character Study Piano Man of a Silent Screen Steve Sterner is one of the last remaining silent-film accompanists, playing at the Brooklyn Academy of Music and at the Film Forum in Manhattan. Asiana shares bid indicates over 12 pct plunge after U.S. plane crash SEOUL, July 8 (Reuters) - Shares in South Korea's Asiana Airlines are set to plunge at the open on Monday, with its bids indicating more than a 12 percent drop, after its Boeing 777 crash-landed at San Francisco's airport on Saturday. Two dead, 130 hospitalized, many missing in San Francisco plane crash SAN FRANCISCO, July 6 (Reuters) - Two people were killed and 130 were hospitalized after an Asiana Airlines jumbo jet crash-landed at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday morning, San Francisco Fire Department Chief Joanna Hayes-White said. Books of The Times This Town, by Mark Leibovich, skewers Washingtons insiders. This Town, by Mark Leibovich, the national political correspondent for The New York Times Magazine, is a blistering look at the egos and machinations of Washingtons insider culture. Space-age superyacht The future? Could this space-age high-tech superyacht be the future of nautical design? Sailors can steer the $23 million vessel 50-meters away with an i-Pad. Campaign Ad Cash Lures Buyers to Swing-State TV Stations Gannett and the Tribune Company have recently purchased groups of TV stations in locations where political advertising can be highly lucrative. Character Study Piano Man of a Silent Screen Steve Sterner is one of the last remaining silent-film accompanists, playing at the Brooklyn Academy of Music and at the Film Forum in Manhattan. Chuck Klostermans I Wear the Black Hat In these essays, Chuck Klosterman considers public perceptions of villainy and his affection for con men. Market Chatter-Corporate finance press digest July 5 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Friday Can Africa become China 2.0? Africa can emulate China's success, but not without making sacrifices, says China's special representative on African Affairs. Belgian king abdicating throne King Albert II of Belgium is abdicating his throne, effective July 21, he announced Wednesday. Crash not cause by engine failure-Asiana CEO July 7 - The president of Asiana Airline said the plane that crash landed in San Francisco did not have engine problems and apologises to passengers. Julie Noce reports. National Briefing | Religion Church Dropping Fossil Fuel Investments The United Church of Christ has become the first American religious body to vote to divest its pension funds and investments from fossil fuel companies because of climate change concerns. Brazil 3, Spain 0 Neymar and Brazil Rout Spain and Live Up to Their Billing Fred, Brazils often criticized striker, had two goals, but the night belonged to Neymar as the seemingly invincible Spain was not so much beaten as humiliated. In Bid for Keystone, Visions of a Greener Pipeline A race to develop cleaner technologies is one part of an industrywide campaign in Canada aimed at winning the Obama administrations approval for a pipeline extension. Ethiopia builds infrastructure Marketplace Africa looks at how an increase in construction projects is driving change in Ethiopia. Square Feet Even Boutique Gyms Need Back Offices as They Grow Cycling studios and boot camp gyms are growing in popularity, and as chains expand and hire staff they need more room for training and marketing. Taking On Rules So Other Sikhs Join the Army A doctor who earned a Bronze Star in Afghanistan got a special exception to wear a beard and turban, and he is working to make it easier for other Sikhs to enlist. Man who could have been Pele? Women wanted him. Men wanted to be him. World Briefing | Europe England Herbal Stimulant Is Banned The British government said Wednesday that it was banning qat, an herbal stimulant, despite advice against such a step by an official advisory body. New All-Star Castro Homers, Astros Top Rangers 9-5 Jason Castro hit a tiebreaking three-run homer hours after being chosen for his first All-Star team, and the Houston Astros beat Yu Darvish and the Texas Rangers 9-5 on Saturday night. In Transit Blog Calendar Coming Events in Aix-en-Provence, France; Virginia; and Santa Fe, N.M. A weekly capsule of events around the globe curated by our writers and editors. Governments to target tech giants' tax avoidance draft BERLIN/LONDON (Reuters) - Western governments are set to target a range of tax loopholes used by technology giants including Apple, Amazon as part of an international drive to tackle corporate tax avoidance, a draft action plan seen by Reuters said. Hong Kong shares to start weaker, China data looms HONG KONG, July 8 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares could start the week weaker on Monday, with high dividend stocks coming under some pressure after U.S. Treasury bond yields ended last week at near two-year highs after positive U.S. jobs data. Election blurring of church, state separation draws complaints CHICAGO (Reuters) - Political watchdog and secularist groups are asking the U.S. government to investigate whether Catholic bishops and a Christian evangelical group headed by preacher Billy Graham should lose tax breaks for telling followers how to vote in this year's election. Reaction from Seoul, S. Korea CNN International's Diana Magnay provides the latest updates on the Asiana crash from Seoul, South Korea. Yoko Ono publishes new conceptual art book, 'Acorn' NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nearly 50 years after writing the conceptual art book "Grapefruit," writer, artist and peace activist Yoko Ono has released a sequel that she hopes will inspire people and get them thinking and reading. Getting an Edge on Wildfires Firefighters facing increasingly dangerous blazes are getting an assist from digital apps, aerial mapping and other tools. Senate bill could slash illegal immigration by 50 percent CBO WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. Senate-passed immigration bill would significantly reduce the flow of illegal immigrants, but increased U.S.-Mexico border security costs would eat into projected budget savings, the Congressional Budget Office said on Wednesday. Arizona wildfire that killed 19 appears to be burning out Phoenix, Arizona (Reuters) - An Arizona wildfire that left 19 firefighters dead as it swept over rugged mountainous terrain is slowly burning itself out, though hundreds of evacuated residents remain out of their homes and hot spots still exist, fire officials said on Thursday. North Carolina latest state to seek tighter abortion clinic rules (Reuters) - Stricter rules for abortion clinics were approved by the North Carolina Senate on Wednesday, adding that state to the ranks of a growing number nationwide seeking to tighten regulations. Police say Canada train blast death toll now three, will rise July 7 - Canadian police raise the death toll from runaway freight train explosion to three and say they expect to find more bodies. Deborah Lutterbeck reports

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