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News Feed Latest worldwide news Imagine airport with no security Imagine the airport with no security, when boarding an airliner with a firearm could be as easy as taking your seat. Regulator Says China's Banking System Liquid Enough A Chinese official said at a forum that the country's banks have more than enough reserves to meet settlement needs and that exposure to government debt and the real estate market were manageable. Russia to hold nuclear talks with North Korea North Korea's chief nuclear negotiator will meet senior Russian officials next week to discuss ending the embattled nation's nuclear program, Russia's foreign ministry said. Egyptians torch Muslim Brotherhood headquarters June 30 - Anti-government protesters set the national headquarters of the ruling Muslim Brotherhood in Cairo ablaze. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Obama visits Mandela's former jail before Africa speech CAPE TOWN, June 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama visits a bleak former prison island off the coast of South Africa on Sunday to pay tribute to ailing anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela and... Meeting Set on Possible NHL Deal for Sochi Games NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman will try to wrap up a deal Monday allowing NHL players to compete in the Sochi Olympics. Economix Blog To Explain the Fed, Choose a Vice Efforts by Federal Reserve officials to put the prospective tapering of monthly bond purchases in perspective have prompted a flurry of metaphors. BlackBerry Reports Quarterly Loss BlackBerry on Friday reported a quarterly loss and forecast an operating loss in the current quarter as results came in way below analysts' expectations, sending its shares tumbling 17 percent before the market opened. What Africa can learn from China China's representative says Beijing wants Africa to succeed. Inside Asia Turning on the Lights in Pakistan Many are wondering whether the Karachi utility's successful privatization will be repeated elsewhere. Five women to watch at Wimbledon The women's draw for this year's Wimbledon Championships are out and there are some talented players that could take the title over the next fortnight. Whether you're lucky enough to score tickets to the event or you're watching from home, here are five athletes look out for on the court. Banks in the dock over CDS July 1 - The European Commission is charging 13 banks, Markit and ISDA with restricting competition in the CDS market. Breakingviews columnist Dominic Elliott tells us what it means for the lenders. Kohlberg to buy grand piano maker Steinway for $438 million NEW YORK (Reuters) - Steinway Musical Instruments Inc. , the 160-year-old manufacturer of pianos, saxophones and trumpets, said on Monday it had agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Kohlberg... Twelve writers vie for 2013 international writing prize LONDON (Reuters) - Six awarding-winning writers are among a group of 12 poets, authors and academics vying for the 2013 Warwick Prize for Writing with themes ranging from the Australian war effort in France to opium sellers in 19th century India. Even at $700, Apple is not a bubble Felix TV It took 15,000 data points to answer a question millions of investors are asking Is Apple stock overvalued? With the help of friends at Datastream, Reuters blogger Felix Salmon presents a unique visual analysis showing that even at $700 a share, Apple is not overvalued as Microsoft was before its bubble burst. (September 19, 2012) Well Getting Men to Want to Use Condoms A Gates Foundation challenge to develop a next generation condom speaks to the low usage only 5 percent of men worldwide of a prophylactic that can curb H.I.V./AIDS. Massa cleared over Monaco crash Ferrari have absolved driver Felipe Massa from any blame after he crashed out of the Monaco Grand Prix, saying the collision was caused by car failure. Rome Journal When Italians Chat, Hands and Fingers Do the Talking Gesticulating is a vital part of communication in Italy, where about 250 gestures are used regularly and studied by scientists and philosophers. Daniil Simkin, Standing Out, Reaching Out Mr. Simkin, a year into his principal status with American Ballet Theater, is progressing despite his atypical physical presence. DealBook Weyerhaeuser Buys Timberlands and Weighs Selling Its Home-Building Unit Weyerhaeuser says it plans to buy 645,000 acres of timberland for about $2.65 billion, adding that it is weighing a sale or spinoff of its home-building unit. Superyacht With her curved 'wings,' long pointed nose, and gleaming underbelly propped high above the waves, you get the feeling this space-age yacht would be better suited to the sky than the sea. 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... Three new planets may host life Astronomers announced Wednesday that they have uncovered a star system of up to seven planets, three of which could potentially host life. Bucks Blog Wednesday Reading Dispelling a Myth About Running Injuries Dispelling a popular myth about running injuries, car sharing grows with fewer strings attached, where to recycle your old electronics and other consumer-focused news from The New York Times. Sarah Charlesworth, Artist of Deconstructed Photographs, Dies at 66 Ms. Charlesworth, a contemporary of Cindy Sherman and Richard Prince, questioned photographys role in culture and subverted the mediums conventions. Quarrels Continue Over Repository for Nuclear Waste A bipartisan group of four senators introduced a bill that would provide for temporary, centralized storage of nuclear waste, which is accumulating at reactors around the country. U.S. May construction spending approaches 4-year high WASHINGTON, July 1 (Reuters) - U.S. construction spending rose to its highest level in nearly four years in May as a sharp rebound in public outlays offset a decline in investment in private nonresidential projects, pointing to moderate economic growth. Personal Journeys Our 3-Day, 2-Hike, 1-Shark Vacation This adventure to Marin County, Calif., begins with a rugged task selling the kids on a holiday close to home. Abbas accepts PM's resignation Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday accepted the resignation of the newly-appointed prime minister, who steps down three weeks after taking office. What's new in Snowden saga? The latest in the NSA leaks fallout Fresh reports of global espionage. Furious European officials. A plea from the vice president. ShopKeep refines retail touch using iPad May 10 -Founded by a former shop owner, ShopKeep is hoping to get a bigger piece of the growing mobile retail point-of-sale business, by allowing small-to-mid size retailers to use iPads to process and track customer sales at a low monthly fee. Conway G. Gittens reports. Breakingviews Drugged up on MA July 1 - Richard Beales talks to Rob Cyran about Onyxs search for a buyer and why the cancer drug maker was right to reject Amgens $10 bln hostile bid. Syrian Rebels Claim Big Gains in City Where Protests Began The southern city of Daraa would represent a rare military victory in recent weeks for the insurgency. Kelley LeVine, Max Hyman The couple met at the University of Missouri. Senate Republicans warn NFL, other leagues about Obamacare WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is urging the National Football League and other professional sports leagues not to support President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law, calling Obamacare divisive and unpopular. New Species of Bird Is Found in an Unlikely Location in Cambodia Roughly the same size as a wren, with white cheeks and a cinnamon cap, the Cambodian tailorbirds primary habitat is in the outskirts of the Cambodian capital. Sharapova suffers shock Wimbledon exit Maria Sharapova suffered a shock defeat in the second round at Wimbledon after being beaten by Portuguese qualifier Michelle Larcher De Brito -- a player ranked 131 in the world. Currents | Furniture The Price? Youll Need to Lie Down The $175,000 bed from Savoir is made with Mongolian cashmere and enough silk thread to string halfway across the country. Motor racing-Silverstone learns lessons from 2012 chaos SILVERSTONE, England, June 29 (Reuters) - Organisers of the British Grand Prix are ready for all kinds of weather conditions on Sunday after flooding forced them to refund thousands of fans in 2012. Egypts Army Issues Ultimatum to Morsi The warning followed an outpouring of rage against Egypts president as protesters stormed the headquarters of the Muslim Brotherhood.

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