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News Feed Latest worldwide news Pope Propels John Paul II and John XXIII to Sainthood Pope Francis approved sainthood for two predecessors and also issued his first encyclical, co-written with Benedict XVI. Perry Says He Wont Seek Governorship Again in Texas Rick Perry, the longest-serving governor of Texas, said he would instead pray and reflect and work to determine my own future path. The battering of Homs July 8 - Syrian troops fight with rebels in Homs in a battle seen as crucial to government attempts to drive a wedge between opposition-held areas. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Silver penny minted for royal birth Keeping with an old tradition, the Royal Mint will give a silver penny to anyone born the same day as the royal baby. Japan's SoftBank says expects to complete Sprint deal on July 10 TOKYO, July 8 (Reuters) - Japan's SoftBank Corp said on Monday that it expects to complete its $21.6 billion acquisition of U.S. wireless carrier Sprint Nextel Corp on Wednesday, July 10. Plane 'travelling slower than advised' NSTB investigators looking into the fatal crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 try to establish if the crew were "hand-flying" the plane. Doha Journal Too Hot to Exercise (and Who Really Wants To?) Qataris, who have a high obesity rate, are being urged to try to keep fit by walking in malls, where they can escape temperatures that are often over 100 degrees. UK teams with defense and telecom companies on cyber security LONDON (Reuters) - Nine of the world's biggest weapon makers and telecoms providers are teaming up with Britain to bolster the country's cyber security, aiming to tackle the increasing threat of hacking and other such attacks. News From the Advertising Industry Account assignments, executive appointments and miscellaneous news from advertising agencies. Chipotle vs. Taco Bell Einhorns short put to the taste test - Felix TV David Einhorn, the investor known for betting against stocks like Green Mountain Coffee, now is targeting Chipotle Mexican Grill, saying it will face significant competition from "a resurgent Taco Bell." We put his theory to the taste test with Reuters blogger Felix Salmon, Reuters Social Media Editor Anthony De Rosa and Food and Wine Restaurant Editor Kate Krader. (October 3, 2012) Manziel Tweet Sounds Ready to Leave AM Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel still has three years of eligibility left at Texas AM. Real deal for Ancelotti Football's managerial merry-go-round swung into action Tuesday as both Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain ended months of speculation by appointing new coaches. Deans Steps Down as Australia Coach-ARU Robbie Deans has stepped down as Australia coach and his replacement will be named later on Tuesday, the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) said. New shootings in Cairo reported July 8 - Medical sources say at least 15 killed in Cairo shootings. Paul Chapman reports N.F.L. Star and Murder Victim Where Diverse Paths Crossed Aaron Hernandez and Odin Lloyd shared a passion for football and little else. But their lives did cross, and now Hernandez, an N.F.L. tight end, is in jail, charged with Lloyds murder. Baikonur Journal Russian Space Center in Kazakhstan Counts Down Its Days of Glory Baikonur, Kazakhstan, is set to be replaced as the Russian space launching center, and ethnic tensions and economic challenges are already creeping into the city. New Music New Albums by Skylar Grey, Okkyung Lee and Geoffrey Keezer Hip-hop, jazz piano and solo-cello improvisations are featured on new albums from Skylar Grey, Geoffrey Keezer and Okkyung Lee. A Burst of Solar Power A NASA physicist explains why scientists are increasingly concerned about the effect of solar flares on our wired world. Clashes in Alexandria July 7 - Supporters and opponents of the Egyptian military's ouster of President Mursi clash on the streets of Alexandria. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Clothiers Act to Inspect Bangladeshi Factories In a plan to be announced Monday, a mostly European group agreed to take responsibility and action wherever serious safety problems are found. Brevan Howard hedge fund hit by emerging market slide LONDON (Reuters) - Brevan Howard's emerging market hedge fund, one of the world's largest, is nursing big losses after the recent sell-off in developing market stocks, bonds and currencies, two... Deadly Derailment in Quebec Underlines Oil Debate The accident, in which at least five people were killed, underscored a debate about whether it is safer to transport oil by rail or pipeline. ATT, DirecTV and KKR in race to buy Hulu - WSJ July 8 (Reuters) - Streaming video site Hulu has attracted three bids of over $1 billion from suitors including a partnership of ATT Inc and Chernin Group, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing... Well Skin Cancer on the Rise in Young Women Friends and colleagues were surprised to see the scar on my face because I was only 28. As I learned more about skin cancer, I discovered that it is becoming increasingly common, especially among young women. Egypt military releases video of clashes July 8 - Egypt's military releases video purporting to show armed men launching attacks around compound during clashes that killed at least 51. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Referee dismembered after dispute The argument started over a red card. U.S. airlines delay flights to Mexico City as volcano spews ash MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Four U.S. airlines temporarily suspended flights to and from Mexico City on Thursday after a volcano 50 miles from the capital spewed ash, a spokesman for the city's international airport said. Senators Reward MacLean With Three-Year Extension Paul MacLean of the Ottawa Senators, the National Hockey League's coach of year, was rewarded with a three-year contract extension, the team said on Thursday. Richer than Trump or Oprah Zhang Xin grew up in poverty and at the age of 14 began a laboring job in a factory. Today, she is richer than Donald Trump, Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey. Polish builder PBG's shares plunge on share issue report WARSAW, July 8 (Reuters) - Shares in troubled Polish builder PBG plunged 39 percent on Monday on a press report it is planning a giant share issue as part of a restructuring deal with creditors. Banks lead UK FTSE higher on Lloyds bid speculation * Lloyds rises on reports of overseas interest, RBS also climbs UPDATE 1-Grupo Rede Energia creditors OK Energisa bid, court to decide SAO PAULO, July 5 (Reuters) - Creditors of Brazil's Grupo Rede Energia SA, a power distributor seeking to exit bankruptcy protection, approved on Friday a takeover plan by rival Energisa SA that... Think Like a Doctor A Mysterious Fever Can you figure out why a 37-year-old woman continues to have fevers, despite getting antibiotics? Solve a real medical case with Dr. Lisa Sanders. A Quiet Drink Open-Air Bars Serving Summer Cocktails in Manhattan The question isnt whether you can get a drink at a rooftop bar in New York, but whether you can find a quality beer at a spot that seems happy to have you as a guest. Another Leader Quits Post in Syrian Exile Group It was not immediately clear why the groups prime minister, Ghassan Hitto, resigned two days after it elected a new president. Lenders Close to Agreement on Greek Aid International lenders are very close to wrapping up talks with Greece to unlock a further 8.1 billion euros in loans, the European Union's top economic official said Sunday. The Lede Video Shows Street Violence in Egypt Video of the violence taken by participants in the fighting, witnesses and Egyptian and foreign television crews flooded social media on Saturday. Relics From Angola Are to Tell Black History at New Museum The new National African American Museum for History and Culture has acquired two relics of the Angola penitentiary in Louisiana, which has historical roots in slavery. Well Feeling Stressed? Its Probably Harming Your Health If you believe stress is affecting your health, you are probably right, a new study concludes, and that perception may increase your risk for heart disease. British Media Rejoice in 'History Boy' Murray's Triumph Andy Murray's Wimbledon triumph was lauded in Monday's British newspapers after he beat Novak Djokovic to deliver a long-awaited home success in the men's singles with The Times calling the Scot 'The History Boy'.

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