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News Feed Latest worldwide news Nikkei may open steady, investors await U.S. jobs data for Fed clues TOKYO, July 5 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average is likely to open steady on Friday, supported by strong commitments to dovish policies by the European Central Bank and the Bank of England,... By the Millions, Egyptians Seek Morsis Ouster In an outpouring of rage against President Mohamed Morsi, a core of protesters set fire to the headquarters of Mr. Morsis Muslim Brotherhood movement in Cairo. U.S. enjoys July 4 parades, picnics under watchful eyes of police NEW YORK (Reuters) - Americans gathered on Thursday for parades, fireworks and hot dog-eating contests at Independence Day celebrations, held under unprecedented security following the Boston Marathon bombings. Britain opens world's largest offshore wind farm LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - The world's largest offshore wind farm, which can generate enough electricity for half a million homes, was officially opened off Britain's south-east coast on Thursday. U.S. PGA Tour ends opposition to putter ban The U.S. PGA Tour decides to adopt the ban on the use of controversial anchored putters from 2016. CANADA FX DEBT-C$ marginally weaker ahead of jobs data * C$ at C$1.0521 vs US$, or 95.05 U.S. cents * U.S. markets closed for Independence Day * ECB, BoE issue dovish policy statements * Focus on U.S., Canada jobs data on Friday * Bond prices mostly... U.S. faces Egypt policy headache A foreign policy headache for President Barack Obama worsened on Wednesday as Egypt endured its second coup in less than three years. Ethiopia builds infrastructure Marketplace Africa looks at how an increase in construction projects is driving change in Ethiopia. In Transit Blog With a Hotel Stay, a Little Comedy, a Little More Sleep To help guests realize some goals and have some fun, the AKA long-term-stay residence in New York is offering a comedy workshop and sleep seminars. Celtics appoint Stevens as head coach (Reuters) - The Boston Celtics have hired Brad Stevens to become their 17th head coach as they look to rebuild a franchise that has won a record 17 National Basketball Association (NBA) titles, the team said on Thursday. Zanzibar A very cultural holiday Just off the coast of Tanzania, the African island of Zanzibar isn't simply a sunny, sandy paradise geared toward honeymoon couples -- it's an island of bright beauty and dark history. Royal baby betting bonanza July 4 - British bookmakers are taking bets on everything from the future King or Queen or England's sex, weight, height and hair. Novelty betting is a growing market that reflects the facination the world has with the British royal family. Hayley Platt reports. Chinese Firm Is Charged in Theft of Turbine Software Chinas biggest wind turbine company and two of its executives are accused of conspiring to steal an American firms software for controlling the flow of electricity. European Central Bank Commits to Low Rate Mario Draghi, the banks president, said on Thursday that interest rates will stay low for an extended period of time. Murray into quarters without dropping a set The feat has not been achieved since 1936 but with every victory, the pressure on Andy Murray to deliver a first British winner of the men's singles at Wimbledon since Fred Perry grows. As tallying goes on, top Florida Democrat cheers Obama's win MIAMI (Reuters) - The chairman of Florida's Democratic Party congratulated President Barack Obama on Thursday on winning the battleground state on Tuesday, while blasting the state's Republican governor for his handling of the election. Morales back in Bolivia after plane drama over Snowden LA PAZ (Reuters) - Bolivian President Evo Morales arrived home to a hero's welcome late on Wednesday, saying some European countries' refusal to let his plane enter their airspace because of suspicion it carried fugitive U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden was a provocation aimed at all of South America. Staying Alive Meet the Sales Consultant In part three of a series, an owner writes that he had been closing deals for 24 years and thought he had a pretty good handle on how it should be done. EBX restructuring to leave $1.7 billion debt, $2 billion in assets source RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - The restructuring of Brazil's EBX industrial conglomerate will likely leave its controlling shareholder Eike Batista with about $1.7 billion of debt and up to $2 billion of assets, a source with direct knowledge of the situation told Reuters on Thursday. Knicks to Keep Smith and Prigioni J.R. Smith and Pablo Prigioni are staying in New York to help the Knicks build on their best season in nearly decades. American in North Korean jail Help me Looking thinner in a sweat-stained prison garment, the U.S. citizen sentenced to 15 years in North Korea pleads for help. UPDATE 3-ECB, abandoning tradition, commits to record low rates * Draghi says rates low for extended period, could fall further Inbee Park sets sights on 'grand slam' South Korea's Inbee Park says she will consider it a grand slam if she wins next month's British Open, despite there now being five majors in the calendar year. Coaches share their wisdom The world's best golf coaches share their wisdom with CNN's Living Golf. Risk for Redskins in Makeover of Team Mascot The chorus calling for a change in the teams name broadened last month when 10 members of Congress condemned the franchise for using a racial, derogatory slur as its mascot. Advertising Executive From the Agency Grey New York Takes On a Larger Role Michael Houston becomes one of four regional chief executives at Grey and one of the few African-Americans in the executive suite of a large, mainstream Madison Avenue agency. Dot Earth Blog 19 Firefighters Fall on the Wildland-Urban Interface The dangerous interface between humans and forests claims the lives of 19 firefighters. 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. Court Hears Arguments on Whaling by Japan Hearings began at The Hague into an Australian suit charging Japan with unlawful practices and with using so-called research as a front for commercial whaling. Techquity Analysts praise Apple, see Pandora like Netflix Jul 1 - Analysts praise, raise ratings on Apple. Plus, how one sees Pandora as similar to Netflix. Unilever raises stake in Indian unit to 67 pct July 4 (Reuters) - Anglo-Dutch consumer goods company Unilever said it had acquired a little over two-thirds of Indian unit Hindustan Unilever following the close of a voluntary tender offer, falling short of its plan to raise its stake to as much as 75 percent. Scouting Report Fourth of July Week Shopping Events and Openings Independence Day joins the long list of national holidays that are quickly becoming reasons to shop. World Bank chief says hopes to continue Egypt programs SANTIAGO (Reuters) - The World Bank hopes to continue its programs in Egypt following the military ousting of the country's first democratically elected leader, bank president Jim Yong Kim said to reporters on Thursday during a visit in Chile. Meet the female Indiana Jones Close your eyes and imagine this. An excavation is taking place on Mount Carmel, fabled site of the Prophet Elijah's burning alter, and archaeologists are digging deep to uncover the roots of humanity in the region. And every person on the dig is a woman. This isn't fiction, this is the history of real-life female archeologists. EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks rally as bargain-hunters pile in * Brazil's Bovespa rises for first session in five * MPX Energia jumps after Batista steps down as chairman * Bovespa rises 1.6 pct, Mexico IPC up 0.91 pct By Asher Levine and Luc Cohen SAO PAULO/MEXICO CITY, July 4 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks closed higher on Thursday, with Brazil's Bovespa gaining for the first session in five as bargain-hunters picked up shares of commodities producers OGX and Vale to take advantage of recent losses. Mexico's IPC index rose 0.91 pe More airlines ban shark fin cargo Three more Asia-Pacific based airlines have announced plans to ban shark's fin cargo from their flights. Kite rider fights back from brink Hannah Whiteley laughs in the face of danger -- at least she does now. And after a near death experience she has gone on to establish herself as one of Europe's rising kitesurfing stars. Elias Is Staying With the Devils Patrik Elias has been a Devil since 1995-96 and is the teams career leading scorer with 375 goals and 930 points in 1,090 regular-season games. We ride along with the Nokia Drive Ride-along and interview Nokia's Aaron Dannenbring Alice Munro Puts Down Her Pen to Let the World In The renowned short-story writer says her writing days are over. She plans to see more people, she said, to get out on the surface of life.

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