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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-Japan's Seibu and Cerberus meet, but no firm agreements TOKYO, July 5 (Reuters) - Seibu Holdings Inc and top shareholder Cerberus Capital Management LP said they met on Friday as the two sought to end a highly public dispute over the Japanese railway and... After Protests, Forums Sprout in Turkeys Parks The antigovernment protests of last month have given way to quiet political exchanges every evening in dozens of parks around Turkey. NASA telescope to probe long-standing solar mystery CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A small NASA telescope was poised for launch on Thursday on a mission to determine how the sun heats its atmosphere to millions of degrees, sending off rivers of particles that define the boundaries of the solar system. Straight Sets In Final, Murray Showed His Physical and Mental Toughness Andy Murray not only battled Novak Djokovic, the world No. 1, but also the almost unbearable hopes of millions of British citizens on his way to the Wimbledon mens title. Anatomy of a Scene 'The Way, Way Back' Nat Faxon and Jim Rash, the co-directors and co-writers of "The Way, Way Back," narrate a scene from their film. RPT-Asiana says pilot of crashed plane was in training SEOUL, July 8 (Reuters) - Asiana Airlines Inc said the pilot in charge of landing the Boeing 777 that crash-landed at San Francisco's airport on Saturday was training for the long-range plane and that it was his first flight to the airport with the jet. UPDATE 1-Private equity group EQT hires M.Stanley for Swedish gas grid sale -sources STOCKHOLM, July 5 (Reuters) - Swedish private equity firm EQT has hired Morgan Stanley for the sale of gas grid operator Swedegas, which could fetch more than 500 million euros ($650 million), two... Sports Briefing | Soccer Spain Wins in Under-20 World Cup Spain striker Jese scored in injury time as his team came from behind to beat Mexico, 2-1, in Istanbul to set up a quarterfinal against Uruguay at the Under-20 World Cup. Technophoria Data Security Is a Classroom Worry, Too Experts warn that educators may be embracing technology without doing enough to secure student data. Asiana says pilot of crashed plane was in training SEOUL, July 8 (Reuters) - Asiana Airlines Inc said the pilot in charge of landing the Boeing 777 that crash-landed at San Francisco's airport on Saturday was training for the long-range plane and... Coaches share their wisdom The world's best golf coaches share their wisdom with CNN's Living Golf. India Ink Bomb Blasts at Indias Buddhist Mecca in Bihar Two Buddhist monks were injured after a series of low intensity blasts went off at the Mahabodhi Temple complex in Bodh Gaya on Sunday morning. Advertising Executive From the Agency Grey New York Takes On a Larger Role Michael Houston became 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. Herbal stroke remedy no better than dummy pill NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A Chinese herbal remedy marketed to improve stroke recovery failed to exceed the benefits of a placebo in a large, three-month clinical trial. Little Interest in Lone Ranger Is a Blow for Disney The big-budget film failed to hold its own against the animated feature Despicable Me 2. By the end of the weekend, according to estimates, Lone Ranger will take in less $50 million. Wealth Matters Two Paths for Charitable Giving From the Head or From the Heart Is it better to give in response to an emotional need or based on how effective the contribution will be? Watch CNN FC episode 16 Champions League veterans Owen Hargreaves and David Ginola discuss the game between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. UPDATE 1-Oracle to pay $199.5 mln to resolve false claims case * Oracle denied engaging in fraud, but agreed to settle (Adds details of case, Oracle comment) Ainge Calls 36-Year-Old Stevens His 1st Choice Brad Stevens says he had no desire to leave Butler until the Celtics called. In Brazil, a Reminder of Emerging-Market Risks Brazil has seen its economic growth slow, while protests have flared nationwide. And its stock market, a powerhouse over the last decade, has recently turned much lower. Asiana says pilot of crashed plane was in training SEOUL (Reuters) - Asiana Airlines Inc said the pilot in charge of landing the Boeing 777 that crash-landed at San Francisco's airport on Saturday was training for the long-range plane and that it was his first flight to the airport with the jet. Q. and A. With Stuart Elliott A reader discusses the legacy of Phil Dusenberry, a real-life member of the Mad Men. Doping past haunts Tour Kenyan-born Briton Chris Froome is hot favorite for the 100th edition of the Tour de France which starts in Corsica Saturday as the race is once again overshadowed by doping controversy. Designing Dashboards With Fewer Distractions The car has become a mobile computer, with Internet access and an array of apps, but safety experts worry about drivers attention. Rosberg wins dramatic British GP Nico Rosberg races to his first British Grand Prix victory and second of the season as tire problems dominate at Silverstone. It's not about Paula Deen, it's about us Gene Seymour says Deen's statements let us pillory her while we feel superior. How about instead facing our own unfinished business with racism, such as high incarceration rates for blacks? 10 top African tech startups An Africa tech expert picks 10 exciting African tech startups building 'amazing products that can compete on the international stage.' World Briefing | Africa Sudan Aid Workers Hit in Cross-Fire One aid worker was killed and three others wounded when a grenade hit their office during a gunfight between competing security forces in Darfur. How trees must adapt to drought Scientists have known for some time that climate change and the impacts of longer droughts and higher temperatures could pose a problem for forests. But many thought it would only affect a minority of trees, perhaps just those in extremely arid regions. Radical cleric deported from UK to Jordan July 7 - Radical Muslim cleric Abu Qatada arrives in his native Jordan to face terrorism charges after being deported from the UK. Lily Grimes reports. Police order evacuations after train explodes and catches fire in Quebec town July 6 - Witnesses describe seeing a "river of fire" after a driverless freight train derails and catches fire in Quebec, leaving a number of people feared missing and dead. Karen Hendren reports. iPad controlled superyacht With her curved 'wings,' long pointed nose, and gleaming underbelly propped high above the waves, this space-age yacht might be better suited to the sky than the sea. Hernandez Among Many Who Found Trouble at Florida in the Meyer Years There have been dozens of arrests of members of the Gator football teams coached from 2005 to 2010 by Urban Meyer. Sports Briefing | Football Krafts Super Bowl Ring Said to Be a Gift to Putin A spokesman for President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia said the New England Patriots owner, Robert Kraft, meant for a diamond-encrusted Super Bowl ring to be a gift to Mr. Putin eight years ago. 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. BRIEF-OFT says not referring BT-ESPN deal to competition authories LONDON, July 5 (Reuters) - Office Of Fair Trading * says it won't refer British telecommunications - espn global deal to Blixt Wins Rain-Delayed Greenbrier Classic by 2 Jonas Blixt shot a 3-under 67 Sunday to win the rain-delayed Greenbrier Classic by two strokes. Former Patriots Tight End Is Charged With Murder The N.F.L. player Aaron Hernandez was charged on Wednesday with the murder of Odin Lloyd, a 27-year-old semipro football player who was found dead on June 17. Britain's FTSE sets 1-mth high, focus on U.S. jobs * FTSE 100 index rises 0.5 percent by midday trade * Focus on U.S. jobs data, whisper numbers up * Positive notes on UK economy improve sentiment By Atul Prakash LONDON, July 5 (Reuters) - Britain's... Music Review Military Brass, Civilian Strings The New York Philharmonic, led by Bramwell Tovey, performed a patriotic program on Wednesday at Avery Fisher Hall.

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