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News Feed Latest worldwide news 10 African startups to know An Africa tech expert picks 10 exciting African tech startups building 'amazing products that can compete on the international stage.' Depardieu accused of breaking Georgian law with Abkhazia trip TBILISI (Reuters) - French-born actor Gerard Depardieu broke the law in Georgia by visiting the country's breakaway Abkhazia region and meeting separatist leaders without warning national authorities, an official said on Wednesday. Perform Group buys sports data company Opta LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - Perform is raising 120 million pounds ($182 million) in a share sale to fund the purchase of sports data supplier Opta and future deals, the digital rights company said on Wednesday. Russia to hold nuclear talks with North Korea North Korea's chief nuclear negotiator will meet senior Russian officials next week in Moscow in discussions about possibly ending the embattled Asian nation's nuclear program, Russia's foreign ministry said, according to a state news report. Recipes for Health Grilled Pizza With Grilled Eggplant and Cherry Tomatoes Eggplant can function as a topping or even as a crust. Sorry folks, but Portugal shows euro crisis far from over July 3 - We're told the euro crisis is over. But Portugal's coalition government is on the brink of collapse, and markets are once again on the slide. The crisis, it would seem, is far from over. Crucial Rule Is Delayed a Year for Obamas Health Law The administration abruptly announced a delay in the mandate that larger employers cover their workers, postponing the effective date beyond next years midterm elections. Spain telecoms regulator sees more pain for operators in 2013 MADRID, July 3 (Reuters) - Earnings are falling for Spanish telecoms operators this year as recession drags on and competition heats up, with mobile broadband the only area of growth, the head of Spain's telecoms watchdog said. Investors press Dell on 'Plan B' as buyout bid totters NEW YORK (Reuters) - Some Dell Inc shareholders said on Wednesday they are pressuring the board to come up with a contingency plan should a proposed $24.4 billion buyout of the No. 3 PC maker fail in the face of investor opposition. Venezuela to hold two dollar auctions per month starting July CARACAS, July 3 (Reuters) - Venezuela will hold at least two dollar auctions per month through its alternative Sicad foreign exchange system, the central bank said on Wednesday, adding the next... Serena on French triumph CNN's Amanda Davis interviews Serena Williams after winning her second French Open title. Whos the Jets No. 1 Quarterback? Its a Tossup After a three-day minicamp, neither Mark Sanchez nor Geno Smith has the edge as the Jets starter at quarterback. U.S. SEC aims to lift longtime ban on private-placement ads WASHINGTON, July 3 (Reuters) - U.S. securities regulators plan to meet next week to adopt rules that would lift a long-time ban prohibiting hedge funds and other firms from advertising for private placements to sophisticated investors. Egypt's revolution not over Frida Ghitis says the massive protests in Egypt show that the country's revolution is far from over. UPDATE 1-Chrysler recalls 840,000 vehicles, mostly in U.S. * Chrysler says no accidents, injuries related to head rest issue Ecuador embassy 'Spy mic' found Ecuador is calling for British authorities to help investigate after officials found a secret recording device planted inside the South American country's embassy in London. BRIEF-Nokia unveils two 3G phones, priced at $68 HELSINKI, July 3 (Reuters) - Nokia Oyj * Nokia expands portfolio of highly affordable, 3g Mobile phones * Unveils Nokia 207, Nokia 208 and Nokia 208 dual sim phones * Says phones estimated retail price 68 USD (52 euros), shipping expected in Q3 (Reporting by Helsinki Newsroom) Countdown to a Coup in Egypt A timeline of four critical days in Egypt as massive street protests on Sunday kicked off a chain of events culminating in the army ousting Egypt's president. Sports Briefing | Football Records Sealed in Murder Case Involving Hernandez A Massachusetts judge sealed the records of the district court overseeing the murder investigation involving Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez. Preview Red Bulls and Juninho Part Ways Midfielder Juninho Pernambucano, a top off-season signing of the M.L.S. club, is returning home to Brazil. UPDATE 2-N.Y. attorney general probes payroll cards over fees New York, July 3 (Reuters) - New York is investigating some of the country's largest companies over their use of cards to pay hourly employees, a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. 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. Currents | QA Mother Daughter Me A Feel-Good Experiment That Wasnt Katie Hafners new memoir chronicles a multigenerational live-in experience that goes awry. A Special Event Namath Guarantees It More than 100 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame will take part in a ceremony in August celebrating an expansion and renovation program. Lawyer Seeks Confidentiality for a Relative of Bin Laden The lawyer for Sulaiman Abu Ghaith cited recent revelations about the governments logging of domestic phone calls. Egypt's Mursi being held by authorities sources CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's deposed President Mohamed Mursi, toppled by the military on Wednesday, is being held by the authorities, a Muslim Brotherhood spokesman and a security official said on Thursday. The TV Watch Cooking Up Redemption, With a Dollop of Denial On Today Paula Deen, the tarnished queen of Southern cooking, offered a contrite defense to charges that she has used racist epithets. For blind campers, a first chance to swim and canoe BROCKPORT, New York (Reuters) - On her first attempt ever at the long jump, the applause came before 16-year-old Dah Ku even broke a stride. Chris Paul Staying With Los Angeles Clippers Chris Paul is staying with the Los Angeles Clippers. REFILE-Stern Advice - A grain of salt for those retirement projections WASHINGTON, July 3 (Reuters) - Only cave dwellers have missed the boom in retirement-planning studies what seems like a daily barrage of industry-funded surveys and white papers pointing to an aging population so woefully unprepared they will have work until they are 90, brown-bagging cat-food lunches when they do. Jury out on Hall of Fame new boys Every year a select few are inducted to World Golf's Hall of Fame. But the 2013 ceremony on May 6 is not without a degree of controversy after four-time major winner Ray Floyd says it has become a club that is too easy to join. The Pragmatist Ergonomic Tools That Prune Away Gardening Pains New tools that promise to keep you toiling in the sun. Candice Hong, David Freeman The couple met at Dartmouth. Sports Briefing | College Football A.C.C. and Pinstripe Bowl Agree on Deal The Atlantic Coast Conference has reached an agreement to send a team to the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. 'The man who made a nation cry' Rio de Janeiro's Maracana Stadium was packed to the rafters 200,000 expectant spectators prepared to celebrate Brazil's first World Cup triumph and its arrival as a football superpower. But what happened next has left a burning scar in the nation's psyche. UPDATE 1-SP cuts ratings on Detroit water, sewer bonds to junk July 3 (Reuters) - Standard Poor's Ratings Services on Wednesday pushed the investment grade ratings on $5.42 billion of Detroit water and sewage revenue bonds down into the junk category, citing... US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St advances to session highs NEW YORK, July 3 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks added to their gains on Wednesday, with the three major indexes reaching session highs in a volatile session. 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. South Korean Park Wins Third Consecutive Major South Korean Park Inbee became only the second LPGA player to win the first three majors in a season when she roared to a four-stroke victory at the U.S. Women's Open on Sunday. Vanderbilt Ousts 4 Football Players Vanderbilt has dismissed four football players from the team and kicked them off campus while the Nashville police investigate whether a sex crime occurred in a campus dormitory.

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