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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 3-Japan business mood turns positive, BOJ may upgrade econ view * Big manufacturers' sentiment index +4 vs -8 in March * Large non-manufacturers' mood also improves - tankan * Big firms project 5.5 pct rise in FY2013/14 capex * Robust spending giving firms room... Gadgetwise Scanning a Signature for Digital Documents Scanning your handwritten signature lets you sign digital documents and e-mail messages with a flourish. Critics Notebook ESPNs Nine for IX Focuses on Women in Sports All of the documentaries in ESPNs Nine for IX are devoted to women in the sports world, starting with the tennis star Venus Williams. TABLE-Top-20 selling vehicles in U.S. through June July 2 (Reuters) - The following are the 20 top-selling vehicles in the U.S. through June of 2013 as reported by the automakers and ranked by total units. Top 20 selling vehicles in U.S. in June RANK... Straight Sets A Good Day for Polish Players With his five-set victory over Adrian Mannarino, Lukasz Kubot joined his countryman Jerzy Janowicz in the Wimbledon quarterfinals, ensuring Poland its first mens semifinalist at a Grand Slam. India Ink Why Does the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Resent Cricket? Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the mothership of Indias Hindu right, loses its ideological battle against Cricket. Nokia to buy out Siemens equipment venture; shares surge HELSINKI (Reuters) - Nokia shares surged on Monday after it announced plans to buy out Siemens AG's share of their network equipment joint venture, betting on the technology to run 4G networks as it... Books of The Times Kevin Kwans Crazy Rich Asians Depicts a Cult of Opulence Kevin Kwans Crazy Rich Asians opens a window onto a cult of opulence. RPT-GLOBAL ECONOMY-The Fed and China churn already choppy waters LONDON, June 30 (Reuters) - Data this week will add spice to speculation as to when the U.S. Federal Reserve will start scaling back its stimulus while reinforcing the realisation that China is... Kingsbury Says No Reason to Slow Down Offenses Unless it can be shown that up-tempo offenses lead to more injuries, Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury sees no reason to slow down the game with rule changes. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Mens Fashion Week Thom Browne Scenes from the mens fashion week photo diary of Schohaja. Really? The Claim Children Tend to Gain Weight Over Summer Recess Studies suggest that youngsters may be most likely to pack on pounds when they are home for summer vacation. UPDATE 2-Conservation, cooler temps help California power grid July 2 (Reuters) - A second day of conservation efforts and slightly lower temperatures helped the California power grid avoid potential problems on Tuesday as a widespread heat wave across the West... Sports Briefing | College Basketball North Carolinas P.J. Hairston Charged With Marijuana Possession The Durham police charged North Carolinas leading scorer, P. J. Hairston, with marijuana possession after a traffic stop. Want to talk to an astronaut in space? As part of this month's 50th anniversary of the first woman in space, CNN is giving you the chance to ask your questions to American astronaut Karen Nyberg joining us live from 240 miles above the Earth at the International Space Station on Friday, June 28 at 1245 CET/1145 BST/ 0645 ET. Obama wraps up Africa tour July 2 - Ending an 8-day regional tour, U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama promote development and women's health in Tanzania, along with George W. Bush and his wife Laura. Lindsey Parietti reports. Cycling Gerrans takes yellow jersey Simon Gerrans became the sixth Australian in the history of the Tour de France to wear the famous yellow jersey after leading his Orica-GreenEdge team to another victory Tuesday. Milton Bradley Sentenced in Abuse Case Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Milton Bradley was sentenced Tuesday to more than 2 years in jail for abusing and threatening his estranged wife. ArtsBeat You Had Me at Bigger Alligators Times readers pitch summer blockbusters featuring karate teamwork, deutronium bombs, Nicolas Cage and more. Career Couch Avoiding Collisions of Church and the Workplace When it comes to religious expression at work, employers must balance the interests of the business with their employeesx2019; beliefs, workplace experts say. MOVES-StanChart, FIS, RSA, LaSalle, Baring, Thomas Miller July 2 (Reuters) - The following financial services industry appointments were announced on Tuesday. To inform us of other job changes, email to moves@thomsonreuters.com. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Couture Fashion Week Christian Dior Scenes from the couture fashion week photo diary of Schohaja. Three blasts hit hotel in Iraq's Basra in day of violence across Iraq July 2- Emergency services rush toward the scene of three blasts at a hotel in Basra, as violence kills nearly 50 people across Iraq. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Samoan airline goes large June 28 - Samoa Air which charges passengers by their weight launches an extra-large seat service for the fuller figure. Paul Chapman reports. On Pro Basketball Nets Sales Pitch to Stars This Isnt East Rutherford Barclays Centers shadow over the N.B.A. landscape has grown quickly, and the Nets expected acquisition of Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett should only accelerate the teams rise. Brother of Senator Mark Udall missing in Wyoming DENVER (Reuters) - Aerial and ground crews searched the rugged mountains of western Wyoming for the younger brother of U.S. Senator Mark Udall who was overdue from a week-long back-country hike, authorities said on Monday. 'Star Trek' shields for astronauts? Radiation dangers pose a major threat to space explorers -- but UK scientists believe they have come up with a 'Star Trek shield' to protect them. A Laughingstock Gets Serious After their bus caused chaos in Stage 1 of the Tour de France, Orica-GreenEdges riders were fastest in Stage 4, and Simon Gerrans took the yellow jersey. With Fewer Stars at Yankee Stadium, Fewer Fans Are Watching The absence of their usual big names is hurting the Yankees not only in the standings but at the gate and in the television ratings. Fewer people are watching. REFILE-RLPC-EMEA syndicated loan volume reaches $386 bln in first half LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) - Syndicated lending in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) was broadly flat, down 1 percent year on year to $386 billion in the first six months of 2013, as borrower... Travel the 'Iron Silk Road' The Silk Road was once a series of dusty trails forged by traders traveling between Asia and Europe. Today it takes the form of a bustling railway linking the continents. On the Runway Blog Chanels Shimmering City A trip this spring to Singapore yielded Karl Lagerfelds theme for his fall Chanel couture show the old and new world, he said. Inside the scandal at the Vatican bank Journalist Barbie Nadeau lays out the complicated details of the cash-smuggling scandal at the Vatican bank. Draft Up Next in Big Year for Trey Burke Trey Burke led Michigan to within a few points of a national title, a stirring finish to his college career that validated his decision to return to the Wolverines for his sophomore season. Exclusive Iran importing missile-grade ore from Germany, France LONDON (Reuters) - Exploiting a loophole in Western sanctions, Iran is importing a high grade of refined alumina ore from several European countries including Germany and France that Tehran could be using to make armor parts and missile components. Harper Homers in Return, Nats Rout Brewers 10-5 On his first swing back from a knee injury, Bryce Harper hit a curtain-call home run. DealBook Tribune to Buy 19 TV Stations Amid Groundswell of Consolidation The Tribune Company agreed on Monday to buy 19 local television stations for about $2.7 billion, becoming one of the nations biggest commercial TV station owners. Djokovic, Murray Head Wimbledon Cast for Quarters No. 1-seeded Novak Djokovic and No. 2 Andy Murray have yet to lose a set, let alone a match, so far at Wimbledon. She Owns It Surviving a Succession Without a Plan About four months after their fathers sudden death, and following a court battle with their stepmother, the sisters were awarded ownership of the company. In Transit Blog Dollar, Thrifty Open New European Locations The rental car companies Dollar and Thrifty will open more than 135 new locations in France, Spain and Luxembourg this summer.

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