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News Feed Latest worldwide news Christmas toys may be in short supply in Venezuela CARACAS (Reuters) - Whether they've been naughty or nice, Venezuelan children might be stuck without Christmas presents this year. Trading at Noon Hospital stocks fall on healthcare delay Jun 3 - The U.S. will delay the healthcare law employer mandate to 2015. Els Aims to Be King of the Castle at Scottish Open World number 15 Ernie Els will prepare for his British Open title defence by going for his third Scottish Open victory next week. Bucks Blog How Is Your Bond Portfolio Allocated? This weeks Your Money column addresses the big sell-off in the bond market, in which a fear of rising interest rates has caused investors to dump their funds. George Michael sends his piano to US Nov. 11 - The singer bought John Lennon's old piano in 2000 for two million dollars, now he's sending it to the USA to be part of an anti-war exhibition. Iraqi Airways reaches for the skies Even during difficult times, Iraqi Airways is aiming high. 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. Fair World Cup deal for Brazil? After Apple and Google come under pressure over aggressive tax avoidance strategies, now its FIFA's turn to defend its lucrative financial arrangements with World Cup hosts Brazil. Palestinian wins 'Arab Idol' A young Palestinian man has won the Arab Idol singing competition. CNN's Mohammed Jamjoom tells us about it. A Move for the Frugal Traveler Starting this week, the Frugal Traveler column is changing its format 8212; though you8217;ll barely notice the difference. 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. News Analysis Obama Puts Legacy at Stake With Clean-Air Act President Obama is taking a big risk with his stated goal to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions by stretching the intent of a law decades old. Dance An Indian Artist Extends Her Reach The poetically named Shantala Shivalingappa was born in India, but raised in Paris. Breakingviews Oil over the place July 3 - Antony Currie and Breakingviews columnists explain how Chesapeake's out-of-control exploration costs undermine its recent leadership in finding black gold. Could force aid Syrian diplomacy? CNN's Becky Anderson interviews Lord David Owen about similarities between Syria and the Bosnian conflict. Water crisis, over-population present stark choices for Kiribati June 13 - Rising sea levels and a booming population are presenting the Pacific island nation of Kiribati with stark choices that could determine its survival. Migration from smaller islands and a lack of fresh water have some experts predicting dire consequences for the country and its people if action is not taken. Rob Muir reports. UPDATE 1-Zynga's new CEO to get pay package worth some $50 million SAN FRANCISCO, July 3 (Reuters) - Don Mattrick, the head of Microsoft Corp's Xbox business who will replace Zynga Inc founder Mark Pincus as chief executive next week, will get a hefty, largely stock-based compensation package of about $50 million in coming years, the company said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday. UPDATE 1-Airline Flybe names former easyJet executive as CEO (Adds analyst comment, background; updates share movement) Italy makes waves with sea power plan June 25 - A UK technology company is building the world's first sub-surface wave farm with machines designed to utilise the motion of the Mediterranean Sea for power generation. The first prototype generator - capable of powering 80 homes - is undergoing onshore tests before being towed out to sea to start work next month. Rob Muir reports. American jailed in North Korea asks U.S. for help report WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Korean-American sentenced to 15 years hard labor in North Korea is asking U.S. officials to help secure his release from prison and is seeking forgiveness from North Korean officials, according to a media report on Wednesday. Kerry Says U.S. and Russia Are Working Toward Syria Talks Meeting with his Russian counterpart, Sergey V. Lavrov, Secretary of State John Kerry indicated that there were still differences with the Kremlin over a proposed peace conference. The Caucus Congressional Budget Analysts Release Positive Economic Assessment of Immigration Overhaul They conclude that the measure that passed in the Senate would cut more than $800 billion from the federal deficit over the next two decades and lead to 9.6 million new legal residents in the country. After trade spat, Indonesia puts Australian beef on menu * Indonesian state firms eye Australian cattle farm investments Kering names Bottega Veneta's Bellettini as Saint Laurent CEO PARIS (Reuters) - Kering has appointed Francesca Bellettini as chief executive of its Saint Laurent business, replacing Paul Deneve, the French luxury group said on Tuesday. Park Wins US Women's Open for 3rd Straight Major Inbee Park understood the meaning of winning the U.S. Women's Open much better the second time around. Why Kilimanjaro guide risks life Steven Edward Asseno talks about risking possible tragedy when climbing the "Roof of Africa." Market Ready How Should I Decorate a Small Bedroom for Showings? One tip? Have more than just a mattress in the room. Obama wildlife trafficking plan may also boost security WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A White House plan to curb illegal trafficking in rhino horn, elephant tusks and body parts from other endangered wildlife could have the side benefit of helping to stabilize parts of Africa plagued by insurgent groups, military and political analysts say. 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. Music Review A Dancers Dream Includes Orchestra in Stravinsky Ballets A Dancers Dream, a telling of Petrushka and Le Baiser de la Fe, opened at Avery Fisher Hall on Thursday night without a corps of dancers. City of Berkeley fights U.S. civil action against marijuana dispensary The city of Berkeley, California, is trying to stop the U.S. government from closing a medical marijuana dispensary and filed a federal court claim Wednesday, attorneys said. Dot Earth Blog Seeking More Presidential Action, Less Rhetoric, on Warming A law professor sees too much foot-dragging in Obamas climate plans. Oil and gas explorer Angle Energy may sell itself July 3 (Reuters) - Oil and gas exploration company Angle Energy Inc said that it may sell itself as it estimated second quarter production to be about 10,800 barrels to 10,900 barrels of oil equivalent per day. Celtics Hire Butler's Brad Stevens as Coach The Green are getting greener. Scholar Says a Church Statue From Spain Is by Michelangelo Scholars hear new evidence that a restored statue from a church in Spain could be a long-lost work by Michelangelo. Syrian villages 'ultimatum' July 3 - Syrian rebels launch rockets at two Shi'ite villages in Aleppo which they say are in support of Bashar al-Assad. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Surging Indians Edge Royals to Maintain AL Central Lead The Cleveland Indians recorded their fifth straight victory with a 6-5 triumph over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday to maintain a slim advantaged at the top of the American League Central division. Seles turns novelist Nine-time grand slam champion Monica Seles talks to CNN about tennis and her new novel. Drone Attack Kills 17 in Pakistans Waziristan Region Pakistani security officials said an American drone strike killed at least 17 people in the restive border region early Wednesday, the biggest such attack this year. Tour to Support New Rule Involving Long Putters The PGA Tour said Monday it would follow a new rule that bans the anchored putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions, asking instead Monday for a temporary reprieve for those who play the game for fun.

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