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A Coup? Or Something Else? $1.5 Billion in U.S. Aid Is on the Line
President Obama seems content to let a debate play out in hopes of using the possibility of an aid cutoff to influence the situation without actually pulling the trigger yet.


Pakistan brings back death penalty, to anger of rights groups
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan's new government, trying to appear determined to rein in escalating crime and militancy, has ended a ban on the death penalty, in a move condemned by international organizations as inhuman and retrograde.


Andy North Selected as US Ryder Cup Vice Captain
Andy North needed as much time as it takes for a tap-in putt to accept an invitation to be a vice captain for U.S. Ryder Cup captain Tom Watson at next year's matches.


Speed need Footballers cars
Fast cars, fast women and fast on their way to court -- it would seem some footballers are renowned as much for their pace on the pitch as for flouting the rules when it comes to the need to speed.


How to nominate a CNN Hero
A CNN Hero's journey to global recognition begins with a nomination by someone who's been touched by their efforts.


India Ink Image of the Day July 5
The Dalai Lama at the ISKCON temple in Bangalore, Karnataka, on the eve of his 78th birthday.


Detroit sues bond insurer over blocked creditor talks
(Reuters) - The city of Detroit filed a lawsuit against bond insurer Syncora Guarantee Inc claiming the company blocked an agreement the city hopes to conclude with major creditors involving revenue from the city's three casinos.


ArtsBeat Extinct TV Shows from 1980s and 90s Find New Life in Comic Books
Some good news for those still mourning the end of Punky Brewster.


On Location | Decatur, Ga. How to Restore a Mystery House
Honoring the ideals of a celebrated architect, whether or not he built the home.


June jobs report likely to keep Fed tapering on track
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Employers likely kept up a steady pace of hiring in June and the jobless rate probably dipped, which could keep the Federal Reserve on track to start curtailing its monetary...


UPDATE 1-Syrian crop risks threaten to worsen food shortages -UN
* UN estimates wheat import needs for 2013/14 at 1.5 mln T


French agency spies on phone calls, email, web use, paper says
PARIS (Reuters) - France's external intelligence agency spies on the French public's phone calls, emails and social media activity in France and abroad, the daily Le Monde said on Thursday.


Misjudged GDF Suez hybrid fuels criticism
LONDON, July 3 (IFR) - French energy group GDF Suez received a lukewarm reception for its hybrid bond on Wednesday as volatility reared its head again, but critics said the disappointing outcome was more to do with the execution and structure of the deal.


In the Garden 3,000 Plants, and Then Some
The rains have felled the heirloom roses, but in this complex landscape, theres a lot of other flora to stop and smell.


Guayusa leaf Amazon to the U.S.
Two young entrepreneurs take a leap into the tea business, hoping to create their own niche among tea drinkers.


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.


Chipotle vs. Taco Bell Einhorns short put to the taste test - Felix TV
David Einhorn, the investor known for betting against stocks like Green Mountain Coffee, now is targeting Chipotle Mexican Grill, saying it will face significant competition from "a resurgent Taco Bell." We put his theory to the taste test with Reuters blogger Felix Salmon, Reuters Social Media Editor Anthony De Rosa and Food and Wine Restaurant Editor Kate Krader. (October 3, 2012)


California fireworks accident hurts dozens, probe under way
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A major accident at an Independence Day fireworks show in Simi Valley, California, left dozens of spectators injured, police said on Friday, as suspicion fell on a collapsed launching platform as the cause.


Belles toll Women's game in uproar
The English Football Association is facing a backlash from fans of women's football after being accused of throwing the future of one of the country's most loved clubs into jeopardy.


Stocks Close Higher in Wake of Jobs Report
Wall Street markets rose as investors weighed whether a better-than-expected jobs report meant the Federal Reserve would rein in monetary stimulus sooner rather than later.


Virtuoso Ryu hits the high notes on LPGA Tour
So Yeon Ryu was seven years old when she gave her first violin recital. She was in love with the instrument, but at age 12 she had to make a tough decision - music or golf.


California fireworks accident hurts dozens, probe under way
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A major accident at an Independence Day fireworks show in Simi Valley, California, left dozens of spectators injured, police said on Friday, as suspicion fell on a collapsed launching platform as the cause.


Rise in mortgage rates cuts into home buyer demand
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Expectations the Federal Reserve will slow its economic stimulus program by the end of the year pushed mortgage rates higher last week, sapping demand from potential home buyers,...


Art in Review Go-Slow Diaries of Personal and Collective Stagnation in Lagos
In Go-Slow, 10 contemporary Nigerian photographers capture life in their country, where high energy and tension meet.


Overfished and under-protected
As the human footprint has spread, the remaining wildernesses on our planet have retreated. However, dive just a few meters below the ocean surface and you will enter a world where humans very rarely venture.


UPDATE 1-Austrian jobs on line as retailer Dayli fails
* Retailer asks court to name administrator to restructure


The 30-Minute Interview Elizabeth Ann Stribling-Kivlan
Ms. Stribling-Kivlan is the new president of Stribling Associates, a residential real estate brokerage firm based in New York.


Asteroid-mining firm meets $1 million crowd-funding goal
(Reuters) - A start-up asteroid mining firm that launched a crowd-funding campaign to gauge interest in a planned space telescope reached its $1 million goal, company officials said on Thursday.


Steady U.S. job gains to keep Fed's focus on tapering
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. job growth probably slowed in June, but not enough to shift the Federal Reserve away from expectations that it will start scaling back its massive monetary stimulus later...


Afghan Taliban vow attacks over Ramadan after being hacked
KABUL (Reuters) - The Afghan Taliban promised on Friday to continue attacks over Ramadan, rejecting as a fake an insurgent email promising a halt in violence over the coming Muslim holy month and saying it was the work of government intelligence.


Sharapova suffers shock Wimbledon exit
Maria Sharapova suffered a shock defeat in the second round at Wimbledon after being beaten by Portuguese qualifier Michelle Larcher De Brito -- a player ranked 131 in the world.


More jobs equal more chance of less stimulus
July 5 - Expectations grow that the Federal Reserve will begin slowing bond purchases as early as September after June job growth is stronger than forecast. Conway G. Gittens reports.


Man who exposed Lance's lies
It cost his newspaper a thumping $1.6 million in legal costs as well as 13 years of his life. But journalist David Walsh was finally vindicated when Lance Armstrong confessed to doping earlier this year.


Detroit sues bond insurer over potential creditor deal -WSJ
July 5 (Reuters) - The city of Detroit has filed a lawsuit against bond insurer Syncora Guarantee Inc, claiming the company is blocking an agreement the city hopes to conclude with major creditors, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.


Bits Blog Why Asian Internet Companies Struggle to Become Global
A report by a research group affiliated with The Economist looks at the reasons Asian technology companies have been held back from cross-border growth. Among the reasons cited in the report is the lack of trusted online payment systems.


UPDATE 1-Wall St Week Ahead For stocks, there's no need to fear good news
NEW YORK, July 5 (Reuters) - Wall Street doesn't hate good news after all.


For Mets Draft Class, Dreams Didnt Last Long in Minors
Of the 52 players drafted by the Mets in 2008, all but 12 had washed out of organized baseball by the start of this season. The figures for most of the other clubs werent much better.


Two Former Popes to Be Made Saints
Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII will be made saints, the Vatican said on Friday, announcing that a second miracle had been attributed to the John Paul.


Currents | Kitchens When Counter Space Just Isnt Enough
The San Francisco shop March offers an updated take on the kitchen island.


Faxon, Rash go 'Way, Way Back' to explore teen's coming-of-age in new film
LOS ANGELES, July 5 (Reuters) - Oscar-winning writers Nat Faxon and Jim Rash first explored a father's journey with George Clooney in their 2011 hit "The Descendants," and now they turn their focus on a teenager's coming-of-age story with an all-star cast in their latest film.


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