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News Feed Latest worldwide news Djokovic Outlasts Del Potro in Epic Wimbledon Semifinal In the longest semifinal in the history of Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic prevailed with a 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-7 (6), 6-3 victory over Juan Martn del Potro. Exclusive EU to fine Yazaki, Leoni, two other car parts makers - sources BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU antitrust regulators will next week penalize four car parts makers including Yazaki and Leoni for taking part in a cartel, three people familiar with the matter said on Friday, as part of a crackdown on price-fixing in the sector. UPDATE 1-Samsung Elec estimates Q2 record profit, misses forecast * Solid recovery in chips mitigates weakener mobile growth REFILE-UK seeks fairer share for small firms from outsourcing "oligopoly" LONDON, July 5 (Reuters) - When a modest IT firm in southern England won a 13-million pound local authority contract in 1988, it was a huge coup for a business that had annual revenue of just 4.3 million pounds. Lisicki repeats Centre Court magic Sabine Lisicki survives another emotional roller coaster to claim her place in the women's singles final at Wimbledon with a thrilling three-set victory over fourth seed Agnieszka Radwanska Thursday. She will play Marion Bartoli of France. Anchored putting ban? Former world No.1 Martin Kaymer on the issue which is dividing golf. Making It Last From Lucky Encounter in Vietnam to 40 Years Married Tom Miller and Tran Tuong Nhu met in Vietnam in 1973, and from that turbulent time on, have maintained their joy and interest in each other. Dueling mothers vouch for sons at Zimmerman murder trial SANFORD, Florida (Reuters) - The mothers of Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman told jurors in a Florida courtroom on Friday that they both recognized the screams for help heard moments before Zimmerman shot and killed Martin as coming from their respective sons. Returning to a ghost town Little remains in the war-ravaged city of Qusayr in Syria as a few people who stay to scavenge through the rubble of destroyed buildings hope to anything worth salvaging, reports CNN's Fred Pleigen. Brazil thrash Spain in Confed Cup final Hosts Brazil enjoy a triumphant finale to the troubled Confederations Cup with a 3-0 defeat of world champions Spain in the Maracana Sunday. Etruscan Artifacts Looted by Amateurs Are Prize Objects Italian authorities recently announced a seizure of antiquities that appear to have been found by looters who stumbled upon the trove while digging to build a garage. Wimbledon final showdown of opposites Sabine Lisicki beat Marion Bartoli in the quarterfinals at Wimbledon in 2011 but two years later the unlikely pair will meet in a title match which is set to highlight their contrasting styles and approach. Movie Review Absence Is Jimmy Lowerees Found-Footage Debut In Absence, a young woman wakes up to find that shes no longer pregnant, and she doesnt know why. Secrets of French Open champions CNN's Open Court talks to the past five French Open women's champions ahead of the start of the tennis season' second grand slam tournament. Exploring Snowden's airport home CNN's Al Goodman explores the hotel that is part of the transit zone in which Edward Snowden is apparently confined. Great green blob of China For years, China has talked about promoting "green growth." But this probably isn't what they had in mind. SP revises Portugal sovereign outlook down to negative NEW YORK, July 5 (Reuters) - Ratings agency Standard Poor's on Friday revised Portugal's sovereign credit outlook down to negative from stable. Five texts you should never send We're texting more than ever, and, like society, the texts themselves are getting worse and worse. Read on to learn just how terrible silent cell phone users are these days. Key U.S. missile interceptor test fails, Pentagon says WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A test of the only U.S. defense against long-range ballistic missiles failed on Friday, the third consecutive failure involving the interceptor system managed by Boeing Co, the Defense Department said. Social classes unite in protests During the past two weeks, millions of Brazilians have taken to the streets to protest years of dissatisfaction and discontent with their government. What started as a student mobilization transformed day by day to incorporate professionals, the middle class, and residents of the favelas, or slums. How supersized food hijacked globe Over the past two decades, food waste and obesity have nearly doubled at equal rates. The surface area of the average dinner plate expanded by 36 percent between 1960 and 2007. The link between lifestyle and environment has never been stronger, says Rachel Smith, co-founder of Halfsies movement. Can racism ever be beaten? Watching dozens of crazed supporters trying to set fire to a stadium makes you question your love of football. Stones backup band will be "Hot Stuff" in London gig LONDON (Reuters) - If you ever wondered what a Flamenco version of "Jumpin' Jack Flash" might sound like, then hustle over to London's Lyric Theatre on Monday to see the musicians the Rolling Stones call on for back-up when they go on tour. UPDATE 4-Conergy files for insolvency as solar crisis deepens * Conergy says could reach agreement with 9 of 10 creditors Mexico peso sinks on expectations of Fed withdrawal MEXICO CITY, July 5 (Reuters) - Mexico's peso slumped on Friday by the most in more than two weeks after a strong U.S. jobs report backed expectations that the Federal Reserve will trim its bond... Economix Blog Immigration and Social Security Economists who have studied the issue tend to agree that more immigration is better for the Social Security system, at least for many years to come, but that the effect is small. European Central Bank Commits to Low Rate Mario Draghi, the banks president, said on Thursday that interest rates will stay low for an extended period of time. Gadgetwise Blog App Smart Extra To-Do Lists, File Sharing and Other Home Worker Needs Apps that can help home workers making the most of their time and the quiet environment. Dot Earth Blog 90 Degrees + A.C. + Open Doors = Hamptons Energy Policy? In a rich Long Island summer resort, businesses blast the A/C with doors wide. Two bodies found near New York's Coney Island after jet ski accident NEW YORK, July 5 (Reuters) - The bodies of a man and woman believed to have died in a jet ski accident near New York's Coney Island amusement park were found by police divers on Friday, the U.S. Coast Guard said. Streetscapes | Silver Palaces Two Architectural Gems in a Changed Setting Time was when Tiffany and Gorham sold treasures out of sumptuous stores in Murray Hill. The Learning Network Blog Summer Reading Contest | What Interested You Most in The Times This Week? For the fourth week of our contest, judges from Vocabulary.com will choose winners. They will be announced on July 22. Bad drop costs Woods CNN's Patrick Snell and Shane O'Donoghue discuss the penalty officials gave Tiger Woods for a bad ball drop. 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. Unilever raises stake in Indian unit to 67 percent (Reuters) - Anglo-Dutch consumer goods company Unilever said it had acquired a little over two-thirds of Indian unit Hindustan Unilever following the close of a voluntary tender offer, falling... Massa cleared over Monaco crash Ferrari have absolved driver Felipe Massa from any blame after he crashed out of the Monaco Grand Prix, saying the collision was caused by car failure. Cycling Cavendish after 'The Cannibal' Eddy Merckx was known as 'The Cannibal' -- but there's one man who's determined to take a large bite out of his stage victories record. Ancient primate may be missing link Achilles' heel was his weak spot in the Greek myth, but the heel of a newly discovered primate provides a strong connection between humans and their possible ancestors. UPDATE 1-Detroit sues bond insurer over blocked creditor talks July 5 (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... Syrian Leader Is Jubilant at Morsis Fall The Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, sees the ouster of Mohamed Morsi as a vindication of his governments fight against the two-year Syrian uprising.

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