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North, South Korea inch towards reopening joint complex
After two days of talks, North and South Korea are inching towards restarting operations at the joint Kaesong Industrial Park.


Kerry optimistic on Mideast talks
Secretary of State John Kerry ended four days of shuttle diplomacy Sunday without an agreement to revive Mideast peace talks but said significant progress had been made and that he would return to the region soon.


On the Runway Blog New From Paris, a Label With Surprises
Atto, a new ready-to-wear label in Paris, quietly made its debut during the couture shows.


Zambia telecoms regulator takes three operators to court
LUSAKA, July 8 (Reuters) - Zambia has begun criminal proceedings against all the three mobile phone operators in the country, accusing them of failing to meet minimum standards, its spokeswoman said on Monday.


NEWSMAKER Liberia will reform land ownership law, education
Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the audit of her country's government has not dampened growth momentum, and feels further reforms will be implemented in land laws and in education


Doctors develop $260 test-tube baby system for poor world
LONDON (Reuters) - Belgian doctors have developed a low-cost version of test-tube baby technology for use in developing countries, where sophisticated Western systems are unaffordable for most couples.


Scientists make wire of carbon, may sometime rival copper
OSLO (Reuters) - Scientists have made a strong, lightweight wire from carbon that might eventually be a rival to copper if its ability to conduct electricity can be improved, Cambridge University said on Thursday.


Knicks Bring Back Smith and Also Re-Sign Prigioni
The Knicks have retained J.R. Smith, who won the sixth man of the year award, and Pablo Prigioni, a backup point guard.


Fox fall premiere dates get jump on rivals
Fox has released a fall premiere date schedule that gets the jump on rivals.


Euro hits session high versus U.S. dollar
NEW YORK, July 8 (Reuters) - The euro extended gains versus the U.S. dollar on Monday to hit a global session high on comments by European Central Bank President Mario Draghi.


UPDATE 1-Brazil to probe local telecom operators over alleged U.S. spying
* Telecom regulator investigating if privacy laws violated


Reported IVF success rates can be misleading study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Fertility centers are mandated to report the number of in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles they perform, but a new study suggests those data may give some practices misleadingly high success rates.


Pope Propels John Paul II and John XXIII to Sainthood
Pope Francis approved sainthood for two predecessors and also issued his first encyclical, co-written with Benedict XVI.


Mayweather credits dad for success
Glance at Floyd Mayweather's complex life story and it's hard not to be reminded of the lyrics to Sly and the Family Stone's classic song "It's a Family Affair" --- "Blood's thicker than the mud, it's a family affair."


Sangakkara 90 Proves Decisive for Sri Lanka
Kumar Sangakkara struck an unbeaten 90 as Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 39 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis method in their rain-affected Tri-Nation series game in Port of Spain on Monday.


UPDATE 1-Novartis psoriasis drug superior to Enbrel in study
* Secukinumab more effective than Enbrel in head-to-head study


Summer reading picks for financial advisers
(Reuters) - As people head for vacations this holiday week, we asked five financial advisers to recommend books suitable for the beach but still relevant to the wealth management industry.


Drug lord arrested in Colombia
Italian drug lord Roberto Pannunzi, one of Europe's most wanted traffickers, was captured in a shopping center north of Bogota, Colombia police said Saturday.


Death toll in Quebec train disaster rises to 13 -police
LAC-MEGANTIC, Quebec, July 8 (Reuters) - Canadian police said on Monday the death toll in a Quebec crude oil train disaster had risen to 13 after eight more bodies were found during the day.


Well Keeping Cancer a Secret
Its our job, as doctors and nurses, to be deliberate in asking our patients how they will explain their cancer to others, to make sure they understand. Keeping such a diagnosis hushed, from those who love and care for us, is an unfair burden we shouldnt allow cancer to dictate, too.


McDowell Wins French Open by Four Shots
World number nine Graeme McDowell held off the challenge of South Africa's Richard Sterne to win the French Open by four shots at the tough Le Golf National on Sunday.


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.


Are social discovery apps too creepy?
The premise of social discovery seems simple Uncover the people and events around you, in real time, based on user interests and/or locations. But many worry today's social apps define privacy in very different and sometimes concerning terms.


Merion's rich history
CNN's Shane O'Donoghue explores the venue for the 2013 U.S. Open.


Mayweather credits dad for success
Glance at Floyd Mayweather's complex life story and it's hard not to be reminded of the lyrics to Sly and the Family Stone's classic song "It's a Family Affair" --- "Blood's thicker than the mud, it's a family affair."


UPDATE 2-India to review preferential policy for locally made electronic goods
NEW DELHI, July 8 (Reuters) - India will review a policy that gave preference to locally made electronics goods in government and private sector procurement, the government said on Monday after protests by trade groups representing global companies such as Apple Inc.


My Fathers Ghost Is Climbing in the Rain, by Patricio Pron
In this novel, an Argentine born in the 1970s attempts to solve the puzzle of his fathers life.


Zanotti Leads 2nd Round of French Open by 1 Shot
Fabrizio Zanotti of Paraguay shot a 3-under 68 Friday to lead by one stroke after the second round of the French Open.


Firearms group sues to reverse new gun-control law in Connecticut
MILFORD, Connecticut (Reuters) - A national trade association for the firearms industry filed a lawsuit against Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy and others on Monday, seeking to reverse a tough gun-control law passed in the wake of the deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.


A Death in the Woods Questions Linger About Death of Former Quarterback Cullen Finnerty
Cullen Finnerty, one of the most successful quarterbacks in college football history, was found dead in the Michigan woods. Thats when the search for answers began.


Tropical Storm Chantal now slightly stronger -NHC
July 8 - Tropical Storm Chantal, the third named storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season, is now a little stronger, U.S. forecasters said.


Study links "heading' of soccer ball to brain damage
June 30 - A new study links frequent 'heading' of the ball in soccer to brain damage. Research published in the journal Radiology, says players who head the ball frequently are more likely to suffer brain damage and memory loss than players who focus more on their feet. Elly Park reports


Market Chatter-Corporate finance press digest
July 8 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Monday


Chief Leaves Barnes Noble After Losses on E-Readers
A new chief was named to lead the struggling Nook division, but the C.E.O.s post will remain vacant for the time being.


Firearms group sues to reverse new gun-control law in Connecticut
MILFORD, Connecticut (Reuters) - A national trade association for the firearms industry filed a lawsuit against Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy and others on Monday, seeking to reverse a tough gun-control law passed in the wake of the deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.


DealBook Dalian Wanda of China to Spend $1.6 Billion on Yacht Maker and London Hotel
The property developer Dalian Wanda said on Wednesday that acquiring the yacht maker Sunseeker International and building a luxury hotel in London would help it branch into new markets outside China.


ArtsBeat New York Festival of Song to Honor Ned Rorem
The New York Festival of Song will celebrate the composer Ned Rorems 90th birthday as part of its 2013-14 season.


Defense opens in U.S. WikiLeaks trial, soldier shown as tech whiz
FORT MEADE, Maryland (Reuters) - The U.S. soldier accused of the largest release of classified material in the country's history was regarded by his superiors as a "go-to guy" with strong computer skills but a tendency to jump to conclusions, a former supervisor testified on Monday.


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,...


Butler Hires Miller as Coach to Replace Outgoing Stevens
Butler announced it was promoting the recently hired assistant Brandon Miller to replace Brad Stevens, who took the head job with the Boston Celtics.


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