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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-Czech steelmaker Evraz Vitkovice halts production line PRAGUE, July 1 (Reuters) - Czech steel company Evraz Vitkovice Steel, a unit of Russia's Evraz, has halted its production line until Aug. 6 because of weak demand, a spokesman said on Monday. DealBook Terra Firma Real Estate Unit to Raise $1.5 Billion in I.P.O. Terra Firma, the private equity firm run by Guy Hands, plans to raise as much as $1.5 billion through the initial public offering of the German real estate company Deutsche Annington. Obama to visit prison where Mandela held U.S. President Barack Obama wraps up his South Africa tour by visiting the prison where Nelson Mandela spent most of his time in detention. Brotherhood's Cairo HQ ransacked in protest July 1 - The Cairo headquarters of Egypt's ruling Muslim Brotherhood is overrun and ransacked following a night of violence that killed at least eight people. Sunita Rappai reports. Perry Captures 1st Major Title at Senior Players Turns out, Kenny Perry had been going at this whole "trying to win a major thing" all wrong. Asia Private Equity Weekly News, July 1, 2013 HONG KONG, July 1 (Reuters) - News and developments in Asia private equity from Reuters News for the week ending June 28. Not a vulture but a drone South Africa police detain cameraman PRETORIA (Reuters) - South African police on Friday detained the owner of a radio-controlled helicopter drone carrying a camera that was filming scenes around the Pretoria hospital where ailing anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela is being treated. Singer Carla Bruni to tour France, U.S. to promote new album NEW YORK (Reuters) - Singer-songwriter Carla Bruni, France's former first lady, says she doesn't miss political life, isn't afraid of getting old and is looking forward to touring in France and the United States to promote her latest album, "Little French Songs." Diamondbacks Goldschmidt Has Little Ego and Few Limits An eighth-round draft pick, the coachable Paul Goldschmidt has worked his way into the top group of National League first basemen. How trees must adapt to drought Scientists have known for some time that climate change and the impacts of longer droughts and higher temperatures could pose a problem for forests. But many thought it would only affect a minority of trees, perhaps just those in extremely arid regions. Arctic Monkeys boost upbeat crowd as Glastonbury mud dries PILTON, England (Reuters) - British indie rock band Arctic Monkeys cranked up the volume to end the first day of the Glastonbury festival on Friday when the sun emerged after 18 hours of rain to brighten up the mood. You're the Boss Blog This Week in Small Business Firing the Founder Google spawns start-ups in Kansas City and also reinvents human resources. Why using social media well is harder than you think. And 10 ideas for marketing and advertising. Movie Review The Secret Disco Revolution Has a Political Subtext The interviewees in The Secret Disco Revolution seem a bit surprised by the filmmakers idea that their music was political. Reuters on the Road Trunki in the Taxi July 1 - Trunki founder Rob Law takes the taxi challenge to tell us about his global expansion plans for ride-on suitcases. Classical music inspires social change for at-risk children in Bolivia June 26 - An ambitious classical music program in Bolivia inspires at-risk children to dream of a better future through the sounds of Vivaldi and Verdi. Sharon Reich reports. UPDATE 1- Auction delay to hurt Gemfields full-year revenue July 1 (Reuters) - Gemfields Plc, a Zambia-focused precious stones miner, estimated a 46 percent fall in full-year auction revenue as it delayed its rough-emeralds auction by a month, following a directive by the Zambian government. Wearing a Wire at the Opera, Secretly, of Course Even in a house with great acoustics, the demands of radio and HD broadcasts require the (discreet) use of body microphones, the Metropolitan Opera says. India's frugal innovators Frugal inventors across India are recycling old technologies to solve local problems with wild inventions such as seaworthy bicycles, wind-powered irrigation systems and tree-climbing machines Cycling for a better future Amanda Davies looks at the increasing popularity of cycling and how new leadership could impact the sport. Well How Carbs Can Trigger Food Cravings Sugary foods and drinks, white bread and other processed carbohydrates appear to stimulate parts of the brain involved in hunger, craving and reward. Gadgetwise A Small Bluetooth Speaker Named Boom Ultimate Ears has produced the aptly named Boom, a $200 Bluetooth sound dock that is both compact and loud. Advertising On the Concert Stage, BET Festival Offers a Broad Brand Experience BET Networks, the television network owned by Viacom, is the latest media company to create a festival pairing an array of marquee events with big sponsors. 36 Hours in Gettysburg, Pa. As crowds descend on this small town to mark the battles 150th anniversary, heres a look at what theyll find, from history to dining to wine. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Mens Fashion Week Louis Vuitton Scenes from the mens fashion week photo diary of Alfredo Piola. India Ink The Scene at Ground Zero of Uttarakhand Floods Rudraprayag, home to the Kedarnath shrine, is among the worse affected areas in Uttarakhand. Golf Capsules Inbee Park won the U.S. Women's Open on Sunday to make history with titles in the year's first three majors. Wall Street bounces back; Zynga cuts staff June 3 - Summary of business headlines Market recovers some of Friday's sell-off as data suggest Fed has economic cover to keep buying; Zynga to slash jobs in bid to save up to $80 million per year; Merck drug shows early promise, stock gains. Conway G. Gittens reports. German lobbying delays EU car emissions deal BRUSSELS/PARIS (Reuters) - German lobbying has halted a deal to enforce stricter rules on carbon dioxide emissions for all new cars in the European Union from 2020, EU sources said on Thursday. Music Review TILT Brass Offers Five Premieres at Concert at Roulette TILT Brass celebrated its 10th anniversary on Thursday night at Roulette in Brooklyn. Tanzania welcomes Obama July 1 - U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama arrive in Tanzania for talks with President Jakaya Kikwete. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Op-Ed Contributor Native Alaska, Under Threat A proposed mine threatens a vibrant Alaskan salmon fishery. Bankrupt Alabama county makes another deal ahead of final plan BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 27 (Reuters) - Alabama's Jefferson County on Thursday approved another negotiated settlement covering $138 million of creditors' claims as the local government put finishing... Hungry City With Pies, Beauty Is More Than Crust Deep A new crop of artisanal bakers, from Brooklyn to Yonkers, specialize in pies that are each as idiosyncratic as its maker. Whats On Friday Television highlights. Taking Outsize Role in Syria, Qatar Funnels Arms to Rebels Qatar is using a shadowy arms network to move shoulder-fired missiles to Syria, ignoring American warnings that they could fall into terrorist hands. ArtsBeat Anatomy of a Scene Video Laurence Anyways Xavier Dolan, the writer and director of Laurence Anyways, narrates a scene from his film. Gay Married Man in Florida Is Approved for Green Card The Bulgarian man and his American husband were the first same-sex couple to get approval for a permanent resident visa after the Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act. Eiffel Tower to reopen after strike For the past two days, the city's most famous landmark has been closed due to a workers strike. Beating the 'French Open curse' Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg and Pete Sampras explain why the French Open was so tough to win. Frederik Pleitgen reports. Researchers Three new planets may host life Astronomers announced Wednesday that they have uncovered a star system of up to seven planets, three of which could potentially host life.

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