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News Feed Latest worldwide news Third of conifers under threat of extinction, study says OSLO (Reuters) - A third of the world's conifers, the biggest and longest-lived organisms on the planet, are at risk of extinction, with logging and disease the main threats, scientists said on Tuesday. UPDATE 1-Airline Flybe names former easyJet executive as CEO (Adds analyst comment, background; updates share movement) Top Vivus holder proposes ex AstraZeneca exec as CEO NEW YORK (Reuters) - Vivus Inc's largest shareholder on Tuesday took the unusual step of naming the man it would install as the drugmaker's chief executive should it prevail in its battle to gain control of the board of directors this month. Canines go Technicolor in latest grooming trend June 27 - A Californian dog groomer transforms her pooches into sculpted, fanciful, multi-colored creations. Elly Park reports. ArtsBeat London Theater Journal Trapped Mr. Brantley reviews Rutherford and Son and Hard Feelings. The New Old Age On Becoming an Orphan When your only remaining parent dies, something profound shifts inside you. Election system needs an overhaul, but it's not that easy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Voters in Florida were still waiting to cast their ballots more than six hours after polls closed on Election Day, registered voters in Ohio were told they were not on voter rolls and new voter ID laws in Pennsylvania led to confusion at voting places. Mercedes punished for tire test Mercedes and tire supplier Pirelli have been punished by world motorsport's governing body after conducting an unsanctioned tire test. Kuwait's KIPCO to bid for health insurance company stake KUWAIT, July 4 (Reuters) - Investment group Kuwait Projects Co (KIPCO) said on Thursday it would bid for a stake in Kuwait Health Assurance Co (KHAC)- the first such announcement since the bidding... UK teams with defence and telecom companies on cyber security LONDON, July 5 (Reuters) - Nine of the world's biggest weapon makers and telecoms providers are teaming up with Britain to bolster the country's cyber security, aiming to tackle the increasing threat of hacking and other such attacks. After the Fact Depicting the Colors of Space The hues assigned to distant cosmic bodies that are telescopically photographed in black and white are not just a matter of artistic license. After Marrow Transplants, 2 More Patients Appear H.I.V.-Free Without Drugs Two H.I.V.-infected patients who had bone-marrow transplants for blood cancers have apparently been virus-free since they stopped taking antiretroviral drugs. ECB, abandoning tradition, commits to record low rates FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The European Central Bank broke with precedent by declaring it would keep interest rates at record lows for an extended period and may yet cut further, responding to turbulence caused by the U.S. Federal Reserve's exit plan from money-printing. UK teams with defence and telecom companies on cyber security LONDON, July 5 (Reuters) - Nine of the world's biggest weapon makers and telecoms providers are teaming up with Britain to bolster the country's cyber security, aiming to tackle the increasing threat of hacking and other such attacks. How climate impacts food supply Sometimes Jaria Faraj Ali is so hungry that she ties a scarf tight around her waist to make her feel more comfortable. Sentences for cyber crime and snooping to be tougher across EU * Decision seeks to harmonise patchwork of national tariffs Private bank clients urged to avoid U.S. securities GENEVA (Reuters) - Some Swiss bankers are advising clients to steer clear of U.S. securities ahead of a new law that would tax people with over $50,000 invested in stocks or bonds of U.S. companies... 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. Hernandez Remains Focus of a Media Swarm Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez came under police and news media scrutiny shortly after the body of Odin Lloyd, 27, an acquaintance of his, was discovered on Monday. DealBook William Heinecke, an Early Entrepreneur in Asia, Is Still Finding Success The billionaire chairman of Minor International has expanded from Thailand into the Middle East, Africa, Australia and emerging markets across Asia. Deadly clashes after Mursi overthrow July 4 - At least 14 killed as new clashes erupt in Egypt. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) 'The man who made a nation cry' Rio de Janeiro's Maracana Stadium was packed to the rafters 200,000 expectant spectators prepared to celebrate Brazil's first World Cup triumph and its arrival as a football superpower. But what happened next has left a burning scar in the nation's psyche. Currents | Kids A Crib to Remember Elephant, a new crib, takes 10 minutes to assemble and requires just a screwdriver. Editors Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Park Will Chase 4th Straight Major at British Open Inbee Park hoped to win a Grand Slam. EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies firm on ECB stimulus commitment RIO DE JANEIRO, July 4 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies gained on Thursday after European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi supported appetite for risk assets by saying the bank's interest rates... World Briefing | The Americas Peru Police Fire Tear Gas on Students Peruvian police officers fired tear gas at hundreds of students and civil servants in Lima on Thursday as they marched toward Congress. For Many in Africa, Lack of Electricity Is Barrier to Growth President Obama has begun a new push to bring power to the two-thirds of sub-Saharan Africans who do not have access to it. Mexican reforms hostage to opposition in local elections By Dave Graham MEXICO CITY, July 4 (Reuters) - A year after winning the Mexican presidency, Enrique Pena Nieto needs a solid performance by the opposition in state elections on Sunday to keep alive a fragile alliance he built to steer reforms through Congress. Falling short of a majority when he won, Pena Nieto crafted an informal coalition with the opposition to help realize his economic vision, two key parts of which - opening up state oil giant Pemex to private capital and boosting th JPMorgan $546 mln settlement with MF Global trustee and customers is approved NEW YORK, July 3 (Reuters) - Customers of MF Global's failed broker-dealer unit and the trustee overseeing its liquidation won court approval on Wednesday for a $546 million settlement with JPMorgan... France, Too, Is Sweeping Up Data, Newspaper Reveals Days after President Franois Hollande sternly told the United States to stop spying on its allies, Le Monde on Thursday disclosed that France has its own surveillance program. In Transit Blog Aruba Promotes Its Sustainable Energy Aruba is working on running on renewable energy, and a number of its resorts offer green options for travelers. Dirty play required swamp soccer championship July 2 - The annual Swamp Soccer World Cup, one of the filthiest games of football on earth, takes place in Scotland. Elly Park reports. Yankees 9, Twins 5 Yankees Thrash Twins to Complete 4-Game Sweep Ichiro Suzuki and Travis Hafner each had three hits, and David Phelps pitched well enough to get the win as the Yankees moved to 13-3, counting the postseason, at Target Field. Brazil's 'perfect 10' surf pioneer She's a perfect 10; the surfer that other professionals will drag themselves out of the water to watch. On Baseball Red Sox Are a Monster Again After cratering last season under Bobby Valentine, the Red Sox have the most victories in the majors and their largest division lead since 2009. Rsum Shows Snowden Honed Hacking Skills Edward J. Snowdens rsum suggests that he transformed himself into the kind of cybersecurity expert the N.S.A. is desperate to recruit. 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. Williamsburgs Movie Houses Where Popcorn Feels Pass In Williamsburg, Brooklyn, movie houses redefine the viewing experience. There's no escaping robo-boss Over the next few years, offices will start to have robots roaming around on wheels, controlled by managers sitting halfway around the world, with their faces appearing on a video screen.

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