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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 5-Microsoft Xbox head named Zynga CEO SAN FRANCISCO, July 1 (Reuters) - Games publisher Zynga Inc has replaced chief executive Mark Pincus with Don Mattrick, the Microsoft Corp executive who headed the critical Xbox business, Zynga announced on Monday. Brevan Howard trader linked to Libor probe leaves hedge fund ZURICH (Reuters) - A trader allegedly connected to a global rate-rigging scandal has left hedge fund Brevan Howard, the company said on Thursday. Snowden statement 'I am unbowed in my convictions' WikiLeaks releases a statement attributed to leaker Edward Snowden, blasting the U.S. for blocking his efforts to seek asylum. App Smart To Manage Time, Track Time and Pass the Time When they arent listening to music or playing a game on their devices, people who work from home can stay on task with a range of productivity apps. Obama takes on power plants, Keystone pipeline in new climate plan June 25 - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Tuesday that he will tap into his executive powers to launch a new action plan to tackle climate change. Mana Rabiee reports. US STOCKS-SP 500 extends gains to year's 2nd half on solid data * SP 500 adds to gains after strongest first half since 1998 German football embraces Israel Germany's Under-21 soccer team may have bowed out of the European Championship Finals in Israel this week, but their experiences in Israel have left a lasting impression. Whos the Jets No. 1 Quarterback? Its a Tossup After a three-day minicamp, neither Mark Sanchez nor Geno Smith has the edge as the Jets starter at quarterback. ArtsBeat Monsters University Holds Off White House Down at Box Office Disneys animated Monsters University topped the weekend box office for the second week, pulling in about $46 million, beating out the The Heat, the top new film, as well as the action film White House Down. Report of U.S. Spying Angers European Allies European officials said a report that the United States had been spying on its allies could threaten talks with Washington on a huge trade agreement. Brett Moody, Christopher Bodnar The bride and groom both work at the Salisbury School in Connecticut. Phys Ed The Rise of the Minimalist Workout People have long been trying to figure out what the right amount of exercise is, but the focus lately is on the shortest period possible. Is the Acer W510 Windows 8 tablet better than Windows RT? Can a Windows 8 tablet running on Intel's Atom be a good middle ground between Windows RT and more expensive devices? Take a look at Acer's W510 great battery life and full Windows 8. Alan Myers, Drummer in Devo, Dies at 58 Mr. Myerss bandmate Gerald Casale said the band would never have reached the heights it did without Mr. Myers. Will unrest hurt Turkey's economy? CNN's Arwa Damon explores how the movement against Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan affects business. Paul Casey Wins Irish Open by 3 Strokes Paul Casey made a 50-foot eagle putt on the 18th hole Sunday and won the Irish Open by three strokes. Silverstone curbs not behind blowouts, says Warwick LONDON (Reuters) - Silverstone's owners hit back on Monday at suggestions that the circuit's curbs could be to blame for explosive Pirelli tire failures at Sunday's British Formula One Grand Prix. A fair World Cup deal for Brazil? After some of the world's biggest corporations such as Apple and Google have come under pressure over aggressive tax avoidance strategies, now its FIFA's turn to defend its lucrative financial arrangements with 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil. South Africa's Murray Roberts to sell product units in $130 mln deal JOHANNESBURG, June 28 (Reuters) - South African builder Murray Roberts said on Friday it would sell most of its construction product businesses to private equity investors for 1.3 billion rand... Colombia Police arrest 4 in U.S. agent's slaying Police in Colombia have arrested four people accused of killing a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent during an attempted robbery. Breaking the Seal on Drug Research More researchers are insisting on seeing all the data behind all clinical trials for drugs, not just the rosy reports that companies choose to release. Phones OK on a plane says BA The airline will be become first in Europe to allow phones to be used upon landing. Your seatmate just got more irritable. Tevez community order? Carlos Tevez may have escaped the clutches of the Premier League by joining Italian giant Juventus -- but the long arm of the law could yet bring the striker back to English shores. Sports Briefing | Hockey Two Million at Parade for Blackhawks The Chicago police said more than two million people turned out to celebrate the Blackhawks Stanley Cup win. Escape Best places to hide out Fleeing US law enforcement, the NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden seems stuck for where to go next. CNN Travel's own top secret document reveals which countries should be on his list ... Supreme Court justice denies bid to stop California gay marriages (Reuters) - A U.S. Supreme Court justice on Sunday rejected a long-shot bid to halt same-sex marriages in California, days after the high court let stand a trial judge's order declaring the ban unconstitutional. New Issue-Shanks Group prices 100 mln euro 2019 bond Guarantor Cairo Group Ltd, Orgaworld Canada Ltd, Shanks BV, Inbee Park makes history South Korea's Inbee Park entered the golfing record books Sunday as she wrapped up a four-shot victory in the U.S. Women's Open at Sebonack. Disruptions A Computer Swallowed to Monitor Inner Space Scientists, researchers and some start-ups are preparing the next, even more intrusive wave of computing ingestible computers and sensors in pills. DIARY - UK and Irish Corporate events from Jul 01,2013 THOMSON REUTERS , Diary of UK and Irish Corporate events For full list of companies reporting each day click on For a full list of all Western European Corp events, click on For a full list of major european corp events with forecasts, click on --- ----- ---- --------------------------- ---------- ---------- DATE GMT COMPANY NAME EVENT RIC --- ----- ---- --------------------------- ----- Whos the Jets No. 1 Quarterback? Its a Tossup After a three-day minicamp, neither Mark Sanchez nor Geno Smith has the edge as the Jets starter at quarterback. Opinion U.S. spying 'out of control' It's hard to think of a time in the history of America's intelligence community when it has been more battered by accusations of over-stepping or mismanaging its mission to secretly gather information to support the activities of the U.S. government In Tanzania, Obama Calls for a Partnership With Africa to Aid Its Economy Arriving to an enthusiastic welcome in Tanzania, President Obama called for a new model with Africa based on trade and partnership as well as aid and assistance. PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - July 2 July 2 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. UPDATE 1-Barrick slows work at Pascua-Lama; defers costs * Co says move will cut capex by $1.5-$1.8 bln in 2013, 2014 Breaking records in Dubai Guinness World Records head Talal Omar has moved to the Middle East to accommodate the growing demand of record breakers. WHO wants HIV patients treated sooner to save lives, halt spread LONDON (Reuters) - Doctors could save three million more lives worldwide by 2025 if they offer AIDS drugs to people with HIV much sooner after they test positive for the virus, the World Health Organization said on Sunday. Remastering the art of discus It can appear to the naked eye as a blur; a frenzied whirlwind of arms and legs, but for Ancient Greece it epitomized an intoxicating marriage of harmony and balance. China appoints Ding Xuedong as new CIC chairman -sources BEIJING, June 28 (Reuters) - China's $500 billion sovereign wealth fund China Investment Corp (CIC) has appointed cabinet official Ding Xuedong as its new chairman, two sources said on Friday, ending... Fox fall premiere dates get jump on rivals Fox has released a fall premiere date schedule that gets the jump on rivals.

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