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News Feed Latest worldwide news Bolivia demands answers from Europe in plane spat over Snowden LA PAZ (Reuters) - Bolivia demanded on Monday that France, Portugal, Spain and Italy reveal who told them that former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden was on board President Evo Morales' flight from Moscow last week. Intuitive Surgical sees second-quarter revenue below views July 8 (Reuters) - Intuitive Surgical Inc, maker of the da Vinci surgical robot, said on Monday it expects second-quarter revenue below analysts' expectations and its shares fell in after-hours trading. Bits Blog The iPhone Hasnt Saved T-Mobile USA Yet There is no question that finally being able to sell the iPhone was good for T-Mobile USA. But the company still has a long way to go to regain market share. Whale wallops Aussie surfer A curious surfer only just survived a close encounter with a whale, as a once-in-a-lifetime paddle almost ended in death Yankees Nova Acting and Pitching Like a King of the Mound The Yankees Ivan Nova has struggled for most of this season, but has found success lately by channeling his inner lion and newfound scowl. Heads Up Taking a Bite Out of Crime in Rome Diners increasingly have places to eat where they avoid supporting Italys Mafia. Dance Listings for July 5-11 A selected guide to performances of movement in New York and the area. Researchers project the future of smart phones June 30 - Researchers at the University of Tokyo are developing indoor projection technology that incorporates a sense of touch for interactive devices of the future. The system emits ultrasonic waves to generate pressure a user can feel and could one day render keyboards, smartphones, and even pens obsolete. Ben Gruber has more. Breakingviews What UK finance should take from Andy Murray July 8 - Wimbledon no longer reflects the UK's position in financial services, where satisfaction is taken from hosting an event that attracts top talent from around the world. TABLE-Foreign brokers set to buy Japanese stocks TOKYO, July 9 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Tuesday. Japanese Stocks BUY 31.0 million shares SELL 9.0 million shares ------------------------------------------------------ BUY 22.0 million shares RPT-In China, Nestle and Danone play it by the book SHANGHAI, July 6 (Reuters) - Swift responses from Swiss food company Nestle and French rival Danone to Beijing's announcement that it was investigating possible price-fixing of instant milk formulas are textbook examples of how firms should deal with such crises in China, executives and consultants say. Investors Wary Optimism Leads to Gains for Stocks As American companies begin presenting second-quarter earnings, markets reflected an expectation that corporate fortunes would remain generally good, although the aluminum producer Alcoa reported a loss. Preview Cahill Returns Not a Moment Too Soon for Red Bulls Tim Cahill, the teams second designated player was away for the entire month of June helping Australia qualify for next summers World Cup. Nikkei rebounds on strong global lead; China market eyed * Nikkei up 1.2 pct, Topix gains 1.3 pct * 32 of 33 sub-sectors in positive territory * Olympus sags on public offering By Ayai Tomisawa TOKYO, July 9 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose on... Murray Reaches Summit to Enter British Sporting Folklore The last few heart-pounding strides towards the summit proved the most precarious for Andy Murray as he beat Novak Djokovic to end a 77-year British jinx at Wimbledon on a Sunday that will forever be etched in the nation's sporting fabric. Hitler's food taster feared death with every morsel BERLIN (Reuters) - Margot Woelk spent the last few years of World War Two eating lavish meals and fearing that every mouthful could mean death. 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. London keeps global edge as top transport finance hub LONDON (Reuters) - London remains the top financing centre for the global transport industry, although it faces stiff competition from New York and capitals in Asia Pacific as companies seek to tap more funding sources, a survey showed on Friday. After Legal Marathon, Britain Deports Terrorist Suspect The militant Islamic cleric known as Abu Qatada was deported early Sunday from Britain to his native Jordan to face terrorism charges, ending a 10-year court battle. BBC Shelves Its 3-D TV Programming Plans The decision follows a similar one from ESPN. Both broadcasters said public interest in 3-D shows was less than they had expected. UPDATE 2-Barnes Noble CEO resigns after Nook sales slump NEW YORK, July 8 (Reuters) - Barnes Noble Inc Chief Executive William Lynch resigned on Monday after he led a failed attempt by the U.S. bookstore chain to compete against the likes of Amazon.com Inc, Apple Inc and Google Inc in the e-reader and tablet markets. 18 and Under Culprits in a Childs Headaches A full story and a careful exam can determine which pains may indicate serious illness. Sports Briefing | Pro Football Hundreds Attend Funeral of Semipro Football Player Killed Hundreds of relatives, friends and well-wishers wept together and hugged at the funeral of Odin Lloyd, a semipro football player whose killing led to charges against Aaron Hernandez. Nearly Man Zanotti Leads French Open as Favorites Struggle Paraguay's Fabrizio Zanotti, one of the nearly men of the European Tour, grabbed a one-stroke lead in the second round of the French Open near Paris on Friday while overnight leader Anders Hansen had a day to forget. U.S. judge denies Guantanamo inmate's request to end force-feeding WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Monday denied a Guantanamo prisoner's request to halt the force-feeding of hunger strikers and said that only President Barack Obama had the power to intervene. Syria invites U.N. chemical arms chief, but access is in doubt UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Monday invited chief U.N. chemical weapons investigator Ake Sellstrom to Damascus to discuss allegations of banned arms use in Syria's civil war but suggested it would not compromise on access. Essay A Popular Reds Owner (Its About Time) After years of suffering because of the Reds owners Marge Schott and Carl Lindner, the teams current boss, Bob Castellini, has given fans something to cheer about. NASA telescope to probe long-standing solar mystery CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A small NASA telescope was launched into orbit on Thursday on a mission to determine how the sun heats its atmosphere to millions of degrees, sending off rivers of particles that define the boundaries of the solar system. 'Change game, not just players' Two days before Hosni Mubarak was ousted as president of Egypt, I wrote an article for CNN calling for the Muslim Brotherhood to have a place in the post-Mubarak Egypt. GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks end higher, dollar briefly touches 3-year high * Wall St. up on earnings, jobs, European shares end up 1.4 pct * Dollar recedes from 3-year high vs currency basket * Oil pulls back after gains on Egypt By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK, July 8 (Reuters) - Global stock indexes climbed on Monday as the upcoming U.S. earnings season added to investor optimism after last week's robust U.S. jobs data, while the dollar edged off three-year highs against major currencies. Oil prices declined after rising sharply on unrest in E "Most Wanted" app brings gamers into hunt for suspects July 5 - Police in Warsaw have come up with an innovative way to enlist the public in their hunt for wanted criminal suspects, by incorporating a rogue's gallery of faces as part of a smartphone app which tests players' memory for faces. Jim Drury reports. Pollution Leads to Drop in Life Span in Northern China, Research Finds Widespread coal use in the north has led in recent decades to an average decrease in life span of more than five years, research indicates. Sports Briefing | Colleges Former W.N.B.A. President to Lead Big East The newly reconstituted Big East Conference has hired Val Ackerman, a former W.N.B.A. president and a member of the Womens Basketball Hall of Fame, as its commissioner. Can racism ever be beaten? Watching dozens of crazed supporters trying to set fire to a stadium makes you question your love of football. Ecuador's poor press freedom Ecuador has a poor track record on press freedom, so why would it help Edward Snowden? CNN speaks to a local investigative journalist who blew the whistle in a presidential corruption case. Life insurance on the rise in Africa CNN's Robyn Curnow looks at Africa's growing insurance industry and how companies are developing new strategies. Soldiers Lawyers Ask Judge To Acquit on Aid to Enemy Pfc. Bradley Mannings lead lawyer presented witnesses and evidence to try to prove that the soldier who gave classified documents to WikiLeaks had not sought to help the enemy. As Competition Wanes, Amazon Cuts Back Discounts After years of lowering book prices, Amazon is offering smaller discounts on some books. Authors and small publishers said this put some books beyond an audiences reach. Man Utd signs new Asia deal Manchester United may face a new challenge on the field next season without Alex Ferguson but the English Premier League giant appears to have no domestic equals commercially with its ever expanding list of global sponsors. Red Bull fined after cameraman hit by tire Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has warned of the dangers of working in a Formula One pit lane after a wheel from one of the team's cars came loose and struck a cameraman.

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