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News Feed Latest worldwide news Altana agrees to buy Rockwood Holdings' global rheology business July 28 (Reuters) - German specialty chemicals group Altana said on Sunday it had agreed to buy the global rheology business of U.S. chemicals maker Rockwood Holdings Inc. for $635 million to expand its additives portfolio. An Afghan Media Mogul, Pushing Boundaries Saad Mohseni has brought soap operas, sitcoms and reality TV to his native country, Afghanistan, and with them a modicum of normalcy. Now he is looking to expand to Egypt, Libya and Iraq. PC Industry Fights to Adapt as Tablets Muscle In While sales of PCs to businesses remain steady, demand among consumers has plunged, largely because people are instead buying iPads, Kindle Fires and other tablets. Software experts attack cars, to release code as hackers meet BOSTON, July 28 (Reuters) - Car hacking is not a new field, but its secrets have long been closely guarded. That is about to change, thanks to two well-known computer software hackers who got bored... Doctor and Patient When the Patient Is Racist Since Hippocrates, physicians have embraced the ideal of caring for all patients, regardless of who they might be. But what does the doctor do when the patient discriminates? UPDATE 4-Under siege, JPMorgan to quit physical commodities NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co is exiting physical commodities trading, the bank said in a surprise statement on Friday, as Wall Street's role in the trading of raw materials comes... Snedeker closing in on Canadian crown OAKVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) - American Brandt Snedeker was closing in on his second PGA Tour win of the season, taking a two shot lead midway through the final round of the Canadian Open on Sunday. Crackdown in Egypt Kills Islamists as They Protest The Egyptian authorities unleashed a ferocious attack on Islamist protesters, killing at least 72 people in the second mass killing of demonstrators in three weeks. Analysis Intangible investments cast U.S. economy in brighter light WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As many a former factory worker can attest, U.S. companies have invested so heavily in technology that some plants now practically run themselves. 10 smartphone habits to avoid How annoying and rude and antisocial have we all become with our smartphones? We're embarrassing ourselves all over the place. Please stop. UPDATE 1-Publicis, Omnicom to announce merger soon-source PARIS/NEW YORK, July 27 (Reuters) - French advertising group Publicis will soon announce a plan to combine with larger rival Omnicom in a deal that will be presented as a merger of equals and could... Canadians paying coffee forward What's in the coffee in Canada? Apparently something that's making a few folks pretty generous. Lori Goldstein, Emil Steiner The bride, a psychiatrist, and the groom, a freelance journalist, were married on the grounds of Prague Castle. Well Walking 800 Miles Away From Cancer When my doctors told me I was cancer-free after a six-year battle, I began an 800-mile walk away from the disease. Seoul shares, near resistance, seen rangebound before FOMC SEOUL, July 29 (Reuters) - Seoul shares, hovering near 6-week highs, are likely to move within a limited range on Monday ahead of a U.S. Federal Reserve policy meeting this week and as they brush up against a key resistance level. "The market will move narrowly around 1,900 points," said Park So-yeon, a market analyst at Korea Investment Securities, noting that the KOSPI's 60-day moving average is around 1,910 points. She added that auto share moves could be volatile due to moves in th You're the Boss Blog E-Commerce Company Learns to Sell Directly on Facebook For one owner, the biggest challenge was figuring out how to accept payments. Mexico central bank more worried on growth, minutes show MEXICO CITY, July 26 (Reuters) - Mexico's central bankers were unanimous in leaving interest rates on hold at 4 percent at their meeting earlier this month, minutes of their discussion showed on... DealBook Choices Ahead for the Dell Board, but Not Much Time A modification to the voting rules is a critical factor in whether a buyout offer for Dell succeeds, the author writes. Fast track to driver road rage? It may not be "High Noon," but the Red Bull team are facing a Shanghai showdown when their two drivers resume rivalries at this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix. J.J. Cale, Musician and Songwriter, Dies at 74 Mr. Cales blues-inflected rock influenced some of the genres biggest names, and his songs were recorded by Eric Clapton and Johnny Cash among others. Business groups push U.S. Congress to prevent import tax hike WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Business groups are pushing the U.S. Congress to pass legislation in the next nine days to prevent tariffs from rising on auto parts, tires, jewelry and other goods from... Samantha Armstrong, Grant Blosser The bride is a family nurse practitioner at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx; the groom is a vice president at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Manhattan. How sensors make your phone "Star Trek smart" Can your current smartphone be any smarter? Sure it can, if the device knows how to better understand its surroundings with the help of internal sensors. Qualcomm's Project Gimbal does just that for app developers. Here's a peek at how Paramount is using the technology. Derek Jeter HRs on 1st Pitch in Return to Yankees Derek Jeter returned to the New York Yankees' lineup again with customary flair, making an immediate impact on a team desperate for power. Barclays to unveil capital plans, Lloyds share sale in focus * Barclays to outline capital plans with results on Tuesday Christine Mott, Amir Feder A wedding at the couples country home. Feds propose new rules on imported food The Food and Drug Administration on Friday promised a safer U.S. food supply when it implements two new rules regulating food imported to the United States. Dining Review | New Jersey A Review of Bangkok House, in Eatontown The exterior of the Bangkok House restaurant on Route 35 is uninspiring. But its whats inside that counts. Thai crash highlights tourist risk A deadly bus crash in Thailand has raised further concerns about travel safety in a country increasingly known for not just its beautiful beaches but the high volume of road-related deaths that occur every year. Pairings Blanco Tequila, a Handy Pantry Staple A layer of pineapple confit steeped in bracing blanco tequila makes a cake with kick. Corner Office Never Duck Tough Questions, Says Drugstore.comx2019;s Chief Dawn Lepore, chairwoman and chief executive of Drugstore.com, says good leaders direct employeesx2019; energies toward the mission at hand. Congressman Vows to Introduce Bill on Radio Royalties Representative Melvin L. Watt, a Democrat from North Carolina, says the measure is an effort to get payment for record companies and artists whose music is played on AM or FM radio. Gary Player. Why I love horses The nine-time Major Champion tells CNN's Errol Barnett about his passions beyond golf. Two Ad Companies Are Said to Merge, Supplanting Industry Leader The merger of the Omnicom Group and the Publicis Groupe would create a new industry leader positioned to better capture profits from digital media and emerging markets. UPDATE 4-Under siege, JPMorgan to quit physical commodities NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co is exiting physical commodities trading, the bank said in a surprise statement on Friday, as Wall Street's role in the trading of raw materials comes... Shareholder wealth The largest creators, the biggest destroyers Reuters blogger Felix Salmon shares a surprising list of which companies over the last 90 years have generated the most wealth for shareholders, and which ones have destroyed it. Tennis baby new web star The daughter of Bob Bryan, part of tennis' greatest double act in history, has become a social media phenomenon. As Europe struggles, companies focus on cost cuts DAGENHAM, England, July 28 (Reuters) - Glistening chains on the turnstyles at Ford Motor Co.'s plant in east London illustrate how, even when companies unveil positive news about their European operations, it may not mean things are picking up in the economy. The top films at the North American box office July 28 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting July 26, led by "The Wolverine," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) The Wolverine .........................$ 55.0 million 2 (1) The Conjuring .........................$ 22.1 million 3 (2) Despicable Me 2........................$ 16.0 million 4 (3) Turbo..................................$ 13.3 million 5 (4) Grown Ups 2 ...........................$ F1 season off to a racing start Ed Foster of Motor Sport Magazine previews the Formula One season with Amanda Davies.

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