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News Feed Latest worldwide news Scientists smell success with durian wine July 21 - Scientists in Singapore are turning their hands to wine-making, using the pungent-smelling durian as a replacement for grapes. They're still a long way from commercializing durian wine, but the researchers are confident that the so-called "King of Fruits" has potential for producing a wine that people will want to drink. Tara Cleary reports. Isner Advances to Atlanta Open Semifinals Top-seeded John Isner advanced to his fourth straight Atlanta Open semifinal by beating James Blake. Isner will face seventh-seeded Lleyton Hewitt. Well Cancer Risk Increases With Height Height is associated with a greater risk of cancer for both men and women, new research shows. Bribery allegations hit GSK Jim Boulden reports on the admission from GlaxoSmithKline that its employees may have committed crimes in China. Samsungs Profit Rises, but So Does the Competition Samsung said net income in the second quarter rose to $6.9 billion, an increase of 50 percent, but it expected smartphone sales growth to slow down. Regular wound cleaning tied to faster healing NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Chronic wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers and pressure ulcers may heal faster when they are cleaned out frequently, a new study suggests. At War Blog The Risky Missile Systems That Syrias Rebels Believe They Need A potential menace to military and civilian aircraft alike, heat-seeking, shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles are a modern version of the proverbial sword that cuts two ways. BMW's i3 hatchback is mark of electric car confidence * World's top luxury carmaker to launch first electric model TriQuint forecasts results above estimates; shares jump (Reuters) - TriQuint Semiconductor Inc forecast current-quarter results well above market expectations, buoyed by demand for its chips used in mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. UPDATE 2-U.S. FAA seeks $2.75M quality control penalty for Boeing unit WASHINGTON, July 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Friday said it proposed penalizing Boeing's commercial airplane unit $2.75 million for taking nearly two years to fix a... Hedge funds bet wrong on US crude before slump, right on gold * Funds put $3.3 bln into new crude longs before market fell * Bets on gold turned right as price rallies 3rd week in row By Barani Krishnan NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - Hedge funds took huge positive bets on U.S. crude oil this week just before the market turned south but they had better luck going long on gold as the precious metal rallied, trade data and price charts showed on Friday. Positive wagers placed by money managers on contracts of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crud Serena on French triumph CNN's Amanda Davis interviews Serena Williams after winning her second French Open title. Snooki's plans to set TV show on Jersey shore upset some locals NEW YORK (Reuters) - Even the Jersey shore might have had enough of Snooki. Banks line up for slice of Deutsche hybrid business * Regulatory hurdles to stall issuance for minimum 6 weeks Immigrant Struggles Compounded by Old Age Besides being one of the fastest-growing demographic groups, older immigrants are also one of the most vulnerable. Jacksons Mother, Defiant and at Times Forgetful, Wraps Up Her Testimony Katherine Jackson, 83, faced cross-examination in the wrongful-death lawsuit she brought against the promoters of her sons comeback tour. Bo Xilai indicted for corruption, abuse of power For more than a year, Bo Xilai has been the elephant in the room in Chinese politics -- the central figure in one of the messiest political scandals to hit the ruling Communist Party in years. Second Opposition Leader Assassinated in Tunisia The killing of Mohamed Brahmi, leader of the Peoples Party, incited protests blaming the moderate Islamic party that leads the government in Tunisia, birthplace of the Arab Spring. Environmental Damage in Bangladesh The garment and textile industries in Bangladesh have contributed heavily to what experts describe as a water pollution disaster. U.S. intends to send two Guantanamo detainees to Algeria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration said on Friday it plans to repatriate two inmates to Algeria from the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, resuming the transfer of detainees from the controversial prison for the first time in nearly a year. Rains preceded record drop in U.S. corn, soy cash prices CHICAGO, July 26 (Reuters) - Widespread rains last weekend in the U.S. Corn Belt sparked a record drop in cash corn and soybean prices - a wave of declines that triggered a steep fall in futures at the Chicago Board of Trade this week, grains traders and analysts said. The Media Equation TV Foresees Its Future. Netflix Is There. Netflix has given a good shaking to the settled world of television it has provided its own series, streamed them over the Internet and made them available all at once everywhere. Leading light in science, Italy's 'lady of the stars' Hack dies ROME (Reuters) - Astrophysicist Margherita Hack, a popular science writer, public intellectual and the first woman to lead an astronomical observatory in Italy, died on Saturday at the age of 91. Ad firms Publicis, Omnicom in merger talks - report July 26 (Reuters) - Advertising groups Publicis Groupe SA and Omnicom Group Inc are in late-stage merger talks, Bloomberg reported, citing a person with knowledge of the matter. National Briefing | South North Carolina Abortion Curbs Await Governors Decision Groups supporting abortion rights are trying to pressure Gov. Pat McCrory to veto the measure citing his campaign vow not to sign any new abortion restrictions into law. Glassboro, N.J., Gambles on a University Partnership The struggling borough has tied its fortunes to Rowan University and a $300 million downtown revitalization. Spain train crash Could it happen in U.S.? Unlikely, experts say That scene played out Wednesday in Spain, leading U.S. residents to ask, Could a high-speed train crash like the one Wednesday in Spain, happen in the United States? Not likely, not now, Advertising Online, a Cereal Maker Takes an Inclusive Approach General Mills created a cereal lovers group on Facebook that welcomes mentions and even recipes made with cereals made by its competitors. NASCAR pioneer Nicole Nicole Lyons sets the pace for African-American woman in NASCAR. George Howell reports. UPDATE 1-Bankers in line for telecom and media fees windfall LONDON, July 26 (Reuters) - Bankers working on the sale of the bulk of Vivendi's stake in Activision Blizzard Inc to the video games maker and its management could earn advisory fees of up to $80... Observatory Tracking a Spinning Ball, With Math Australian physicists lifelong cricket fans have come up with equations that calculate the effect of wind on balls that are spinning in arbitrary directions. Bits Wirelessly Expand Your Smartphone or Tablet Memory The SanDisk Connect Wireless Media Drive allows user to plug an SD memory card into a tiny hard drive and then wirelessly retrieve photos, videos or files on a tablet or smartphone. WRAPUP 2-SAC Capital pleads not guilty; reinsurance unit eyed July 26 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Steven A. Cohen's hedge fund pleaded not guilty on Friday to insider trading charges in federal court, as questions also surfaced about the future of SAC Capital's Bermuda-based reinsurance unit, SAC Re. RLPC-Investors exit Frans Bonhomme as restructuring looms-bankers LONDON, July 26 (Reuters) - Major investors have sold on loans given to troubled plumbing group Frans Bonhomme as owner Cinven moves toward a consensual restructuring that may see hedge funds take... Detroit case may alter distressed U.S. city behavior Moody's (Reuters) - Detroit's filing for bankruptcy protection is "profoundly meaningful" for the small number of local governments in the United States that are below investment grade, and could change their approach to pensions and other long-term liabilities, Moody's Investors Service said on Friday. CBS and Time Warner Cable Call a Timeout in Dispute The network and cable company announced late Wednesday that they had agreed to an extension of their current contract, as they continue to wrangle over fees for CBS programs. Wiebe and Langer Share Lead at Senior British Open Mark Wiebe of the United States shot a five-under-par 65, and Bernhard Langer shot a 67 and made five birdies. Both players were at five-under 135. Bessemer goes on defense, on pace for best year NEW YORK (Reuters) - Portfolio managers at Bessemer Trust, financial adviser to ultra-wealthy U.S. families, took an extremely defensive posture a few weeks ago amid some of the most volatile... Leading Off A Farce in Many, Many Acts With Alex Rodriguez, the Yankees and now Mike Francesa all playing roles, its a script that defies belief. And never seems to end. Turning market hits "trend-following" quant funds LONDON (Reuters) - The global equity pullback over the last month hit "trend-following" quantitative funds the hardest, but the strategy could remain the most profitable in the longer run, delegates...

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