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News Feed Latest worldwide news Colombia will seek 4.5 trillion pesos from sale of Isagen BOGOTA, July 29 (Reuters) - Colombia's Finance Minister Mauricio Cardenas said on Monday the government would seek to raise at least 4.5 trillion pesos ($2.4 billion) from the sale of its stake in electricity generator Isagen. Turkish embassy in Somalia attacked Three suicide bombers in a single car attacked a building in Somalia that is part of the Turkish Embassy, a spokesman for the Turkish foreign ministry said. Icahn opposes voting rule change proposed by Dell founder (Reuters) - Activist investor Carl Icahn urged Dell Inc's special committee to not change voting rules, as proposed by the company's founder Michael Dell, which would make it easier for a CEO-led group to take the personal computer maker private. Olivia Jordan-Higgins Wins Symetra Tour Event Jersey's Olivia Jordan-Higgins won the Credit Union Classic on Sunday for her first Symetra Tour victory, holding off Thailland's P.K. Kongkraphan by a stroke. Heat wave blamed for 4 NYC deaths The heat wave that rolled through the Northeast last week killed at least four people in New York, the city's medical examiner reported Monday. Queen Elizabeth hopes baby comes soon as she's off on holiday LONDON (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth joined the band of increasingly impatient royal baby watchers hoping Prince William and his wife Kate's first child arrives soon, saying she is due to go on holiday. Moody's downgrades GlaxoSmithKline credit outlook LONDON, July 29 (Reuters) - GlaxoSmithKline, already rocked by a bribery scandal in China, suffered a fresh setback on Monday when Moody's Investors Service cut its credit outlook for the British drugmaker on concerns about cash outflows. Tennis baby takes Internet by storm The daughter of Bob Bryan, part of of tennis' greatest double act in history, has become a social media phenomenon. Rangers, Scheppers Call Cleveland Incident Done The Texas Rangers said Monday they had spoken with two teammates who were with Tanner Scheppers and have a "full understanding" of what happened when the reliever was involved in a physical altercation in Cleveland. With No Living Inductees, Only Echoes Stir the Quiet at the Hall of Fame The annual ceremony was especially notable for the players who were excluded and underscored the damage that performance-enhancing drugs have inflicted on baseball. Music Review Oresteia Is Revived as Prelude to Bard Music Festival Oresteia, the 1895 adaptation of the Aeschylus trilogy dealing with the aftermath of the Trojan War, is being revived at Bard College. ArtsBeat What Inspired You to Work in Dance? If you have a job that revolves around dance, we want to hear about the piece or performance that inspired you to dedicate your career to the art form. Hedge fund firm Lansdowne names new CEO LONDON (Reuters) - One of London's largest hedge fund firms, Lansdowne Partners, has named Alex Snow, the former head of UK Investment Banking at Investec, as its new chief executive officer. Women lawyers hitting glass ceiling The scales of justice are beginning to balance as an increasing number of women enter the legal profession. In the UK, it is an even 50% split of gender representation, while in the U.S., female lawyers make up 70% of staff attorneys. Michigan attorney general backs pensioners in Detroit bankruptcy July 27 (Reuters) - Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette said on Saturday he would join Detroit's federal bankruptcy case to defend retirees who risk losing public pensions, arguing that the... Labor Rights Group Accuses iPhone Maker of Abuses China Labor Watch said it had found violations of the law and of Apples pledges about working conditions at factories operated by a Taiwanese company, Pegatron. Editors Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. The Mayors of New York Historically, the template for choosing a new mayor of New York has resembled a pendulum, swinging from one extreme to another. 150 child prostitution arrests in U.S. In a major crackdown on child prostitution, the FBI announced Monday that 150 arrests have been made in Operation Cross Country, and 105 children have been rescued nationwide. A Race to Save the Orange by Altering Its DNA Growers turned to genetics in hopes of building a tougher orange tree. But would the public accept genetically modified food? China shares extend losing streak, drag Hong Kong lower HONG KONG, July 29 (Reuters) - China shares are set for a fourth day of decline on Monday, with Hong Kong deepening losses, as concerns over China's slowing economy kept investors sidelined ahead of data that may show the world's second-largest economy losing more momentum. Wave of car bombings target Iraqi Shi'ites, killing 60 BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Car bombs ripped through busy streets and markets in Iraq on Monday, killing at least 60 people in predominantly Shi'ite areas in some of the deadliest violence since Sunni insurgents stepped up attacks this year. Book Covers Before and After Designers discuss their work on recent book covers. Back pain treatment often not in line with guidelines NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite guidelines to treat back pain conservatively, the proportion of people prescribed powerful painkillers or referred for surgery and other specialty care has increased in recent years, according to a new study. Synta Pharma shares soar after co says to expand breast cancer study (Reuters) - Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp shares soared as much as 47 percent in heavy trading after the company said preliminary results from a mid-stage study of its drug ganetespib in breast cancer... Ad groups plot to compete with new Publicis-Omnicom LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) - A plan to merge Publicis and Omnicom into the world's biggest advertising group has rivals ready to poach their blue-chip clients that might leave the new agency as it faces... UPDATE 1-Express Scripts profit beats estimates as expenses fall July 29 (Reuters) - Express Scripts Holding Co, the largest pharmacy benefits manager in the United States, reported an adjusted profit that beat analysts' estimates for the fifth straight quarter, helped by a fall in expenses and growth in its specialty business. Asia tours boost Premier League Business is booming for English Premier League clubs touring Asia, but is it the best way for their players to prepare for the new season? Ronaldinho leads Mineiro to Libertadores triumph Ronaldinho rounded on critics who said he was finished after he helped lead Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro to the Copa Libertadores title after a penalty shootout victory over Olimpia. Police Chinese man sets nursing home ablaze, killing 11 A squabble over $32 led a nursing home resident to set the building on fire, killing 11 people, Chinese state-run media reported. Phil Woosnam, Pioneer of North American Soccer, Dies at 80 Mr. Woosnam played professionally in Britain before becoming the commissioner of the North American Soccer League. No Evidence Harvard Officials Read Faculty E-Mails, Report Says A review commissioned by the university found that administrators involved in searching faculty e-mail accounts did not believe they were violating privacy rules. Currents | Lighting Bathed in the Glow of Splashing Water Tony Duquettes Splashing Water chandeliers are put into production by Remains Lighting. Iraq headed for 1st annual oil output drop in three years * Exports to drop by 500,000 bpd in Sept. due to port work Business Briefing | Legal News Glaxo to Pay $45 Million to State Over Drug Marketing GlaxoSmithKline agreed to pay Louisiana $45 million to settle lawsuits accusing it of improperly marketing the diabetes drug Avandia and other drugs. News Analysis Weak Finish From Europe on Chinese Solar Panels The European Commissions antidumping case against China started vigorously but foundered amid European political divisions; it may ultimately strengthen Chinas solar industry. Milan star 'racially abused' The new football season is still some weeks away, but already in Italy allegations of racial abuse towards AC Milan's Kevin Constant have marred a friendly. Global Soccer Soccer, Faith and Technology A Tunisian soccer club and one from Brazil have recently used technology in unique ways, one to help its team to victory and the other to aid in public health. Experts predict long antitrust road for Omnicom, Publicis WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS, July 29 (Reuters) - Publicis and Omnicom will most likely have to shed some assets in order for their mega deal to win approval from regulators in the United States, Europe and... Youzhny Beats Haase in Swiss Open Final Mikhail Youzhny won his first Swiss Open title in his eighth attempt, beating Robin Haase. It was his ninth career title and third on clay courts.

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