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News Feed Latest worldwide news Immelt Economic efficiencies drive China ahead Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says a large and educated workforce is fueling China's strength and not simply a deflated yuan. DealBook Voting Rule Change Is Seen as Crucial to Dell Founders Takeover Bid While more votes have been cast in favor of Michael S. Dell and Silver Lakes takeover proposal, the tally is not enough to win without a change in rules. City Room Scene From a Spy Novel Metropolitan Diary A rider on the No. 2 train downtown sees what looks like a message being covertly passed. Paula Deens Cook Tells of Slights, Steeped in History Dora Charles, who lives in an aging trailer home on the outskirts of Savannah, said Paula Deen held out the promise that together, they might get rich one day. Chinese Search for Infant Formula Goes Global Fueled by distrust of domestic brands, Chinese parents are buying up foreign-made infant milk powder, and that has led to shortages in at least a half-dozen other countries. Tanzanian villagers sue African Barrick Gold over 2011 violence LONDON, July 30 (Reuters) - African Barrick Gold is being sued in Britain's High Court by a group of Tanzanians who say the company was complicit in the killing by police of at least six villagers at one of its mines in incidents dating back two years. Small-Business Guide Sell a Business to Cover Retirement? Dont Count on It Many businesses simply cannot be sold and others end up being sold for far less than expected. 'War Horse' puppet comes to life Nick Glass speaks to the puppeteers behind the stage hit "War Horse" to find out how they bring its equine star to life. Radio host Kidd Kraddick dies David "Kidd" Kraddick, whose morning radio show aired nationally, has died. He was 53. Bumper MA deal pushes Britain's FTSE higher LONDON, July 29 (Reuters) - A proposed mega-merger between global ad agencies Publicis and Omnicom buoyed leading UK peer WPP on Monday to help keep Britain's top share index near two-month highs. Forbes Angelina Jolie highest-paid actress She might not get paid as much as "Iron Man," but there's no doubt that celestial beauty Angelina Jolie is smiling all the way to the bank. Bits Blog Following Public Dots to a Missing Phone After leaving an iPhone in the backseat of a taxi, a software solution to getting it back. Sports Briefing | Soccer Guardiola and Bayern Munich Beat Barcelona Bayern Munich defeated Barcelona, 2-0, in a preseason friendly that pitted Pep Guardiolas new side against his former team. Premier League's Scudamore Blames FA for England Failures Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has rejected accusations his organisation are to blame for England's failures at major tournaments and questioned the role of the English Football Association and government. T Magazine Feeling For | Lanvins Cool Necklace Beats the Heat Offering a new take on statement jewelry, this piece from Alber Elbazs fall collection is available this week at Bergdorf Goodman. ArtsBeat Historians Defend Howard Zinn Against a Former Governors Critique Scholars who have criticized the historian Howard Zinns work defended him against Mitch Daniels, the former governor of Indiana, who called Mr. Zinns work truly execrable. With EU sales likely capped, China solar firms will need new markets HONG KONG, July 29 (Reuters) - A weekend deal between Beijing and Brussels to regulate trade in solar panels will limit Chinese firms' growth prospects in the European Union, the world's largest solar market, and force them to step up sales to 'emerging' markets at home and in the United States and Japan. T Magazine Gallery | Mats Gustafsons Eye for Beauty, on Paper and in Print A new edition of a book on Mats Gustafsons watercolors arrives just as the artists work is exhibited at the Millesgarden museum in Stockholm. Number of Catfish Inspectors Drives a Debate on Spending The inspection of catfish is at the heart of a dispute as the House and Senate prepare to work out their differences on a new five-year farm bill. UK start-up investment website plans global expansion LONDON (Reuters) - A British website which allows members of the public to buy stakes in small businesses is planning to expand worldwide, aiming to create a global platform linking investors to... FOREX-Dollar hits one-month low against the yen,euro edges lower * Fed may bolster dovish forward guidance * Dollar/yen falls as Nikkei slides * Plenty of event risks ECB and BoE meetings, major data By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, July 29 (Reuters) - The... The toughest shot in golf? Living Golf takes a a look at the iconic 17th hole with its island green. Well Scientists Seek to Rein In Diagnoses of Cancer Some of the top scientists in cancer research are recommending sweeping changes in the approach to detection and treatment, including eliminating the word cancer entirely from some common diagnoses. RPT-ON THE MOVE-Wells Fargo adds big teams to independent channel July 29 (Reuters) - Wells Fargo Co added several veteran financial adviser teams to its independent division in recent months, including a five-adviser team from Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Virginia. Oahu bans smoking at the beach New laws on Oahu ban smoking from beaches, parks, tennis courts, softball fields. Marquez wins in Germany to go top Both of his main rivals in MotoGP were injured and Marc Marquez took advantage. He won the German Grand Prix to grab the lead in the overall standings. Florida's Morrison Arrested and Suspended Florida linebacker Antonio Morrison has been suspended for at least the first two games of the regular season after being arrested for the second time in five weeks. Gazas Economy Suffers From Egyptian Militarys Crackdown As Egypts military steps up its campaign against Islamic militants in the Sinai Peninsula, the closing of tunnels into Gaza has meant hardship for Palestinians. 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. Big Hollywood turnout for Bollywood's Priyanka Chopra July 26 - Bollywood star and singer Priyanka Chopra gets warm welcome in Los Angeles. Rough Cut (No reporter narration) Personal Health Understanding Eczema to Treat It New discoveries shed light on a skin condition that afflicts 15 million Americans. Sports Briefing | Colleges N.C.A.A. Responds to Paterno Lawsuit The N.C.A.A. is asking a Pennsylvania court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the family of the Joe Paterno that seeks to overturn the sanctions against Penn State. Well Low Vitamin D Tied to Aging Problems A new study has found that low vitamin D levels in people over 55 are associated with an inability to perform ordinary tasks of daily life. The Hunt In Carnegie Hill, a Not-So-New Low-Rise Christina Giannini wanted a prewar building, a low floor, and something dog-friendly. Ramadan 'Super Bowl for ads?' For those that live and work in the Middle East, Ramadan is a period of considerable downtime. In many countries, special laws require the working day is reduced to accommodate those fasting (observers are meant to abstain from food, water, cigarettes -- even gossip -- during the daylight hours of the month-long holiday). MJ's mom 'I want to know what happened' Michael Jackson's mother told jurors she filed a wrongful death lawsuit against AEG Live "because I want to know what really happened to my son." Embraer shares fall on weak business jet outlook SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Shares of Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA faced their worst session in a year on Friday, after executives warned that economic concerns seemed to be weakening demand for bigger... UPDATE 2-U.S. says JP Morgan manipulated market; settlement seen WASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. power regulator outlined its case of market manipulation against JPMorgan Chase Co on Monday as industry sources said a final settlement on the issue should... Drug Companies Promise More Data Transparency The announcement signals a shift for the industry, which in the past has resisted calls to systematically share its data. Delayed Berlin airport costs Germany dear June 19 - Berlin's new international airport should have been open for a year, but may not start operating until 2017. The cost has doubled to 4.3 billion euros, mostly due to the delays. Joanna Partridge reports from Berlin on what's gone wrong, and looks at other large German infrastructure projects facing delays.

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