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News Feed Latest worldwide news Oman's first chocolatiers Unlike many in Oman, Salma and Aisha Al Hajri are turning away from government jobs and heading into the private sector. Oman's first chocolatiers Unlike many in Oman, Salma and Aisha Al Hajri are turning away from government jobs and heading into the private sector. Halliburton says it also is part of U.S. fracking antitrust probe (Reuters) - Halliburton Co, the largest provider of pressure pumping services used in hydraulic fracturing, said on Thursday it had also been contacted by the U.S. government regarding potential antitrust issues in the pressure pumping market. Boxing for a better life Her gloves held high, Rita Mrwebi dances in the middle of a blue boxing ring. Eyes focused straight ahead, she unleashes a flurry of thudding jabs and powerful hooks. On Pro Football Out West, Sanchez Gets a Chance to Act Like a Starter Mark Sanchezs annual California summer camp for his teammates has proceeded as in years past, though without the rookie Geno Smith, wh0 may displace him. Paperback Business Best Sellers Rankings are based on October figures. Obama budget debate The great budget battle of 2013 begins in earnest Wednesday with speeches by President Barack Obama that will emphasize his economic fairness message in the face of Republican demands for more sharp spending cuts. Amazon warns, Starbucks sales perk up July 25 - Amazon reports loss, warns; Starbucks profits up; stocks edge higher after mixed day, SAC Capital faces insider trading charges. Bobbi Rebell reports. Brazil central bank sells 20,000 currency swaps, offers more RIO DE JANEIRO, July 25 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank on Thursday sold 20,000 traditional currency swaps at auction and immediately offered to sell another 20,000 contracts on Friday, propping up... What's it like to raise a royal baby? Brian Todd looks at the challenges of bringing up a baby "normally" in the royal family. Chen's 2 Mistakes Cost Orioles in 4-3 Loss at KC Two mistakes ruined Wei-Yin Chen's chance of a third straight win since coming off the disabled list. Wagner's 200th anniversary gets an oil-themed "Ring" BAYREUTH, Germany (Reuters) - The sometimes staid audience for the annual Wagner festival in the Bavarian opera house he built was bracing this week for a new production of his mythic "Ring" cycle inspired by American TV, Hitchcock's "Psycho" and the pursuit of oil. Inside the homes of dictators From Tito's nuclear bunker and Stalin's summer house, to Mussolini's villa and Gaddafi's cruise ship, autocrat hideouts have become tourist attractions. 44 evacuated after rig blows Forty-four workers were evacuated from a natural gas rig in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday after a blowout on the platform, according to U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Scott Talbot. Home grown talent hope to harvest Canadian win OAKVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) - Nineteen Canadians will tee it up on Thursday to begin what is quickly becoming an Andy Murray-esque pursuit and become the first home grown winner of the Canadian Open in 59 years. Hibu reaches deal for creditors to take control of company July 25 (Reuters) - British directories publisher Hibu Plc reached an agreement with a co-ordinating committee of creditors for them to take control of the company, ending a near two-year struggle to... Courting the perfect beach partner When a marriage ends up in court it usually means the end -- but for Todd Rogers it was just the beginning. Skin Deep For Men, a Gluteus More Maximus Some men are taking action so that they are attractive when viewed from behind. World Briefing | Europe Russia 13 Entrepreneurs Released From Jail as Amnesty Starts The amnesty was proposed by the countrys business ombudsman, Boris Titov, last year and signed into law this month to try to correct failures in the legal system. A Religious Legacy, With Its Leftward Tilt, Is Reconsidered After decades of focusing on evangelicals, historians are reassessing the legacy of liberal Protestantism. Halliburton pleads guilty to destroying Gulf oil spill evidence (Reuters) - Halliburton Co has agreed to plead guilty to destroying evidence related to the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, and will pay the maximum possible statutory fine, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Thursday. The 30-Minute Interview Khashy Eyn Mr. Eyn is the chief executive of Platinum Properties, a boutique brokerage firm that specializes in the downtown residential market of Manhattan, and now Miami. Can legalizing horns save rhinos? South Africa wants to sell some of its $1 billion of stockpiled rhino horns. But will it end poaching, or just encourage the slaughter? Music Review The Emerson String Quartet Plays at Caramoor The Emerson String Quartets newest member was showcased during a performance at the Caramoor Festival. Raikkonen's salary not a factor for Red Bull BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Kimi Raikkonen's considerable wages will not be a factor in Red Bull's decision on who partners Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel next season, team principal Christian Horner said on Thursday. UPDATE 1-Tourre tries to play down 'fabulous Fab' email NEW YORK, July 25 (Reuters) - Former Goldman Sachs trader Fabrice Tourre on Thursday played down the importance of an email that has come to define his securities fraud trial, saying it was just a... Work starts on new tallest building Dubai's 828-meter Burf Khalifa has less than a year left as the world's tallest building. Why Apple is becoming a follower While we'll never know for sure what he would have done differently, the hallmark of Steve Jobs' genius was that he reacted to changes in the marketplace by forging entirely new territory through powerful design and radical innovation. Movie Review Nina Davenport Has a Baby on Her Own in First Comes Love First Comes Love chronicles a Brooklyn filmmakers journey to motherhood through a sperm donor. Melissa Butler, Oliver Tuckerman The bride is an assistant interior decorator; the groom is a financial analyst at an energy firm. Phys Ed Can You Get Too Much Exercise? The Vasaloppet ski marathon provides a convenient venue for studying the impacts of intense, prolonged aerobic exertion on the human body. RoboCop creator Detroit's futuristic fate The script for sci-fi movie, RoboCop, had a note scribbled on the first page. It read "The future left Detroit behind." Today, the city is battling huge debts and chronic social problems caused by years of economic decay. Is 'kissing disease' harming tennis? Nicknamed the "kissing disease," mononucleosis or glandular fever is a viral illness that can linger for weeks, months or even years. CNN investigates its prevalence within the sport of tennis. UPDATE 4-Amazon's overseas weakness overshadows strength at home * Amazon US sales jump 30 pct, while International sales climb 13 pct Glaxo Chief Executive Addresses China Inquiry Andrew Witty revealed few new details about the bribery investigation of GlaxoSmithKline, but said that the company was cooperating with the Chinese government. Official 11 police, 1 civilian wounded in Egypt bombing A bomb exploded overnight Tuesday near a police station in Egypt's Nile Delta region, wounding 11 police and one civilian, an official said on state television. Australian GP Albert Park flyover Get a bird's-eye view of Melbourne's Albert Park F1 race track. Principal of Indian School That Served Tainted Lunch Is Arrested Meena Kumari was among the most wanted people in India after fleeing when children in her school fell ill, with 23 dying. At least 89 dead in Chinese quake A magnitude-5.9 earthquake struck central China early Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. You're the Boss Blog When the Customer Is Not Right If a customer says something offensive to an employee, is your first concern for your customer or your employee?

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