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News Feed Latest worldwide news Designer Oscar de la Renta says Galliano deserves second chance NEW YORK (Reuters) - Designer Oscar de la Renta threw his support behind fashion bad boy John Galliano on Friday, saying the disgraced designer should be given a second chance after he was fired for his anti-Semitic rants in a Parisian cafe two years ago. 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. Australia shares end higher, up 1.4 pct for the week SYDNEY, July 26 (Reuters) - Australian shares edged up 0.1 percent on Friday, led by big banks, while mining stocks weighed on the index amid concerns about slowing growth in China. How to negotiate a better salary When it comes to negotiating a salary for a new job it can pay to ask for a precise figure. Serena on French triumph CNN's Amanda Davis interviews Serena Williams after winning her second French Open title. Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Mali prepares for first elections since ousting Islamists July 27 - Mali prepares for its first election since a French-led military intervention in January ousted Islamists from the West African nation. Mana Rabiee reports. 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. Obama calls Korean War a victory, honors veterans WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War, President Barack Obama said on Saturday that U.S. troops and their allies achieved victory in that conflict despite a lukewarm reception when they returned home. A 'birther' movement rises in Venezuela Unable to defeat their political rival at the ballot box, some in the Venezuelan opposition are resorting to a tactic familiar to Americans questioning the birthplace of the president. F.D.A. Says Importers Must Audit Food Safety If the rules are made final, they would shift the responsibility for ensuring that food is safe from the F.D.A. to companies like Walmart and Cargill. Swiss banks tout stability and secrecy to lure rich GENEVA (Reuters) - Switzerland's banking industry is relying on its stability and expertise to ensure it has a bright future as a leading center for managing the assets of the rich, despite a... Bruised by Romney criticism, Bain Capital thanks investors (Reuters) - Bain Capital LLC, the private equity firm co-founded by defeated presidential candidate Mitt Romney, thanked its investors on Thursday for their support and patience over the last year as it confronted "political hyperbole and distortion." Hollywood gets African makeover What would The Matrix and other classic films look like if they'd been made in Africa? Meet the Rules of the Internet Hello! Welcome to the Internet. It's a big place, so let me show you around. Activision to spread its wings after Vivendi sale CEO SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Activision Blizzard Inc's CEO, who is shelling out $50 million of his own money in an $8.2 billion deal to buy back most of Vivendi's stake, said the world's largest video... Bloomberg Media Recruits a New Chief From the Atlantic Justin B. Smith, a president of the Atlantic Media Company who earned a reputation as an aggressive promoter of digital media, will be named chief executive of the Bloomberg Media Group. EU regulator finds no new safety issues with diabetes drugs LONDON (Reuters) - European drugs regulators have found no new safety concerns with diabetes drugs known as GLP-1 and DPP-4 therapies after concluding a safety review of possible links to damage to the pancreas. U.S. Treasury debt issuance to jump in 3rd quarter -SIFMA NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury issuance of bills, notes and bonds is expected to jump in the third quarter, according to a survey released Friday by an association of securities firms,... Scott NCAA Changes Can Come Without Confrontation Larry Scott of the Pac-12 joined the chorus of commissioners calling for sweeping change in the NCAA, and said it can happen without confrontation and with the five most powerful football conferences still competing on the field with the other five. 3 Are Killed in Bus Crash in Indiana A bus carrying teenagers home from a church camp crashed Saturday after exiting an interstate in Indianapolis. Preoccupations Unpaid Interns Silent No More The author of Intern Nation says that in fighting to be paid for their work, interns are taking their case beyond the nations courtrooms. TPG, Warburg, Berkshire, Ares vie for CPG International -sources NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - TPG Capital LP, Warburg Pincus LLC, Ares Management LLC and Berkshire Partners LLC are competing for building products maker CPG International Inc, whose sale could... Obama aims to seize initiative in fiscal battles, aides say WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's well-advertised plans to address economic topics this week are part of an effort to break through the "fevered focus on controversies" and "fake... 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. Summer concert tickets scarce, expensive If someone in your house is mad for One Direction, get ready to lay out some serious cash. Theater Review A Fresh Start for Royal Court Theater A new boss precedes her ascendancy with an exhilarating summer lineup. 10 most controversial Wiki pages They've long been considered topics that aren't polite to discuss at the dinner table. As it turns out, politics and religion can get touchy on Wikipedia as well. UPDATE 3-Pearson puts Mergermarket on the block * Says MA news service does not fit group's education focus 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. N.H.L. Schedule Shows Realignment and Olympics Break The N.H.L. announced four new division names, the 2013-14 schedule and an agreement to allow players to participate in the 2014 Olympics in Sochi. The Flexitarian The Complex World of Whole Grains, Made Simple Putting half-truths about cooking and taste to rest in the complex world of whole grains. QA Installing Windows Updates, Automatic or Manually Tips for software updates and scroll bars on the Mac. Editors Choice Recently reviewed books of particular interest. Dot Earth Blog A Closer Look at That North Pole Lake A flurry of Web discussion of a North Pole lake misses some important points. Nonpartisan Fact-Checking Comes to South Africa A fledging Web site seeks to offer South Africa the kind of journalistic fact-checking that is a fixture in America with sites like FactCheck.org. Arts | New Jersey Mysteries of an Unusual Traveling Salesman Micah Williams, subject of an exhibition at the Monmouth County Historical Association, traveled in New Jersey and New York from home to home in the early 19th century, painting portraits. Nikkei set to fall below 14,000 as yen strengthens; earnings in focus TOKYO, July 29 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average is expected to fall for the fourth day in a row on Monday as the yen rose against the dollar, while caution over corporate earnings is likely to keep investors on the sidelines. Market players said the Nikkei was likely to trade between 13,850 to 14,150 on Monday after falling 3.0 percent to 14,129.98 on Friday. If the index falls below 14,000, it will be the first time since July 4. Nikkei futures in Chicago closed at 13,945, down 'Nollywood Queen's' passion Filmmaker Peace Anyiam-Osigwe on giving the African continent a voice on the big screen. Soccer Australian National Team Seeks Competition in Asia Since becoming a member of the Asian Football Confederation, Australia has seen a rise in its soccer fortunes as its players take on a more technical aspect.

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