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News Feed Latest worldwide news India eases sourcing, investment rules for foreign supermarkets NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India eased investment rules for the retail sector on Thursday, allowing foreign supermarket operators to procure from small businesses which have invested no more than the equivalent of $2 million in plant and machinery, Trade Minister Anand Sharma told reporters. World Briefing | Europe Abortion Bill Becomes Law in Ireland President Michael D. Higgins has signed into law a bill legalizing abortion, though only in exceptional cases where doctors deem a womans life is at risk. Same-sex couples ring in new lives They've been a couple for two years and are eager to raise two children together. But it wasn't until Thursday that Holli Bartelt and Amy Petrich were allowed to legally wed. Australia shares set to rise on strong Wall St, focus turns to US jobs SYDNEY, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Australian shares are set to open higher on Friday after Wall Street notched strong gains and metals prices rose, though buying could be tempered ahead of key U.S. non-farm... Bank of America expects civil charges over mortgage bonds Aug 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department intends to file civil charges against Bank of America Corp linked to a sale of one or two mortgage bonds, the bank said on Thursday in a regulatory... Pressel, Lennarth Lead as Park Fades at British Open American Morgan Pressel and Sweden's Camilla Lennarth shared the lead at the women's British Open on Thursday as grand slam-hunting South Korean Inbee Park slumped to finish three shots off the pace in the first round. Occupy Bakery An immigrant fights to change working conditions at a Manhattan bakery cafe. 36 Hours in Portsmouth, N.H. This small waterfront town, settled in 1623, boasts a range of options to fill a weekend, from brews to books to boats. U.S. official challenges claim that Obamacare hurts workers WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top U.S. healthcare official on Thursday challenged claims by Republican lawmakers that the country's healthcare reform law is causing workers to lose hours or benefits, saying she is aware of only isolated cutbacks. From Bocce to a Trolley in a Washington Neighborhood H Street NE, near the Capitol, is dotted with restaurants and cultural spaces, with a new trolley line set to open soon. White House 'extremely disappointed' Edward Snowden has been granted temporary political asylum in Russia, and has left the airport where he had been sheltering. Rare JFK footage released 50-year-old footage has been released of the Kennedys on vacation just four months before his assassination. Remembering Cory Monteith Remembering Cory Monteith Morsis Visitors Leave a Mystery on Where He Is The European Unions top foreign policy official was the most recent person to visit the deposed Egyptian president, who is being held in a secret location. See Queen's coronation regalia For the first time since the queen's coronation in 1953, the dress, robes, jewels, diamonds and uniforms worn on that day have finally been brought together again. Vettel on his F1 title hopes Two-time F1 champion Sebastian Vettel takes CNN's John Defterios for a drive. To my mother in heaven... No one heard their screams, but their written words tell of the terror of Castro's victims. Watch - Year in Review Take a look back at some of the major events and global elections that CNN Student News covered during the 2012-2013 school year. Overtested, overtreated The patient slammed his fist on the table in Dr. Otis Brawley's office. Pfizer Settles a Drug Marketing Case for $491 Million The Justice Department announced that the drug maker would settle criminal and civil charges over illegal marketing of the kidney-transplant drug Rapamune. RPT-DEALTALK-Temasek's Danamon suitors may now be Japanese, Chinese HONG KONG/SINGAPORE, Aug 1 (Reuters) - After the collapse of the DBS deal, the best bet of Singapore sovereign investor Temasek Holdings to sell its stake in Bank Danamon Indonesia Tbk PT is to find a Japanese or Chinese bank keen to expand in Southeast Asia's biggest economy. Obama speaks with Palestinians' Abbas, Israel's Netanyahu WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama spoke separately by phone on Thursday to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House said, as the United States seeks to keep up the momentum for peace negotiations. U.N. to probe chemical weapons claims U.N. inspectors will travel to Syria "as soon as possible" to investigate three reports of chemical weapons use, a U.N. spokesperson said. White House lists two dozen leaders to meet with Obama on deficit WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two dozen business, labor and civic leaders, including the chief executives of major U.S. corporations such as Ford, IBM and Wal-Mart, will meet President Barack Obama to discuss how to control the federal deficit, said the White House on Monday. We ride along with the Nokia Drive Ride-along and interview Nokia's Aaron Dannenbring Are you fit enough to be a jockey? Being a jockey is a demanding job. Alex Thomas finds out just how tough it is at the British Racing School in Newmarket. CORRECTED-US high-grade market braces for more supply after record July (Removes erroneous reference to convexity in 16th paragraph) Paperback Row Paperback books of particular interest. Election blurring of church, state separation draws complaints CHICAGO (Reuters) - Political watchdog and secularist groups are asking the U.S. government to investigate whether Catholic bishops and a Christian evangelical group headed by preacher Billy Graham should lose tax breaks for telling followers how to vote in this year's election. Suarez Navarro Wins Opener in Carlsbad Carla Suarez Navarro used a strong return game for a 6-4, 6-3 win over Sachie Ishizu in the first round of the Southern California Open on Tuesday. Plane flying too low, and too slow NTSB July 10 - Investigators release new information into the deadly Asiana plane crash in San Francisco. Julie Noce reports. Scientists report newly discovered horned dinosaur unearthed in Utah (Reuters) - A big-nosed dinosaur that may have used its impressive horns as a mate magnet and to ward off competitors has been unearthed in a fossil-rich deposit in southern Utah, scientists said on Wednesday. 'Racist abuse" of Constant probed 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. Sending Message to Iran, House Approves Tougher Sanctions The House overwhelmingly approved legislation on Wednesday that would impose the toughest sanctions yet on Iran, calling the measure a critical step to cripple the countrys disputed nuclear program. Breakingviews "Equality" in Big Ad merger? July 29 - Publicis and Omnicom have formed a neat merger of equals, with co-CEOs and a parallel listing. But Breakingviews warns that paralysis or conflict could come later. Escaping record heat in China Scorching temperatures send people packing into swimming pools to take refuge. Next Stop Action Off the Mountains in Salt Lake City Thanks to a recent surge of places to eat, shop and explore, downtown Salt Lake City is offering new reasons to visit, even outside ski season. 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. Wave of Car Bombs Kills Dozens in Iraq A surge of violence in Iraq claimed more victims on Monday, when 15 car bombs killed at least 46 people and injured many more, security officials said. Devils Forward Kovalchuk Abruptly Retires From NHL New Jersey Devils forward Ilya Kovalchuk, a former number one draft pick who blossomed into one of the game's top snipers, is retiring from the National Hockey League (NHL), the team said on Thursday.

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