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News Feed Latest worldwide news Whats on Saturday Television highlights. FEATURE-Diamonds in the very rough, Pakistan lures contrarian private equity KARACHI, Pakistan, Aug 2 (Reuters) - With its brisk kidnap industry, dirty politics and robust murder rate, Pakistan's commercial capital Karachi is an unlikely destination for a pair of go-getting... Israel to release 104 Palestinians The Israeli government on Sunday approved freeing 104 Palestinian prisoners despite popular sentiment against such a release ahead of talks with Palestinian officials in Washington. Rose "I'm the best in NBA" Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose answers a round of quickfire questions from CNN's Pedro Pinto. Dot Earth Blog Two Climate Analysts Fault Gas Leaks, but Not as a Big Warming Threat Two global warming researchers say natural gas leaks are a problem, but not a big part of the climate problem. No room for lecherous mayors Ruben Navarrette says San Diego Mayor Bob Filner, now that seven women have come forward alleging he was sexually inappropriate, needs to step down. Sports Briefing | Soccer New Soccer Stadium Set for Washington D.C. United and city officials signed an agreement for a new $300 million stadium. The city and the team would split the cost of the stadium, tentatively scheduled to open in 2016. Dot Earth Blog Daniel Yergin on George Mitchells Shale Energy Innovations and Concerns An energy historian considers the legacy of the energy entrepreneur who unlocked shale gas and oil with fracking. South Korean Court Rules Inheritance Crosses Border The verdict opens the way for what could be a flood of lawsuits involving families separated after the Korean War sealed the border between the two countries. Best-paid actresses in Hollywood are... Though she hasn't starred in a major film in three years, Angelina Jolie is the highest-paid actress in Hollywood, according to Forbes recent list. Take a look at some of the industry's other highest paid women. Raskin Would Be First Female Deputy at Treasury President Obama has nominated Sarah Bloom Raskin to be deputy Treasury secretary; if confirmed by the Senate, she would be the highest-ranking woman to serve in that department. India Ink Dreams of a Mother The struggles and ambitions of a domestic help in Delhi. Tiny lab under the skin could stop drug cheats July 18 - Amid yet more claims of illegal drug-taking by high-profile athletes, scientists in Switzerland say they may have found a foolproof way to prevent the use of banned substances in sports. They say their chip implant, designed to monitor naturally-occurring substances in the blood, could also be used as a weapon against drug cheats. Jim Drury reports. Escaping record heat in China Scorching temperatures send people packing into swimming pools to take refuge. Gadgetwise A Tablet Communicator for the Tech-Averse Powered by a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, the Clarion Companion can help caregivers and relatives stay in touch with an older person. Currents | QA Taking a Load Off, Together Francis Cape, a wood sculptor, on his Utopian Benches project. Chesapeake profit tops Street estimate, review underway (Reuters) - Chesapeake Energy Corp's new Chief Executive Doug Lawler on Thursday said a comprehensive review of the company's partnerships and assets is underway as the second largest U.S. natural gas provider seeks to simplify its structure and improve financial discipline. 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. Advertising exec killed in 17-story plunge from New York City balcony NEW YORK (Reuters) - A 35-year-old advertising executive plunged to her death from the balcony of her 17th-floor New York City apartment after the railing buckled, police said. UPDATE 1-Kazakh miner ENRC disputes effort to block buyout bid LONDON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Kazakh miner ENRC on Thursday dismissed as "unfounded" what it said were efforts by an anti-corruption pressure group to block a buyout bid by its founders, citing allegations one of the company's subsidiaries breached sanctions against Zimbabwe. Raburn Homers Twice, Has 4 RBIs as Indians Win 6-1 Justin Masterson was quick to pass along credit for Cleveland's eighth straight victory to the guy he provided him all the support he needed in a 6-1 decision over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Actors From Hostos Community College to Perform at Scotland Event The New York City group will perform a modern take on Shakespeares The Tempest at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Child killed as water main bursts in Rio de Janeiro A 3-year-old girl was killed and at least a dozen people were injured Tuesday when a water line burst in western Rio de Janeiro, sending a powerful jet of water up into the air and flooding an entire neighborhood. Inside Art Yves Kleins Monotone Symphony Is Headed to New York In a re-creation of a legendary 1960 art event, the dealer Dominique Lvy has arranged a performance of Yves Kleins Monotone-Silence Symphony. Crowdsourcing ideas in Mideast Things are looking up for entrepreneurs in the Middle East as a new breed of crowdfunding is emerging to help bring life to innovative ideas from the region. U.S. Military Deaths in Afghanistan The Department of Defense has identified 2,241 American service members who have died as a part of the Afghan war and related operations. Simpson in Charge at Firestone, Tiger Lurks It was case of love at first sight for Webb Simpson on his debut at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational as he spectacularly charged into a one-shot lead in Thursday's opening round. Australia transfers asylum seekers to Papua New Guinea Aug. 1 - As part of a tough new scheme, Australia sends the first group of asylum seekers to a remote island in Papua New Guinea for assessment and eventual settlement. Tom Dinham reports. City Room A Redesign of the Subway Map, From One of Its Designers John Tauranac, who led the committee that designed the map in 1979 that is the basis for the M.T.A.s current map, said he is trying to correct problems dating back 40 years. The Missing Pieces of an Untold Story About a Jet Friends and family described George Sauer Jr., a former Jet who died in May, as a man who had a story to tell, but never got the chance to. SP says U.S. public finance rating trends positive, despite Detroit WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Rating trends across the U.S. public finance sector were "decidedly positive" in the second quarter, despite the default by Detroit, Standard Poor's Ratings Service said in a... Dance Review Crazy Legs and His Rock Steady Crew Teach Hip-Hop Crazy Legs and his Rock Steady Crew presented the premiere of Ghetto Made, a hip-hop history lesson of sorts, at SummerStage on Wednesday. ArtsBeat Keen Company and Womens Project Announce New Seasons Keen Company will begin its season with a revival of Jon Robin Baitzs 1989 play The Film Society. Solid earnings lift Britain's FTSE LONDON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Britain's top shares edged up on Thursday, trading around two-month highs, as robust corporate earnings including from Lloyds Banking Group helped keep the market buoyant. 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. Shortcuts Unemployed and Older, and Facing a Jobless Future Those over 50 who lose their jobs are confronting the possibility of never working again. Greece May Face Gap of 11 Billion Euros, I.M.F. Says The shortfall may require Greeces European creditors to consider giving it debt relief and more money to meet the requirements of its bailout, the Fund said. Around Town for Children for Aug. 2-8 A listing of cultural events for children, teenagers and families. Trailside Steinem Makes a Video for Quinn As part of a drive to win womens votes, Christine C. Quinn distributed a video of Gloria Steinem saying her election as mayor would inspire girls. T Magazine The Look | Karlie Kloss Stops Traffic in Neon During her television appearance on ABC, the model took over Midtown Manhattan in a bright dress by Calvin Klein.

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