U.S. Indexes Continue Their Rebound

U.S. Indexes Continue Their Rebound

U.S. Indexes Continue Their Rebound

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 07:10 AM PDT

Shares rose on new optimism about the recovery. In the United States, first-time jobless claims fell more than expected last week.

Apple Making New Push Into China

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 06:50 AM PDT

Apple is opening a flagship store in Shanghai and plans dozens more shops as it seeks to raise its profile and market share in China.

Live - Tour de France stage five

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 03:23 AM PDT

Switzerland's Fabian Cancellara is in the yellow jersey as the Tour moves from Epernay to an expected sprint finish in Montargis.


Sri Lanka minister launches hunger strike over U.N. probe

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 07:54 AM PDT

COLOMBO (Reuters) - A Sri Lankan government minister launched a hunger strike on the third day of a protest outside the U.N. office on Thursday to try to force Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to dissolve a war crimes panel.

Fifa hints at refereeing changes

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 07:34 AM PDT

Fifa general secretary Jerome Valcke tells BBC Sport this will be the last World Cup under the current refereeing situation after several high-profile refereeing controversies.


Shalit marchers set for final rally

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 07:37 AM PDT

Supporters of seized soldier presses Israeli PM to do more to secure his release.


Day in pictures

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 07:12 AM PDT

Some eye-catching images from around the world


Three Britons found guilty in suicide bomb plot

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 07:25 AM PDT

LONDON (Reuters) - Three Britons were convicted on Thursday of plotting to murder hundreds of people in suicide bombings after being recruited by an al Qaeda-inspired cell bent on blowing up transatlantic airliners bound for North America.

Court Halts U.K. Terror Extraditions

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 06:41 AM PDT

An international court ordered Britain to hold off on extraditing four terrorism suspects to the U.S., saying it must show that life terms without parole in maximum-security prisons wouldn't violate Europe's human-rights charter.


EU Parliament bans illegal timber

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 07:18 AM PDT

The European Parliament votes to ban illegal timber, echoing recent legislation in the US and delighting campaigners.


Greeks strike before pension vote

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 07:14 AM PDT

Greeks are staging their sixth general strike of the year against austerity measures as parliament votes on pension reform.


More talk of US-Russia 'spy swap'

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 07:41 AM PDT

Mounting speculation over prisoner deal as 10 suspected Russian spies face formal charges.


Study says Afghan graft worsening

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 07:11 AM PDT

Survey finds Afghans paid nearly $1bn in bribes last year to avail government services.


Glee challenges 30 Rock Emmy run

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 07:27 AM PDT

Hit musical comedy Glee is in pole position to end 30 Rock's three-year run as best comedy in the nominations for the US TV Emmy Awards.


Emmy Champ '30 Rock' Gets New Challengers in 'Glee' and 'Modern Family'

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 07:23 AM PDT

With this year's nominations, "Saturday Night Live" become the most nominated television show in Emmy history.

Vatican set to revise rules on sexual abuse

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 06:28 AM PDT

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican next week will revise Church law on sexual abuse of children by priests, doubling a statute of limitations and introducing penalties for child pornography, Catholic Church sources said on Thursday.

15 killed in Baghdad on last day of Shiite holiday

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 05:58 AM PDT

BAGHDAD -- At least 15 people were killed Thursday by bombs targeting the hundreds of thousands of pilgrims who defied violence to take part in the final day of a Shiite religious holiday, officials said.


Baghdad - Iraq - Middle East - Shia Islam - Improvised explosive device


Egypt unveils discovery of 4,300-year-old tombs

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 05:39 AM PDT

SAQQARA, Egypt -- Egyptian archaeologists on Thursday unveiled a newly-unearthed double tomb with vivid wall paintings in the ancient necropolis of Saqqara near Cairo, saying it could be the start for uncovering a vast cemetery in the area.



Egypt - Archaeology - Ancient Egypt - Africa - Zahi Hawass


Baby P medic 'failed in his duty'

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 07:47 AM PDT

Baby Peter's GP Dr Jerome Ikwueke has been found guilty of a serious breach of professional duty.


Kyrgyzstan requests $500 mln to rebuild ruined south

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 07:01 AM PDT

BISHKEK (Reuters) - Kyrgyzstan asked for up to $500 million in aid Thursday to restore two southern cities where hundreds of people are living in the ruins of homes destroyed during the worst violence in the country's modern history.

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