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Beating the 'French Open curse'
Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg and Pete Sampras explain why the French Open was so tough to win. Frederik Pleitgen reports.


Risks and rewards in West Bank city
High in the hills between Ramallah and Nablus in the West Bank sits a huge construction site its developers hope will transform the lives of Palestinians for generations to come.


NEWSMAKER Larry Summers on challenges to the economy
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers and Reuters' Chrystia Freeland discuss global economic growth, the future of higher education and whether you should get a law degree.


Sports Briefing | Football Ryan and Falcons Agree to Terms on Five-Year Contract Extension
Quarterback Matt Ryan, 28, is entering the sixth and final season of his original rookie contract.


Being rude to French president no longer an offense
PARIS (Reuters) - Being rude to the French president is no longer an offense after parliament agreed on Thursday to amend legislation dating back to 1881 in favour of freedom of speech.


Television Review In Surviving the In-Laws, TLC Recreates Fractious Scenes
TLCs new show Surviving the In-Laws features re-enactments of uneasy family relations.


BP braced for legal long-haul as spill payouts leap
LONDON (Reuters) - BP is digging in for a long legal battle over the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, Chief Executive Bob Dudley said on Tuesday after compensation costs soared for a second straight quarter.


Israeli researchers walk the walk with gait analysis device
July 14 - An Israeli company is developing an inexpensive gait analysis device it believes will help doctors diagnose previously undetected medical conditions. The study of a person's walking style can reveal much about their health, and the company says it can now done at a price that most people can afford. Jim Drury has more.


Exclusive Schneider nears $5 billion Invensys deal - sources
LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - France's Schneider Electric is nearing a 3.3 billion pound ($5.07 billion) deal to acquire British engineer Invensys and could announce it at its results on Wednesday, three people with direct knowledge of the matter said.


TV show gives away babies
Plumbing new depths in the battle for television ratings, abandoned babies are being given out as prizes on a controversial prime-time game show in Pakistan.


Show of support for soldier Bradley Manning
July 30 - Protesters gather outside Fort Meade in support of U.S. soldier Bradley Manning ahead of the verdict in the WikiLeaks case. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Nikkei set to fall ahead of Fed outcome, key earnings
TOKYO, July 31 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average is set to drop on Wednesday, with investors cautious ahead of key domestic earnings and as they await the outcome of a Federal Reserve meeting...


Leland Mitchell, Who Defied Racism on the Basketball Court, Dies at 72
A decision by Mitchell and his teammates to play in a N.C.A.A. tournament despite opposition was widely seen as the beginning of the end of segregation in college sports.


Greece hopes for 2014 market return
July 30 - Greece's finance minister says in an interview he is hopeful Greece could return to markets as early as next year. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


World Briefing | Africa Zimbabwe Prime Minister Criticizes Preparations for National Elections
Zimbabwes prime minister, Morgan Tsvangirai, said Friday that he was deeply disturbed by chaotic preparations for the nations elections next Wednesday.


Sloane Stephens Loses Opener at Citi Open
Sloane Stephens, the No. 2 seed, playing her first match since Wimbledon, fell to unseeded Olga Puchkova in the first round of the Citi Open in Washington.


Jacksons Earning Potential Is at the Heart of a Wrongful-Death Suit
The wrongful-death suit against A.E.G. Live hinges on whether Michael Jackson or the company was responsible for hiring the doctor who administered the anesthetic that killed him.


PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - July 30
July 30 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.


Consumer Confidence Revisits High Set in 2007
Rising home prices and job gains are bolstering household wealth and income.


Mediating as French Culture and Economics Collide
Aurlie Filippetti, a novelist, is finding new kinds of criticism as Frances minister of culture and communication.


Citi Fields Neighbors to Protest Evictions Before All-Star Game
A group of business owners unhappy at being displaced in Willets Point, Queens, are expected to air their frustrations near the stadium.


Corner Office To MasterCardx2019;s Retiring Chief, the X Factor is Presence
Robert W. Selander, who is retiring this week as chief executive of MasterCard, says it is important for leaders to relate to stakeholders at different levels of their companies.


Troubled youth run 'old skool' bistro
As a juvenile corrections officer in Southern California, Teresa Goines found it rewarding to work with troubled youth and help them turn their lives around.


Never Mind the Prince! About Kate Middletons Dress ...
A dress worn by his mother almost stole the show from Prince George.


EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks fall on commodities plunge, Fed prospects
* Vale, Usiminas, Petrobras, lead Bovespa's fall * Fed meeting to yield insight into policy plans on Wednesday * Brazil's Bovespa falls 1.32 pct, Mexico's IPC down 0.26 pct MEXICO CITY, July 30 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks fell on Tuesday, one day ahead of a monetary policy statement by the U.S. Federal Reserve which could provide hints as to when it will begin to taper its massive $85 billion a month bond-buying scheme. * Brazil's Bovespa and Chile's IPSA indexes decline


Ossie Schectman, N.B.A.s First Scorer, Dies at 94
The 6-foot Knicks guard and captain made history on a layup a minute or so into a game against the Toronto Huskies on Nov. 1, 1946.


History's most audacious heists
Jewels worth millions have been stolen from an exhibition in Cannes -- the third raid around the city in 2013. But is it the biggest gem raid?


Global climate deal a must despite Copenhagen trauma - Kim
June 19 - A pledge by President Obama and Xi to fight climate change is a good first step but its still imperative to broker a global deal, argues World Bank President Jim Yong Kim.


Dog rehab gives abused animals a new leash on life
July 22 - Abused dogs in the U.S. get a new leash on life after a one of a kind rehabilitation program. Elly Park reports.


Vettel claims 'unbelievable' win
Sebastian Vettel moved 34 points clear in the Formula One title race following his maiden German Grand Prix victory.


Hawaii braces for flooding as Tropical Storm Flossie approaches
(Reuters) - A tropical storm with the potential to trigger serious flooding and mudslides was bearing down on Hawaii on Monday and authorities there cautioned residents and tourists to stay inside and off the roads.


Voting for Peace in Mali
Months after French forces pushed Islamic fighters out of much of Malis vast northern region, the country is facing national elections that many hope will bring stability.


The Consumer Concerns About Dementia Screening
A push for early detection and treatment, even in the absence of cognitive symptoms, of the amyloid plaques that indicate a risk for Alzheimers and other dementias has some researchers worried.


Armed robber steals jewels worth millions in Cannes heist
CANNES, France (Reuters) - A robber carrying an automatic pistol stole jewellery and watches worth millions of euros from the luxury Carlton Hotel in Cannes on Sunday, police and judicial sources...


Miami gunman downloaded computer files on explosives, sex
MIAMI (Reuters) - A gunman who went on a shooting rampage in an apartment building had been forced to resign from his job at a Miami college after authorities found he downloaded files with links to bomb making, counterfeiting and killing with bare hands, according to documents released by the school on Tuesday.


Henry to Captain MLS All-Stars Against AS Roma
Former France striker Thierry Henry has been appointed captain of the Major Soccer League's All-Star team for Wednesday's clash with AS Roma in Kansas City.


Well Australians Are Getting Fatter
Australia may be known for its rugged outdoor lifestyles but recent statistics suggest a different reality. Australia and its equally outdoorsy neighbor, New Zealand, are now two of the fattest countries in the developed world.


The New Old Age Blog More on Preventing Hospital Readmissions
Experts offer suggestions for ensuring that discharged patients stay out of the hospital.


Fortinet revenue rises on higher demand for security software
July 30 (Reuters) - Fortinet Inc reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue, helped mainly by increased demand for its network security software from large U.S. enterprises.


Program Compelling Outpatient Treatment for Mental Illness Is Working, Study Says
An analysis showed that Kendras Law in New York has had positive results for some of the most difficult and expensive patients to care for.


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