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  • Google faces new federal antitrust probe - source Reuters
    Google faces new federal antitrust probe - source

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators are in the early stages of an antitrust probe into whether Google Inc , the top player in Web display advertising, breaks antitrust law in how it handles some advertising sales, a source told Reuters on Thursday. The source said that it was unlikely that the Federal Trade Commission had sent out civil investigative demands in relation to the probe, which would be the sign of a formal and more serious investigation. ...

  • Cannes auction of space trip with DiCaprio raises 1.2 million euros for charity Reuters
    Cannes auction of space trip with DiCaprio raises 1.2 million euros for charity

    By Belinda Goldsmith CANNES (Reuters) - A trip to space with Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio raised 1.2 million euros for charity at a glitzy fundraiser at the Cannes film festival on Thursday. At the 20th annual event organized by amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research, DiCaprio emerged as the mystery guest to accompany the winner on a Virgin Galactic flight into space. Actress Sharon Stone said the winner would spend three days in training with DiCaprio in Mexico before blast-off. ...

  • FBI reviews death of Chechen man shot during Florida questioning Reuters
    FBI reviews death of Chechen man shot during Florida questioning

    By Barbara Liston and Mark Hosenball ORLANDO, Fla./WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A special Federal Bureau of Investigation team from Washington on Thursday began reviewing the death of a Chechen immigrant linked to the Boston Marathon bombing suspects, a day after he was shot and killed by an agent during questioning in Orlando. The dead man, Ibragim Todashev, 27, was a friend of suspected bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev and was under investigation for alleged ties to a triple homicide in Massachusetts in 2011, according to media reports citing law enforcement officials. ...

  • Asian stocks steadier, Nikkei bounces back Reuters
    Asian stocks steadier, Nikkei bounces back

    By Ian Chua SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian shares opened cautiously higher on Friday with Tokyo's Nikkei steadying from its biggest one-day drop in two years as investors breathed a sigh of relief when Wall Street cut losses on an upbeat outlook from Hewlett-Packard. As some semblance of calm returned to markets, the yen drifted lower against the dollar and euro, giving back some of the chunky gains made on Thursday. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan edged up 0.2 percent, having slumped more than 2 percent on Thursday in its largest one-day decline in 10 months. ...

  • Analysis: Markets face rough summer ride as Fed pullback feared Reuters
    Analysis: Markets face rough summer ride as Fed pullback feared

    By Rodrigo Campos NEW YORK (Reuters) - For the past few months, the U.S. Federal Reserve has been squarely in the financial markets' corner, thanks to its massive dollops of monetary stimulus. But signs that the central bank is discussing reducing that support by purchasing fewer bonds mean that trading is likely to get bumpier in coming months. ...

  • Obama shifts U.S. from 'perpetual war-footing,' limits drone strikes Reuters
    Obama shifts U.S. from 'perpetual war-footing,' limits drone strikes

    By Matt Spetalnick and Roberta Rampton WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Thursday shifted the United States away from a "boundless global war on terror," restricting deadly drone strikes abroad and signaling that America's long struggle against al Qaeda will one day end. In a major policy speech, Obama narrowed the scope of the U.S. targeted-killing campaign against al Qaeda and its allies and took new steps toward closing the Guantanamo Bay military prison - controversial elements of the U.S. counterterrorism fight that have drawn condemnation at home and abroad. ...

  • Palmer takes control with a 62 at Colonial Reuters

    REUTERS - American Ryan Palmer took advantage of ideal scoring conditions and local knowledge with a birdie fest as he charged into a one-shot lead in Thursday's opening round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational in Fort Worth, Texas. The 36-year-old Texan piled up eight birdies on the way to a flawless eight-under-par 62 on a relatively calm morning at iconic Colonial Country Club, matching the lowest first round ever recorded at the long established PGA Tour event. ...

  • Andretti eager to end family's Indy500 'curse' Reuters
    Andretti eager to end family's Indy500 'curse'

    By Steve Keating INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - It was media day at the Indianapolis 500 on Thursday and Marco Andretti knew the question was coming before it was even asked. What about the Andretti curse? For Marco, grandson of former Formula One champion Mario Andretti and son of IndyCar champion and team owner Michael, the family name is both a blessing and curse when it comes to racing at the famed Brickyard. American motor racing royalty, the Andrettis have ruled over open wheel racing in the United States with a string of victories that has linked generations. ...

  • Motor racing - Foyt and Sato form sweet and sour Indy partnership Reuters
    Motor racing - Foyt and Sato form sweet and sour Indy partnership

    By Steve Keating INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - They are the Indianapolis 500's odd couple. Crusty team owner A.J. Foyt, a 78-year old American motor racing legend and his driver Takuma Sato, an impeccably groomed 36-year-old from Tokyo who arrived in IndyCar from the glamour world of Formula One. They are a sweet and sour, East meets West fusion of cultures that enter Sunday's Indianapolis 500 as one of the favorites to reach victory lane at the famed Brickyard. ...

  • Garcia signs off with eagle as Kingston leads PGA Reuters

    By Tony Jimenez VIRGINIA WATER (Reuters) - Sergio Garcia, embroiled in a racism row with Tiger Woods this week, got by with a little help from his friends on Thursday as he battled to a level-par 72 in the PGA Championship first round. South African veteran James Kingston led the way on 66 but most of the attention at the European Tour's flagship event was focused on Garcia following his "fried chicken" jibe at world number one Woods on Tuesday. The Spaniard played alongside compatriot Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano and Britain's Luke Donald in the opening round. ...

  • Violence in Russia's North Caucasus kills four Reuters

    MOSCOW (Reuters) - Police killed two suspected Islamic militants on Thursday after one of them threw a grenade at a group of officers and two others died in a separate shootout in Russia's volatile North Caucasus region, Interfax reported. Both incidents took place in Dagestan province, which has become the epicentre of violence for militants seeking to establish an Islamic state in the North Caucasus, near where Russia plans to hold the 2014 Winter Olympics. ...

  • Lamela earns Argentina call-up as Messi understudy Reuters
    Lamela earns Argentina call-up as Messi understudy

    BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - AS Roma midfielder Erik Lamela has earned a first call-up to Argentina's World Cup qualifying squad with Lionel Messi also picked but in doubt with a hamstring problem. Lamela, named in coach Alejandro Sabella's squad on Thursday, could step in for Messi if he does not recover in time from his injury to face Colombia at home on June 7 and Ecuador away four days later. The 21-year-old has one cap from a 2011 friendly playing for an Argentina team picked solely from the domestic league when he was still at River Plate. ...

  • Nikkei regains ground after Thursday's 7.3 percent slide Reuters
    Nikkei regains ground after Thursday's 7.3 percent slide

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average regained ground on Friday after a 7.3-percent dive in the previous session, its biggest one-day percentage drop in two years after weak Chinese factory data spooked investors. The Nikkei climbed 2.4 percent to 14,827.50, while the broader Topix index rose 2 percent to 1,213.11. (Reporting by Dominic Lau; Editing by Chris Gallagher)

  • Boy Scouts of America vote ends long-standing ban on gay scouts Reuters
    Boy Scouts of America vote ends long-standing ban on gay scouts

    By Marice Richter GRAPEVINE, Texas (Reuters) - The Boy Scouts of America voted on Thursday to lift a ban on openly gay scouts that had been in place throughout the organization's 103-year history, capping weeks of intense lobbying on both sides, the group said in a statement. More than 60 percent of the group's National Council, composed of some 1,400 delegates, voted to end the ban effective January 1, 2014. A prohibition on openly gay adult leaders remains in place. ...

  • Repatriating detainees to Yemen key to closing Guantanamo Reuters
    Repatriating detainees to Yemen key to closing Guantanamo

    By Susan Cornwell and Jane Sutton WASHINGTON/MIAMI (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's pledge on Thursday to lift a ban on transfers of detainees to Yemen from the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, addresses one of the core obstacles to clearing out the detention camp. Of the 86 detainees who have been cleared for transfer or release, 56 are from Yemen, where al Qaeda has a dangerous presence. There are 80 more prisoners who are not cleared and an unknown number of those are Yemeni as well. Most of the Yemeni prisoners were captured more than a decade ago. ...

  • Russia to build new parliament compound IANS

    Moscow, May 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A new Russian parliamentary centre will be built in central Moscow, that will house both the upper and lower houses as well as their administrative and support services, an official said.

  • Berlusconi at centre of massive tax fraud, says court IANS

    Milan, May 24 (IANS/AKI) Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi played a key role in a "massive" fraud by his media group, appeals judges in Milan have said.

  • Man held in Italy for exploiting prostitute IANS

    Naples, May 24 (IANS/AKI) A man was arrested in the southern Italian city of Naples on suspicion that he was "exploiting" a Romanian prostitute on the pretext of regularly driving her to work.

  • Taylor Swift likes smart, comfortable wear IANS

    Los Angeles, May 24 (IANS) Singer Taylor Swift likes to wear clothes which exude style, but still don't restrict her movement on stage.

  • Sale of Russian weapons to Syria 'destabilising': Kerry IANS

    Tel Aviv, May 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The sale of S-300 air defence systems by Russia to Syria would be "destabilising" for the region, US Secretary of State John Kerry said.

  • Jennifer Love Hewitt enjoys being in own skin IANS

    Los Angeles, May 24 (IANS) Jennifer Love Hewitt feels people will never stop commenting - whether you're thin or voluptuous. But she says it is more important to feel good in your skin, and she does so with her regular dose of running, yoga and Pilates.

  • New Russian spacecraft reusable for up to five flights IANS

    Moscow, May 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's new reusable spacecraft being developed by the Energia Rocket and Space Corporation will be able to make up to five space flights, the rocket maker said.

  • 'The Hangover' franchise over, say actors IANS

    Los Angeles, May 24 (IANS) For Comedian Ed Helms and actor Bradley Cooper, actors of the successful "The Hangover" films, the franchise is "over".

  • New light rocket Angara ready for launch IANS

    Moscow, May 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's first light-class modification Angara 1.2PP carrier rocket is ready for its maiden launch, its manufacturer Khrunichev Center said.

  • On US request, Russian arms dealer held in Lithuania IANS

    Vilnius (Lithuania), May 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Lithuanian security services have arrested a Russian national at the request of the US Justice Department, which suspects him of smuggling export-restricted military equipment.

  • Cruise liner captain to stand trial over shipwreck IANS

    Rome, May 24 (IANS/AKI) The captain of the Costa Concordia cruise liner that hit rocks and sank off Tuscany last year, killing 32 people, will go on trial in July.

  • Eva Longoria gets her Master's degree IANS

    Los Angeles, May 24 (IANS) Actress Eva Longoria gladly flaunted a graduation gown after picking her Master's degree from the California State University.

  • Russell Brand kissed Sheridan Smith? IANS

    London, May 24 (IANS) Actor-comedian Russell Brand was reportedly spotted kissing actress Sheridan Smith after a recent show here.

  • Senate confirms Chandigarh-born as top US judge IANS

    Washington, May 24 (IANS) Chandigarh-born Indian-American legal luminary Srikanth 'Sri' Srinivasan made history Thursday as the US Senate confirmed his nomination as a top US judge in a 97 to 0 vote.

  • Obama to curtail drones in focused war on terror IANS

    Washington, May 24 (IANS) Making a shift from a boundless "global war on terror", US President Barack Obama Thursday announced a new counter-terrorism policy narrowing the use of drones that has put it at odds with key allies like Pakistan.