BitGou: Reuters Morning Digest: May 28, 2015

2015年5月28日星期四

Reuters Morning Digest: May 28, 2015

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Thursday, May 28, 2015

World soccer rocked by U.S., Swiss arrests of officials for graft

ZURICH/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The world's most popular sport was plunged into turmoil on Wednesday as seven senior soccer officials were arrested on U.S. corruption charges and faced extradition from Switzerland, whose authorities also announced a criminal investigation into the awarding of the next two World Cups.

Pope visit preparations promote unity in multi-faith Bosnia

SREBRENICA, Bosnia (Reuters) - Even before arriving in Sarajevo, Pope Francis has achieved a remarkable feat.

Fed's Williams says U.S. rate rise likely this year, economy to bounce back

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - San Francisco Fed President John Williams said on Thursday the Fed was likely to raise interest rates later this year, adding that he expects above-trend U.S. growth for the rest of 2015 after a weak first quarter.

NSA chief urges 'safe' Internet under equivalent of Law of the Sea

TALLINN (Reuters) - The U.S. National Security Agency chief called on Wednesday for an "open, reliable and safe" Internet governed by international rules akin to the Law of the Sea, while deflecting critics who say NSA spying has undermined public trust in the cyberworld.

Ethiopian fossils represent new member of human family tree

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Jaw and teeth fossils found on the silty clay surface of Ethiopia's Afar region represent a previously unknown member of humankind's family tree that lived 3.3 to 3.5 million years ago alongside the famous human ancestor "Lucy," scientists say.

Tracy Morgan settles lawsuit with Wal-Mart for undisclosed sum

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Comedian Tracy Morgan and other people injured in a crash with a Wal-Mart Stores Inc truck last year have reached an out-of-court settlement for an undisclosed sum with the world's largest retailer, court documents filed on Wednesday showed.

Washington gumbo lover leaves $2,000 tip on $93 restaurant bill

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Washington man shocked the staff of a neighborhood restaurant earlier this week by leaving a $2,000 for a meal of beer and gumbo he shared with a friend, the proprietor said Wednesday.