Michael Jackson memorial set for Tuesday (Reuters) Reuters - A public memorial for pop star Michael Jackson took shape Thursday when a concert backer and family spokesman said the event would take place next week, even as doubt lingered over the guardianship of the singer's children.
U.N.'s Ban to urge Myanmar leader to free prisoners (Reuters) Reuters - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has a rare meeting with Myanmar's top general on Friday where he will urge the secretive leader to free all political prisoners and ensure next year's elections are credible.
Serena, Venus set up fourth Wimbledon final (AFP) AFP - Serena and Venus Williams will meet in the Wimbledon final for the fourth time after a rollercoaster Thursday which witnessed epic drama as well as a farcical no-contest.