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News Feed Latest worldwide news World Briefing | Europe England Queens Swan Is Barbecued and Eaten The charred carcass of one of Queen Elizabeths own swans was found after having been barbecued and eaten, according to the police and a charity called Swan Lifeline. Sterling rises, gilts drop after Carney's speech LONDON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Sterling recovered from a two-week low against the dollar while gilts fell after Bank of England Mark Carney's speech did little to temper expectations the central bank may... UPDATE 1-China's Simcere to be taken private by founder Aug 28 (Reuters) - China's Simcere Pharmaceutical Group has agreed to be taken private for about $495 million by a consortium led by founder Jinsheng Ren, joining a list of Chinese firms that are opting out of U.S. stock markets to avoid regulatory scrutiny. What We Eat Building a Better Mass-Market Tomato Plant geneticists say a project to develop tastier mass-produced tomatoes is just one step in pushing Americans toward more healthy eating. Chomsky What's next for Mideast? There are three possible outcomes from the current talks, liberal academic Noam Chomsky says, but just one is realistic. Straight Sets At 17, Croatias Vekic Handles Herself Like a Seasoned Player Donna Vekic, who has already reached two WTA finals in her short career, defeated Mariana Duque-Marino, 7-6 (5), 4-6, 6-2. Egypt's police state resurgent in Sinai tourist haven SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) - At a cafe in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Mohamed was lamenting to a foreign journalist how Egypt's 2011 uprising had hurt his business because law and... Dot Earth Blog From Lynas to Pollan, Agreement that Golden Rice Trials Should Proceed Two recent reports by journalists strip away distortions and myths surrounding the controversy over genetically engineered Golden Rice. Obama Weighs Limited Strikes Against Syrian Forces President Obama is exploring a range of military actions against Syria designed to deter and degrade the ability of President Bashar al-Assads regime to launch chemical weapons, officials said. Roundup Victorinos Home Runs Help Power Red Sox Past the Orioles Marlon Byrd and John Buck were dealt in a waiver deal that brought the Mets a prospect in the 19-year-old infielder Dilson Herrera. Books of The Times J. M. Coetzees Childhood of Jesus Dissects a World In J. M. Coetzees new novel, The Childhood of Jesus, a man and a boy make sense of their odd surroundings. Bartoli talks first grand slam win Marion Bartoli, the new Wimbledon women's singles champion talks to CNN's Amanda Davies. Arts, Briefly A Final Book Is Planned From Elmore Leonard Peter Leonard, a son of the author Elmore Leonard, who died last week at 87, hopes to complete his fathers last novel, BBC News reported. Freedivers sip coffee with sharks Things which might distract you while having coffee with a friend food in their teeth, attractive waiters, giant sharks circling your head. Canadian Documents Suggest Shift on Pipeline Papers released to an environmental group say Canadas government once viewed Keystone XL as important to oil sands development, in contrast to a United States assessment. Sports Briefing | Hockey Devils Re-Sign Henrique The Devils re-signed center Adam Henrique to a multiyear contract. Henrique, 23, will be counted on heavily on a team light on offense. UK orders Ryanair to cut Aer Lingus stake Aug.28 - Britain's competition watchdog has ordered budget carrier Ryanair to cut its stake in smaller Irish rival Aer Lingus from 30% to 5%, saying the current arrangement could reduce competition. Ryanair is appealing the decision, but as Ciara Sutton reports it appears to all but end the airline's seven-year pursuit of Ireland's former flag carrier. LGI Homes files for $125 million IPO as U.S. housing market recovers (Reuters) - Homebuilder LGI Homes Inc filed with U.S. regulators on Wednesday to raise up to $125 million in an initial public offering, at a time when the recovery in the U.S. housing market picks... Endo Health to buy private generic drugs firm for $225 mln Aug 28 (Reuters) - Specialty pharmaceutical company Endo Health Solutions said it will buy privately held generic drugmaker Boca Pharmacal for $225 million to boost its Qualitest generic medicines business. Today's Economist Wage Stagnation and Market Outcomes With a persistent lag in income growth for most Americans, the government should not only provide relief through tax policy and a safety net, but also do more to promote full employment, an economist writes. Football Rooney given ultimatum Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho tells Manchester United's Wayne Rooney to decide where his future lies after the England striker starred in a goalless draw between the two teams on Monday. 8 dengue fever cases detected in Florida Florida health officials say they've confirmed eight cases of dengue fever. Don't 'war game' your portfolio (Reuters) - Investors fearing the impact of an attack on Syria ought to start worrying instead about things they can predict and control. Gadgetwise To Build a Better Lego Robot Lego updated its Mindstorms robotics platform with a kit that includes features like Bluetooth compatibility and a remote control app. Britain's FTSE drops on Syria concerns, energy stocks buck trend LONDON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index fell on Wednesday in a broad-based sell-off, pressured by uncertainty ahead of possible military action against Syria, but with energy stocks... Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Personal Health Tested Recipes for Kitchen Safety Modern kitchen appliances and gadgets offer many opportunities for injury. Trading at Noon Game over Vivendi sells Activision stake July 26 - Vivendi agrees to sell the majority of its stake in Activision Blizzard for $8.2B. Starbucks profit up on U.S. sales of "Refresher" energy drinks and Frappuccino iced beverages. Star of NASA Planet Hunting Falls Idle With Broken Parts NASA says it will look for a new mission for its Kepler spacecraft, which has broken wheels but a perfect telescope. Celebrity chef Oliver says European migrants beat Brits at work LONDON (Reuters) - Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, already under fire for criticizing the diet of Britain's poor, has said all his restaurants would close immediately if it were not for European... UPDATE 2-French hotel group Accor warns on 2013 profit PARIS, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Accor, Europe's largest hotel group by sales, warned operating profit could fall this year due to the weak economy in its main market and investment in an online booking... Dot Earth Blog A Closer Look at the Technical and Behavioral Barriers to Action on Global Warming A closer look at the technological and mental barriers to action on global warming. Fitch Revises Brandywine Realty Trust's Rating Outlook to Positive; IDR Affirmed at 'BB+' (The following statement was released by the rating agency) NEW YORK, August 28 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has revised the Rating Outlook to Positive for Brandywine Realty Trust and its operating partnership Brandywine Operating Partnership, L.P. The ratings were affirmed as follows Brandywine Realty Trust --Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'BB+'; --Preferred stock at 'BB-'. Brandywine Operating Partnership, L.P. --IDR at 'BB+'; --Senior unsecured lines of credit at 'BB+'; --Senior unsecured term l Kings Sign Captain Brown to Eight-Year Extension Los Angeles Kings captain Dustin Brown has signed an eight-year contract extension, joining a number of key players committed to the club long-term, the National Hockey League team said on Thursday. Toyota says 2015 Prius hybrid will be lighter, more economical DETROIT, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp, which introduced most consumers to hybrid technologies with its Prius more than 15 years ago, said on Wednesday that the next generation of that popular series will offer improved fuel economy due to smaller, lighter critical parts that cost less. Australia's Scott Wins Barclays in Tight Finish Masters champion Adam Scott of Australia won The Barclays after a nail-biting finish, claiming the title on Sunday by one stroke over four rivals in the opening event of the FedExCup playoffs. Life, Interrupted A Test of Faith It had never occurred to me that, with all of the progress that has been made in cancer research, none of the standard treatments would work for me. Thats when I learned about something called a clinical trial. Obama marks King's 'Dream' moment President Barack Obama's address Wednesday from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, representing a symbolic moment in U.S. history. Canadian Documents Suggest Shift on Pipeline Papers released to an environmental group say Canadas government once viewed Keystone XL as important to oil sands development, in contrast to a United States assessment. Underdog Charges Back to Win Match, and Fans Victoria Duval, a 17-year-old qualifier, rallied from two games down in the second set to beat Samantha Stosur, the worlds 11th-ranked player and 2011 United States Open champion.

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