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News Feed Latest worldwide news WRAPUP 3-U.S. retailers rely on deep discounts to win back-to-school shoppers NEW YORK, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Many U.S. retailers reported stronger-than-expected August sales on Thursday, but they had to use steep discounts to attract back-to-school shoppers. REUTERS SUMMIT-U.S. budget cuts squeezing smaller defense firms (For other news from Reuters Aerospace and Defense Summit, click on http//www.reuters.com/summit/Aero13) 'Despicable Me' minions top Sandler's 'Grown Ups 2' at box office July 14 (Reuters) - The mighty minions of "Despicable Me 2" fought off a challenge from Adam Sandler's new comedy sequel "Grown Ups 2" to top the weekend movie charts in the United States and Canada, according to studio estimates. UPDATE 1-Suntory closing in on deal to buy GSK drinks brands -sources LONDON, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Japan's Suntory Beverage Food is in advanced talks to buy GlaxoSmithKline's Lucozade and Ribena drinks for more than 1 billion pounds ($1.6 billion), in a deal that would... Grapefruit-sized RadBall proposed for Fukushima clean-up July 11 - The world's largest floating power station is about to set sail from Tokyo bay for deployment off Fukushima, while officials struggle to clean up radioactive waste inside the crippled Fukushima Daiichi power station. Soon however, they may have a grapefruit-sized ball made of aluminium and tungsten to help them. Called RadBall, the device is designed to locate sources of radiation in difficult to reach places. Jim Drury has more. CORRECTED-Fed's Fisher says Obamacare hurts job creation, QE no help DALLAS, Sept 5 (Reuters) - The new U.S. healthcare law deters hiring because employers are wary of taking on new staff when they do not know how much it will cost to provide benefits, a top Federal Reserve official said on Thursday. N.F.L. Roundup Cruz Expects to Be Ready for Opener Wide receiver Victor Cruz, defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul and fullback Henry Hynoski returned to practice for the Giants, with Cruz saying he expected to play Sunday against the Cowboys. Donovan Signs Contract Extension With Galaxy The high-scoring United States national team star Landon Donovan signed a multiyear contract extension with the Los Angeles Galaxy. South Korean 'Armadillo' car folds up for easy parking DAEJEON, South Korea (Reuters) - With a click on a smartphone, the experimental "Armadillo-T" electric car made in South Korea will park itself and fold nearly in half, freeing up space in crowded cities. On the Edge of Poverty, at the Center of a Debate on Food Stamps As lawmakers cast a fight over cuts to food stamps in terms of spending, budget analysts and hunger relief advocates warn of a spike in food insecurity among Americans. Cassandra Vinograd, Adam Cohen The couple work in London, she as a general news correspondent for The Associated Press, he at Google as the head of competition policy for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. UPDATE 2-Apollo's EP Energy files for IPO a year after buyout Sept 4 (Reuters) - Oil and gas company EP Energy Corp filed for an initial public offering on Wednesday, potentially marking a fast exit after it was taken private by Apollo Global Management LLC in... RPT-U.S. gas via Panama frightens LNG exporters worldwide * Panama access could mean 10 pct fall in U.S.-Asia LNG shipping cost Political brawler ahead in polls Australians prepare to head to the polls this weekend for elections widely tipped to be won by the Liberal opposition led by Tony Abbott whose pugnacious style has played well with the electorate. Serial killer movie escapes ban Few African films have created as much buzz recently as "Of Good Report," a dark tale of a high school teacher who becomes obsessed with a 16-year-old female pupil. Analysis Mexico's president lines up reform blitz, legacy at stake MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's Enrique Pena Nieto has only been in charge nine months, but the success of his presidency depends largely on how he steers divisive economic reforms through Congress with the opposition by the end of this year. News Corp. Sells a Group of Small Local Publications The deal sends 33 local newspapers and magazines to the Fortress Investment Group, a private equity firm. Radiation Near Japanese Plants Tanks Suggests New Leaks The crisis over tons of contaminated water at the plant, crippled two years ago by an earthquake and tsunami, has worsened. MLB Sends 'Heads-Up' for Red Sox-Yankees Rematch Major League Baseball has sent a "heads-up" notice to the umpires working the series between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, reminding the crew that the teams had a dustup the last time they played. TREASURIES-U.S. 10-year yield nears 3 pct; data hint at Fed taper * Two-year yield above 0.50 percent, first time since June 2011 State Extradite birth father in Native American custody dispute The high-profile case of a girl adopted by a South Carolina couple is moving toward another legal showdown after Oklahoma's governor ordered the extradition of the girl's biological Native American father, who is accused of custodial interference. Mexico arrests 'Ugly Betty' The suspected leader of Mexico's New Juarez Cartel has been arrested, the state-run Notimex news agency reported Sunday, the latest in a series of high-profile drug arrests. Mirnyi Closing In on U.S. Open Mixed Doubles Hat-Trick Belarus veteran Max Mirnyi will attempt to win his third U.S. Open mixed doubles title 15-years after his first at Flushing Meadows on Friday. Straight Sets Keeping Score Monte Carlo Analysis of Mens Draw Monte Carlo techniques were used to determine each remaining mans chances of winning the United States Open. Passengers lack info on cruise ship crime Vegas stole the slogan. But cruise ships can also lay claim Whatever happens on cruise ships, stays on cruise ships. Indians Don't Chicken Out, Beat Orioles 6-4 The Cleveland Indians, boosted by a good-luck chicken and a pair of RBIs from both Yan Gomes and Ryan Raburn, beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 Wednesday night. Expect simple, modern looks at New York's Fashion Week NEW YORK (Reuters) - Designers from around the world began unveiling their latest looks at New York Fashion Week on Thursday, as fashion buyers and editors assembled to see what will be au courant for spring with trend watchers expecting a season of simple silhouettes. World Briefing | Africa Libya Ex-Officials and Son of Qaddafi to Stand Trial The son of the late Muammar el-Qaddafi and his spy chief were among those charged on Tuesday with murder in relation to the countrys 2011 civil war, the general prosecutor said. Hercule Poirot to Return in a New Christie Mystery The novel, by Sophie Hannah, is authorized by the Agatha Christie estate and is to be released next year. Malala's voice stronger, not silenced The attack was meant to silence the outspoken teenager who dared to defy the Taliban's ban against girls in school. Instead, it only made Malala's voice more powerful. After a school year that started with a shooting, Malala now eyes a summer of speaking at the U.N., telling her story in a new book and amplifying the issue of girls education. Wanted WikiLeaks founder joins UK film festival jury LONDON (Reuters) - Fugitive WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been named as a juror in London's Raindance Film Festival, though he will have to watch the entries more than a mile from the venue,... White House reviewing U.S. 2014 biofuel targets * Important for White House to review targets quickly-trade group Off the Shelf In Treasurys War, Missiles for a Financial Battlefield A new book by Juan C. Zarate describes the Treasury Departments new methods for fighting the nations foes. Sports Briefing | Pro Football Jets Claim 3 Players Off Waivers The Jets added running back Alex Green, offensive tackle Ben Ijalana and linebacker Scott Solomon to the roster. Chinese Chicken Processors Are Cleared to Ship to U.S. The approval by the Agriculture Department is likely to add to the debate over the safety of food imports. India Ink Image of the Day Sept. 4 Indian services activity shrank in August to its lowest since April 2009, a survey said. Obama, Rousseff meet in Russia after disclosure of alleged U.S. spying BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff met with U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday and the two discussed disclosures that the United States had spied on her private communications, as world leaders gathered for the G20 summit of major economies in Russia. Chinese police Boy's aunt prime suspect in eye gouging Chinese police say the late aunt of a young boy whose eyes were gouged out is the prime suspect in the horrific attack, state media news agency Xinhua reports. Marc Andreessen Why I hate going public - Felix TV The Netscape co-founder and high-profile venture capitalist tells Reuters' Felix Salmon that he hates selling companies -- nearly as much as he hates taking them public. What will his investors say? ThromboGenics acquires rights to eye treatment technology BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Belgian biopharmaceutical company ThromboGenics said on Thursday it had entered into an agreement with British peer Bicycle Therapeutics to develop and launch new drugs to treat opthalmic diseases.

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