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News Feed Latest worldwide news Bits U.S. Government Issues Warning About Security on Android Phones The American government has issued a warning about the potential security threat for Googles Android, which is the mostly widely used mobile operating system in the world. City Kitchen The Whole Fish and Nothing But Steaming is underappreciated, but it is an excellent, fast way to cook fish at home. Analysis EU coal demand starting decades-long slide LONDON (Reuters) - European Union coal demand is on course for a decades-long slide from a peak last winter as the growth in capacity of renewable power outstrips new coal-fired plants. EMERGING MARKETS-Chilean stocks surge on positive domestic data * Chilean stocks jump on positive economic data * Brazil Bovespa near flat, Mexico IPC up 0.84 pct MEXICO CITY, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Chilean stocks jumped on Friday on positive domestic economic data, despite concerns about a possible U.S.-led strike on Syria and a potential tapering of the Federal Reserve Bank's bond-buying program, which affected other Latin American bourses. Brazilian stocks seesawed on Friday as blue chips fell on uncertainty about whether the United States will What I Love Lee Child and the Macho of Minimalism The author of the Jack Reacher books lives in a Manhattan apartment thats stripped down for action. Major Surge Is Unlikely for Prices of U.S. Gas Ample inventories and North American production are expected to hold down prices, despite tensions in the Middle East and North Africa. The Boss Margaret Minson When the Gamex2019;s on the Line As an athlete, Margaret Minson of Student Sponsor Partners learned how to take risks x2014; a quality that has helped her in her career. Red Bulls Fall to Struggling Chivas USA Erick Torres scored two goals, the first on a penalty kick, and Chivas USA beat the Red Bulls, 3-2, at home. Summer movies 2013 What happened? The summer movie season is over, and the results are mixed. Some tentpoles flopped, others did well. Who knows what the future holds? Winton escalates computer-driven hedge fund arms race LONDON (Reuters) - Winton Capital, one of the world's biggest hedge fund firms, has developed a new model of its flagship fund, hoping its greater allocation to equities and risk will produce better... Cosmos Reawakened Once upon a time there was a galaxy of stars which burned bright in the "Big Apple", a trio of world champions who played football from another planet. Front Row A Look at September Fashion Magazines The latest September issues of the major fashion magazines draw a dissent from a columnist. Sports Briefing | Hockey Report of Devils Takeover Is Denied Commissioner Gary Bettman said a news report claiming that the N.H.L. was on the verge of taking over the Devils was inaccurate. The Gold Mine in the Hall Buildings are finding new ways to cut costs, including selling off unused space like hall closets. Paris Was the Place, by Susan Conley Memories afflict a woman as her brother struggles with AIDS. Koenig Enjoys Win as Roche Seizes Vuelta Lead The Czech rider Leopold Konig used a final uphill surge to win the eighth stage of the Spanish Vuelta, and Nicolas Roche, who was third, took over the leaders red jersey. In Transit Blog Lower Rail Fares in Europe Rail Europe is offering three fall sales, including lower prices for Eurail Italy passes. COMMODITIES-Oil, gold slide but post big monthly gains * Brent crude up 6 pct for Aug, gold rises more than 5 pct * Platinum, natgas and cocoa among other outperformers * CRB index rises 3 pct on month, up most in 6 months By Barani Krishnan NEW YORK,... Most French oppose attack on Syria and don't trust Hollande to do it -poll PARIS, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Most French people do not want France to take part in military action on Syria and most do not trust French President Francois Hollande to do so, a poll showed on Saturday. Detroit pension trustee loses seat, city job -report DETROIT, Aug 30 (Reuters) - A trustee for one of Detroit's two pension funds lost his city job and position on the retirement board months after he was criticized for attending a conference in... Obama to seek authorization from Congress for military action against Syria Aug. 31 - President Barack Obama told the American people he has decided in favor of military action against Syria but will seek authorization from Congress. Rough cut (no reporter narration). Appeals court upholds California ban on foie gras LOS ANGELES, Aug 30 (Reuters) - California can continue to ban the sale of foie gras, a federal appeals court ruled on Friday, in a setback for producers of the delicacy who have sought to ship it to the state. Oman's ancient trade links Marketplace Middle East takes an inside look at 40 years of modernization in Oman. 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. Mexican stocks rise more than 1 pct MEXICO CITY, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Mexican stocks rose more than 1 percent on Friday, led by a rise in bottler Femsa and telecom giant America Movil, controlled by Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim. Chris Paul Elected President of NBA Players Union Chris Paul has already seemingly done the impossible by turning the long-languishing Los Angeles Clippers into a force in the Western Conference. Now he's taken on another big task rebuilding the reeling NBA players' association. Shortcuts Taking an Invention From Idea to the Store Shelf Building a better mousetrap may be the easy part. After that comes patent, production and marketing, and missteps along the way can be costly. New Moon Probe Raises Questions About What to Do Next in Space While scientists are excited about what the experiment may yield, they are also concerned about the absence of future moon voyages on NASAs schedule. Analysis Carlos Slim's Dutch woes test appetite for European expansion MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Billionaire Mexican businessman Carlos Slim is facing an unfamiliar challenge as he seeks to steer his flagship phone company America Movil into Europe - dissent. Firms line up to bid for Munder in potential $400 mln deal-sources * Blackstone, Advent eye first step toward multi-boutique- sources Gene study uncovers origins of many common cancers LONDON (Reuters) - Researchers in Britain have set out the first comprehensive map of mutational processes behind the development of tumors - work that should in future lead to better ways to treat and prevent a wide range of cancers. Giant panda gives birth in Washington, but who's the daddy? A giant panda has given birth to a cub at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington but it's not immediately clear who the father might be. Mana Rabiee reports. Common Sense Long Odds for Authors Newly Published The book, written under a pseudonym by the best-selling author J. K. Rowling, became a success only after her identity was revealed. NASCAR's 'Bad Brad' NASCAR champion Brad Keselowski talks to CNN's Carol Costello about winning and honoring the tradition of the sport. India could save $8.5 billion by buying extra Iranian oil minister NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India could save $8.5 billion in foreign exchange spending on crude oil imports in 2013/14 if it relied more on supplies from Iran, which is able to accept payment in rupees, India's Oil Minister M. Veerappa Moily said. Fighting 'leftover women' label On the face of it, women in China seem to have cracked the code for success. Zuma's office denies Mandela reports Former South African President Nelson Mandela returned to his Johannesburg home after a long hospital stay, two sources close to him said Saturday. Sketch Guy Some Investing Stories Sound Good Until You Analyze Them Stories about young real estate investors may be persuasive, the author writes, but deciding if similar actions would be good for us is crucial. Nintendo Cuts a Dimension From a Device Aimed at Youths The Nintendo 2DS will cost $130, about $40 less than its 3DS sibling, as part of a strategy to prevent households from relying on tablets for video games. Gingrich Will Be Back in the Crossfire on CNN As a host of CNNs revived Crossfire, Newt Gingrich will become a member of the news media that he once criticized. And I hope to move it to the right, he said.

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