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News Feed Latest worldwide news African alchemy to power U.S.? South African firm Sasol is building a $14 billion pant in Louisiana to turn natural gas into liquid fuels -- hailed as one of the biggest investments from a non-U.S. company in American history. Obama U-turn no surprise Barack Obama came to Washington to end wars. Not to start them. Israel's martial art Krav Maga CNN's Vladimir Duthiers takes a look at the no-holds-barred Israeli martial art of Krav Maga. Spain's brain drain problem Economic woes and research budget cuts push many of Spain's best scientists to look for work abroad. Al Goodman reports. Spain's brain drain problem Economic woes and research budget cuts push many of Spain's best scientists to look for work abroad. Al Goodman reports. A Minute With Vin Diesel on going dark, getting ripped and Facebook BEVERLY HILLS, California (Reuters) - With a voice several octaves underground and a piercing stare, action star Vin Diesel goes to an even darker place as Riddick in the third installment of the sci-fi film series, nine years after "The Chronicles of Riddick." We ride along with the Nokia Drive Ride-along and interview Nokia's Aaron Dannenbring Changes to Poultry Rules Are Flawed, Report Says New rules would allow workers at plants, rather than agency inspectors, to examine birds on processing lines for blemishes or feces. On Location | Sagaponack, N.Y. Finding Refuge in the Barns A Long Island summer house offers a rustic retreat from the high pressure of Hollywood. UK property up, are deals in Russia? As Europe inches toward its recovery from crisis, a home retailer boss says there are "more positive" signs in the UK market -- but growth will come from elsewhere. Music Review Tarbaby, Featuring Oliver Lake, at the Jazz Standard Tarbaby, featuring Oliver Lake on alto saxophone, brought its sense of adventure to the Jazz Standard on Tuesday. Forget Paris, fall in love with Ghana Author Chibundu Onuzo takes a tour through the vibrant Ghanaian capital of Accra. Scandal-hit PetroChina tightens control over managers to keep firm running BEIJING/HONG KONG, Sept 6 (Reuters) - PetroChina has tightened control over its managers and stepped up safety inspections to ensure the "shock" from a deepening corruption scandal doesn't disrupt the global operations of the Chinese energy giant, officials told Reuters. Real Madrid Completes Long-Awaited Deal for Tottenhams Bale The Welsh midfielder Gareth Bales transfer from Tottenham to Real Madrid was believed to be worth about $130 million, which would set a record. Scarlett Johansson is engaged Scarlett Johansson's beau put a ring on it. But the wedding date is not yet set. UK firm sorry for making jobseekers dance at interview LONDON, Sept 5 (Reuters) - British electronics retailer Currys issued an apology on Thursday after admitting that interviewees trying to earn a job as a sales assistant at one of its stores had been made to dance. New Issue-TFL prices 300 mln stg 2033 bond Lead Manager(s) Deutsche Bank, HSBC, Lloyds Nomura UPDATE 1-Glencore sale of Viterra farm outlets to Agrium wins Canadian regulatory nod Sept 5 (Reuters) - Canadian regulators have approved Glencore Xstrata PLC's sale of some Viterra farm retail stores to Canadian fertilizer company Agrium Inc in a deal that will make Agrium the... Israel Backs Limited Strike Against Syria For Jerusalem, the status quo in Syria seems preferable to either a victory by President Bashar al-Assads government or a strengthening of rebel groups. Well Dress Up Your Salad With Grains When a grain is not the main ingredient in a salad you appreciate it for its texture and for the nutty flavor it contributes to the dish. Katie Couric Engaged to Boyfriend Molner Katie Couric is getting married to her financier boyfriend John Molner. South Korea unfolds future of urban driving Sept. 2 - South Korean researchers have developed an electric car that folds in half for easy parking. Called the 'Armadillo-T', the prototype vehicle is designed for commuters in busy urban areas. Rob Muir has more. Salmonella in Spices Prompts Changes in Farming The United States Food and Drug Administrations finding that imported spices are a surprisingly potent source of salmonella poisoning has prompted India to change how they are grown and harvested. ATT, Sawiris circle Telecom Italia source MILAN (Reuters) - Egyptian tycoon Naguib Sawiris and U.S. telecoms giant ATT have contacted the core investors who want to sell their shares in Telecom Italia, a source close to the situation said. Exclusive Former Syria defense minister defects in break with Assad AMMAN/DOHA (Reuters) - Former Syrian Defence Minister General Ali Habib, a prominent member of President Bashar al-Assad's Alawite sect, has defected and is now in Turkey, a senior member of the opposition Syrian National Coalition told Reuters on Wednesday. Murray Says Hard to Get Fired Up After Wimbledon Glory Andy Murray, who suffered a surprise straight sets loss to Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka in the U.S. Open quarter-finals on Thursday, conceded he has struggled to fire himself up after his Wimbledon triumph. Hooded protesters clash with police during Chile education protest Sept. 5 - Students and police clash in Chile during protest over education reforms. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Britain's pioneer of the arts The year is 1969 and Britain is at the peak of its counter-culture revolution -- a time of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll. The Beatles are at the height of their fame, while a relatively unknown musician, David Bowie is making waves with his track "Space Oddity." Ten-year-old boy wins Alaska's contest for giant cabbages PALMER, Alaska (Reuters) - A 10-year-old boy has won Alaska's annual giant cabbage contest, submitting a 92.3-pound (41.9 kg) specimen named "Bob" to officials at the state fair. Obama pays tribute to Swedish diplomat who saved thousands during Holocaust Sept. 4 - During Swedish visit Obama honors man credited with saving thousands of Jewish lives during Holocaust. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Rwanda Warns Congo After Shells Hit Its Territory The escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo threatened to embroil Rwanda after a woman there was killed and her baby wounded in shelling, Rwandas government said. Your Money Adviser When Health Deductibles Rise, Men Delay Emergency Care A recent study found that men are more likely to delay treatment for serious conditions under high-deductible plans, in contrast to women, who tend to cut back care for minor ailments only. Soros dumps US Airways, Tiger Consumer likes Facebook NEW YORK (Reuters) - Billionaire investor George Soros dumped 7.85 million shares of US Airways Group Inc in the second quarter, a regulatory filing on Wednesday showed. Personal Health Keeping Food-Borne Illnesses at Bay People, not products, are the main cause of food-borne illnesses, and they can be avoided by following certain basic principles of food safety. Tax charges for Bayern chief He's been a principal figure in German football for decades, winning the 1974 World Cup as a player before becoming Bayern Munich's club president, but Uli Hoeness' world could come crashing down after being charged with tax evasion on Tuesday. U.S. envoy sees no viable path forward on Syria in U.N. Security Council Sept. 5 - There is "no viable path forward" in the U.N. Security Council when it comes to responding to the Aug. 21 chemical attack in Syria that killed hundreds because Russia is holding the council hostage, Samantha Power, the U.S. envoy to the United Nations says. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Obama Faces Barrier in His Own Party on Syria Democrats say they are confronted with a difficult choice go against the wishes of President Obama or defy voters who are overwhelmingly opposed to involving the United States in another unpredictable Middle East war. US STOCKS-Wall St on track for 3rd day of gains after data * Syria in focus after resolution passes Senate committee EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil stocks near 3-month high as Petrobras blooms * Economists see softer tone in Brazil central bank minutes * Bovespa jumps 1.23 pct, Mexico's IPC index off 0.22 pct MEXICO CITY, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Brazil's Bovespa stock index rose to a nearly... Errors Cast Doubt on Japans Cleanup of Nuclear Accident Site Analysts are questioning whether Japans government and the operator of the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant have the expertise and ability to manage the crisis.

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