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News Feed Latest worldwide news Economix Blog How Companies and Executives Diverge Politically Two charts show how political contributions by corporate political action committees tend to treat the two parties evenly, while executives donations generally go only to one side. Beautiful Congo, wondrous wildlife Congo has a reputation for violence, but this beautiful country can be the breadbasket of Africa, and an economic powerhouse, says one campaigner. With Playoff Beard, DeLaet Enjoying Finest Form Canada's Graham DeLaet is following the ice hockey tradition of not shaving during the playoffs and the superstition appears to be working after he shot the week's best round so far at the Deutsche Bank Championship on Sunday. Kazakh club warned by UEFA over sheep slaughter BERNE (Reuters) - Kazakhstan champions Shakhtar Karagandy have been warned that they could face disciplinary action if they slaughter any more sheep before European games, UEFA said on Wednesday. CANADA FX DEBT-C$ firms on global data as Bank of Canada holds rates * C$ at C$1.0492 vs US$, or 95.31 U.S. cents * Bank of Canada holds benchmark rate at 1 pct * Bank says global economic uncertainty hampers growth * Poll shows C$ expected to weaken slightly in... Ona, by Ursula von Rydingsvard, Arrives in Brooklyn A nearly 12,000-pound sculpture called Ona, by Ursula von Rydingsvard, now stands greeting the public at Barclays Center. Disgraced in Albany, and Vying for Council Vito J. Lopez, who resigned as an assemblyman after a sexual harassment scandal, may have a fair chance of winning in an off-the-radar election for New Yorks City Council. The 6,000-Barbie doll man Sept. 3 - A Singaporean man who describes himself as a "toy nerd" shows off his collection of more than 6,000 Barbie dolls. Tara Cleary reports. China Expands Inquiry on Graft to Oil Industry The authorities announced that four executives of the state-owned China National Petroleum Corporation were under investigation. Olympics-Brushing aside radiation worry, Tokyo says it's as safe as NYC By Alexandra Ulmer BUENOS AIRES, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Tokyo's Olympic bid chief on Wednesday played down fears the Fukushima water crisis could dent the city's gambit to host the 2020 Summer Games, saying the Japanese capital is as safe as London, New York City and Paris. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will vote on Saturday in Buenos Aires to decide whether Istanbul, Madrid or Tokyo will be awarded the world's biggest and most expensive multi-event sporting extravaganza. J Tennis Federer exits U.S. Open Roger Federer will not feature in a Grand Slam final in the same calendar year for the first time since 2002, after he was knocked out of the U.S. Open by Spain's Tommy Robredo. U.S. Sets Roster for Two September World Cup Qualifiers Coach Jurgen Klinsmann on Thursday announced his 23-man roster for coming matches at Costa Rica and against Mexico. Sketch Guy Be Wary of Even Safe Investments An assurance of a no-risk investment is no excuse for not doing your research before handing over your money, a financial planner writes. Phys Ed Why A.C.L. Injuries Sideline So Many Athletes Tears to the anterior cruciate ligament sideline more athletes for longer periods of time than almost any other acute injury. Researchers are trying to understand why the injury is so slow to heal. Algeta launches $120 mln bond; may use it for acquisitions OSLO, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Norwegian pharmaceutical firm Algeta, which has developed a novel prostate cancer drug, launched on Wednesday a $120 million convertible bond due in 2018. Mothballed telescope gets new life as asteroid hunter CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA will reactivate a mothballed infrared space telescope for a three-year mission to search for potentially dangerous asteroids on a collision course with Earth, officials said on Wednesday. Water birds reveal new direction for aircraft landing research Aug. 8 - Water birds appear to prefer landing along the north-south axis, according to a study by Czech scientists. The researchers say their findings could help improve landing navigation systems for aircraft and prevent accidents when planes land close to water. Suzannah Butcher reports. Japan outlines spending plans for Fukushima water crisis TOKYO (Reuters) - The Japanese government plans to spend 47 billion yen ($473.05 million) to deal with mounting amounts of radioactive water at Tokyo Electric Power Co's wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant, the country's industry minister said on Tuesday. Diplomatic Security Must Be Priority at State Dept., Panel Says An independent review concluded that the State Department office overseeing diplomatic security is mired in the agencys sprawling bureaucracy and must be elevated in importance. Putin Says Proof of Chemical Arms Attack Is Not Enough to Justify U.S. Action In an interview, President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia warned that an attack on Syria without authorization from the United Nations Security Council would violate international law. 'Space stations' to transform Riyadh Can car-loving Saudis be convinced to step out of their air-conditioned comfort and take public transport? Australia's pollsters predict Abbott win Sept. 4 - Pollsters say Tony Abbott's Liberal National Coalition looks likely to win in Australia's election this weekend. Jessica Gray reports. Yankees 6, White Sox 4 Five-Run Rally in Eighth Rescues the Yankees and Kuroda Hiroki Kurodas slump on the mound continued, but the Yankees were saved by five runs in the eighth inning to beat the struggling White Sox. Japan government abandons hands-off approach to Fukushima clean-up TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government is moving to take a more direct role in the clean-up of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, as concerns grow over the ability of embattled operator Tokyo Electric to handle the legacy of the worst atomic disaster in a quarter century. Next Kraftwerke bundles green power to meet German demand surges FRANKFURT, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Power plant operator Next Kraftwerke expects to nearly triple revenues this year as it links solar, wind and biogas units to respond nimbly to Germany's sudden big surges in demand - a model it plans to export to other countries. ArtsBeat Beatles Albums Go Platinum in Britain, Belatedly Changes in methodology by a British music industry trade group mean that Revolver and Rubber Soul, among other albums, now get the designation. City Kitchen The Whole Fish and Nothing But Steaming is underappreciated, but it is an excellent, fast way to cook fish at home. Florida State Rolls Behind Big Debut The redshirt freshman quarterback Jameis Winston passed for 356 yards and 4 touchdowns in a spectacular debut and No. 11 Florida State dominated Pittsburgh, 41-13, on Monday night. Recipes for Health Cucumber Raita This side dish is spicy and cooling at the same time. China, Russia's love affair As China and Russia warm up over opposition to intervention in Syria, their relationship leaves U.S. out in the cold. Conversations A Pioneering Auction Company Shows the Way to China Deb Weidenhamer of Auction Systems Auctioneers Appraisers talks about the evolution of auctions from a last resort for sellers to a first resort. Putin Tchaikovsky was gay but Russians love him anyway MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's pride in composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky, even though he was gay, is proof that the country does not discriminate against homosexuals, President Vladimir Putin said on... Assassination attempt in Yemen Yemeni Prime Minister Mohammed Salem Basindwa escaped an assassination attack Saturday and was unharmed, a government spokesman said. App Smart Learning to Read, With the Help of a Tablet Using sound and animations, apps guide children through the process of recognizing letters, to actually reading. The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | Diana Nyad Reaches Shore What record did Diana Nyad set on Monday? What to Watch For Be on the lookout this season for these trends. Gabon investigation unmasks 3,000 fake government employees LIBREVILLE, Sept 4 (Reuters) - A corruption investigation in Gabon has revealed the existence of about 3,000 fake civil servants who receive monthly government salaries despite holding no official positions, officials said. Man Who Held Ohio Women Captive Is Found Dead Ariel Castro, who was sentenced to life in prison for holding three women captive in his Cleveland home for a decade, was found hanging in his prison cell, officials 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. Growth Across the U.S. Is Steady, Survey Shows All 12 of the Federal Reserves regional banking districts reported modest to moderate growth.

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