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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-SP calls federal lawsuit 'retaliation' for U.S. downgrade Sept 3 (Reuters) - Standard Poor's said on Tuesday the U.S. government filed a $5 billion fraud lawsuit against it in "retaliation" for its 2011 decision to strip the country of its "AAA" credit... Flow of Refugees Out of Syria Passes Two Million The United Nations high commissioner for refugees says neighboring countries are not receiving nearly enough help to handle the influx. Cage signs autographs in advance of "Joe" press conference Aug 30 - Nicolas Cage arrives for his press conference for Venice film festival competition entry "Joe." Rough Cut - no reporter narration Britain's FTSE gains on back of strong Chinese demand * easyJet a top FTSE riser after MS upgrade, delay over Syria General's son in gang rape storm A gang rape allegedly involving the teenage son of a famous Chinese "singing general" has caused outrage in China, unleashing a tide of public anger over the behavior of so-called "princelings," the children of elite families. Well Shorter Workweek May Not Increase Well-Being Think shorter working hours will make you happier? Maybe not, a new study suggests. Currents | Goods Play Misty for Me Casamista, a portable humidifier, is made of molded satin-textured plastic, has a purifying filter and will fit on top of any water bottle or glass. What happened to Malala's friend? Today we can tell the remarkable story of Shazia Ramzan, a 15-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl. DealBook For Microsoft, Nokia Deal Was Long and Arduous The prospect of Nokia shedding its core business the longtime pride of Finland weighed heavily on the potential deal. Multitasking with Chrome OS and Linux on the Chromebook Pixel Google's Chromebook Pixel is quite versatile after all. I can run Chrome OS and Linux at the same time, and switch between the two, allowing me to use Skype and other third party apps! Maple Leaf, Darling shares jump on deal for biodiesel business (Reuters) - Canadian food processor Maple Leaf Foods agreed to sell its rendering and biodiesel business to Darling International Inc for about C$645 million ($613.6 million) in cash, causing shares... Global Soccer A Transfer That Will Make or Break zils Career Arsenal finally opened up its purse strings to acquire a top player in Mesut zil, who will face questions from the start about his endurance in the rough-and-tumble Premier League. C. Gordon Fullerton, Early Space Shuttle Pilot, Dies at 76 A pilot who tested 130 different types of aircraft for the Air Force and NASA, and flew two shuttle missions, as the commander on the Challenger and one of two pilots on the Columbia. Azarenka battles to beat Ivanovic in New York Victoria Azarenka might not be used to 11 a.m. starts at grand slams. She said she was 'sleeping' early in her fourth-round match against Ana Ivanovic at the U.S. Open. But Azarenka woke up in time to progress. Meet F1's 'Mr. Consistency' He may hate the attention off the track, but it's hard to avoid the media glare when you've been driving as well as Kimi Raikkonen this season. Victims blamed in India's rapes When I read on Friday about the rape of a 23-year-old photojournalist in Mumbai, I thought, here we go again. On December 6, 1992, when I was a 29-year-old reporter covering the demolition of a mosque in northern India, I was attacked. Though not raped, my attackers sexually assaulted and then tried to kill me. After $130 bln deal, Colao says 'super committed' to Vodafone's next chapter LONDON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Vodafone Chief Executive Vittorio Colao said on Monday he was committed to the next stage in the mobile operator's history after pulling off the $130 billion sale of the... India cabinet approves Mylan's deal to buy Strides unit - minister NEW DELHI, Sept 3 (Reuters) - India's cabinet on Tuesday approved Mylan Inc's deal to buy a unit of Strides Arcolab Ltd, Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari said, paving the way for... Football Messi scores hat-trick On the day that Gareth Bale commanded headlines by joining Real Madrid in a big-money move, Lionel Messi made news by scoring a hat-trick for Barcelona in a 3-2 win against Valencia. Lionel Messi Backs Madrid 2020 Games Bid Barcelona's Argentina forward Lionel Messi has thrown his support behind Madrid's bid for the right to host the 2020 Olympic Games. Tool Kit A Digital Back-to-School Checklist The choices for stocking up for the school year whether it be grade school or college can be overwhelming, and expensive. Here are some tips. Reflected light melts London car A new skyscraper in London is being blamed for reflecting light that melted parts of a car parked nearby. Budget Battles Keep Agencies Guessing The combination of cuts and a breakdown in the budgeting process leaves offices reluctant to hire or to commit to big projects. Taylor Farms, Big Food Supplier, Grapples With Frequent Recalls Taylor Farms, a giant supplier of produce and other food products, has a recent record of recalls that industry experts call high. Dennis Rodman back in North Korea Sept. 3 - Former U.S. basketball star Dennis Rodman makes his second trip to North Korea this year, saying he isn't in Pyongyang to try to negotiate the release of a jailed American missionary. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Mississippi alligator hunting season gets off to a record start JACKSON, Mississippi (Reuters) - Mississippi hunters smashed back-to-back records on the opening weekend of the state's 10-day alligator season by bagging some of the biggest critters on the books. Reuters Today Nokia Microsoft head for last chance saloon Sept. 3 - Microsoft buys Nokias handset business for $7.2B, diving into the highly competitive mobile device market. Syrian refugee numbers hit 2M, and Dennis Rodman visits Pyongyang to see his friend Kim. The Week Ahead | Dance Jacobs Pillow, Ready for Rest Dance lovers have one last chance to catch a performance at the Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival in Becket, Mass. 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. The Week Ahead | Pop Putting Poetry Above Politics The songwriter Mohsen Namjoo stirs things up in Iran. GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks gain on respite in Mideast tensions; dollar firms * U.S. stocks open higher; Nokia soars on Microsoft deal * China services PMI shows growth; oil gains * Dollar hits 1-month high By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Stocks rose on... 10 best golf courses in Africa With courses this beautiful, you don't even need to play golf to enjoy these green hills of Africa. Attacks Delayed, Syrians Juggle Anticipation With Attempts at Normalcy The delay in an expected missile strikes left Syria struggling to return to normalcy, with the military and rebels still bracing and everyone uncertain whether an attack would happen at all. Hit political blogger Nate Silver on future of predictive modeling NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nate Silver is an oxymoron come to life the famous statistician. 49ers Top AP Power Rankings, Raiders Last The San Francisco 49ers top the AP Pro32 power rankings as the NFL begins its 2013 season. Straight Sets Federer Paid Price for Not Adjusting His Game Plan Roger Federer held fast to a game plan that seemed better suited for playing Rafael Nadal than Tommy Robredo. Tiny island boasts golf legacy Shane O'Donoghue explores how golf legend Harry Vardon helped the British island of Jersey develop a golf legacy. Climate change may up violence A new study in the journal Science shows that shifts in climate historically have been associated with violent conflicts, and that the risk of violence will rise with man-made climate change. 'Clever' Merkel promises to shield Germany from rivals' taxes BERLIN (Reuters) - Angela Merkel urged Germans on Tuesday to re-elect her "clever" government, saying it would shield their businesses and jobs from tax hikes by the center-left. Apps bring lock and key into the digital age TORONTO (Reuters) - The lock and key has been a mainstay of security for thousands of years, but companies developing new apps are bringing them into the digital age, allowing people to share keys digitally and gain keyless access to homes.

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