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News Feed Latest worldwide news Richard III The story of the king buried under a car park made headlines, but where should Richard III's bones be laid to rest? Bombing near Egypt minister's convoy A car bomb apparently targeting the Egyptian interior minister's motorcade exploded in eastern Cairo Thursday, leaving four people injured, state media reported. Bunge strikes deal to sell Moroccan fertilizer stake CHICAGO, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Bunge Ltd said on Thursday it was selling its stake in a Moroccan fertilizer company, less than a month after finalizing the sale of its Brazilian fertilizer operations. In Transit Blog A New Raffles Hotel on Hainan Island Raffles Hainan opened this month in the Clearwater Bay area of the Chinese island. Britain to Examine Why BBC Severance Payments Exceeded Contract Terms Hearings will look at payments the British Broadcasting Corporation made to senior editors as it tried to reduce its budget, and Mark Thompson, the former BBC chief, will testify. White House lauds Senate panel for okaying use of force in Syria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Wednesday praised the Senate Foreign Relations panel for quickly approving the use of military force in Syria as the president builds a case for a military response to the Syrian government's alleged gassing of its citizens. Indian lunar orbiter hit by heat rise Scientists have switched off several on-board instruments to halt rising temperatures inside India's first unmanned lunar spacecraft. Japan's shrinking shinkin Small banks left behind by Abenomics WAKKANAI, Japan, Sept 6 (Reuters) - First the commercial fisheries began shutting down in this hardscrabble corner of Japan's northern coast. Then tourism fizzled. Football Messi's $6.6M tax payment Four-time world soccer player of the year Lionel Messi and his father have paid Spanish authorities $6.6 million after allegedly committing tax fraud between 2007 and 2009. Fair Game The Problem With Wiggle Room in Securities The case against two former traders at JPMorgan Chase has larger lessons for investors and regulators. India Ink After Rape and Neglect, A Survivors Family Fades into Oblivion in Delhi The bleak aftermath of rape in India. AEG expert MJ was a drug addict Michael Jackson suffered a "quite extensive" drug addiction the last 15 years of his life, according to an addiction expert testifying Tuesday in the AEG Live wrongful death trial. 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. 'Star Wars' that almost was A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away ... Cucumber Salad With Asian Flavors This pungent Asian salad goes very nicely with fish and stir-fries. 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. T Magazine Primer | Tools and Tips for Surviving New York Fashion Week Everything you need to survive the next seven days in style, from cant-miss exhibitions and luxurious spa treatments to a good read for all that downtime between shows. Exclusive U.S. pension funds press Caesars' private equity owners NEW YORK (Reuters) - Some U.S. public pension funds are pressuring TPG Capital LP and Apollo Global Management LLC to share more of the fees they withdraw from loss-making casino operator Caesars... Out There Timeless Questions About the Universe Is time an illusion? Is there a universe, or multiverse? Finite or infinite? Will we ever know, and does it matter? 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 dominant farm retailer in Canada. Op-Ed Contributors How a Cabal Keeps Generics Scarce The critical shortage of generic drugs continues unabated. Five record-breaking sports stars When it comes to living on the edge, there are some women who have the tenacious spirit to conquer all. National Briefing | South North Carolina Tests on Hold Gov. Pat McCrory said that his administration would not immediately enforce a law mandating drug screenings of some public assistance applicants. Art Review The Jewishness Is in the Details In Elaine Reichek A Postcolonial Kinderhood Revisited, Ms. Reichek raises questions about the effects of suppressing religious and ethnic identity. Bloomberg on climate change For the first time in human history, more than half the world's population is living in cities, which now produce approximately 70 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. That puts cities on the frontlines of the battle against climate change -- and more and more cities are leading the charge. Why disc drives are an endangered species Could the phrase "burn a disc" soon be interred in the computing graveyard, resting peacefully alongside 8-bit graphics and the chirping, buzzing hum of a dial-up modem? Some of the most influential computer makers in the world say yes. Identical twin U.S. astronauts to serve as research subjects CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA's only identical twin astronauts are planning to serve as guinea pigs for studies investigating the genetic impacts of long-duration spaceflight. British shares steady on U.S. gains as airlines drop * FTSE 100 trades flat * Wall Street rise fuels afternoon recovery * Airlines among top fallers after Ryanair's profit warning * Syria concerns keep investors on edge (Updates) By Alistair Smout... N.S.A. Foils Much Internet Encryption The National Security Agency has secretly circumvented or cracked much of the digital scrambling that protects global commerce, e-mails, phone calls, medical records and Web searches. RPT-U.S. gas via Panama frightens LNG exporters worldwide * Panama access could mean 10 pct fall in U.S.-Asia LNG shipping cost T Magazine Travel Diary | Irene Neuwirths Eight Great Days in Greece The jewelry designer shares her impressions of the island of Patmos, where she savored the the beaches, the colors and the fried cheese. Bayer ups pesticide investments on resistant weeds FRANKFURT, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Bayer said its pesticides unit would boost investments through 2016 by 1 billion euros ($1.3 billion) as more farmers turn to its Liberty herbicide to kill weeds that have grown resistant to Monsanto's glyphosate. T Magazine Food Matters | Ali Larters Book of Seasonal Menus for Homegrown Parties The actresss cookbook, chock-full of original recipes, comes out next Tuesday and features photos of her family and friends. Make her lagered turkey chili to celebrate todays start of the football season. Douglas, Zeta-Jones separate; Clooney, Bullock open Venice Aug 28 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones separate, George Clooney and Sandra Bullock kick off the Venice Film Festival, and Hugh Jackman premieres "The Wolverine" in Japan. Bob Mezan reports. Small business hiring dips in August for fourth straight month NFIB WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. small businesses cut jobs for the fourth straight month in August, the National Federation of Independent Business said in a report that casts a shadow over recent signs... No. 9 Louisville Dominates Ohio 49-7 Teddy Bridgewater had No. 9 Louisville up by two touchdowns before he threw an incomplete pass. Canada could scrap C$5 billion contract for Sikorsky helicopters OTTAWA, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Canada could scrap a C$5 billion ($4.8 billion) deal to buy maritime helicopters from United Technologies Corp's Sikorsky unit, the government indicated on Thursday. A Low-Rise Feel at High-Rise Prices A rental building that offers the kind of perks that have become common in Williamsburg condominiums. Art Review The Jewishness Is in the Details In Elaine Reichek A Postcolonial Kinderhood Revisited, Ms. Reichek raises questions about the effects of suppressing religious and ethnic identity. Still Critical, Mandela Ends Stay at Hospital Nelson Mandela was discharged after spending 12 weeks in the hospital, but remained in critical condition, according to a statement. He will continue to receive intensive care at home.

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