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News Feed Latest worldwide news Detroit launches two-month review of city assets DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit will begin to assess the value of its assets, including parking meters, real estate, and a portion of the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) collection, in what the city called a "necessary part" of its restructuring efforts. Michigan creates office to attract auto investment DETROIT, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Michigan's Economic Development Corp has created an Automotive Industry Office to help coordinate the state's auto business development initiatives and strategy and... The top films at the North American box office July 14 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting July 12, led by "Despicable Me 2," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (1) Despicable Me 2........................$ 44.8 million 2 (*) Grown Ups 2............................$ 42.5 million 3 (*) Pacific Rim............................$ 38.3 million 4 (3) The Heat...............................$ 14.0 million 5 (2) The Lone Ranger........................$ 11.1 mi 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. UPDATE 4-Countdown begins to U.S. airline merger trial in November * Trial date of Nov. 25 boosts stock of US Airways, American Airlines Loblaw-Shoppers Drug deal gets support from proxy firms Sept 3 (Reuters) - Two independent proxy advisory firms have recommended that Shoppers Drug Mart shareholders vote in favor of Loblaw Co Ltd's C$12.4 billion ($11.76 billion) takeover offer, the Canadian pharmacy chain said on Tuesday. Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions Sept 3 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2000 GMT on Tuesday Critics Notebook Catherine Turocys Lessons Unlock Early Musics Meaning Classes offering Baroque dance lessons can help unlock the physical dimensions encoded in the music. France Should Look to Bayern for Inspiration, Says Ribery France should forget the pressure and be daring like Bayern Munich if they want to improve their chances of qualifying for the World Cup, Franck Ribery said on Tuesday. Ghana court confirms election Ghana's Supreme Court Thursday declared President John Dramani Mahama "validly elected" as the court dismissed all claims of voter fraud, mismanagement and irregularities in the West African nation's December 2012 presidential election. SE Asia Stocks-Most gain on commodity plays; Indonesia leads BANGKOK, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Most Southeast Asian markets ended higher on Tuesday as investors loaded up on commodities-related stocks amid a spate of upbeat economic data across the globe while Indonesian coal miners gained as a rise in the dollar bolstered earnings outlook. The region saw rotational play into commodity and energy stocks, including Golden Agri-Resources Ltd, Tenaga Nasional and Thai Oil, on optimism about the global economic outlook. Trading volume was relatively weak ac Eureka Danger! This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death! Astronauts go through years of training. But what can prepare them for millions of miles through nothingness? 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. N.F.L. Roundup Redskins Complete a 4-0 Preseason Andy Dalton led Cincinnati (3-1) to a score in his one drive against the Colts (2-2), who rested most of their starters, including Andrew Luck. Reporter's Notebook Ill Have What Youre Having Entrees for two emphasize the negotiation in sharing. When Lohan met Oprah we learned... Sunday night marked the first time we've heard from Lindsay Lohan since her most recent stint in rehab, in her eagerly awaited pow wow with Oprah Winfrey. Jets Sign Quinn and Stoke Intrigue The arrival of Brady Quinn, recently cut by Seattle, is the latest sign that Geno Smith will start in the Jets season opener on Sunday. NASCAR's pit crew pioneer Christmas Abbott, 5'3 and 115 pounds, is the first woman to join a NASCAR pit crew team. Fukushima The drip, drip, drip of bad news about Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear power plant keeps going. Bosnian miners stage protest 250 metres below ground SARAJEVO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Around 140 miners have barricaded themselves 250 metres below ground at a mine in northern Bosnia and threatened on Tuesday to go on hunger strike in a row over recruitment and pay. Dot Earth Blog Papers Find Mixed Impacts on Ocean Species from Rising CO2 A new collection of scientific papers provide fresh insights on how the ecology of the oceans is being affected by the global buildup of carbon dioxide released by human activities. Forward Calendar - U.S. corporate bond new issues Sept 3 (Reuters) - The following are lists of upcoming high-grade and high-yield corporate bond offerings in the United States. The information was gathered from Thomson Reuters U.S. new issues team,... 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. Providence Health to sell $744.5 million during Sept 9 week Sept 3 (Reuters) - The Providence Health and Services Obligated Group is expected to sell $744.515 million of debt in three parts during the week of Sept. 9, a market source said on Tuesday. The only road to peace in Syria Taufiq Rahim says the best chance for a solution to the Syrian conflict is through diplomacy. Automakers Build Showroom in an App Using a technology called augmented reality, carmakers can embed images and video over a picture on a smartphone or tablet. This is Z10, the first BlackBerry 10 handset Research In Motion is no more! BlackBerry is the new company name and the Z10 is the first BlackBerry 10 handset. Here's a quick overview of the new phone. NHL Sells Phoenix Coyotes, Team to Stay in Arizona The National Hockey League sold the Phoenix Coyotes on Monday to a group of investors headed by Canadian businessmen George Gosbee and Anthony LeBlanc, successfully ending a four-year search for a new owner who would keep the team in Arizona. RPT-Fitch European Companies Face Negative Free Cash Flow in 2013 July 15 (Reuters) - (The following statement was released by the rating agency) Dubai World names new CEO for Istithmar investment unit DUBAI, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Dubai World, the state-owned conglomerate that completed a $25 billion debt restructuring in 2011, named on Monday Ziad Makkawi as the new chief executive for its investment... Reporter's Notebook Ill Have What Youre Having Entrees for two emphasize the negotiation in sharing. You're the Boss Blog In New Study, Entrepreneurs See the Glass Nearly Empty Marc Andersen, an Ernst Young partner, said he doesnt think American entrepreneurs are spoiled Its just part of the DNA of never being satisfied. Israeli President Voices Strong Support for Obamas Decision on Syria In a radio interview, Shimon Peres encourages patience and expressed full confidence in the American presidents commitment to Israel. Australia shares set to retreat on support for US action against Syria SYDNEY, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Australian shares are seen retreating from 3-1/2 month highs on Wednesday, as investors are likely to tread cautiously after top U.S. congressional leaders backed military... Surprising Friend of Gay Rights in a High Place When President Ronald Reagan nominated Anthony M. Kennedy to the Supreme Court, few could have imagined the esteem Justice Kennedy would one day earn among advocates of gay rights. Rogers Leads Toronto to 4-1 Win at Arizona Esmil Rogers pitched 6 1-3 innings of one-hit ball to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-1 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. SP calls U.S. lawsuit retaliation for stripping 'AAA' rating Sept 3 (Reuters) - Standard Poor's on Tuesday blasted a $5 billion fraud lawsuit by the U.S. government as retaliation for its 2011 decision to strip the country of its "AAA" credit rating. 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 rating. Trade in your iPhone now Confirming earlier rumors, Apple launched a new program Friday that will allow customers to trade in old iPhones at U.S. Apple stores for credit towards a newer model. In Tiny Times Movies, Material Girls Have a Nation Tsking A Chinese book and film franchise by Guo Jingming has become a lightning rod for this nations evolving view of its growing youth culture.

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