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News Feed Latest worldwide news Last installment of Nixon's once-secret White House tapes released Aug. 21- Final installment of tapes from the Nixon White House offers listeners a "view" from the Oval Office. John Russell reports. Chevrolets Cheap Minicar, the Spark, Is a Surprisingly Strong Seller The four-door Spark, made in South Korea and sold in the United States since last year, starts at $12,170 and gets about 35 miles to the gallon. New Device At Nintendo Is Cheaper, For 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. 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. Fantasy Football Answers to Reader Questions Is it time to take a running back, or a wide receiver? Jason and Justin Sablich answer such questions as readers prepare for their fantasy football drafts. UPDATE 2-Improving N.American sales boost Guess' Q2, shares soar * Sees full-year adj EPS $1.78-$1.92, largely above Wall Street estimates Wales Open Heralds Start of European Ryder Cup Race The year-long quest to win a place in Europe's 2014 Ryder Cup team starts at this week's Wales Open and captain Paul McGinley cannot wait for the qualifying process to begin. Dempseys Arrival Has Sounders Crowd at Fever Pitch The Seattle Sounders of Major League Soccer drew 67,385 fans on Sunday for Clint Dempseys first home game with the team. India rape Women in their own words When Michaela Cross, a U.S. student at the University of Chicago, posted a CNN iReport about the sexual harassment she says she experienced during a study abroad trip in India, the response was overwhelming. UPDATE 1-New Zealand/Australia Morning Call-Global markets -----------------------(0621 / 2021 GMT)----------------------- Stock Markets SP/ASX 200 5,087.16 -54.05 NZSX 50 4,509.72 -32.31 DJIA 14,824.51 +48.38 Nikkei 13,338.46 -203.91 NASDAQ 3,593.35 +14.83 FTSE 6,430.06 -10.91 SP 500 1,634.96 +4.48 Hang Seng 21,524.65 -350.12 SPI 200 Fut 5,151.00 -20.00 TRJCRB Index 295.69 +0.98 Bonds India's Reliance Comm talks in progress on unit stake sale - chairman MUMBAI, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Reliance Communications Ltd's talks with potential partners for selling a stake in a unit that includes its undersea cable assets are in progress, Chairman Anil Ambani told... Hong Kong's paper crafters work overtime to feed hungry ghosts HONG KONG (Reuters) - At a workshop in an old Hong Kong neighborhood, paper craftsman Ha Chung-kin uses delicate sheets of paper and sticks of bamboo to fashion a huge, expensive boat that will soon be consigned to the flames. "Golden Rice" galvanises both sides of Philippines food fight Aug. 20 - The long-running debate over genetically modified rice in the Philippines has intensified, with farmers and environmentalists pitted against scientists over so-called "Golden Rice". The issue is now back in the headlines as both sides prepare for a government evaluation, that could determine its future. Ben Gruber has more. On Pro Football Quarterback? Jets Have Yet to Decide The notion that the competition between Mark Sanchez and Geno Smith is, as the quarterbacks coach says, too close to call must be somewhat discouraging to the Jets. Key Questions on the Conflict in Syria A brief summary of the conflict in Syria and why the United States appears headed to a fresh military entanglement in the Middle East. New Census Numbers Show Recessions Effect on Families The analysis found a decline in homeownership, more mothers entering the work force and an increasing dependence on food stamps, among other things. Hortonworks to seek IPO within two years, CEO says (Reuters) - Enterprise software start-up Hortonworks plans to seek a public listing in 15 to 24 months, banking on growing demand for data analytics, its chief executive said on Wednesday. Advertising In Fantasy and Reality, Its a Frenzy for Football Football has been crucial to the American advertising-industrial complex, and with the N.F.L.s kickoff game on Sept. 5, the marketers have been in a huddle. Theater Review | Connecticut A Review of Time Stands Still, in Hartford Time Stands Still, the Tony-nominated play by Donald Margulies about a wounded war photographer, deliberately leaves some disturbing questions about journalism unanswered. Legalization The Uruguay model Views on marijuana are shifting, but nearly everywhere, it is too early to talk about substantive changes to drug policies. Water "the teeth" of climate change - World Bank June 19 - Growing pressure over water remains the most worrying symptom of climate change, argues the World Bank President, while a projected 2C rise in temperature by 2030 could submerge Bangkok. Adrenaline-filled tour of F1 track The Circuit takes a minute long tour of the track ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix. US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St rebounds; Syria concerns lift energy shares NEW YORK, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Wall Street stocks rose on Wednesday, rebounding after two days of losses as energy shares rose alongside another jump in crude prices. Economic View Public Policies, Made to Fit People A new White House initiative is intended to involve social and behavioral scientists in policy making. Is Bo Xilai trial just for show? The trial of Chinese political pariah Bo Xilai begins this week, but the proceedings may be more about politics than justice. 76ers Owner Josh Harris Buys New Jersey Devils The new owners of the New Jersey Devils are keeping long-time executive Lou Lamoriello in charge of hockey operations, bringing in a new business team and committing to make the three-time Stanley Cup champions an organization looked toward as a model of excellence. You're the Boss Blog Lessons From the Emergency Room Is it possible to build a company from scratch and also maintain a good work-life balance? UPDATE 1-Obama meets new five-member panel reviewing surveillance programs WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama met on Tuesday with a five-member panel he appointed to review the privacy issues involved with U.S. government surveillance programs, the White House said, part of an effort to rebuild public trust after leaks by a former spy agency contractor. Pending Home Sales Fall for Second Straight Month The steeper-than-expected decline signaled that rising mortgage rates are taking the steam out of the housing market recovery in the United States. Marika Sawyer and Matthew Whitman The bride is a staff writer for Saturday Night Live; the groom is a vice president at Citigroup. Adrenaline-filled tour of F1 track The Circuit takes a minute long tour of the track ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix. Stacy Lewis Returns at Safeway Classic Stacy Lewis is back. Inbee Park is out. German minister sees solar installations nearly halving in 2013 BERLIN (Reuters) - German Environment Minister Peter Altmaier expects German solar panel installations to nearly halve this year, showing that efforts to curb subsidies and get solar expansion under control have yielded results. Islamists Step Up Attacks on Christians for Supporting Morsis Ouster Islamists set upon homes and churches, shops and schools as Christians were scapegoated for supporting the military ouster of Mohamed Morsi as president. T Magazine Of Ivory and Gray These voluminous, feminine knits for fall are cozy and statement-making. Britain Orders Ryanair to Slash Stake in Aer Lingus Regulators on Wednesday ordered Ryanair to cut its 29 percent holding to 5 percent, arguing that it threatens competition on routes between Ireland and Britain. N.C.A.A. Taking Flexible Approach to Basketball Tournament The N.C.A.A. announced changes to the way it will select teams for the mens basketball tournament, adding flexibility in hopes of keeping teams properly seeded. SP says Mount Clemens Cmty School Dist, Mich., outlook is stable Aug 28 (Reuters) - Standard Poor's Ratings Services on Wednesday revised its outlook on existing general obligation bonds of Mount Clemens Community School District, in Michigan, to stable from... At War Blog Building a Bridge From Combat to Civilian Life The military knows how to turn on hypervigilance. A transition center at Ramstein Air Base in Germany teaches service members how to turn it off. REFILE-TABLE-Raccoon -Q1 group results (Adds company forecast) Aug 28 (Reuters)- Raccoon Co Ltd CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in billions of yen unless specified) 3 months ended 3 months ended Year to Jul 31, 2013 Jul 31, 2012 Apr 30, 2014 LATEST YEAR-AGO LATEST RESULTS RESULTS FORECAST Sales 2.45 2.3

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