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News Feed Latest worldwide news RPT-INSIGHT-Batista's Brazilian empire was sunk by more than hubris RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Fifteen months ago, OGX Petrleo chief executive Paulo Mendona was confident that the company he led was on track to become a major independent oil producer, an anchor for Eike Batista's vast Brazilian resource empire. US STOCKS-Wall Street falls, ends worst month since May 2012 * Uncertainty over possible strike on Syria makes for thin volume Li through to last 16 after beating Robson NEW YORK (Reuters) - China's Li Na became the first player to reach the round of 16 at this year's U.S. Open when she defeated Britain's Laura Robson 6-2 7-5 on Friday. The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | English, Aug. 29, 2013 Can you choose the word pair that correctly completes the sentences from the article? RPT-Australia, NZ put some fizz back into Asian IPO market SYDNEY, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Australia and New Zealand's initial public offering market is set to return to levels not seen since the global financial crisis almost killed it stone-dead, with listings expected to rise five-fold this year compared to 2012. Roundup Hunters Shot Caps Tigers Comeback Detroit scored four runs in the ninth, three of them on Torii Hunters two-out home run, to defeat Oakland and avoid a four-game sweep. FOREX-Dollar rises to 4-week high as Syria spurs demand for safety * Syria conflict continues to haunt market * U.N. investigators finish gathering samples in Syria * U.S. makes case for limited military action * Weak U.S. consumer spending muddles Fed outlook *... Microsoft in talks to buy stake in start-up Foursquare Bloomberg SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp is in talks with social networking company Foursquare about a possible investment, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. Explaining the N.F.L. Settlement Questions, and answers, about the proposed $765 million settlement between the N.F.L. and the more than 4,500 retired players who sued the league. Russia Rocks Inside V-Rox, the first international showcase music festival to take place in Vladivostok, Russia. Tennis Williams bows out at U.S. Open Two-time champion Venus Williams is out of the U.S. Open following a battling 6-3 2-6 7-6 (7-5) second-round defeat to world No. 56 Zheng Jie. India feels impact of weak rupee CNN's Mallika Kapur reports how India's weakening rupee is having an impact on its economy. Swiss engineers bring acoustic solution to noise pollution Aug. 29 - Swiss-based acoustic engineers are developing a sound tracking system they say will help regulators control traffic flow and reduce road noise. The World Health Organization says road noise is a major contributor to poor health in Europe but by monitoring traffic flow, the engineers think they can help. Tara Cleary reports. Crews search Mexican train wreck The death toll from a cargo train derailment in Mexico climbed to six as authorities continued searching the scene of the wreck for victims. Back pain eases but Woods can't keep pace with Mickelson NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Tiger Woods appeared untroubled by recent back pains but was disappointed with a three-under par round 68 on a low scoring day at the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston on Friday. T Magazine Q. A. | The Teenage Singing Sensation Lorde on Overnight Stardom The precocious 16-year-old New Zealander talks about sudden success, why her first time in New York felt like coming home and what she wants to do to Pharrell Williams. Square Feet New York Hotels Decide Its Time for a Makeover After years of reduced spending, hotel owners in the city are making capital improvements, spurred in part by fears of bad reviews on online sites. World Briefing | The Americas Mexico A Less Than Judicial Temperament A judge faces removal from a state appeals court for punching and pushing fellow justices during a hearing. Ask Well Is It Better to Bike or Run? The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds answers readers questions on fitness. California wildfire heads deeper into Yosemite, entry road closed SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yosemite National Park, faced with the spread of a massive California wildfire, closed a second key route into the park on Wednesday that could keep some visitors from reaching one of the nation's top outdoor destinations over the Labor Day weekend. Thom Powerss Routine for Toronto Festival Thom Powers, the organizer of Toronto Film Festivals documentary section, starts previewing hundreds of entries, with assistance, in June. IRS wins tax-shelter court case, harsh penalties can apply WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. tax authorities can assess penalties broadly on taxpayers using tax shelters, an appeals court said on Tuesday, in a decision that could influence a similar case set for... Brazil to monitor prices as currency tumbles-Mantega BRASILIA, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The Brazilian government will keep a close eye on inflation to make sure a sharp depreciation of the local currency is not stoking prices, Finance Minister Guido Mantega... Concert, Anyone? Music Returns to Queens Tennis Stadium A Mumford Sons show in Forest Hills was the first music performance since 1997 at the former site of the United States Open. The Amazon's World Cup race For the World Cup in 2014, the 42,618-seater Arena Amazonia will be one of the event's most striking stadiums. If it is finished on time..... Manchester United and Chelsea Tie Wayne Rooneys headline-grabbing presence could not inspire Manchester United to victory in David Moyess first home game in charge as Chelsea ground out a 0-0 draw. Indian women on harassment A U.S. student's experience of sexual harassment in India has triggered much anguish. Four women tell CNN of their own sufferings. Obama says Syria chemical weapons attack threatens Israel, Jordan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Friday the chemical weapons attack in Syria threatened U.S. allies Israel, Turkey and Jordan and that while "nobody ends up being more war weary than me" he is considering a narrow, limited U.S. response. Environmentalists hit Shell at F1 race Activists protesting against Arctic oil drilling infiltrated a Formula One race in Belgium Sunday, but the off-track incident did not stop Sebastian Vettel's march towards a fourth successive world title. UPDATE 2-Yosemite wildfire still raging, keeps tourists away (Adds details about controlled burning; aerial firefighting support) Computacenter takes charge on three German contracts, reports loss Aug 30 (Reuters) - Computacenter Plc reported a statutory loss in the first half, mainly due to a charge related to three underperforming contracts in Germany. Consumer Spending and Income Rose a Faint 0.1% in July As consumer spending drives two-thirds of the economy, the report tempered the optimism kindled by Thursdays 2.5 percent revision to second-quarter growth. Who is the greatest F1 driver ever? Who is the greatest F1 driver of all time? Past and present drivers give their verdict on the contenders to CNN. Noted Job Titles Retailored to Fit Calling yourself the chief troublemaker may be witty, but may also hinder your job search. U.S. gets its own bull running festival August 26 - Lining a dirt track at the Virginia Motorsports Park, thousands raced ahead, around and behind a dozen bulls stampeding down the fence-bordered course. Elly Park reports. Old Guard Strikes Two Blows for Status Quo Flavia Pennetta eliminated No. 4 Sara Errani on Thursday, but Serena Williams and Roger Federer were in top form at the U.S. Open. CEO of Finland's DNA to step down after failed MA talks HELSINKI, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Finnish phone operator DNA said on Friday its chief executive would step down, a month after an aborted attempt to sell the company. State of the Art The Lumia 1020, a Great Camera Grafted to an Oddball Phone Big, but not unwieldy, Nokias Lumia 1020 cellphone takes excellent photos, and is essentially a decent camera grafted onto a phone. But youll have to make peace with its apps and its Windows operating system. The tech-driven city of the future It is a bright cold day in April, and the walls are gently throbbing. You open your eyes in time to see the Wall Smart paint of your brand new apartment slowly brightening from black to white as nano-particles rearrange themselves to absorb a different part of the spectrum. Well Four Frittatas and a Terrine Crack some eggs to make these delicious and surprisingly-portable frittatas (and a terrine) inspired by the tastes of Provence from Martha Rose Shulman.

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