| Latest worldwide news | 5 reasons U.S. must intervene in Syria | | | The steady drumbeat of preparations for some sort of a U.S. strike in Syria is stirring up old anxieties. Americans have no appetite for another military campaign in a foreign land. |
| Where an Iraqi Artist Can Paint, and Exhale | | | Bassim al-Shaker, 28, who was beaten and abused because of his love of art, has found refuge in Phoenix, which has one of the largest Iraqi communities in the United States. |
| Beautiful Congo, beyond conflict | | | Congo has a reputation for violence, but this beautiful country can be the breadbasket of Africa, and an economic powerhouse, says one campaigner. |
| Obama makes case for punishing Syria over gas attack | | | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama vowed on Wednesday that the Syrian government would face "international consequences" for last week's deadly chemical attack, but made clear any military response would be limited to avoid dragging the United States into another war in the Middle East. |
| Recall campaign kicks off to remove San Diego mayor | | | Aug. 19 - As supporters of San Diego Mayor Bob Filner rally around him after accusations of sexual harassment, critics kicked off a recall campaign to gather signatures aimed at ousting him. Sarah Irwin reports. |
| Fishing banned off Fukushima coast | | | Aug. 23 - Japanese unions ban fishing off the coast of Fukushima following the latest contaminated water leak at the crippled nuclear plant. Lily Grimes reports. |
| McIlroy harbors hopes of a late FedExCup push | | | NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy heads into Friday's opening round of the Deutsche Bank Championship believing he can still turn a disappointing year into a memorable season by winning overall FedExCup playoff honors. |
| Panama N. Korean ship violated embargo | | | Cuban weapons found in July aboard a North Korean ship trying to cross the Panama Canal violated United Nations weapons sanctions, Panamanian officials said. |
| Madonna top-earning celebrity, trumping Spielberg, Winfrey Forbes | | | Pop diva Madonna 55, is the world's top-earning celebrity, according to a Forbes list released on Monday, raking in an estimated $125 million in the past year, mainly from her $305 million-grossing MDNA tour, but helped by sales of clothing, fragrance and various investments. |
| U.S. will consult with Britain despite Syria vote White House | | | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will decide on a response to chemical weapons use in Syria based on U.S. interests, but Washington will continue to consult with Britain after its parliament rejected a motion supporting military action, the White House said on Thursday. |
| Oman's first chocolatiers | | | Unlike many in Oman, Salma and Aisha Al Hajri are turning away from government jobs and heading into the private sector. |
| Green Column Wind Farms Take Root Out at Sea | | | Now on the same scale as gas- or coal-fired power stations, wind farms have grown large offshore. Though costs are slowly decreasing, the industry still has a long way to go to become competitive. |
| Wounded Tiger falls short | | | He didn't win, but Tiger Woods shows why he is still the No. 1 drawcard in golf with a brave bid for victory at The Barclays tournament Sunday. |
| UPDATE 2-U.S., Switzerland forge bank settlement deal amid tax probe | | | WASHINGTON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday it had signed an agreement with the Swiss government to allow some Swiss banks to avoid or defer prosecution stemming from a long-running probe of tax dodging by Americans using Swiss bank accounts. |
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