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News Feed Latest worldwide news Bangladesh restricts Fonterra dairy products pending tests DHAKA (Reuters) - Bangladesh customs authorities have restricted the import of more than 600 metric tons (661.39 tons) of powdered milk mainly from New Zealand-based Fonterra pending mandatory chemical tests, a senior official said on Tuesday. GE CEO says equal access in China is crucial Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says true free trade between the the world's top two economies of U.S. and China is crucial. Second panda cub at U.S. National Zoo arrives stillborn (Reuters) - A giant panda surprised its keepers by giving birth to a stillborn cub at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington on Saturday evening, a day after the animal delivered a live cub, an official said. Motherlode Blog Fertility Diary Hope Springs Eternal Choosing mini-IVF, plus danish, over the conventional in vitro fertilization route. DealBook To Cover New York, Zillow Buys a Rival Site The real estate Web site Zillow will acquire StreetEasy, a much smaller site, for about $50 million to patch what it described as a glaring hole in its coverage. From The Magazine Looking to Genes for the Secret to Happiness People whose happiness was based on a sense of higher purpose and service to others had gene markers indicating possible better long-term health. Death of Italian football exaggerated Italian football has had plenty of problems in recent years. But as Serie A kicks off on Saturday, there are hopes of a new dawn. Breakingviews Ackman's airplay Aug. 27 - Richard Beales and Breakingviews columnists discuss why Bill Ackman's bet on Air Products may be more successful than the hedge fund manager's efforts at J.C. Penney and other retailers. China Expands Inquiry on Graft to Oil Executives The authorities announced that four executives of the state-owned China National Petroleum Corporation were under investigation. HP shuffles top ranks, dashes 2014 growth hopes SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co shuffled its top ranks on Wednesday, shifting a star executive to a role identifying acquisition targets after a disappointing performance from the... Scott Opens FedEx Cup Playoffs With a Win Masters champion Adam Scott didn't think his good round was good enough Sunday at The Barclays. UPDATE 2-Entergy to shut controversial Vermont nuclear plant * Entergy cites rising capital costs after Fukushima, 9/11 Eyes and ears speak volumes about a dog's life Aug. 14 - A wagging tail is not the only clue to a dog's level of happiness, according to researchers in Japan. A team from Azabu University say their studies suggest that if you really want to know how your dog feels, take a close look at its ears and eyebrows. Rob Muir has more. Parasite study reveals nocturnal secrets of snails Aug. 23 - Research into how snails spread a parasite fatal to dogs has revealed that the gastropods can explore the length of an average British garden in a single night - reaching a top speed of one metre per hour. The revelations came after scientists fitted a sample group of snails with LEDs and filmed them with high-speed cameras. Matthew Stock has more. New Issue- Orange SA prices 850 mln euro 2018 bond Lead Manager(s) Bank of America, Credit Agricole CIB, RBC RBS UPDATE 1-G4S names Misys's Raja as new CFO LONDON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - G4S, the world's biggest security firm, has appointed Misys's Himanshu Raja as its new chief financial officer to help drive "improved execution", the company said on Tuesday, after a series of damaging blunders. Motherlode Blog The Long Hair a Mother Covets, and a Daughter Wants to Cut As the plainer sister, inevitably referred to as the smart one, I didnt know what to make of my little girl, whose blond ringlets drew more attention the bigger she grew. Carnival erupts in London August 27 - Hundreds of thousands enjoy London's Notting Hill Carnival, the annual explosion of color and music. Elly Park reports. EU says China guilty of giving illegal aid to solar industry * EU says Beijing handed out loans, gave unfair tax breaks Bryan brothers win Wimbledon Men's Wimbledon doubles champions, the brothers Bryan, discuss their victory with CNN's Amanda Davies. Sports Briefing | Hockey Devils Re-Sign Henrique The Devils re-signed center Adam Henrique to a multiyear contract. Henrique, 23, will be counted on heavily on a team light on offense. Ask Well Eating Before Exercise The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to reader questions about fitness. Frequent Flier A World Traveler Is Harmless, Yet Suspect Fred Richards, global creative director at the Brand Union, has passport stamps, a birth place and a legal name that make security people uneasy. Entergy to shut controversial Vermont nuclear plant HOUSTON/BOSTON (Reuters) - Entergy Corp will shut the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant, citing high costs tied to regulation and competition from cheap natural gas, bringing to an end a long battle with politicians and environmentalists seeking to close it. CNNFC stars sign on for UNICEF Over the past few weeks some of the biggest names in world football have been guests on CNNFC. 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. Line up for the red planet More than 100,000 people are eager to make themselves at home on another planet. They've applied for a one-way trip to Mars, hoping to be chosen to spend the rest of their lives on uncharted territory, according to an organization planning the manned missions. Surveillance Revelations Shake U.S.-German Ties The issue is prompting not just a debate about privacy and data protection, but also demands from German officials that the Berlin-Washington security partnership be put on a new footing. Gene study uncovers origins of many common cancers LONDON (Reuters) - Researchers in Britain have set out the first comprehensive map of mutational processes behind the development of tumors - work that should in future lead to better ways to treat and prevent a wide range of cancers. Acura's abuse-deterrent pain drug fails mid-stage study goal (Reuters) - Acura Pharmaceuticals Inc said a painkiller made with its abuse-deterrent technology did not show statistically significant results in reducing likability among abusers, sending its shares down as much as 34 percent in extended trading. Well Supplements Fail to Relieve Joint Pain in Study A randomized clinical trial found that vitamin D and calcium supplements are no better than a placebo for relieving joint problems. 10 most controversial violent video games The long-running debate about violence in video games was rekindled over the weekend with reports that an 8-year-old boy who police say shot and killed his elderly caregiver had been playing "Grand Theft Auto IV," a game rated as appropriate for adults. Straight Sets Whats New at the U.S. Open? Fans visiting Flushing Meadows for the United States Open over the next two weeks will notice a few changes on the grounds. Entergy focus under new CEO may shift to New York nuclear fight HOUSTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Entergy Corp's decision to shut its Vermont nuclear plant begins the final chapter in a battle with politicians seeking to close the station and may shift the firm's focus to the larger Indian Point nuclear plant in New York. GLOBAL MARKETS-Syria worries send oil to 6-month high; stocks tumble * Congress must act to raise debt limit-U.S. Treasury Secretary Critic's Notebook MTV Video Music Awards Honor Justin Timberlake The 2013 MTV Video Music Awards were a tribute to the stubborn persistence of pop. Man lost toes after being treated by Colorado veterinarian DENVER (Reuters) - A man had to have three toes amputated after being treated by a 78-year-old Colorado veterinarian with no license to practice medicine on humans, police said on Thursday. LaMont Barlow, Ryan Coughlan The couple met at Harvard, from which they graduated. The Energy Rush Foreseeing Trouble in Exporting Natural Gas Gas producers see profits in exports, but Andrew Liveris, chief of Dow Chemical, wants to block what he considers a squandering of a national resource, and a hit to his bottom line. Motorsport McLaren's 'big mistakes' Honesty is often a rare virtue at the highest level of sport, especially when it comes to admitting mistakes, so McLaren fans may give Martin Whitmarsh some begrudging respect after the team principal accepted responsibility for a catalog of errors this season.

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