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News Feed Latest worldwide news Vodafone investors split on best use of Verizon windfall LONDON (Reuters) - Top investors in Vodafone Group are set to clash over what the company should do with perhaps as much as $130 billion in proceeds from the sale of its stake in Verizon Wireless,... COMMODITIES-Oil, gold slide but post big monthly gains * Brent crude up 6 pct for Aug, gold rises more than 5 pct * Platinum, natgas and cocoa among other outperformers * CRB index rises 3 pct on month, up most in 6 months By Barani Krishnan NEW YORK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Oil and gold prices fell again on Friday after Britain refused to back a U.S.-led military strike on Syria, but both markets ended August sharply higher after rallying with other commodities in recent weeks. Platinum, natural gas and cocoa had some of the biggest $30M for Fangio classic car An unidentified buyer paid about $30 million at an auction for a car formerly used by Formula One great Juan Manuel Fangio. The selling price is a record, the auctioneer said. WRAPUP 2-Canadian banks' shares rise as profits top estimates * Shares of all three banks rise, TD hits record high (Adds comments from TD CEO and from a fund manager, details on TD branch plans in the United States) National Briefing | Washington Prosecutors Press Subpoena for Times Reporter in Leak Case The Justice Department on Monday asked a full federal appeals court not to hear arguments from lawyers for a New York Times reporter, who has been subpoenaed to testify in a leak case against a former C.I.A. officer. Meet Andy Murray's Mum Tennis parents don't always have the best of reputations. Think Damir Dokic, John Tomic and Jim Pierce. However, Andy Murray's Mum is a very different breed. The Week Ahead | Television Changing It Up in the Bedroom If youre watching a channel called Discovery Fit Health and someone starts talking about the lifestyle, you might assume the reference is to a triathlon training regimen or a vegan diet. T Magazine Visiting the Source | A Chef in the Field Sungold and Heirloom Tomatoes The delicate, sweet flavor of little, warm Sungold tomatoes, which are aplenty in farmers markets this time of year, gets paired with the meatier texture of cool heirloom tomatoes in this seasonal dish. Most Brazil IPOs have lost money since 2005 -Credit Suisse CAMPOS DO JORDO, Brazil, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Many initial public offerings in Brazil have led to investor losses over the past eight years, a senior Credit Suisse Group fund manager said on Friday, with the worst results coming from oil and gas - a sector that for years was seen as the nation's most promising. Breakingviews Slim's KPN support looks cheap Aug. 27 - The Mexican tycoon has backed KPN's disposal of E-Plus to Telefonica Deutschland but this in turn makes his offer look miserly, says Breakingviews' Robert Cole. F1's spiritual home in U.S. The Circuit explores the history of F1 in America ahead of Austin hosting this year's U.S. GP. Seamus Heaney dies Aug 30 - The poet passes away in Dublin after a brief illness. Alicia Powell reports. Arts Group Lays Off a Publicist and Co-Founder The World Music Institute has laid off Helene Browning because of declining donations, Karen Sander, the groups executive director, said. T Magazine Listen Up | The Garage-Rock Songstress Frankie Rose Gets in Touch With Her Inner Goth The indie rock siren previews her third album with a cover of a song by the British goth-punk band the Damned, which makes its premiere here. Latvians race milk carton boats August 27 - The Milk Carton Boat Race features dozens of extravagant and colorful boats made of milk containers competing in the waters of the Lielupe River in central Latvia. Elly Park reports. United States 2nd-Quarter Growth Is Revised Up to 2.5%, From 1.7% Economists said the growth rate remains far lower than what the economy needs to make up for the sharp losses sustained during the downturn. Law Banning Gay Cure Is Upheld in California A federal court panel ruled that the ban on conversion therapy did not violate free speech rights. Firms line up to bid for Munder in potential $400 mln deal-sources * Blackstone, Advent eye first step toward multi-boutique- sources Marta seeks fair deal for women "We are women and we have to be proud of that," Brazil star Marta tells CNN's "An Uneven Playing Field" documentary. "What really matters is the support you get in football regardless of the uniform you wear." A Calculated Push Into Entertainment Lifts Duck Dynasty Familys Fortunes Willie Robertson and his family made a conscious dive into the entertainment world, lifting a regional business based on duck hunting into an international phenomenon. Barcelona Maintains Perfect Start With Close Win Missing Lionel Messi, Barcelona needed Adrianos long strike to beat Mlaga, 1-0, in the Spanish league. N.F.L. Agrees to Settle Concussion Suit for $765 Million The settlement, between the N.F.L. and more than 4,500 players suing over head trauma, provides for medical exams and concussion-related compensation. Taylor Farms, Big Food Supplier, Grapples With Frequent Recalls Taylor Farms, a giant supplier of produce and other food products, has conducted four recalls this year, a number that industry experts call high. EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil real, Mexico peso slide on Syria, Fed fears SAO PAULO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The currencies of Brazil and Mexico sagged on Friday on fears of a possible military strike in Syria and uncertainty regarding the future of U.S. stimulus measures.... Things I wish I'd known at 15 International day of the girl 'To my 15-year-old self' Benchmark's Bill Gurley on writing "Above the Crowd" Gurley explains the through process of his writing and what he hopes to achieve with it. Can a case boost your iPhone 5's WiFi? Check the Linkase The Linkase for iPhone 5 boasts up to a 50 percent boost in Wi-Fi signal strength thanks to a small electromagnetic waveguide extension. Does it work? See for yourself in these mobile speedtests where Wi-Fi is usually terrible. Multitasking with Chrome OS and Linux on the Chromebook Pixel Google's Chromebook Pixel is quite versatile after all. I can run Chrome OS and Linux at the same time, and switch between the two, allowing me to use Skype and other third party apps! NASA's Mars rover spies solar eclipse CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA's Mars rover Curiosity turned its cameras skyward to snap pictures of the planet's moon, Phobos, passing in front of the sun, images released on Thursday show. Cage signs autographs in advance of "Joe" press conference Aug 30 - Nicolas Cage arrives for his press conference for Venice film festival competition entry "Joe." Rough Cut - no reporter narration CIT's clampdown only affects future shipments source (Reuters) - The tightened credit terms now being offered by CIT Group Inc to small vendors supplying J.C. Penney Co Inc only affects future shipments, a source familiar with the situation said on... Russia's Sistema Q2 net profit at $528 mln MOSCOW, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Russian oil-to-telecoms conglomerate Sistema said on Friday it had posted a $528 million second-quarter net profit after a year-earlier loss of $163 million, thanks to gains at its mobile phone operator MTS. Britains Rejection of Syrian Response Reflects Fear of Rushing to Act The parliamentary defeat for Prime Minister David Cameron that led him to rule out British military participation in any strike on Syria reflected fears of action against Damascus without certain evidence. Sheryl Crow finds new 'home' in country music's Nashville NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - Sheryl Crow has spent the past seven years living the country life in country music's capital with her country music friends, but the Grammy-winning rocker has only now come around to recording a country music album. Nadal fuelled by passion in comeback year NEW YORK (Reuters) - Overcoming hardship makes you stronger, according to Rafa Nadal, who is proving his point with a sensational comeback year and a sparkling hardcourt run after a debilitating knee injury. The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American (U.S. and Canadian) box offices for Friday to Sunday, led by "Lee Daniels' The Butler" at No. 1, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (1) Lee Daniels' The Butler.............$ 17.0 million 2 (2) We're the Millers...................$ 13.5 million 3 (*) Mortal Instruments City of Bones...$ 9.3 million 4 (*) The World's End.....................$ 8.9 million 5 (5) Planes......... Farewell to Gus, Whose Issues Made Him a Star The polar bear Gus, long the celebrated face of the Central Park Zoo, had to be euthanized at age 27 after zoo veterinarians found an inoperable tumor. Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions Aug 29 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 8.00 p.m. GMT on Thursday Tax charges for Bayern chief He's been a principal figure in German football for decades, winning the 1974 World Cup as a player before becoming Bayern Munich's club president, but Uli Hoeness' world could come crashing down after being charged with tax evasion on Tuesday. World Briefing | Africa Liberia An Admission Exam That No One Passed Officials at Liberias largest university say that every one of the nearly 25,000 students who took an entrance exam failed, casting a harsh spotlight on the countrys educational system.

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