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News Feed Latest worldwide news A Top Bankers Image, Clouded Zurich Insurance said it would look into whether its chief financial officer was under undue pressure before he killed himself, leading to the resignation of Josef Ackermann as chairman. Behind the player ratings on 'Madden' Donny Moore watches at least part of every NFL game, every week, every year. After all, it's part of his job. Streetscapes Twins, Except Architecturally Two behemoths went up and were felled at the same time. Today, only one, the Singer Building, is lamented. Of Kids and War A look at the new film I Declare War and the films that inspired its directors, Jason Lapeyre and Robert Wilson. One Direction star signs pro deal One Direction have already taken the music world by storm and now Louis Tomlinson is hoping to become a star in the football world. World Briefing | Europe France Government Proposes Changes in Pension System President Franois Hollande announced the outlines of a pension reform bill, aimed at preserving an underfunded system but which is likely to be seen by some as insufficient. Football Platini sideswipe at EPL UEFA president Michel Platini repeated his support for moving the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to the winter Friday with a sideswipe at the English Premier League (EPL) who are opposed to the change of date. Analysis Girding for battle as electronic derivatives trading revived NEW YORK (Reuters) - The $300 trillion privately traded U.S. derivatives markets could be on the verge of the biggest change in their 30-year history if investors embrace new electronic trading... UPDATE 1-Mark Walsh exits Morgan Stanley for new role at CS LONDON, Aug 30 (IFR) - Mark Walsh has left his role as co-head of European leveraged finance and acquisition finance at Morgan Stanley and is expected to take up a new position at Credit Suisse, according to several sources with knowledge of the matter. Leader of Terrorist Group Is Arrested, India Says The suspect, Yasin Bhatkal, is a founder of Indian Mujahedeen, a group tied to explosions in New Delhi, Mumbai and other major cities. T Magazine Travel Diary | Irene Neuwirths Eight Great Days in Greece The jewelry designer shares her impressions of the island of Patmos, where she savored the the beaches, the colors and the fried cheese. Serena 'can be the best' Legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri previews the US Open women's draw and tells us who he thinks will win this year. Japan's newest rocket fails to lift off TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's first new rocket in 12 years failed to lift off on Tuesday, dealing a potential blow to hopes that Japan may be able to take a larger share of the growing, multi-billion dollar satellite launch industry. UPDATE 2-Telecom Italia moves into MA spotlight amid sector shake out * Carlos Slim could be eyeing firm's Brazil unit - analyst U.S. fast-food workers protest, demand a 'living wage' NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fast-food workers went on strike and protested outside McDonald's, Burger King and other restaurants in 60 U.S. cities on Thursday, in the largest protest of an almost year-long campaign to raise service sector wages. Teenager defies the odds 17-year old Charley Hull will be the youngest player in Solheim Cup history after receiving a wildcard pick. Catch by Catch, Rookie Receiver Builds Case for Making the Jets Ryan Spadola, a rookie free agent from Lehigh, is trying to win a spot as a wide receiver on the teams 53-man roster. Americans Abroad Johannsson Is Happy He Chose U.S. Aron Johannsson, born in the U.S. to parents from Iceland, is the newest addition to the U.S. mens national soccer team. Bessemer goes on defense, on pace for best year NEW YORK (Reuters) - Portfolio managers at Bessemer Trust, financial adviser to ultra-wealthy U.S. families, took an extremely defensive posture a few weeks ago amid some of the most volatile... PRESS DIGEST-New York Times business news - Aug 30 Aug 30 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Behind those player ratings on 'Madden 25' Donny Moore watches at least part of every NFL game, every week, every year. After all, it's part of his job. T Magazine The Writers Room A view of Rome, a pristine computer screen, a photograph of Basquiat, an I.B.M. 196c typewriter, the ghost of another author. For these writers each of whom releases a new book this fall all they need to inspire is within these walls. Cute furry species discovered Scientists at the Smithsonian announced Thursday the discovery of a mammalian species called the olinguito. Sports Briefing | Soccer Manchester United Is Held to Scoreless 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. Outlook for PC shipments worsens IDC SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The outlook for the struggling personal computer industry is worse than was previously believed, according to market research firm IDC, which on Thursday cut its 2013 forecast for global PC shipments for at least the second time. Massive wildfire prompts new travel restrictions through Yosemite SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Firefighters determined to keep a massive blaze from invading the heart of California's Yosemite National Park took advantage of cooler weather early on Thursday to slow the spread of flames ahead of a holiday weekend marking the end of the peak summer tourist season. In Facebook's first pay vote, tough love from an old friend (Reuters) - Some of Mark Zuckerberg's mutual fund backers delivered a tough message on compensation for the leaders of Facebook Inc. Well Shorter Workweek May Not Increase Well-Being Think shorter working hours will make you happier? Maybe not, a new study suggests. Masked hero hauls bags, babies up and down Tokyo subway stairs TOKYO (Reuters) - In a green outfit with silver trim and matching mask, a superhero waits by the stairs of a Tokyo subway station, lending his strength to the elderly, passengers lugging heavy packages and mothers with baby strollers. Murray Drops a Set but Still Wins at U.S. Open Andy Murray dropped a set for the first time at this year's U.S. Open on Friday but recovered quickly to ease his way into the third round. Preview For Red Bulls, First Place for the Taking A win at Chivas USA on Sunday would give New York sole possession of the top spot in the Eastern Conference of M.L.S. Riff Two (Sucked) Thumbs Up For the self-identified cineaste, new parenthood doesnt mean just seeing a lot fewer movies; it means no longer trusting your judgment about the rare movies you do get to see. Britain advises against all but essential travel to Lebanon BEIRUT, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Britain has advised against all but essential travel to Lebanon, where bomb attacks in the northern city of Tripoli killed 42 people last week and as regional tensions grow... World Briefing | Africa Libya Ex-Officials and Son of Qaddafi to Stand Trial The son of the late Muammar el-Qaddafi and his spy chief were among those charged on Tuesday with murder in relation to the countrys 2011 civil war, the general prosecutor said. Baby pandas CNN's Alina Machado checks on the progress of the baby twin pandas born at the Atlanta Zoo in July. The TV Watch Spiral and 3 Other French Shows Worth Seeking Out Four French TV dramas serve up the most common themes crime, war, sex and the occult in fresh and unexpected ways. 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. Coaches share their wisdom The world's best golf coaches share their wisdom with CNN's Living Golf. They Might Walk On, but Theyll Undoubtedly Sit The walk-on tryouts for the West Virginia football team offered would-be Mountaineers a shot at the reward for nearly all winners zero playing time. Cantlay Shares Lead in Web.com Tour Finals Opener Patrick Cantlay grabbed a share of the second-round lead in the Hotel Fitness Championship on Friday, a week after the former UCLA star squandered a chance to wrap up a PGA Tour card.

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