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News Feed Latest worldwide news 6 Boys Killed While Swimming in Northern Afghanistan The boys, ages 9 to 14, were apparently the victims of fishermen who fired a rocket into a river in Baghlan Province, intending to stun or kill the fish. Opinion Australian parties in 'race to bottom' on asylum It might be surprising that in a country as wealthy, multicultural and big as Australia, one of the key election battles is about asylum seekers and refugees. Both major parties are engaged in a race to the bottom about how best to shut down Australia as a place of refuge for people who take to the sea. NASAs Deputy Administrator Is Leaving Agency Lori B. Garver, a top administrator at the agency who played a large role in drafting the Obama administrations controversial space policies, will leave next month. Refugee fights for freedom in Australia For more than one year, Ranjini, a Sri Lankan mother-of-three has been detained in Australia without trial or hope of release. Arts Review | Westchester A Review of Anonymous Contemporary Tibetan Art, at the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art Anonymous Contemporary Tibetan Art at the Dorsky Gallery in New Paltz, N.Y., expands upon the 2010 exhibition at the Rubin Museum in New York, and features many of the same artists. Preview Can Red Bulls Turn a Scuffle Into a Win? Coach Mike Petke of the Red Bulls, who were to play D.C. United, and the teams star striker Thierry Henry had a confrontation on the practice field earlier in the week. Tool Kit A Digital Back-to-School Checklist The choices for stocking up for the school year whether it be grade school or college can be overwhelming, and expensive. Here are some tips. Silver Lining in Chinas Smog as It Puts Focus on Emissions A plan would swiftly limit the carbon dioxide China produces from fossil fuels, which constitute over a quarter of the worlds total such emissions. Lauren Ciminello, James Jen The bride is a pediatrician; the groom, a surgeon. Weight and Guerin Among Those Headed for U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Doug Weight won a Stanley Cup and was a four-time N.H.L. All-Star. Bill Guerin was a two-time Stanley Cup champion and a four-time All-Star. Global climate deal a must despite Copenhagen trauma - Kim June 19 - A pledge by President Obama and Xi to fight climate change is a good first step but its still imperative to broker a global deal, argues World Bank President Jim Yong Kim. Is class the new race? John Sutter says both President Obama and CNN readers point up that economic equality is the social justice issue of our time South Korea unfolds future of urban driving Sept. 2 - South Korean researchers have developed an electric car that folds in half for easy parking. Called the 'Armadillo-T', the prototype vehicle is designed for commuters in busy urban areas. Rob Muir has more. Paige Reidy, Jeffrey Soffen The bride and groom met in 2009 in Copenhagen while studying at the Danish Institute for Study Abroad. World Briefing | Europe Romanian Charged With Genocide The charges against Alexandru Visinescu are part of Romanias efforts to grapple with its Communist past by bringing to justice former commanders who enabled a brutal police state. Clemson 38, Georgia 35 A Major Victory for Clemson, and for the A.C.C. Quarterback Tajh Boyd helped the eighth-ranked Tigers defeat a top SEC team, No. 5 Georgia, in a big step for a conference that is seeking respect. Boyd threw for three touchdowns and ran for two. Navratilova vs. Cash Open Court's Pat Cash takes to the court with 18-time grand slam winner Martina Navratilova. Breakingviews Nokias smart to take money run Sept. 3 - An era is over as Nokia sells its phone business to Microsoft for $7.2bln. The new owner is far stronger, but may struggle to win in smartphones, says Breakingviews. Stenson Wins Day, and Spieth, 20, Has Dibs on Future Henrik Stenson finished at 22 under to capture the Deutsche Bank Championship, but a final-round surge by Jordan Spieth vaulted him into contention in the FedEx Cup playoffs. Stricker grabs Cup spot with second place at Boston NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Steve Stricker earned a place on the United States team for the Presidents Cup after a second-place finish at the Deutsche Bank Championship on Monday moved him ahead of Webb Simpson. What I Love Lee Child and the Macho of Minimalism The author of the Jack Reacher books lives in a Manhattan apartment thats stripped down for action. Mexico peso falls to lowest level in more than a year MEXICO CITY, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Mexico's peso fell more than 1 percent on Tuesday to reach its lowest level in 13 months, as better-than-expected U.S. manufacturing data weighed. U.N. Two million refugees flee Syria Every 15 seconds, a Syrian becomes a refugee. ArtsBeat Redshirts Takes Hugo Award for Best Science-Fiction Novel John Scalzis novel is about members of a spaceship crew who discover they are actually part of a television show. House Speaker Backs Obamas Call for Strike Against Syria Speaker John A. Boehner on Tuesday said he would support President Obamas call to action, giving him a crucial ally in the quest for votes in the House of Representatives. Matthew Shear, Book Publisher, Dies at 57 Mr. Shear, the publisher of St. Martins Press, helped writers like Janet Evanovich and Augusten Burroughs climb the best-seller lists. Tseng Bouncing back to No. 1? After becoming the youngest golfer to win five major championships, Yani Tseng has slipped down the rankings. Can she come back? Recipes for Health Cucumber, Melon and Watermelon Salad This dish provides a sweet and savory mix of crunchy, thirst-quenching fruits and vegetables. Rockets' Lin Keen to Work on Howard Chemistry Jeremy Lin says he's looking forward to pairing up with the Houston Rockets' newly acquired star Dwight Howard. Online Attack Leads to Peek Into Spam Den A Moscow courts ruling this summer linked four defendants to one of the worlds most prolific illegal networks of virus-infected computers that send spam. Rodman returns to Pyongyang but says won't bring back jailed American SINGAPORE/BEIJING (Reuters) - Flamboyant former basketball star Dennis Rodman arrived in North Korea on Tuesday for a five-day visit, his second this year, but said he had no plans to negotiate the release of a jailed American missionary. UPDATE 1-Spain flirts with foreign investors in rescued bank sell-down * Major Spanish banks still seen as likely buyers of rescued banks 76ers Owner Expected to Buy Devils Josh Harris, the principal owner of the Philadelphia 76ers, is expected to buy the Devils and assume their lease in Newark in a deal said to be worth more than $320 million. Gotham For Votes, a Common Appeal to the Struggling Residents in the City The good news for those New Yorkers who need their help is that the leading Democratic candidates for mayor are focused on them. Recipes for Health Salmon and Cucumber Tartare With Wasabi Sauce A delicious fish dish that can be either an appetizer or a light supper. Glenview Capital increases stake in J.C. Penney to 9.1 pct -filing NEW YORK, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Hedge fund Glenview Capital Management reported in a regulatory filing Tuesday that it had more than doubled its stake in retailer J.C. Penney Co Inc. to 9.1 percent. Minnesota Orchestra Calls in Big Gun in Dispute George J. Mitchell, the former senator and Mideast envoy, is trying to mediate the Minnesota Orchestras bitter labor dispute. Living in Spuyten Duyvil, the Bronx Spectacular views and a population diverse in age and ethnicity characterize the neighborhood. Voyage of a lifetime Could you survive on four hours sleep a day? What about coming face-to-face with waves the size of three-storey buildings? Or not seeing your loved ones for an entire year? U.S. television talk show host Couric engaged - spokesman NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. television talk show host Katie Couric, whose first husband died of cancer in 1998, is engaged to Chicago banker John Molner, her spokesman said on Tuesday.

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