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News Feed Latest worldwide news CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Li's Hong Kong ParknShop drops KKR and TPG from auction-sources * With win, CRE may control 50 pct of HK supermarket sector Bosnian miners stage protest 250 metres below ground SARAJEVO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Around 140 miners have barricaded themselves 250 metres below ground at a mine in northern Bosnia and threatened on Tuesday to go on hunger strike in a row over recruitment and pay. Marriage Licenses for Same-Sex Couples Force Issue to Fore in New Mexico The decision by clerks to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples has added a sense of urgency to a fight that some states leaders had seemed in no hurry to join. China's most quixotic bookshop A quixotic owner and a unique location have turned the Librairie Avant-Garde book shop into a Nanjing tourism landmark. McEnroe Still going strong Seven-time grand slam champion John McEnroe is delighting fans on his PowerShares tour. CNN's Don Riddell reports. Williams Leaves Little Doubt in Win Over Stephens Serena Williams avenged a loss to Sloane Stephens in the Australian Open, pulling away from the young American for a 6-4, 6-1 win to return to the U.S. Open quarterfinals. Advertising With Change Coming, Aetna Targets Employers The insurance companys Our Healthy campaign will focus on cutting waste in health care spending through technological innovation. BlackBerry shares rise as Microsoft-Nokia move sparks hope for deal TORONTO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Shares of struggling smartphone maker BlackBerry Ltd rose as much as 3.6 percent on Tuesday after Microsoft's move to acquire Nokia's handset business reignited investor optimism that BlackBerry too would find a buyer. Federer Tumbles to Earliest Exit in 10 Years Roger Federer, seeded seventh, lost to 19th-seeded Tommy Robredo of Spain, 7-6 (3), 6-3, 6-4, in a fourth-round stunner at Louis Armstrong Stadium. Japanese scientists see end to animal testing with artificial cornea Sep. 1 - Japanese scientists say they have developed an artificial cornea to replace live animals in the testing of new cosmetics. Animal testing is banned in Europe but is still legal in Japan and the United States. The researchers believe their cornea could help end the practice completely. Tara Cleary reports. David Frost, Interviewer Who Got Nixon to Apologize for Watergate, Dies at 74 A longtime broadcaster, Mr. Frost was best known for incisive interviews with public figures, including talks with former President Richard M. Nixon, which he called the highlight of his career. What happened to Malala's friend? Today we can tell the remarkable story of Shazia Ramzan, a 15-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl. Texas Tribune Making Some Effort, but North Texas Continues to Run the Water Conservation outreach programs like the E.P.A.s WaterSense have yet to make a sizable dent in the high household water consumption in North Texas. Giants Take Wait-and-See Approach After Browns Injury The Giants have decided to wait on the test results of the fracture in Andre Browns left leg to determine their course of action. Gadgetwise Forget the Punching Bag, Try the Robots A new toy called Battroborgs simulates boxing in the vein of Rock Em Sock Em Robots. Clippers Paul Is Elected President of N.B.A. Players Union Chris Paul, who replaces Derek Fisher, is the first superstar to hold the presidents title since Patrick Ewing in 2001. Rare albino hedghogs get royal names August 26 - Russian zookeepers name three newborn rare albino hedgehogs George, Alexander and Louis after the new Prince of Cambridge. Elly Park reports. Ronald H. Coase, Economist Who Wielded Great Influence, Dies at 102 Professor Coase was an accidental economist best known for two papers that are counted among the most influential in the modern history of the science. 'Lefty' sets pulses racing with 63 Phil Mickelson is making a habit of setting pulses racing with inspired birdie filled charges this year and Friday was no exception on the TPC Boston. 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. Azarenka beats Ivanovic to reach quarter-finals NEW YORK (Reuters) - Victoria Azarenka booked her place in the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open on Tuesday when she beat Serbia's Ana Ivanovic 4-6 6-3 6-4 in an error-strewn fourth-round match. Ona, by Ursula von Rydingsvard, Arrives in Brooklyn A nearly 12,000-pound sculpture called Ona, by Ursula von Rydingsvard, now stands greeting the public at Barclays Center. ArtsBeat Malevichs Burial Site Is Found, Underneath Housing Development The burial site of the artist Kazimir Malevich, near Moscow, has been covered in concrete by a real estate developer. Google goes inside the A380 Not content with climbing Mount Fuji or scaling the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the Google Street View team has once again stretched the limits of their brief, this time with a full tour inside an Emirates Airbus A380. The New Old Age Blog In California, Intense Debate Over Home Care California lawmakers are considering a measure requiring that home care agencies obtain licenses and that aides be certified. Shopping With Olga Naiman Vases That Make a Statement Whether or not you put flowers in them. EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks fall on Syria caution, Fed concerns * Mexico IPC suffers on positive U.S. manufacturing data * Brazil Bovespa falls 0.40 percent, Mexico IPC down 1.46 percent MEXICO CITY, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks fell on Tuesday, with Mexico's IPC stock index tumbling more than 1 percent, as investors were cautious over a possible U.S.-led strike on Syria and concerns the Federal Reserve could soon wind down its asset-buying scheme. Brazilian stocks rose early in the day after encouraging economic data from China sho RPT-UPDATE 8-Oil settles higher on tight supplies, Syria worries (Repeats to widen distribution, no change to headline or text) (Adds details, fresh quote; updates to settlement prices) Japans E-Reader Industry Struggles to Keep Up as Amazon Takes the Lead Although local companies brought e-readers to market in Japan before Amazon did, Amazons experience elsewhere with e-book sales rapidly gave it an edge with consumers and publishers. Bumper Vodafone sale to help UK stocks LONDON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Shares in other telecoms companies, stocks with high dividends and firms eyeing share sales may all get a boost when UK-focused fund managers redeploy cash from Vodafone's sale of Verizon Wireless. Global Health Life Expectancy Grows for Women Age 50 and Up A new World Health Organization report indicated that while women are living longer, poor and middle-income countries could easily make greater gains. Chinese Chicken Processors Are Cleared to Ship to U.S. The approval by the Agriculture Department is likely to add to the debate over the safety of food imports. No. 4 Clemson Has Best AP Poll Ranking in 25 Years Breaking down the AP college football poll after Week 1 of the regular season. Stranger pays for 'special' family's dinner A dinner out turned into an experience of a lifetime for a North Carolina family thanks to one stranger's heartfelt gesture. Breakingviews Vodafone needs good Verizon deal Aug. 29 - Vodafone confirms talks with Verizon - a $130 bln deal could be just days away. The UK telco boss must now secure a good deal, says Breakingviews' Chris Hughes. 6 dead in Brazil building collapse At least six people died when a building collapsed in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tuesday, a state security spokeswoman said. '01 Champ Hewitt's US Open Run Ended by Youzhny Rejuvenated at age 32, Lleyton Hewitt was two points away from reaching the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the first time since 2006. Sports Briefing | Basketball Fever Battle Back After Libertys Surge Tamika Catchings had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Shavonte Zellous had 21 points and the Indiana Fever recovered after giving up a 17-point lead to beat the Liberty, 73-67, in Newark. Well Waiting to Hear From the Doctor My wife reminded me that when one of my patients calls, concerned that they have leukemia, that I always reassure them that the test was probably wrong. Then she asked, Why cant you follow your own advice? Suzette Tiongson, Karl Schmidt The bride and groom met at New York University

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