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News Feed Latest worldwide news Anthony Pawson, Biologist in Cell-Protein Breakthrough, Dies at 60 In 1990, Dr. Pawson and his research team in Toronto identified the SH2 domain, which offered insights about how cells communicate with one another and resolved one of sciences oldest mysteries. Fast and Flawed Inspections of Factories Abroad While some audits are performed in depth, retailers often choose check the box inspections that fail to uncover substandard conditions and outright fraud. Afghan Envoy to Pakistan Is Appointed Interior Minister President Hamid Karzais appointment of Umar Daudzai as interior minister was public confirmation that he would not be Mr. Karzais favored successor. FTSE recovers on easing Syria risk and robust data * Vodafone up 3.8 pct on Verizon Wireless deal expectations Dozens hurt by Tokyo tornado Sept. 2 - A freak tornado injures at least 27 people and leaves a trail of destruction in suburban Tokyo cities. Paul Chapman reports. Bruce C. Murray, Who Helped Earth Learn of Mars, Dies at 81 As director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory from 1976 to 1982, Dr. Murray faced shrinking budgets as the space agency focused on the emerging shuttle program. Syrian rebels celebrate after shooting down military jet Sept. 2 - Amateur video purports to show Syrian rebels celebrating after shooting down an Air Force jet in the eastern city of Deir al-Zor. Rough cut (no reporter narration) Well A Guide for Swimmers Breaking Boundaries A new book by Lynne Cox, an open water swimmer, offers lifesaving advice for the exploding ranks of triathletes and other swimmers who are escaping the confines of pools. Off the Charts Five Years After Chaos, Shares of Many Big Banks Are Still Struggling Some banks have performed better than others, often based on how well, or badly, each had been run before the crisis. New radiation spike found near Fukushima nuclear plant water tanks TOKYO, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Power Co, the operator of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, said on Monday that a patrol of workers had found a new area of high radiation near tanks used to store contaminated water. "We thought we were going to die"- displaced woman in DRC Sept. 1 - Residents of eastern DR Congo, displaced by fighting between M23 rebels and the Congolese army, attend Sunday mass and recount their ordeal. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Cosmos Reawakened Once upon a time there was a galaxy of stars which burned bright in the "Big Apple", a trio of world champions who played football from another planet. T Magazine Market Report | Styles Thatll Put You at the Head of the Class With the arrival of the new school year comes a raft of clothing and accessories that put a playful twist on academic fashions. You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Employee Monitoring Home sales fall. Mortgage applications fall. How to make employees work harder. Side Street United Behind a Sons American Dream, No Matter the Consequences As Marco Saavedra, who was brought to the United States as a toddler, seeks to change immigration law, his parents, despite their own unauthorized status, are supporting him. Monaco's F1 transformation The most famous race in Formula One -- the Monaco Grand Prix -- brings a change of pace to Monaco's Mediterranean idyll. Can Esther Duflo eradicate poverty? Poverty and hunger are two plagues of human society that are usually synonymous with each other. Economist, Esther Duflo, is trying to change that old way of thinking about hunger. Foreign Policy magazine has ranked Duflo as one of its "Top 100 Global Thinkers," for "Poor Economics," a book she co-authored, which says that the impoverished may be suffering from hunger because of where they choose to spend their money. Museum Review Shelburne Museum Is Opening a New Visitors Center A new 18,000-square-foot visitors center opens on Sunday at the Shelburne Museum in Vermont, capitalizing on the institutions quirky holdings and expanding its educational mission. Exposures Women, Bought and Sold in Nepal Thousands of girls and women are smuggled across the Nepal-Indian border each year. An Appraisal David Frost Newsman, Showman, and Suave at Both Mr. Frost was a newsman with a flair for show business, an entertainer with a thoughtful side, and at times a slightly ludicrous schmoozer with sophistication and charm. Korean island where time stops Empty beaches, no cars, fresh seafood, gorgeous sunset -- on pretty Bijindo, that's called a hectic day. Rogers Leads Toronto to 4-1 Win at Arizona Esmil Rogers pitched 6 1-3 innings of one-hit ball to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-1 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. London gin Now made in London There is a type of gin known only as London gin. Now, a group of entrepreneurs are making London gin ... in London. 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. An Appraisal David Frost Newsman, Showman, and Suave at Both Mr. Frost was a newsman with a flair for show business, an entertainer with a thoughtful side, and at times a slightly ludicrous schmoozer with sophistication and charm. Dance Review Drive East Festival Highlights Indian Dance and Song The Indian dancer Rama Vaidyanathan performed Mad and Divine at the Drive East festival at La MaMa. Georgia Loses WR Mitchell to Knee Injury Georgia receiver Malcolm Mitchell will miss the remainder of the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in Saturday's loss at Clemson. House Bid to Undo Dialysis Cuts Shows Lobbyists Muscle Many members of Congress who voted to eliminate over $500 million a year in federal government waste now want to reverse that move, demonstrating lobbyists muscle. First look new 787-9 Dreamliner It's been a year of mishaps, but Boeing finally has some good news. The latest Dreamliner is longer, carries more people and has greater range. Cucumber Salad With Asian Flavors This pungent Asian salad goes very nicely with fish and stir-fries. Hundreds of Fosamax lawsuits vs. Merck ordered readied for trial NEW YORK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - A federal judge overseeing consolidated litigation against Merck Co over jaw injuries allegedly caused by the osteoporosis drug Fosamax has ordered hundreds of cases be dispersed to courts across the country for trial. On Obamas Plan, a Message Emerges in Israel Stay Quiet After President Obama said he would delay a military strike against Syria, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus government has characterized the situation as delicate. Mom Paris 'has no life' since dad's death The mother of Michael Jackson's two oldest children broke down in tears when she was asked to describe the impact of the singer's death on his daughter Paris. Belarus accuses Uralkali's Kerimov of abuse of power MINSK, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Belarus said on Monday it had formally accused the top shareholder in Russia's Uralkali of abuse of power on Monday, deepening a diplomatic and trade dispute between the... WRAPUP 6-Scornful Syria hails "historic American retreat" as Obama hesitates BEIRUT/WASHINGTON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Syria hailed a "historic American retreat" on Sunday, mockingly accusing President Barack Obama of hesitation and confusion after he delayed a military response to last month's chemical weapons attack near Damascus until after a congressional vote. Greylock makes $100 million venture bet on marketplaces SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - In a big bet on marketplaces, venture capital firm Greylock Partners is promoting former eBay Motors founder Simon Rothman to partner, and dedicating $100 million to the sector. Pee-powered cell phone points to 'smart toilet' technology Aug. 13 - Does the call of nature hold the answer to a new form of renewable energy? Scientists in the UK are confident that it does. With backing from both the British government and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the researchers have developed a method for charging mobile phones with human urine. Matthew Stock reports. 1-year-old Brooklyn boy shot in stoller New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says lax federal gun laws are ultimately responsible for the shooting death of a toddler who was killed in his stroller as his father pushed him across a Brooklyn street Sunday evening. Number of Jobless People Declines Slightly in Europe The employment figures, along with declining inflation and improved confidence in the economy, was taken as evidence that the worst of the downturn was probably over. Climate change may up violence A new study in the journal Science shows that shifts in climate historically have been associated with violent conflicts, and that the risk of violence will rise with man-made climate change.

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