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News Feed Latest worldwide news Seoul shares seen higher on upbeat S.Korea, China data SEOUL, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Seoul shares are set to rise on Monday on the back of better-than-expected August exports and after China's upbeat factory activity data raised hopes for a continued global economic recovery. South Korea's overseas shipments last month rose 7.7 percent from a year ago, the strongest growth since January, while China's official purchasing managers' index for August rose to a 16-month high. However, Wall Street shares fell on Friday to mark their steepest declin Carnival puts cruise fleet under microscope after ship fire MIAMI BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Carnival Corp has launched a comprehensive review of its entire fleet after a fire crippled one of its ships last month, and will share its findings across the industry, Carnival Cruise Lines' chief executive told a conference on Tuesday. Vodafone investors split on best use of Verizon windfall * Verizon close to buying Vodafone's 45 pct of wireless JV Vodafone says in advanced talks on $130 bln Verizon stake sale LONDON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Vodafone said on Sunday it was in advanced talks with Verizon Communications about the sale of its 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless for $130 billion in a mix of cash and shares. Bits Blog Troubles Ahead for Internet Advertising Much of the commercial Web relies on advertising, but increasing use of ad-blocking software is just one of the problems that advertisers face. Logistics behind 'floating city' Isa Soares ventures below deck to see the operation behind the scenes at the Royal Princess cruise ship. Common Sense Long Odds for Authors Newly Published The book, written under a pseudonym by the best-selling author J. K. Rowling, became a success only after her identity was revealed. Critics Notebook Blowing the Smooth Out of the Summer MTV may have found the perfect antidote to a tepid season with Miley Cyruss performance at its awards show. 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. Common Sense Long Odds for Authors Newly Published The book, written under a pseudonym by the best-selling author J. K. Rowling, became a success only after her identity was revealed. A red mash of people and tomatoes in Spain Aug. 29 - Thousands dye the streets of Buol red as the town celebrates its traditional tomato fight called "tomatina". Tara Cleary reports. RPT-Australia gold output up 5 percent in Q2 y/y - survey SYDNEY, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Gold output in Australia, the world's no. 2 producer after China, rose 5 percent in the second quarter from a year ago as producers cut costs by increasing the ore grade. Your Money Win a Lottery Jackpot? Not Much Chance of That The odds of winning the top prize in Powerball or other big lottery is on a par with finding that needle in a haystack. A tall haystack. Sports of The Times Walker Cup Returns to Roots, With a Twist Matt Fitzpatrick, the reigning United States Amateur champion, is on the Britain and Ireland team as the Walker Cup returns to its original site, the National Golf Links of America. Early start-ups attract supersized funding rounds SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Cash-strapped start-ups need look no further than Looker Data Sciences for evidence the investment boom is alive and well. Endangered black rhino born at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo CHICAGO (Reuters) - An Eastern black rhinoceros, a critically endangered species, was born at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo this week, the first in 24 years, officials said on Thursday. Nadal and Federer on collision course at U.S. Open NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal remained on course for a tantalizing first ever collision at the U.S. Open after demolishing their opposition at Flushing Meadows on Saturday. David Frost, Who Interviewed Nixon, Is Dead 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. Becker tours hometown Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker talks about his career and his first tennis court. Clashes Kill at Least 15 at Iraq Camp for Iranian Dissidents The circumstances of the violence were contested by the Iraqi government and representatives of the group of dissidents. The transfer window explained The sun is shining, barbecues are out, beaches are packed and the commute to work is slightly less crowded than normal. It can mean only one thing football's summer transfer window is upon us. Most managers hate it, fans are powerless to resist hourly updates on it; sports journalists worldwide are consumed by it. With a further month of fevered speculation, rumor, counter-rumor and downright subterfuge to come before it closes, CNN tries to work out what it all means. Is this the city of the future? It is a bright cold day in April, and the walls are gently throbbing. You open your eyes in time to see the Wall Smart paint of your brand new apartment slowly brightening from black to white as nano-particles rearrange themselves to absorb a different part of the spectrum. Billie Jean King's equality fight Mark McKay reports on Billie Jean King's campaign for equality in tennis. Swiss engineers bring acoustic solution to noise pollution Aug. 29 - Swiss-based acoustic engineers are developing a sound tracking system they say will help regulators control traffic flow and reduce road noise. The World Health Organization says road noise is a major contributor to poor health in Europe but by monitoring traffic flow, the engineers think they can help. Tara Cleary reports. Op-Ed Columnist War, What Is It Good For? Imagining President Obamas first draft. In Syria, Anger and Mockery as Obama Delays Plan Syrias government on Sunday said President Obamas decision to have Congress weigh in on any military action was a sign of weakness, while rebel leaders expressed anger and disappointment. Netiquette Saying farewell So many folks manage to lose their netiquette heads when they scramble, legs flailing and akimbo, toward the denouement of events and life chapters. So here is the ultimate (get it?) digital-etiquette guide to a polite big finish. Hyperloop vs. world's fastest trains Just how fast would the Hyperloop transportation system envisioned by entrepreneur Elon Musk have to be? Try more than twice as fast as the fastest commercial train in the world. State of the Art The Voice-Off Android vs. Siri Is speech recognition better on smartphones running Googles operating system or Apples? That depends on how its used. Treasury's Lew declines to discuss nominees for Fed chair WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew on Tuesday said he wouldn't offer any insight on President Barack Obama's Federal Reserve chairman selection process, and he said the decision... Critics Notebook Blowing the Smooth Out of the Summer MTV may have found the perfect antidote to a tepid season with Miley Cyruss performance at its awards show. Arkansas homeowners settle suit charging fracking wastewater caused quakes NEW YORK (Reuters) - Five Arkansas residents who sued two oil companies claiming wastewater disposal wells from fracking caused earthquakes that damaged their homes settled with the companies for an undisclosed sum on Wednesday, according to U.S. court documents and the plaintiffs' lawyers. UPDATE 2-Verizon, Vodafone to announce $130 bln US deal on Monday * Full terms expected after London stock market closes Monday Check out real-life 'Mario Brothers' CNN's John Berman gives these guys doing "Super Mario Brothers" parkour the "Award of the Day." "Anguished" pope calls for Syria prayer day Sept. 1 - Pope Francis calls for the world to respond to the Syria crisis with prayer rather than using "violence" to "bring peace". Andrew Raven reports App Smart Learning to Read, With the Help of a Tablet Using sound and animations, apps guide children through the process of recognizing letters, to actually reading. First Challenge for Many Players Getting to the U.S. Open Most of the 543 players at the Open stay in Midtown Manhattan, and come to realize that the 10-mile commute from their hotel to Queens is anything but simple, or quick. Israelis critical of Obama on Syria Sept. 1 - U.S. President Barack Obama's decision to delay imminent strikes on Syria for a congressional vote is raising concerns among Israelis over their ally's resolve. Lindsey Parietti reports. Letters Atoms Everywhere (1 Letter) Letter to the editor. Wilton Barnhardts Lookaway, Lookaway Wilton Barnhardts humorous novel concerns a family and a region coming apart.

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