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News Feed Latest worldwide news Private bank clients urged to avoid U.S. securities GENEVA (Reuters) - Some Swiss bankers are advising clients to steer clear of U.S. securities ahead of a new law that would tax people with over $50,000 invested in stocks or bonds of U.S. companies... 'Eerie calm' in Damascus CNN's Fred Pleitgen is one of the only western correspondents in Damascus, and describes and "eerie calm" there. Obama Willing to Pursue Solo Syria Strikes, Aides Say President Obama is ready to move ahead with a limited military strike even with a rejection of such action by Britains Parliament, officials said. Girls flee bombs, start over in U.S. Blair Brettschneider didn't experience war or genocide as a young girl in suburban Michigan. She has never received a death threat, and she has never seen a family member murdered. But the 49 teenagers she helps every week have. Recipes for Health Raw and Cooked Tomato and Herb Salad With Couscous and Sorghum In this salad, two types of couscous show off summers tomato bounty. The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | Thousands Gather to Celebrate a Dream and Continue a Struggle Have you ever marched, protested or campaigned to help ensure that all people are treated fairly and without prejudice? If so, when? Girls flee bombs, start over in U.S. Blair Brettschneider didn't experience war or genocide as a young girl in suburban Michigan. She has never received a death threat, and she has never seen a family member murdered. But the 49 teenagers she helps every week have. The TV Watch At Ceremony for Civil Rights Milestone, an Image That Spoke Volumes Commemorating a famous civil rights speech, a black president was at center stage, as two white former presidents looked on deferentially. Student Who Pushed Harassment Complaint Is Denied College Post A Swarthmore College junior said she had been denied a job as a paid dormitory resident adviser in retaliation for refusing to name a victim of assault. Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions Aug 29 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 8.00 p.m. GMT on Thursday UPDATE 2-KPN foundation intervenes to block America Movil offer for KPN AMSTERDAM/MEXICO CITY, Aug 29 (Reuters) - An independent foundation linked to KPN said on Thursday it had moved to block America Movil's proposed 7.2 billion-euro offer for the Dutch telecoms group... UPDATE 1-UK's Cameron loses parliamentary vote on Syria action LONDON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron lost a vital parliamentary vote on Thursday night meant to pave the way for Britain to join a looming military strike on Syria, in a move that appeared to all but rule out British involvement in such action. Campbell Soup sales disappoint, shares fall (Reuters) - Campbell Soup Co , the world's largest soup maker, reported quarterly revenue that fell short of analysts' expectations as sales in its core U.S. soup business slowed, sending its shares... Nadal's road to redemption Rafael Nadal walked on to the clay court at the 2013 VTR Open in Chile not sure if this would be the beginning of a comeback or the end of a career. Rolando Santos was there for CNN with his camera to record what happened. Omnivision's forecast disappoints as competition rises Aug 29 (Reuters) - Chipmaker Omnivision Technologies Inc forecast current-quarter adjusted profit largely below expectations as rising competition and a slowdown of U.S. smartphone sales led to an inventory pile-up, sending its shares down 10 percent in extended trading. Music Review Taka Kigawa, Playing Carter and Zorn at Le Poisson Rouge The pianist Taka Kigawa, playing at Le Poisson Rouge, manifested wonder and joy in his performance of demanding works. Victims blamed in India's rapes When I read on Friday about the rape of a 23-year-old photojournalist in Mumbai, I thought, here we go again. On December 6, 1992, when I was a 29-year-old reporter covering the demolition of a mosque in northern India, I was attacked. Though not raped, my attackers sexually assaulted and then tried to kill me. Mollie Katzen Is Still Cooking Even at this point in her career, Ms. Katzen still feels the need to be clearing up Moosewood myths. Currents | QA A New Home Dcor Magazine, but Why? Starting a magazine may seem folly these days, but Pamela Pierce has faith that her Milieu will succeed. Meet Andy Murray's Mum Tennis parents don't always have the best of reputations. Think Damir Dokic, John Tomic and Jim Pierce. However, Andy Murray's Mum is a very different breed. Bullock shooting Gravity 'no walk in the park' Aug 29 - Making Alfonso Cuaron's 3D space movie 'Gravity' was "no walk in the park", leading lady Sandra Bullock says. Rough cut - no reporter narration U.S. sending mixed messages on Egypt John McCain Aug. 21 - U.S. Senator John McCain says US sending mixed messages to Egypt, calls on Washington to cut aid. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). World Briefing | Asia China Police Search for Woman Accused of Gouging Out Boys Eyes The police in northern China began a search Wednesday for a woman accused of gouging out the eyes of a 6-year-old boy. Dining Review | Long Island A Review of Parkside Caf, in Seaford The Parkside Caf has bounced back from hurricane flooding, offering diners a lovely canal view and a new chef. ArtsBeat An Extra Day at Telluride, Making Time for Redford, the Coens and the Zapruder Film The lineup for the 40th-anniversary edition of the Telluride Film Festival is announced. Last year's top ten The top 10 Heroes In their own words U.S. Marines see progress in F-35 testing despite challenges ABOARD USS WASP, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Two F-35 fighter jets have completed dozens of test flights from the deck of this amphibious assault ship over the past three weeks, but several flights were scrapped on Wednesday for maintenance issues, just as more than a dozen journalists arrived for a demonstration. Win a Trip 2013 As Erin Luhmann travels with Op-Ed columnist Nicholas D. Kristof, she reports on malnutrition in Mali, treatments for clubfoot in Niger and the refugee crisis from the conflict in Darfur. Future city 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. Motorsport 'No rift with Alonso' Stefano Demenicali has rejected suggestions a power struggle between him and driver Fernando Alonso is the reason behind the team's faltering season. Syrian president will defend against aggression, state TV Aug. 229 - President Bashar al-Assad is quoted on state TV saying the country will defend itself in the face of any aggression, as Iran warns against foreign intervention in Syria. Lily Grimes reports. Malaysia to Host New EurAsia Cup Matchplay Event in March The inaugural EurAsia Cup matchplay event in Malaysia is to feature on the initial sector of the 2013-14 European Tour schedule, organisers said on Monday. Remote Control To Protect Its Empire, ESPN Stays on Offense Emerging competitors, decreasing cable subscriptions and rising political opposition to bundled channels have created a precarious environment for ESPN, which is fighting back. Tiger's highs and lows Tiger Woods has completed a remarkable return to the top of the golfing world after dropping out of the top 50 following a sex scandal and then injuries which hindered his playing comeback. Obama welcomes '72 Miami Dolphins to the White House Aug. 20 - Saying, "I decided it was high time to pay tribute to the NFL's only perfect team," President Barack Obama honored Super Bowl VII Champions, the 1972 Miami Dolphins, in an East Room ceremony. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). China environment min suspends some approvals for Sinopec, CNPC BEIJING (Reuters) - China's environment ministry will stop approving some new refining projects and upgrades of existing facilities by the country's top state-owned oil firms after the two failed to meet key pollution targets in 2012, it said on Thursday. Renault Says Chief Operating Officer Steps Down Renault said Carlos Tavares, its chief operating officer, will leave the company to pursue other personal projects. Analysis Why Wall Street doesn't blink at extra $30 billion for Verizon Wireless NEW YORK (Reuters) - It's not often that Wall Street shrugs off what amounts to a 30 percent price hike for an asset inside of four months. Treasury Secretary Congress must act to raise debt limit WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Treasury Secretary Jack Lew on Tuesday said it is essential for Congress to raise the statutory borrowing limit this fall so the government can continue to pay its bills on... Somalia experiences boom in air travel In Somalia, getting from point A to B can be a perilous business. Towns are remote, the roads that link them are poor and prone to attack, while the coastline is manned by pirates.

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