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News Feed Latest worldwide news The Wimbledon greats Open Court sifts through the archive to bring you some of its favorite interviews. Dot Earth Blog Can Cities Adjust to a Retreating Coastline? Is there a way for leaders to acknowledge the need for a managed retreat from rising seas? America blames Assad for attack U.N. inspectors began leaving Syria on Friday as U.S. President Barack Obama met with his national security team. UPDATE 2-Argentina to offer debt under foreign law in bond swap-source By Alejandro Lifschitz and Guido Nejamkis BUENOS AIRES, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Argentina will offer bonds governed by foreign law as part of its upcoming swap of defaulted debt, a government source with direct knowledge of the situation told Reuters on Friday. The government this week announced plans to open a third bond exchange as part of its effort to clean up non-paying debt left in the market after Argentina's 2002 sovereign default. More than 90 percent of the almost $100 billion U.S. Facing Test on Data to Back Action on Syria The Obama administration says the information it will make public will show proof of a large-scale chemical attack by Syrian forces. City Room New York Today Wild Things What you need to know for Thursday the citys love for wild animals, thunderstorms in the forecast and the return of a bar battered by Hurricane Sandy. DealBook Verizon in Talks to Buy Vodafones Stake in Its Wireless Unit Vodafone of Britain could sell its 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless to Verizon in a deal that analysts say could fetch as much as $125 billion. 3 killed reported in Egypt clashes Three people were killed and 60 others were injured in clashes amid protests in Egypt on Friday, Egyptian state TV reported, citing the health ministry. Public private partners come to potoroo rescue Aug. 25 - Australia's threatened long-nosed potoroo may be making a comeback in southeast Queensland thanks to a collaboration between government and private land-owners. The shy marsupial has been the victim of habitat destruction through land clearing but efforts by farmers are producing signs of recovery. Tara Cleary reports. Dance Review Wendy Whelan Embraces Modern Dance at Jacobs Pillow Wendy Whelan of New York City Ballet stars in a program she devised of four modern-dance works at the Jacobs Pillow festival in Massachusetts. Soccer hero's goal Korea United "My number one hope is for North and South Korea to become united," says soccer star Ryang Yong-Gi. "It will contribute to the development of the country in many ways ... it will open up new possibilities beyond soccer and sports." Breakingviews Microsofts future Aug. 23 - Richard Beales and Robert Cyran discuss why CEO Steve Ballmers announcement he will retire sometime in the next year had investors cheering. The 30-Minute Interview David J. Galullo Mr. Galullo is the chief executive of Rapt Studios, a company based in San Francisco that designs corporate interiors for clients like Adobe, Google and the North Face. 'Little Giant' aims for glory Pedro Pinto meets reigning U.S. Open doubles champion Sara Errani, who advanced to the semifinals in singles last year. UPDATE 1-Asia's Iran oil imports drop slightly in July * Asian buyers cut Jan-July Iran oil imports by 20 pct to 936,981 bpd Recipes for Health Salmon and Cucumber Tartare With Wasabi Sauce A delicious fish dish that can be either an appetizer or a light supper. Vodafone investors split on best use of Verizon windfall * Verizon close to buying Vodafone's 45 pct of wireless JV Investors pull less cash from U.S.-based stock funds Lipper NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors in U.S.-based funds pulled $863.1 million out of stock funds in the latest week, down from massive outflows in the prior week even as geopolitical risk shook markets,... Football Eto'o reunited with Mourinho Together they shared an all-conquering season at Inter Milan, now Jose Mourinho and Cameroonian striker Samuel Eto'o are to be reunited at English Premier League club Chelsea. Well At the Chiropractor, Well-Adjusted Pets Chiropractic is gaining popularity among pet owners, as a way to treat animals suffering from arthritis, sprains, joint pain and other ailments. Jazz Listings for Aug. 30-Sept. 5 A selected guide to jazz performances in New York. Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Bloomberg on climate change For the first time in human history, more than half the world's population is living in cities, which now produce approximately 70 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. That puts cities on the frontlines of the battle against climate change -- and more and more cities are leading the charge. The Lede Facebook Post Said to Be by Assads Son Dares Americans to Attack The author of a post on a Facebook page that appears to belong to the son of Syrias president, Bashar al-Assad, dared the United States to attack Syria, predicting that victory is ours in the end. Serena I apologized to Maria Serena Williams refuses to get drawn into a pre-Wimbledon war of words with Maria Sharapova Sunday -- claiming she has apologized to her Russian rival for comments made about her personal life. Syria The world's media reacts "The British aren't coming! The British aren't coming!" screams the headline of New York's Daily News, describing Britain as "normally reliable" but now a surprising let-down for U.S. President Barack Obama. T Magazine Q. A. | The Teenage Singing Sensation Lorde on Overnight Stardom The precocious 16-year-old New Zealander talks about sudden success, why her first time in New York felt like coming home and what she wants to do to Pharrell Williams. 12 Minutes of Freedom in 460 Days of Captivity My kidnapping marked the moment when one life ended and another began. Watch CNN FC episode 16 Champions League veterans Owen Hargreaves and David Ginola discuss the game between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Gadgetwise Forget the Punching Bag, Try the Robots A new toy called Battroborgs simulates boxing in the vein of Rock Em Sock Em Robots. Jazz Listings for Aug. 30-Sept. 5 A selected guide to jazz performances in New York. Who is the greatest F1 driver? Who is the greatest F1 driver of all time? Past and present drivers give their verdict on the contenders to CNN. Israel's martial art Krav Maga CNN's Vladimir Duthiers takes a look at the no-holds-barred Israeli martial art of Krav Maga. Pick 6 Unsettled Quarterback Competitions If a decision has been made on who will start at quarterback for Penn State in its opening game, Bill O'Brien isn't saying. UPDATE 3-Congo's army occupies rebel positions in breakthrough * Diplomats say Rwandan forces move towards Congo border (Edits, adds diplomat comment) Motherlode Blog A New Airline Class for the Child-Intolerant Yet another airline aims to accommodate people who cant tolerate even the possibility of being seated near the chaos of youth. Justice Department talks with Microsoft and Google stall WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice's talks with Microsoft Corp and Google Inc have hit a wall as the government pushes back at the tech companies' demand for the ability to disclose the now-secret data requests they receive. Craft beers take on wine trade South Africa may be better known for its wines, but its craft beers, produced by small-scale microbreweries, are proving a hit with discerning drinkers. DSM Huge, but do you know it? Nina Dos Santos speaks with DSM CEO Feike Sijbesma about how the company has transformed itself over the years. Aeropostale forecasts another loss, to speed up store closings (Reuters) - Teen apparel retailer Aeropostale Inc on Thursday forecast a deep third quarter loss, and said the highly promotional environment that has led it to cut prices and decimated earnings...

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