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News Feed Latest worldwide news Report Egyptian consulate in Benghazi attacked A grenade exploded outside the Egyptian Consulate in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi on Saturday evening, Libyan state media reported. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Germany to Greece Do your duty Greece is again running out of cash, but in a rare interview Germany's finance minister strikes a hard line on bailouts. Avago revenue rises on strong demand Aug 27 (Reuters) - Chipmaker Avago Technologies Ltd said third-quarter revenue rose 6 percent as higher sales in its industrial business offset tepid demand from smartphone customers. Biden No doubt Syrian regime used chemical weapons Aug. 27 - Speaking at the American Legion National Convention in Houston, Texas, Vice President Joe Biden says there is no doubt that the Assad regime is behind the "heinous use" of chemical weapons in Syria. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) REFILE-UPDATE 3-California wildfire burns deeper into Yosemite National Park SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 27 (Reuters) - One of the largest California wildfires on record roared deeper east into Yosemite National Park on Tuesday, frightening away many late-summer visitors, while the sprawling blaze also crept closer to thousands of homes west of the park. Exclusive China OKs entry of first big cargo of Argentine corn BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - China has approved its first major shipment of genetically modified Argentine corn, Buenos Aires officials said on Tuesday, signaling an increase in competition for a market long dominated by U.S. exporters. Shuttle lands at California air base NASA officials Sunday waved off the first opportunity for space shuttle Endeavour to return to Earth, citing poor weather conditions. Singer Michael Bubl welcomes baby with wife Luisana Lopilato LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Argentinian actress wife of Canadian Grammy-winning singer Michael Bubl gave birth to a boy on Tuesday, the singer said on Twitter. Brazil minister quits over Bolivia row Antonio Patriota, Brazil's foreign minister, stepped down Monday night amid a diplomatic row with neighboring Bolivia. Australia's Billabong says refinancing within reach as losses mount SYDNEY, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Australia's Billabong International Ltd on Tuesday said it would conclude a refinancing deal within weeks as its annual net loss more than tripled and sales of its surf and... Nibali back in front after Moreno wins stage FISTERRA, Spain (Reuters) - Katusha rider Dani Moreno claimed the host nation's first stage win of the 2013 Vuelta a Espana on Tuesday while Italy's Vincenzo Nibali regained the overall lead. UPDATE 3-OGX shares slide as it drops license bids, Petronas holds up deal RIO DE JANEIRO/KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Shares of OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA slid 14.8 percent on Tuesday as the troubled oil producer abandoned its plan to purchase several oil... Straight Sets What to Watch at the U.S. Open on Tuesday At just 22 and seeded No. 14 at the United States Open, Jerzy Janowicz may be the most exciting and excitable newcomer to mens tennis. Hell be in action on Tuesday. NASCAR's pit crew pioneer Christmas Abbott, 5'3 and 115 pounds, is the first woman to join a NASCAR pit crew team. 15-love Top tennis romances The life of a tennis professional is tough, but the rewards are plentiful -- and not just in a financial sense. N.C.A.A. Taking Flexible Approach to Basketball Tournament The N.C.A.A. announced changes to the way it will select teams for the mens basketball tournament, adding flexibility in hopes of keeping teams properly seeded. Nikkei set to slide on Syria concerns, rising yen TOKYO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average is braced for a sharp fall on Wednesday, extending its losses into a third day on geopolitical uncertainty over a possible U.S.-led military strike against the Syrian government. Market players said the Nikkei was likely to trade between 13,100 to 13,400 after falling 0.7 percent to 13,542.37 on Tuesday. The benchmark is expected to breach its immediate support line of 13,270.72, a 23.6 percent retracement of the slide from its May h U.S. World must respond to Syria Syria will be called to account for its suspected use of chemical weapons, the White House warns. Breakingviews Ackman's airplay Aug. 27 - Richard Beales and Breakingviews columnists discuss why Bill Ackman's bet on Air Products may be more successful than the hedge fund manager's efforts at J.C. Penney and other retailers. Well Hot Days, Cold Noodles Cold Asian noodles can make a light but satisfying meal during the last days of summer Martha Rose Shulman writes in this weeks Recipes for Health. How to cut the cable cord and watch TV now (Reuters) - The monthly cable and Internet bill for the Adrienne Capollupo's Roanoke, Virginia, family had reached $150 when they decided to cut the cord - the one that runs to the television... Film on Salinger Claims More Books Are Coming A documentary and book on the reclusive author say that he instructed his estate to publish at least five more books beginning as soon as 2015. Middle East peace impossible? The Arab Spring seems a long time ago. The voices of Tunis and Tahrir Square, the uprising in Benghazi, the street protests in Yemen and Bahrain promised a popular awakening in countries where politics had been confined to an elite. Very early preemies face neurodevelopmental risks NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Babies who are born at 25 weeks' gestation or earlier and survive early life have a "substantial likelihood" of having a very low IQ or other neurodevelopmental problems in childhood, researchers said today. Lundqvist Disagrees With Russian Law, but Supports Games Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist said he did not agree with a new law in Russia that has been criticized as antigay, but he said he thought sports and politics should be kept separate. Square Feet Sublets Lure Manhattan Start-Ups Many tech companies in their early stages rent modest spaces from bigger tech companies, and then rent out any leftover space in turn. More pain ahead for battered emerging currencies, options show LONDON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Emerging market currencies such as the Indian rupee and the Turkish lira have plunged to record lows against the dollar and trends in the derivatives market indicate little... Facebook says countries sought data on 38,000 users in first half of 2013 SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Governments sought information on over 38,000 Facebook users in the first half of 2013 and the No.1 social network complied with most requests, the firm said in its first report on the scale of data inquiries it gets from countries around the world. House Proud Pink Robots at the Gate What to do with a 39-year-old who wont leave home? Let him turn it into his own Roden Crater. 'Treated like a criminal?' Viktor Troicki believes he has been "treated like a criminal" after being hit with an 18-month ban for flouting doping regulations and plans to take his case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. 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). Breakingviews Asia needs to check in to hot-money rehab Aug. 22 - Asian policymakers need to wean themselves off hot-money flows and look to boost their trade surpluses - but some will be more successful than others, says Breakingviews Andy Mukherjee. On Baseball A Season of Wonder, and Now a Future in Doubt The Mets Matt Harvey has had a way of keeping fans on the edge of their seats, wondering if he would throw a no-hitter. Now, they are left wondering if he will be back. ArtsBeat Danny Burstein and Victoria Clark Join Broadways Snow Geese The additions of Mr. Burstein and Ms. Clark to the play, starring Mary-Louise Parker, set the stage for a theater-world trade-off that involves both a fictional couple and a real-life one. Column Long-term care insurer Genworth hints at higher prices CHICAGO (Reuters) - When Genworth Financial talks, people listen - especially when the subject is the long-term care insurance business. Entergy to shut controversial Vermont nuclear plant HOUSTON/BOSTON (Reuters) - Entergy Corp will shut the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant, citing high costs tied to regulation and competition from cheap natural gas, bringing to an end a long battle with politicians and environmentalists seeking to close it. Breakingviews Asia needs to check in to hot-money rehab Aug. 22 - Asian policymakers need to wean themselves off hot-money flows and look to boost their trade surpluses - but some will be more successful than others, says Breakingviews Andy Mukherjee. ArtsBeat Danny Burstein and Victoria Clark Join Broadways Snow Geese The additions of Mr. Burstein and Ms. Clark to the play, starring Mary-Louise Parker, set the stage for a theater-world trade-off that involves both a fictional couple and a real-life one. Bands unite for peace Two Israeli bands, one Jewish and one Arab, are joining together in "metal brotherhood" to spread a message of peace through rock 'n roll.

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