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News Feed Latest worldwide news Poverty and recession infuse Venice movies VENICE (Reuters) - Nicolas Cage reinhabits a low-life version of his "Leaving Las Vegas" alcoholic in the Southern gothic "Joe" screened on Friday at the Venice Film Festival while a German film explores the dark issue of wife beating in the latest competition offerings. Britain and U.S. to continue cooperating PM Cameron LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron said he had spoken to President Barack Obama and the two men had agreed British-U.S. cooperation would continue, after Britain's decision not to support military action in Syria. Stephens beats American compatriot to reach last 16 NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rising U.S. player Sloane Stephens took care of business against Fed Cup team mate and friend Jamie Hampton, powering her way to a 6-1 6-3 victory to earn a place in the round of 16 at the U.S. Open on Friday. Mark Walsh exits Morgan Stanley LONDON, Aug 30 (IFR) - Mark Walsh has left his role as co-head of European leveraged finance and acquisition finance at Morgan Stanley, according to sources with knowledge of the matter. Country singer Bryan keeps top spot on Billboard album chart LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country singer Luke Bryan topped the Billboard 200 album chart on Wednesday for the second consecutive week, denying singer-songwriter John Mayer's latest album the No. 1 spot in its first week. High Low Finance Not Crying for Argentina but Fearful of a Ruling The U. S. and the International Monetary Fund are concerned about a decision that would force Argentina to pay all its creditors equally and hold processing banks responsible if the country did not. White House budget talks with Senate Republicans break off WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Budget talks between the White House and a small group of U.S. Republican senators have reached an impasse, eliminating Washington's only active channel for resolving deep fiscal differences as key deadlines loom, senators and aides said on Friday. UPDATE 1-PG shares briefly sink 5 percent in brisk trade NEW YORK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Shares of Procter Gamble fell nearly 5 percent in active trading during a brief period at midday on'm Friday. Talk Does ESPNs John Clayton Have a Secret Ponytail? The sports commentator discusses jeans, genes and rumors about his hair. Moscow Journal Gorky Park, Once Drab, Now Glows The park has transformed over the past two years into an extravagant urban recreational space that offers Muscovites a respite from the intense political pressures of Russia. Babcock to Coach Canada's Men's Ice Hockey Team in Sochi Mike Babcock will return as head coach of the defending champion Canadian men's ice hockey team at next year's Sochi Olympics, Hockey Canada said on Monday. Fighting 'leftover women' label On the face of it, women in China seem to have cracked the code for success. Penney says CIT still funding vendors; others keep same terms (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc said on Thursday that commercial lender CIT Group Inc continued to support deliveries from suppliers, and claimed reports to the contrary were untrue. Moody's cuts Michigan's Cass City School District GO debt to A2 Aug 30 (Reuters) - Moody's Investors Service on Friday cut the general obligation unlimited tax rating on Michigan's Cass City School District to A2 from A1, affecting about $5.4 million in... NY500820125(30) News to find breaking news, current events, the latest headlines, news photos, analysis & opinion on top stories, world, business, politics Camel trek makes Australian actress Wasikowska yearn for home VENICE (Reuters) - Trekking in Australia's desert with four camels for a movie based on a real-life voyage of discovery has prompted actress Mia Wasikowska to look for a flat in her native country and to put down roots there again for the first time since she was 17. 'Space stations' to transform Riyadh Can car-loving Saudis be convinced to step out of their air-conditioned comfort and take public transport? Social Qs Photo Op Etiquette questions regarding a photo opportunist, a mother who wants her child home for the holiday, when to say Im sorry and those Labor Day blues. World Briefing | Middle East Iraq More Bombings Add to a Wave of Violence Two bombs, one hidden inside a pickup truck loaded with vegetables, exploded Thursday, killing a total of 24 people in Iraq. Water "the teeth" of climate change - World Bank June 19 - Growing pressure over water remains the most worrying symptom of climate change, argues the World Bank President, while a projected 2C rise in temperature by 2030 could submerge Bangkok. Recipes for Health Cucumber and Radish Salad With Yogurt and Cumin Five dishes featuring cucumbers a perfect food for hot end-of-summer days inspired by cuisines around the globe. Bank of Englands Governor to Keep Interest Rates Low The new governor, Mark Carney, told the owners of small and medium-size businesses that he would not yet rein in stimulus efforts. Perry ups ownership stake in J.C. Penney to 8.6 percent (Reuters) - Hedge fund manager Richard Perry, already a big owner in J.C. Penney Co Inc , bought additional shares in the retailer on Friday, according to a regulatory filing made just days after the... For Malis New President, Corruption Issue Lingers Now that it has elected a new president, Malis greatest enemy may not be Muslim extremists, but the corruption that has lingered for decades. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Subordinates Suicide Clouds a Titans Image Zurich Insurance said it would look into whether its chief financial officer was under undue pressure before he killed himself, leading to the resignation of Josef Ackermann as chairman. The New Old Age In Coming Decades, Fewer Caregivers As baby boomers age, the odds of finding a family caregiver or even a professional one are very likely to worsen, according to a new report from the AARPs Public Policy Institute. Flash company Pure Storage raises $150 million, on track for IPO SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Pure Storage, a flash storage company, said it had raised $150 million, putting the company on track for a possible initial public offering and driving the spread of... Environmental Damage in Bangladesh The garment and textile industries in Bangladesh have contributed heavily to what experts describe as a water pollution disaster. Stacy Lewis Returns at Safeway Classic Stacy Lewis is back. Inbee Park is out. 5 Things to Know About Week 1 of College Football Now that the latest bit of Johnny Football drama has been settled, the college football season can start with five days of games to satisfy fans who have been craving competition since Nick Saban was raising a crystal football in south Florida and trying to look as if he was having a good time. Kerry makes case for limited military action on Syria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday made a broad case for limited U.S. military action against Syria for its suspected use of chemical weapons, saying it could not go unpunished for such a "crime against humanity." Microsoft offers ValueAct president seat on board SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp on Friday offered a seat on its board to the president of ValueAct Capital Management, the activist fund manager that pressed for the ouster of Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer and wanted a say on the software giant's strategy after taking a $2 billion stake earlier this year. Motherlode Blog What Makes for a Successful Family Reunion? Readers share tips for a successful gathering of relatives (and a few stories of reunions that were less than successful). U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry outlines the case against Syria Aug. 30 - Kerry says 1,429 people were killed in the chemical attack in Syria including 426 children. Rough cut (no reporter narration) The best way to burn body fat? "If you looked at a jockey without clothes on, there aren't many who have an ounce of fat underneath the skin," says coach Richard Perham. Cage hits the red carpet for world premiere of "Joe" Aug 30 - Nicolas Cage reinhabits a low-life version of his "Leaving Las Vegas" alcoholic role in Venice film festival competition entry "Joe." Roselle Chen reports. SA's history-making jockey CNN's Nkepile Mabuse meets S'manga Khumalo, the first black jockey to win South Africa's Durban July. What We Eat Building a Better Mass-Market Tomato Plant geneticists say a project to develop tastier mass-produced tomatoes is just one step in pushing Americans toward more healthy eating. Letter From Europe Saying No to Our Right to Know In the rush to condemn wholesale government snooping and defend citizens' right to privacy, there's a growing sense that Private Manning's leaks were acceptable. But diplomats disagree.

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