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News Feed Latest worldwide news Radio Station Employee Is Shot Dead in Somalia A technician for the state-run broadcaster Radio Mogadishu was killed by two armed men outside his home on Saturday, and another man was executed for killing a journalist last year. Tesla hails top safety rating for Model S Aug. 21 - Electric car company Tesla says its Model S sedan has won a five-star safety rating in every category tested by safety regulators, a distinction awarded to just one percent of all vehicles tested in the United States. Ben Gruber reports. UPDATE 3-Tiffany's strong China sales offset tepid Americas business Aug 27 (Reuters) - Tiffany Co's strong sales in China and higher prices made up for some disappointing business in its home market in the latest quarter, leading the U.S. jeweler on Tuesday to raise its profit forecast for the year. Tough life for Nepal child workers To see her playing with her friends, Maya Lama seems much like any other child. ESPN Quits Film Project on Concussions in N.F.L. Citing a lack of editorial control, ESPN ended its collaboration with the public affairs series Frontline on a two-part documentary set to run in October. QA Are There Reasons for Different Sneezing Patterns? Sneezing patterns have not been extensively studied, but researchers have investigated a couple of reasons that people might sneeze differently. Central bankers debate risks from withdrawing global liquidity JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (Reuters) - Global financial stability is at risk as central banks draw back from ultra-easy policies that have flooded the world with cash, because emerging markets lack... James Purdy, a Fabulist Haunting the Fringes The publication of a complete collection of short stories by James Purdy has refocused attention on his unflinching and wildly original style. Modest start for Switzerland's first drive-in 'sex boxes' ZURICH (Reuters) - Greeted by a press pack rather than prostitutes, the first customer to roll up to Switzerland's sex drive-in on opening night took one lap of the facility before making a hasty... Seles turns novelist Nine-time grand slam champion Monica Seles talks to CNN about tennis and her new novel. Teen Star Lydia Ko Wins Again in Canada Lydia Ko breezed through another perfect Sunday in the Canadian Women's Open until a reporter pressed the amateur about missing out on another $300,000 payday. Across China, Skyscrapers Brush the Heavens China is home to 60 of the worlds 100 tallest buildings now under construction, but the scale and speed of the projects have caused concern. China sees no basis for Japan talks as islands dispute simmers BEIJING (Reuters) - China on Tuesday brushed aside calls from Japan to hold a leaders' summit as "grandstanding", while Japan's finance minister said Tokyo should make clear it would use its navy to defend islands at the core of a dispute with Beijing. Benchmark's Bill Gurley on network effects and local commerce What the VC firm learned from eBay. India Ink The Rape Suspect Who Slept on Sidewalks The biography of Vijay Jadhav, one of the five men accused of the rape in Mumbai, is one of homelessness, unemployment, and petty crime. Serial killer movie escapes ban Few African films have created as much buzz recently as "Of Good Report," a dark tale of a high school teacher who becomes obsessed with a 16-year-old female pupil. How to nominate a CNN Hero A CNN Hero's journey to global recognition begins with a nomination by someone who's been touched by their efforts. TABLE-Foreign brokers set to sell Japanese stocks TOKYO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Wednesday. Japanese Stocks SELL 8.9 million shares BUY 6.1 million shares ------------------------------------------------------ SELL 2.8 million shares SEC reviews Nasdaq as rivals blame each other for outage NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Regulators are questioning how robust Nasdaq OMX Group's systems are after last week's massive trading outage, while shrugging off a spat with NYSE Euronext as a distraction, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. A Black Hole Mystery Wrapped in a Firewall Paradox A paradox around matter leaking from black holes puts into question various scientific axioms Either information can be lost; Einsteins principle of equivalence is wrong; or quantum field theory needs fixing. CANADA STOCKS-TSX has biggest drop in 2 months as Syria fears mount * TSX falls 169.09 points, or 1.33 percent, to 12,591.21 * All 10 main index sectors decline * Gold miners drop sharply despite bullion gains * BMO rises after results; Scotiabank slips By John Tilak TORONTO, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index recorded its biggest single-day percentage decline in more than two months on Tuesday as the likelihood grew that the West will launch a military strike against the Syrian government. Concern over the fallout from poison 27 world must-sees Temples that tower out of mist-cloaked jungles; a herd of wildebeest, one million-strong, trekking across the African plains; a midnight sky filled with stars. Theater Review Breakfast With Mugabe, by Fraser Grace In Fraser Graces Breakfast With Mugabe, the president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, sees a psychotherapist, and colonialism is put on the couch. Taliban Kill 12 Afghan Civilians Insurgents shot and killed 12 civilians in two separate incidents over the weekend, including six aid workers employed on government projects, officials said Tuesday. Amanda Klein, John Koenigsberg The bride is the marketing coordinator for the International Culinary Center; the groom is a business strategist for Razorfish, the digital advertising agency. U.S. nukes base fires security chief A nuclear missile base in Montana that failed a safety test this month has let its security chief go. 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. Sanofi trial shows Fluzone high-dose flu vaccine efficacy PARIS (Reuters) - Sanofi said on Monday that a large clinical trial showed its Fluzone High-Dose vaccine to be more effective at preventing influenza in adults aged 65 and older than a standard dose of Fluzone. Entergy focus under new CEO may shift to New York nuclear fight HOUSTON (Reuters) - Entergy Corp's decision to shut its Vermont nuclear plant begins the final chapter in a battle with politicians seeking to close the station and may shift the firm's focus to the larger Indian Point nuclear plant in New York. Obama, Canada PM agree Syria chemical weapon use merits firm response OTTAWA (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Tuesday agreed that the use of chemical weapons in Syria merited a firm, effective and timely response from the international community, a spokesman for Harper said. Brazil central bank announces rollover of swaps expiring Oct 1 SAO PAULO, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank on Tuesday said that in about three weeks it will start rolling over the 135,300 traditional currency swaps that expire on Oct 1, as part of a... Eyes and ears speak volumes about a dog's life Aug. 14 - A wagging tail is not the only clue to a dog's level of happiness, according to researchers in Japan. A team from Azabu University say their studies suggest that if you really want to know how your dog feels, take a close look at its ears and eyebrows. Rob Muir has more. Bits Blog Revenge Porn Could Be Criminal Offense in California A few states are proposing to criminalize the practice of revenge porn with measures that pit the rights of victims against the right to free expression. Tennis More British joy at U.S. Open So used to being the only British man in the second round at grand slams -- especially outside Wimbledon -- Andy Murray will have company at the U.S. Open. Eliza Baker, Addison Holladay The bride is a vice president of Credit Suisse; the groom is a development project manager at Ironstate Development, a real estate developer. Obama meets new five-member panel reviewing surveillance programs WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama met on Tuesday with a new five-member panel he appointed to review the privacy issues involved with U.S. government surveillance programs after a public outcry about privacy in the wake of leaks by a former spy agency contractor. Economix Blog Winning the Lottery, but Keeping Your Job Two-thirds of Americans say they would continue working even if they won $10 million in the lottery, a Gallup survey finds. Detroit launches two-month review of city assets DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit will begin to assess the value of its assets, including parking meters, real estate, and a portion of the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) collection, in what the city called a "necessary part" of its restructuring efforts. 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. Critic's Notebook MTV Video Music Awards Honor Justin Timberlake The 2013 MTV Video Music Awards were a tribute to the stubborn persistence of pop.

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