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News Feed Latest worldwide news Economix Blog Chinese Students Bolster U.S. College Budgets The number of foreign students at American colleges has risen to more than 764,000, an increase of roughly 200,000 in less than six years, Washington Monthly reports, and the bulk of the net increase has come from China. Photos Duchess's top style choices Gallery Kate's best looks Ghana court rejects request to extradite Ivorian fugitive * Attempts to pursue Gbagbo allies hampered reconciliation Nevermind the threats; tourists flock to Golan Heights Aug. 31 - The number of visitors arriving in Golan Heights remains high despite increased tension in neighboring Syria. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Prison inmate rebuilds career In 2008, the future looked bright for Breno. TABLE-Speculators raise USD bets in latest week -CFTC NEW YORK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Currency speculators increased their bets in favor of the U.S. dollar in the latest week, according to data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission released on... Cumulus Media Will Buy a Radio Syndicator The deal would let Cumulus beef up its syndication business with programs from the National Football League, the Olympics and Nascar, as well as news and entertainment. The WTA hits 40th Serena Williams and a host of No.1 ranked women's players gather at a unique celebration event Sunday to mark the 40th anniversary of the WTA founded by her 'inspiration' Billie Jean King. Wealth Matters A Guessing Game for Taxpayers on What They Owe With the next estimated tax payment around the corner, here are some tips to avoid overpaying. F.B.I. Sharpens Scrutiny of Syrians in U.S. In an unusual step, federal officials also warned agencies and companies of possible cyberattacks if the American military takes action against Syria. Dance Review Jin Won at La MaMas Drive East Festival A South Korean dancer performs a classic Indian form at the South Asian festival at La MaMa. 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. Protestor We are willing to die Cairo -- I write this after several days that have disheartened me and many Egyptian people. Many Egyptians desire freedom and a better life, and we love democracy. Imagine standing in long lines under the sun, waiting to give your vote for a new leader and then you wake up and he is no longer president? India teens fight back against rape In a dusty, run-down neighborhood on the outskirts of Lucknow, the capital of one of India's poorest and most conservative states, Uttar Pradesh, a vigilante group is making a name for itself. Wealth Matters Fertility Treatments Produce Heirs Their Parents Never Knew In vitro fertilization can result in children born well after the death of one or even both parents, complicating inheritance laws. Canvassing Central Park and Finding New Tenants In the first such survey in a decade, scientists fanned out this week across the park in a bioblitz, an attempt to gauge the variety of plant and animal life there. Ona, by Ursula von Rydingsvard, Arrives in Brooklyn A nearly 12,000-pound sculpture called Ona, by Ursula von Rydingsvard, now stands greeting the public at Barclays Center. Phys Ed How Exercise Can Help Us Sleep Better If you habitually experience insomnia, exercise can help you sleep better, a new study found. But it can take up to four months before you see results, and you may sleep worse on days you exercise. 'Al-Assad poisoning debate' There may still be doubts whether the Syrian regime has used chemical weapons against its own civilian population; but there is however conclusive evidence that it has effectively used the toxic stuff to poison the minds of western policy makers and paralyze the debate over intervention. Kenya lifts coastal area curfew a year after clashes NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya lifted a curfew in a coastal region on Saturday about a year after it was imposed over clashes that killed 100 people and raised fears at the time of broader ethnic violence. In Transit Blog Calendar Coming Events in Budapest; Portland, Ore.; South Dakota A weekly capsule of events around the globe curated by our writers and editors. Becker tours hometown Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker talks about his career and his first tennis court. On Location | Foussais-Payr, France The Barefoot Chateau A Loire Valley fixer-upper becomes a summer place where a family treads the Savonnerie shoeless. If It Works, Tennis Players Stick With It, Whatever It Is Tennis players find comfort in rituals of clothing, food, hygiene, shower stalls and the number of times they bounce the ball before serving. Common Sense Long Odds for Authors Newly Published The book, written under a pseudonym by the best-selling author J. K. Rowling, became a success only after her identity was revealed. An American Cyberoperations Offensive The documents, obtained by The Washington Post from Edward J. Snowden, indicate that America conducted 231 cyberoperations in 2011. T Magazine Food Matters | Where Cold-Pressed Juice and Raw Food Are Art Forms Amanda Chantal Bacon, who is about to open a second location of her cult Los Angeles shop Moon Juice, brings a chefs touch to her cold-pressed concoctions. Top 10 stopover stays TOKYO (Reuters) - Spending a night between destinations in a stopover city and need a place to stay? Online boutique hotel experts Mr Mrs Smith (www.mrandmrssmith.com) have come up with 10 hotels for a memorable stopover. Reuters has not endorsed this list. Books Pregnant, and Disputing the Doctor After having a child, Emily Oster wrote Expecting Better, a book that challenges the conventional wisdom on pregnancy. UPDATE 3-Russia escalates dispute with Belarus after CEO's arrest * CEO's arrest after collapse of potash cartel angers Moscow Pogue's Posts A Readers Question How Do You Hang Up on Voice Command? A reader whose husband is a quadriplegic asks how to manage a voice-activated phone that requires touch for commands. Gingrich Will Be Back in the Crossfire on CNN As a host of CNNs revived Crossfire, Newt Gingrich will become a member of the news media that he once criticized. And I hope to move it to the right, he said. Some Yosemite evacuations lifted It was a rare bright spot on an otherwise hazy, smoke-filled horizon. Fatal Ammonia Leak Hits Shanghai The leak at a frozen storage and logistics business that sent stinging fumes into nearby residential areas also injured at least 25 people, some seriously. Sri Lankan Agents Seize 550 Pounds of Heroin The heroin, concealed inside 17,500 small grease cans packed into a large container sent from Karachi, was found Friday at a customs terminal in Sri Lankas capital. Soccer Clubs Latest Stadium Proposal Would Give the Yankees a New Neighbor The New York City Football Club, which discussed a Queens site, is considering building a 25,000-to-30,000-seat facility in the Bronx. Bruce Dunning, CBS Correspondent, Dies at 73 Mr. Dunning, whose 35 years at CBS News were spent primarily in Asia, is best known for his reporting on the last flight out of Da Nang as that city fell to North Vietnam. The Search How to Rebound From a Wrong Career Choice Many young people can be steered into careers and discover much later that the choice was wrong. Donovan Signs Contract Extension With Galaxy The high-scoring United States national team star Landon Donovan signed a multiyear contract extension with the Los Angeles Galaxy. Oman's modern generation Marketplace Middle East meets the new generation of Omani traders.

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