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News Feed Latest worldwide news Nadal cruises while Azarenka struggles at U.S. Open NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal, growing in confidence with each match, blasted his way into the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Saturday with an ominous display. Bergen A problem from hell What is widely recognized as the most authoritative study of the United States' responses to mass killings around the world -- from the massacres of Armenians by the Turks a century ago, to the Holocaust, to the more recent Serbian atrocities against Bosnian Muslims and the ethnic cleansing of the Tutsis in Rwanda -- concluded that they all shared unfortunate commonalities Where boats go to die In the white sand beaches of Yoff, the small fishing town just north of the Senegalese capital Dakar, a seemingly endless line of brightly colored boats dots the Atlantic seaside. Capital Ideas A Rarity A Democrat to Lead the Fed The Fed and Supreme Court cultivate images of technocratic remove, but the ideology of their leaders still matters enormously. And Republicans have led both for more than 25 years. Cantlay Shares Lead in Web.com Tour Finals Opener Patrick Cantlay grabbed a share of the second-round lead in the Hotel Fitness Championship on Friday, a week after the former UCLA star squandered a chance to wrap up a PGA Tour card. Giant panda in Madrid zoo gives birth to male cub MADRID (Reuters) - A giant panda in Madrid zoo has given birth to a healthy male and the one-day old, pink-skinned cub is already proving a handful, screaming his way through his first medical checkup. Swiss banks steer clear of consolidation GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss private bankers say a capital shortfall in the financial sector and a clampdown on tax evasion stand in the way of much-need consolidation in an industry battling rising... You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business No Vacation? Why small-business owners have been slow to embrace technology. How business credit cards differ from personal cards. Business groups get optimistic about immigration legislation. Australia shares seen dipping ahead of data; caution on election, Syria SYDNEY, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Australian shares are set to open lower on Monday, as investors adopt a cautious approach as they await a slew of domestic data ahead of an election, while uncertainty over a delayed U.S.-led strike against Syria continues to act as a dampener. Australia shares rebound as banks rise; investors eye election, Syria SYDNEY, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Australian shares rebounded from early losses to finish up 0.8 percent on Friday, as investors picked up recently beaten-down stocks such as financials. Mandelas Condition Remains Critical but Stable The South African government said that former President Nelson Mandelas health remained critical but stable, requiring medical interventions. Exposures Gorgeous Glimpses of Calamity Man-made perils to the universes garden of life are evident from space. UPDATE 3-Microsoft offers ValueAct president seat on board SEATTLE, Aug 30 (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. Electronic Music Festival Is Canceled After 2 Deaths The Electric Zoo event on Randalls Island was shut down hours before its third day after two concertgoers died and four others fell ill. The police said the deaths were consistent with drug use. Obamas Decision to Seek Approval First Lengthens Suspense of Attack At the end of a nerve-racking day, Syrians were shocked by the presidents speech. Also relieved, bewildered, confused, triumphant and angry. U.S. exit to leave Vodafone with MA war chest LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) - Vodafone's exit from the United States in a $130 billion deal expected to be sealed on Monday will give it a war chest to make acquisitions even after it rewards its... U.S. envoy to travel to N. Korea to help Kenneth Bae A U.S. special envoy is expected to fly to North Korea on Friday to try to secure the release of Kenneth Bae, an American citizen imprisoned there for carrying out "serious crimes" against Kim Jong Un's regime. California wildfire threatening Yosemite is now size of Dallas (Reuters) - A massive wildfire that has charred the northwestern edge of California's Yosemite National Park is heading towards two groves of the park's famed sequoia trees, National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis said as firefighters battled the blaze on Saturday. Marquez continues to surge in MotoGP It's hard to stop Marc Marquez at the moment. The Spanish rookie set a qualifying lap record to claim pole for the British Grand Prix. Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Aug 30 ZURICH, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Swiss stocks were expected to open unchanged on Friday, in line with European markets seen steady after the previous session's rally, although energy shares could feel the pinch of a retreat in oil prices as a military strike on Syria appeared less likely. 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. Ask Well Eating Before Exercise The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to reader questions about fitness. Republicans McCain, Graham say cannot support limited Syria strikes WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham on Saturday said they could not support isolated military strikes on Syria that are not part of a bigger strategy. Ackermann feared suicide would thwart Zurich performance drive FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Josef Ackermann resigned because he saw the suicide of Zurich Insurance Group's finance chief curbing his ability to drive through change to revive profits, a source close to the former chairman said on Sunday. RPT-Wall St Week Ahead-Jobs data could spur Fed action on stimulus NEW YORK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Wall Street is bracing for a wave of economic reports this week, including the August jobs report, which might prove decisive in determining whether the economy is strong enough for the Federal Reserve to dial back its bond purchases in mid-September. Dodgers Beat Padres 2-1 to Complete 3-Game Sweep Zack Greinke allowed one run over seven innings, Yasiel Puig homered in the sixth and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 2-1 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. David Frost, Who Interviewed Nixon, Is Dead at 74 A longtime broadcaster, Mr. Frost was best known for incisive interviews with public figures, including talks with former President Richard M. Nixon, which he called the highlight of his career. Labor Day A list of abbreviated schedules and closings in observance of the holiday. Beautiful Congo, wondrous wildlife Congo has a reputation for violence, but this beautiful country can be the breadbasket of Africa, and an economic powerhouse, says one campaigner. Endangered sea turtles nesting at record level along southeast U.S. coast CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - Endangered sea turtles are nesting in record numbers along the southeast Atlantic Coast this summer, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said on Friday, although they still face environmental threats from ocean pollution and a possible rise in sea levels. Through the Night, by Stig Saeterbakken, and More New books by Stig Saeterbakken, Zhu Wen, Herv Le Tellier and Adam Bodor. Tidemark raises $13 million for cloud-based analytics SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Tidemark said Thursday it has raised $13 million in venture backing for its cloud-based analytics services, boosting the startup's efforts to challenge enterprise giants in... Ruptured EOG Resources Eagle Ford oil well burning HOUSTON (Reuters) - A ruptured EOG Resources Inc oil well in Texas burned on Thursday after a blowout and explosion hours earlier, the company and fire responders said. MIDEAST MONEY-Islamic finance down, not out in post-Mursi Egypt CAIRO/DUBAI, Sept 1 (Reuters) - With the fall of the Muslim Brotherhood, Islamic finance has lost strong political support in the most populous Arab nation. But economic pressures mean the industry remains likely to grow and the country will eventually start issuing Islamic bonds. On Location | Sagaponack, N.Y. Finding Refuge in the Barns A Long Island summer house offers a rustic retreat from the high pressure of Hollywood. Urban oasis for Haiti's poorest Living amid the garbage-strewn sewage canals, residents of Haiti's Cite Soleil endure a grim battle for survival every single day. Sports of The Times Walker Cup Returns to Roots, With a Twist Matt Fitzpatrick, the reigning United States Amateur champion, is on the Britain and Ireland team as the Walker Cup returns to its original site, the National Golf Links of America. Hyperloop vs. world's fastest trains Just how fast would the Hyperloop transportation system envisioned by entrepreneur Elon Musk have to be? Try more than twice as fast as the fastest commercial train in the world. Bits U.S. Government Issues Warning About Security on Android Phones The American government has issued a warning about the potential security threat for Googles Android, which is the mostly widely used mobile operating system in the world. Why Syria strikes are a bad idea Syria's civil war is not America's problem. Syria is surrounded by Turkey, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and other Arab nations with large standing armies and advanced military equipment. Their cowardice in acting to stop a war on their doorstep should give us pause for thought. Why will they not act, but we must?

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