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News Feed Latest worldwide news Asia markets set to benefit from global data; yen eases SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian markets look set for a second day of gains on Tuesday after a string of upbeat factory data around the globe boosted shares and most commodities, while a delay in a potential U.S. strike on Syria weighed on safe-havens such as gold and the yen. Beating the Streak After two decades of losing, the Pittsburgh Pirates are rolling. This month could bring a celebration of an actual berth in the playoffs. Exposures Women, Bought and Sold in Nepal Thousands of girls and women are smuggled across the Nepal-Indian border each year. Well Four Frittatas and a Terrine Crack some eggs to make these delicious and surprisingly-portable frittatas (and a terrine) inspired by the tastes of Provence from Martha Rose Shulman. Straight Sets Hewitt Continues Run With Win Over Young Russian Lleyton Hewitt, ranked 66th, is in the fourth round of the United States Open for the first time since 2006. In the Running Quinn Reversal, Meant to Help Her, Now Hurts Christine C. Quinn changed her position against overturning New Yorks term limits law after prodding from Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg. But the about-face haunts her still. 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. Beatings, evictions reveal ugly side of China's local debt pile WUXI, China, Sept 3 (Reuters) - When Xu Haifeng's home was razed three years ago, she went to China's capital Beijing to complain about the city and county governments that ordered the demolition. NEWSMAKER-Vittorio Colao caps Vodafone revamp with US megadeal * Colao lands elusive $130 bln deal that will remake group Isis heart drug leads to big reduction in blood fat AMSTERDAM, Sept 1 (Reuters) - An experimental drug from Isis Pharmaceuticals produced a sharp reduction in levels of triglycerides, a type of fat in the blood that increases the risk of heart disease, a small mid-stage trial showed. American "Mean Melin" is world air guitar champ August 26 - Eric "Mean Melin" Melin dazzles crowds in Finland as he licks the riffs right and rocks out to win the Air Guitar World Championships. Elly Park reports. 12 Minutes of Freedom in 460 Days of Captivity My kidnapping marked the moment when one life ended and another began. Italy denies plans for Friends of Syria meeting in Rome ROME (Reuters) - The Italian foreign ministry denied reports on Monday that the Friends of Syria group of nations would meet in Rome this weekend. Soros raises JC Penney stake but two big investors exit in Q2 BOSTON (Reuters) - Billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros likes ailing retailer JC Penney so much that he added another 2 million shares to his already large investment, according to... Meet Andy Murray's Mum Tennis parents don't always have the best of reputations. Think Damir Dokic, John Tomic and Jim Pierce. However, Andy Murray's Mum is a very different breed. Facing Fire Over Challenge to Louisianas Oil Industry A panel created after Hurricane Katrina as an apolitical force for flood control filed a lawsuit against nearly 100 oil and gas companies, arguing that they neglected to fix damage to wetlands. Somalia sees boom in air travel In Somalia, getting from point A to B can be a perilous business. Towns are remote, the roads that link them are poor and prone to attack, while the coastline is manned by pirates. Jordanians protest against military intervention in Syria Sept. 1 - Protesters demonstrate in front of the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan, in opposition to any military intervention in Syria. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Wedding bells a casualty of massive Yosemite blaze SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Add fairy tale weddings to the list of casualties from the mammoth wildfire blazing in and around Yosemite National Park. Sports Briefing | Soccer Manchester United Is Held to Scoreless Tie Wayne Rooneys headline-grabbing presence could not inspire Manchester United to victory in David Moyess first home game in charge as Chelsea ground out a 0-0 draw. Italian Qualifier Ends Wozniackis Climb Back to Top Camila Giorgi, the 136th-ranked player in the world, upset Caroline Wozniacki, the No. 6 seed, ending Wozniackis run at her first Grand Slam title. UPDATE 1-Power company Longview seeks bankruptcy, blames Siemens Aug 30 (Reuters) - Longview Power LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Friday and blamed a unit of Germany's Siemens AG for glitches at Longview's $2 billion West Virginia power plant that left it... Italian Pair Borini and Dossena Join Sunderland Sunderland coach Paolo Di Canio completed two late beat-the-deadline signings on Monday, swooping for fellow Italians Fabio Borini and Andrea Dossena from Liverpool and Napoli respectively. 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. Verizon not planning to enter Canadian market CEO TORONTO (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc is not planning to enter the Canadian wireless market, its chief executive said in an interview on Monday that is likely to support shares of the country's largest mobile phone providers. U.S. oil boom puts Saudi ties on shifting sand The oil-for-security bond that has defined U.S.-Saudi relations for 70 years is fraying, says Warren Strobel, as the United States looks to a future that does not depend on crude from the Arab power. Six dead in Brazil building collapse At least six people died and 20 were injured when a building collapsed in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tuesday, the state-run Agencia Brasil news agency reported. ArtsBeat Seamus Heaneys Journey Into the Wideness of Language In addition to his own poetry, Mr. Heaney, who died on Friday, was acclaimed for his translations, including his version of Beowulf. McCain Urges Lawmakers to Back Obamas Plan for Syria The White House pushed forward for Congressional approval of an attack on Syria as President Obama got qualified support from a hawkish Republican critic, Senator John McCain. Electric hemp scooter aims high as eco alternative Aug. 30 - According to its Dutch developers, an electric scooter made entirely from natural materials, including around 80 percent hemp, offers a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel power. The Be.e scooter has enough power on a single charge to travel for 80 km at speeds of up to 25 km/h - ideal for fast and flexible city travel. Matthew Stock reports. Chinese Manufacturing Data Confirm Rebound A private survey shows a modest uptick in factory activity driven by domestic demand, in line with official figures. Obama Seeks Approval by Congress for Strike in Syria President Obama abruptly changed course by asking lawmakers, who are not due to return to town for more than a week, to give him authorization before he launches a limited military strike against Syria. Immelt Economic efficiencies drive China ahead Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says a large and educated workforce is fueling China's strength and not simply a deflated yuan. From The Magazine Looking to Genes for the Secret to Happiness People whose happiness was based on a sense of higher purpose and service to others had gene markers indicating possible better long-term health. UPDATE 4-Verizon poised for historic $130 billion Vodafone deal * Advanced talks to buy Vodafone's 45 pct of Verizon Wireless Washington Memo History Aside, Obama Bets on Congress By asking Congress for authorization to retaliate against Syria, President Obama has put himself at the mercy of an institution that has bedeviled his presidency for years. Oman's ancient trade links Marketplace Middle East takes an inside look at 40 years of modernization in Oman. Britain must renegotiate flawed aircraft carrier deals - panel * Aircraft carrier contract 'not fit for purpose' - lawmakers A Rebuilt Revis Is Looking Ahead, Not Back Darrelle Revis, traded by the Jets in April, knows that the Buccaneers are taking a chance that he can recover fully from a torn knee ligament. But Im betting on myself. Wouldnt you? Revis said. 6 dead in Brazil building collapse At least six people died when a building collapsed in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tuesday, a state security spokeswoman said.

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