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News Feed Latest worldwide news ArtsBeat Malevichs Burial Site Is Found, Underneath Housing Development The burial site of the artist Kazimir Malevich, near Moscow, has been covered in concrete by a real estate developer. Victims blamed in India's rapes When I read on Friday about the rape of a 23-year-old photojournalist in Mumbai, I thought, here we go again. On December 6, 1992, when I was a 29-year-old reporter covering the demolition of a mosque in northern India, I was attacked. Though not raped, my attackers sexually assaulted and then tried to kill me. Credit union regulator sues Morgan Stanley over mortgage losses Aug 30 (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley is being sued by a U.S. credit union regulator to recover losses on more than $566 million of residential mortgage-backed securities sold to two corporate credit unions that later failed. Tiger's Practice May Be Restricted by Ailing Back Tiger Woods is undergoing a daily routine to treat his back troubles and the FedExCup points leader may be forced to restrict his practice sessions at this week's Deutsche Bank Championship. CANADA STOCKS-TSX dips on Syria threat, posts second monthly gain * TSX falls 50.83 points, or 0.40 percent, to 12,653.90 * Index gains 1.3 percent in August * Gold-mining, energy shares slip with commodity prices * Couche-Tard jumps almost 6 percent after results... America Movil threatens to scrap KPN takeover bid BRUSSELS/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - America Movil threatened to abandon its bid for Dutch telecom KPN on Friday, saying it has no plans to raise the 7.2 billion euro ($9.5 billion) offer, after a foundation representing KPN told the Mexican firm to improve its proposal or face a veto. Colombian president orders military patrols in Bogota BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos sent troops to patrol the streets of Bogota on Friday after violent protests caused havoc across the capital, killing two people and leaving parts of the city in shambles. Square Feet 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. Rare albino hedghogs get royal names August 26 - Russian zookeepers name three newborn rare albino hedgehogs George, Alexander and Louis after the new Prince of Cambridge. Elly Park reports. Line up for the red planet More than 100,000 people are eager to make themselves at home on another planet. They've applied for a one-way trip to Mars, hoping to be chosen to spend the rest of their lives on uncharted territory, according to an organization planning the manned missions. Kazakh club warned by UEFA over sheep slaughter BERNE (Reuters) - Kazakhstan champions Shakhtar Karagandy have been warned that they could face disciplinary action if they slaughter any more sheep before European games, UEFA said on Wednesday. Sathima Bea Benjamin, Jazz Singer and Activist, Dies at 76 Ms. Benjamin found fame after she left South Africa. She lived in exile in Manhattan for many years and raised money to fight apartheid. Banklike Company Offering Cash-Back Rewards to Close PerkStreet Financial, which offered rebates on purchases, said it was out of money and would shut next month but discontinue the rebates immediately. 'Golden Bear' on tennis CNN's Pat Cash meets golfing great Jack Nicklaus on the sidelines of Wimbledon. Officer Is Indicted on Charges of Lying About Photographers Arrest The officer, Michael Ackermann, claimed that Robert Stolariks camera flash interfered with a girls arrest last year, but evidence later emerged that no flash had been used. Northern Iraq's investment boom Northern Iraq is enjoying an investment boom because of business prowess with gas and oil. Bits Blog Facebook to Update Privacy Policy, but Adjusting Settings Is No Easier Facebook unveiled new privacy policies it plans to put in place next week, but has done nothing to simplify its maze of privacy controls. Shots fired during North Carolina high school fire drill (Reuters) - A North Carolina student was injured and another taken into police custody after shots were fired in an altercation during a fire drill at a high school in Winston-Salem on Friday, authorities said. Facebook considers adding profile photos to facial recognition SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc is considering incorporating most of its 1 billion-plus members' profile photos into its growing facial recognition database, expanding the scope of the social network's controversial technology. Wines of The Times Germanys Rieslings on the Tip of the Tongue The countrys dry rieslings capture a sense of place with more crystalline precision and delicacy than most others. Photos Duchess's top style choices Gallery Kate's best looks Michelle Stuarts Work at the Parrish Art Museum Michelle Stuart brings art into the landscape, and vice versa, as seen in a survey of her work at the Parrish Art Museum. Nigerian boy flies to Lagos from home town hiding in airplane wheel cavity LAGOS (Reuters) - A Nigerian teenager hid in the wheel compartment of an airplane and survived a half hour flight to the commercial hub of Lagos from his home town of from Benin, Arik Air said on Sunday. Walker Evans' Depression-era photos revisited in New York exhibit NEW YORK (Reuters) - From a photograph of an Alabama cotton picker's wife to scenes of urban poverty, the photographs of Walker Evans, on display in a new exhibit at New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), shaped Americans' view of the Great Depression. Justice Department talks with Microsoft and Google stall WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice's talks with Microsoft Corp and Google Inc have hit a wall as the government pushes back at the tech companies' demand for the ability to disclose the now-secret data requests they receive. 'Walking Dead' creator on show's success "The Walking Dead" creator Robert Kirkman explains why the show resonates. See the full interview Friday at 11 p.m. ET. Impact Your World How to help CNN Films' "Girl Rising" tells the stories of girls across the globe and the power of education to change the world. Are you inspired to help the cause of girls' education around the world? You can make an impact in many ways, but by just being aware of the issue, you can spread the word. By acting in your own community, you can make a global difference. Mickelson flirts with 59, shares Deutsche Bank lead NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - A red-hot Phil Mickelson fired a brilliant front-nine 28 on Friday that gave him a share of the first-round lead at the Deutsche Bank Championship on Friday. U.S. claims its evidence implicates Assad for chemical weapons Aug. 30 - The U.S. vows to not let Syria get away with last week's alleged chemical weapons attack. Nathan Frandino reports. Korea United Soccer star's goal "My number one hope is for North and South Korea to become united," says soccer star Ryang Yong-Gi. "It will contribute to the development of the country in many ways ... it will open up new possibilities beyond soccer and sports." WRAPUP 2-Canadian banks' shares rise as profits top estimates * Shares of all three banks rise, TD hits record high (Adds comments from TD CEO and from a fund manager, details on TD branch plans in the United States) Butler Loses F Jones for Season to Wrist Injury Butler's turbulent offseason isn't showing any signs of slowing down. Well Supplements Fail to Relieve Joint Pain in Study A randomized clinical trial found that vitamin D and calcium supplements are no better than a placebo for relieving joint problems. U.S. nuclear agency seeks input to resume Yucca Mountain review HOUSTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on Friday said it will seek comments on how to restart the licensing process for the long-stalled Yucca Mountain nuclear waste project. Tigers Star Cabrera Says He'll Be in Lineup Friday Detroit Tigers superstar Miguel Cabrera left Thursday's game against the Oakland Athletics after hurting his abdomen while making an awkward slide trying to stretch a single into a double. RPT-Fitch Rupiah fall exposes Indonesian cos with FX mismatch Aug 30 (Reuters) - (The following statement was released by the rating agency) App Smart Learning to Read, With the Help of a Tablet Using sound and animations, apps guide children through the process of recognizing letters, to actually reading. The 30-Minute Interview Lesley Bamberger Mr. Bamberger is the chief executive of the Kroonenberg Groep, a large Dutch real estate development and investment company founded in 1956 by his grandfather, Jacob Kroonenberg. At 11th Hour, North Korea Cancels Visit By U.S. Envoy The envoy, Robert King, had been intending to seek the release of Kenneth Bae, an American missionary imprisoned in North Korea. Stacy Lewis Returns at Safeway Classic Stacy Lewis is back. Inbee Park is out.

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