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News Feed Latest worldwide news Architecture Review Archea Architects Headquarters for Antinori Winemakers Archea architects of Florence have built a new headquarters for Antinori winemakers in Tuscany. China to set up more private banks to help small firms BEIJING (Reuters) - China's cabinet has unveiled plans to set up more private banks to boost financial support for cash-starved smaller firms, in the latest bid to bolster the slowing economy. The Show at Tatiana Restaurant At the Brighton Beach establishment, weekend patrons can watch a half-hour show that includes dance, acrobatics, and fire spinning. U.S. military satellite, paid for by Australia, launched into orbit CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - An unmanned Delta 4 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Wednesday carrying a communications satellite for the U.S. military and its partners, including Australia, which paid for the spacecraft and launch services. Currents | Open In London, Crystal Amid the Brick A designer displays his cut-glass lights and furniture at a new store called Electra House. South Africa strikes escalate with petrol stations dispute JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's petrol station and car dealership workers on Tuesday announced a strike for higher wages next week, signaling more labor disruption to a struggling economy also facing stoppages in gold mines. Children's Books Jane, the Fox and Me, by Fanny Britt The lonely heroine of this graphic novel finds a kindred spirit in Jane Eyre. The simple pleasures of Eid For the world's Muslims, the festival of Eid al-Fitr is a perfect conclusion to Ramadan -- the month-long period of fasting and contemplation practiced by observers of Islam around the globe. One of the most festive periods in the religion's calendar, Eid is often commemorated with large feasts, family-time, and through charitable acts and donations. Senate Approves College Student Loan Plan Tying Rates to Markets The plan would tie interest rates for student loans to the financial markets and brings Congress close to resolving a dispute that caused rates to double in July. Wounded Tiger falls short in brave bid He didn't win, but Tiger Woods shows why he is still the No. 1 drawcard in golf with a brave bid for victory at The Barclays tournament Sunday. Jerry Wolman, Eagles and Flyers Owner, Dies at 86 Mr. Wolman, a real estate developer, fulfilled his childhood dream of owning the N.F.L.s Philadelphia Eagles in 1963, at age 36, and also was a co-founder of the N.H.L.s Philadelphia Flyers in the 1960s. And to Drink A Syrah to Pair With Lamb Shanks This tender dish with a fruity North African accompaniment requires something soft and not very tannic. Japan tires of Fukushima efforts Attempts by the operator of Japan's stricken nuclear power plant to deal with alarming leaks of toxic water are like a game of "whack-a-mole," the country's industry minister said Monday. Pentagon, United Technology agree on F-35 engines WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon on Tuesday announced it had reached agreement with United Technologies Corp to build 38 engines for a sixth batch of Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 fighter jets,... Shortcuts Taking an Invention From Idea to the Store Shelf Building a better mousetrap may be the easy part. After that comes patent, production and marketing, and missteps along the way can be costly. ThyssenKrupp talks with hedge funds on share issue DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - German steelmaker ThyssenKrupp , which has said it risks breaching loan covenants, is in talks with hedge funds to persuade them to buy into an issue of new shares,... Global Soccer If Rooney Stays, United Won This Draw After a 0-0 draw at Manchester United, the Chelsea coach Jos Mourinho seemed resigned to the fact he would not acquire Wayne Rooney. Tommy Fleetwood Wins Johnnie Walker Championship Tommy Fleetwood of England birdied the first playoff hole Sunday at the Johnnie Walker Championship to earn his first European Tour victory. Seoul shares seen lower as Syria concerns escalate SEOUL, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Seoul shares are set to fall on Wednesday, tracking weaker global markets on heightened geopolitical uncertainty ahead of a possible U.S.-led military strike against the Syrian government. Global markets fell after Western sources who attended a meeting in Istanbul said "action to deter further use of chemical weapons by the Assad regime could come as early as in the next few days." "Today, the market will be consumed by developments in Syria," said E-Trade Se Texas Tribune Cyberschools Grow, Fueling New Concerns As the number of full-time cyberschools in Texas doubles this year, concerns are growing about online educations influence, finances and overall academic quality. Books Pregnant, and Disputing the Doctor After having a child, Emily Oster wrote Expecting Better, a book that challenges the conventional wisdom on pregnancy. Hungry City Take Root in Carroll Gardens By day, Take Root in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, is a yoga studio. Three nights a week, it turns into a restaurant. Former Disney star Lee Thompson Young dead at 29 LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former Disney star Lee Thompson Young, best known for his lead role in the 1990s series "The Famous Jett Jackson," committed suicide in Los Angeles, the actor's manager said on Monday. He was 29. G4S to name Misys's Raja as new CFO - report LONDON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - G4S, the world's biggest security firm, will appoint Misys's Himanshu Raja as its new finance boss on Wednesday when it reports its interim results, Sky News said. Whats On Today Television highlights. The U.S. Open Issue Li Na, Chinas Tennis Rebel What she wants and what the Chinese government wants are not the same. This is the secret to her success. Getting Started The Siren Call of the Adjustable-Rate Loan The upsurge in rates has breathed new life into adjustable-rate mortgages, which contributed to the housing collapse by trapping borrowers in loans they could not afford. Architecture Review Archea Architects Headquarters for Antinori Winemakers Archea architects of Florence have built a new headquarters for Antinori winemakers in Tuscany. Off the Charts A Surprising Reversal for Emerging Stock Markets Emerging markets are underperforming relative to developed markets to an extent not seen since the Asian currency crisis of the late 1990s. 'Bama Players Dismiss Talk of 3-Peat, Expectations Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron offers a primer for what it takes to fit in with the top-ranked Crimson Tide football team. 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. UPDATE 4-Hong Kong Exchange names former NYSE LIFFE exec as LME CEO HONG KONG/SINGAPORE, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange named industry veteran Garry Jones as the CEO of the London Metal Exchange, banking on a former top executive at the NYSE Liffe to help drive its expansion into commodities and beyond. Syria U.N. team comes under sniper fire Sniper fire hit a vehicle used by a U.N. chemical weapons investigation team in Syria multiple times Monday, according to the U.N. Israel will respond with force to any attack from Syria Aug. 27 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will respond forcefully to any attempts to attack it. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. 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... NASA has high hopes Mars rover's winning streak will continue (Reuters) - The NASA rover Curiosity survived its daredevil landing on Mars one year ago Tuesday and went on to discover that the planet most like Earth in the solar system could indeed have supported microbial life, the primary goal of the mission. UPDATE 3-Accor chooses Bazin to drive asset-light hotels strategy PARIS, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Accor has named private equity specialist Sebastien Bazin as the French hotel group's new chairman and chief executive in a move expected to speed Accor's asset sales to boost investor returns. How to cut the cable cord and watch TV now (Reuters) - The monthly cable and Internet bill for the Adrienne Capollupo's Roanoke, Virginia, family had reached $150 when they decided to cut the cord - the one that runs to the television... UPDATE 2-Pentagon, United Technology agree on F-35 engines WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The Pentagon on Tuesday announced it had reached agreement with United Technologies Corp to build 38 engines for a sixth batch of Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 fighter... ArtsBeat Ben Affleck to Play Batman in Man of Steel Sequel Ben Affleck moves back into blockbuster territory after focusing on smaller dramas, like the Oscar-winning best picture Argo..

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