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News Feed Latest worldwide news Vontobel sees client inflows at same pace as in H1 GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss bank Vontobel AG has seen private client inflows continuing at the same pace as in the first half of the year, private banking head Peter Fanconi said on Wednesday. Bo keeps up counterattack Fallen Chinese Communist Party heavyweight Bo Xilai kept up his vigorous defense against corruption charges Friday in China's most politically sensitive trial in decades. Eye drug firm Akorn to buy rival Hi-Tech Pharmacal for $640 mln Aug 27 (Reuters) - Specialty pharmaceutical company Akorn Inc will buy rival Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co Inc for $640 million in cash to expand its eye drug portfolio to other dosage forms such as oral... UPDATE 3-OGX shares slide as it drops license bids, Petronas holds up deal RIO DE JANEIRO/KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Shares of OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA slid 14.8 percent on Tuesday as the troubled oil producer abandoned its plan to purchase several oil exploration licenses and its venture with the Malaysian state oil company appeared to be in serious trouble. Zimbabwe Beat Pakistan for First Time in 15 Years Zimbabwe recorded their first win over Pakistan for 15 years as they cruised to a seven-wicket victory in the opening one-day international at Harare Sports Club on Tuesday. UPDATE 3-OGX shares slide as it drops license bids, Petronas holds up deal RIO DE JANEIRO/KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Shares of OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA slid 14.8 percent on Tuesday as the troubled oil producer abandoned its plan to purchase several oil... Scene Stealers Richard Simmons, Internet Star? The Sweatin to the Oldies star works out with social media. UPDATE 1-Wal-Mart offers health benefits to U.S. workers' domestic partners Aug 27 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc said on Tuesday it will offer health insurance benefits to domestic partners of its U.S. employees starting next year, following the lead of other major companies. Shortcuts Unemployed and Older, and Facing a Jobless Future Those over 50 who lose their jobs are confronting the possibility of never working again. BMO profit rises 17 pct as loan losses drop TORONTO, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Bank of Montreal's third-quarter profit rose 17 percent, as Canada's No. 4 bank benefited from higher insurance income and lower provisions for bad loans. 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. QA Are There Reasons for Different Sneezing Patterns? Sneezing patterns have not been extensively studied, but researchers have investigated a couple of reasons that people might sneeze differently. Wealth Matters Seeking Light in the Heat of Energy Investing Theres money to be made by investing in energy, everyone is saying. But as the field grows, how do you separate winners from flashes in the pan? U.S. Open to have two retractable roofs Players have long wanted a roof at the U.S. Open. Now they'll have two. The cover should mean an end to the weather-related issues that have struck the tournament in recent years. Lew Wood, TV Newsman, Dies at 84 Mr. Wood covered President John F. Kennedys assassination for CBS News and later held the news anchors chair on the Today show at NBC. On Pro Football An Injury Makes Clear a Shift in Power Once the face, voice and personality of the Jets, Rex Ryan now presents himself as a diminished version of the man who took over as coach before the 2009 season. Why shouldn't Mayer look hot? Peggy Drexler Marissa Mayer was criticized for appearing in a Vogue portrait that made her look glamorous. But who would want to sit for a portrait that wasn't going to be flattering? Insight In Fukushima end-game, radiated water has nowhere to go TOKYO (Reuters) - In the weeks after the Fukushima nuclear plant was destroyed by a triple meltdown in March 2011, the plant's owner turned to three of Japan's largest construction companies for a quick fix to store radiated water that was pooling in the disaster zone. The Flexitarian Bring Your Lunch to Work Somehow one of our oldest and sanest traditions has become a laughingstock its not hip to pack a work lunch. Lets try to fix that. Louisville DE Mauldin Involved in Moped Accident Louisville defensive end Lorenzo Mauldin was hospitalized and expected to be held overnight for observation after he was hit by a vehicle while riding his Moped on campus Tuesday morning. Athlete blasts Russia on anti-gay law U.S. runner Nick Symmonds took a swipe at Russia's anti-gay propaganda law after winning a silver medal in the 800-meter competition at the World Track Field Championships in Moscow, according to state-run media. Three Fed banks pushed for discount rate hike in July WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Three regional Federal Reserve banks pushed for an increase in the discount rate governing emergency loans from the central bank ahead of a late July policy meeting,... 2 Charged With Stealing Code From Flow Traders Firm Two men, one a former trader, have been charged with stealing secret computer code from a high-frequency trading firm in Manhattan in an effort to start their own business. League Unveils 2013-14 Schedule With New Alignment Six outdoor games and a new conference and division alignment highlight the 2013-14 regular season schedule released by the National Hockey League (NHL) on Friday. Single Chinese women 'I won't' After years of being badgered by her parents to get married, 26-year-old Zhang Yu finally had enough. Why your phone is next target Pumping phones with data makes them an attractive target for hackers, writes Parmy Olson. Well A Salmonella Warning for Vegetarians Scientists have traced a large outbreak of salmonella to an unusual source tempeh, the popular meat substitute. Jets 24, Giants 21 (ot) Few Answers in Game With No Real Winner The Jets and the Giants did little to silence questions about their offenses, showing little spark and committing many mistakes as they slogged toward the regular season. Polish political hero Lech Walesa honored in new film Aug. 21 - Polish director, Andrzej Wajda talks about his new film which is based on anti-Communist icon Lech Walesa. Tara Cleary reports. 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. IRS issues final rules on Obamacare's "individual mandate" WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The Internal Revenue Service issued final rules on Tuesday for the individual mandate of President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul, one of the most contentious elements of the U.S. law set to go into effect next year. "Getaway" provides Selena Gomez with break. August 26 - Selena Gomez talks about acting at the premiere of her new thriller, "Getaway." No reporter narration. Critic's Notebook MTV Video Music Awards Honor Justin Timberlake The 2013 MTV Video Music Awards were a tribute to the stubborn persistence of pop. Nissan plans to begin selling self-driving cars by 2020 IRVINE, California (Reuters) - Nissan Motor Co Ltd said it will be ready to bring fully self-driving vehicles to market by 2020. World Briefing | Africa South Sudan Commander Arrested The president ordered the arrest of a high-ranking army commander over suspected violations of human rights, a military spokesman said Tuesday. BlackBerry eyes spinoff of messaging service WSJ TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd is considering spinning off its messaging service into a separate unit, the Wall Street Journal said on Tuesday, quoting people familiar with the matter. Making Choice to Halt at Door of Citizenship Many green card holders have everything needed for citizenship except the desire some dont feel American; some dislike American policies; some dont care. Red Bulls Fall to Struggling Chivas USA Erick Torres scored two goals, the first on a penalty kick, and Chivas USA beat the Red Bulls, 3-2, at home. JPMorgan's former 'London Whale' supervisor arrested in Spain MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish police arrested former JP Morgan Chase trader Javier Martin-Artajo on Tuesday as he prepares to fight possible extradition to the United States over a $6.2 billion financial scandal at the United States' largest bank. Shortcuts Unemployed and Older, and Facing a Jobless Future Those over 50 who lose their jobs are confronting the possibility of never working again.

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