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News Feed Latest worldwide news WRAPUP 1-Brazil's EBX shrinks OGX down 17 pct; Batista leaves LLX RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Shares of Brazilian energy company OGX Petrleo e Gs Participaes SA fell 17 percent on Wednesday after a newspaper report said its beleaguered controlling shareholder, Eike Batista, was considering a plan to swap $3.6 billion of the company's bonds for shares. Underdog Charges Back to Win Match, and Fans Victoria Duval, a 17-year-old qualifier, rallied from two games down in the second set to beat Samantha Stosur, the worlds 11th-ranked player and 2011 United States Open champion. Chinese coal price war to dampen coal imports SHANGHAI, Aug 28 (Reuters) - China's major coal producers have been slashing domestic prices since July to gain market share, in a move likely to slow import growth for the rest of the year as overseas shipments become less attractive in the top buyer and producer of the fuel. A Minute With Ethan Hawke on acting, Selena Gomez and Shakespeare LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After taking time away to focus on family and stage acting, Ethan Hawke is getting back to film and stepping into the driver's seat in his latest role as a racecar driver trapped in a car and racing against time in the action-thriller "Getaway." Straight Sets Murrays Affection for the Open Goes Way Back Andy Murrays affection for the United States Open dates to his days in junior tennis, when the trip to Queens struck him as something special. Gadgetwise Forget the Punching Bag, Try the Robots A new toy called Battroborgs simulates boxing in the vein of Rock Em Sock Em Robots. Tunisia Broadens Crackdown on Extremists The prime minister says Ansar al-Shariah was behind two political assassinations this year. Docs back boost to smoking age Teenagers looking to buy cigarettes in New York may have to look elsewhere if a city council proposal is approved and signed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Superman flies in southern California July 3 - A start-up company in California creates life-sized remote controlled superheroes that soar through the air. Elly Park reports. Filling up on petrol station offices (Reuters.com) - Seeking a place to work out of the office that is quieter than a bustling coffee shop and provides drinks, printers, Wi-Fi and even petrol? Wildfire enters Yosemite, threatens San Francisco water, power SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Firefighters on Saturday battled to gain control of a fast-moving wildfire raging on the edge of Yosemite National Park that is threatening power and water supplies to San Francisco about 200 miles to the west. 10 best golf courses in Africa With courses this beautiful, you don't even need to play golf to enjoy these green hills of Africa. A Minute With Ethan Hawke on acting, Selena Gomez and Shakespeare LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After taking time away to focus on family and stage acting, Ethan Hawke is getting back to film and stepping into the driver's seat in his latest role as a racecar driver trapped in a car and racing against time in the action-thriller "Getaway." Remote Control To Protect Its Empire, ESPN Stays on Offense Emerging competitors, decreasing cable subscriptions and rising political opposition to bundled channels have created a precarious environment for ESPN, which is fighting back. Going beyond headlines on NSA As Congress prepares to return from its August recess, Washington is gearing up for a national conversation on the balance between security and liberty, between necessary surveillance and necessary privacy Stocks lifted by oil, but unease remains Aug. 28 - Summary Wall Street regains lost ground as Syria related concerns boost energy shares; Planned home buys fall for second month; Nintendo plays tough on pricing in bid to revive sales. Conway G. Gittens reports. Corner Office To MasterCardx2019;s Retiring Chief, the X Factor is Presence Robert W. Selander, who is retiring this week as chief executive of MasterCard, says it is important for leaders to relate to stakeholders at different levels of their companies. Colombian peace talks recess with scant progress, election looms HAVANA (Reuters) - The Colombian government and leftist FARC rebels wound up a 13th round of peace negotiations on Wednesday, bickering over how to end the conflict and making little visible progress over key issues despite nine months of talks. Indian women on harassment A U.S. student's experience of sexual harassment in India has triggered much anguish. Four women tell CNN of their own sufferings. Huge hovercraft lands on beach Sunbathers and sandcastle builders are surprised when a military hovercraft lands at a holiday resort in Russia. Deadly Blasts Stoke Fears of Sectarian Strife in Iraq Rush-hour bombings killed at least 65 people in Baghdad on Wednesday, with scenes of panic reminiscent of earlier sectarian violence that nearly tore Iraq apart. Tiffany Raises Profit Outlook on Strength of Sales in China Tiffany is the latest Western brand to report good sales in China. Prada and Coach also recently posted big gains there. 'House of Cards' creator shows his hand Netflix's "House of Cards" is up for nine Emmys and currently in production on its second season. Creator Beau Willimon talks about the show, Washington and power. New Device at Nintendo Is Cheaper, for Youths The Nintendo 2DS will cost $130, about $40 less than its 3DS sibling, as part of a strategy to prevent households from relying on tablets for video games. Scientists discover key to normal memory lapses in seniors NEW YORK (Reuters) - Scientists have good news for all the older adults who occasionally forget why they walked into a room - and panic that they are getting Alzheimer's disease. 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. Tribes of Saturday Night Summers Last Call Saturday Night in Montauk With Labor Day fast approaching, young revelers in the Hamptons pursue a final chance at Montauk love. Giants Offense Still Lacking Consistency as Opener Nears Although Coach Tom Coughlin intends to limit Eli Manning and the rest of the first-team offense to 12 to 15 snaps in Thursdays preseason finale against the Patriots, he is pushing for results. The Next Level When You Promote Someone and It Doesnt Work Out Can you return someone to their old job? 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. As Egyptians Ignore Curfew, Talk of a U.S.-Brotherhood Conspiracy Among supporters of the military, which ousted Mohamed Morsi, there is a widespread view that the United States and the Muslim Brotherhood have a plan to destroy Egypt. On Pro Football Quarterback? Jets Have Yet to Decide The notion that the competition between Mark Sanchez and Geno Smith is, as the quarterbacks coach says, too close to call must be somewhat discouraging to the Jets. DealBook Not Banks, but Still Lending Money and Drawing Investors The success of Lending Club, which links up borrowers with investors who are willing to make loans, has spawned imitators and venture capital backers that are looking for similar results. Britain to Wait on Weapons Report Ahead of Syria Strikes Before it would endorse military strikes in Syria, Britain signaled it would await the findings of a United Nations investigation into a suspected chemical attack near Damascus and hold a parliamentary vote. Just married and homeless Patricia Mawa, Host Managing Editor at Silvertrust Media, describes her incredible journey from rags to riches. Better Than a Blender A selection of your unique wedding gifts. Hackers want your smartphone In the world of cyber security there are some well-known designations for anyone that considers him or herself to be a hacker, the term being so broad in scope now. Lundqvist Disagrees With Russian Law, but Supports Games Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist said he did not agree with a new law in Russia that has been criticized as antigay, but he said he thought sports and politics should be kept separate. The world's longest horse race Welcome to the world's longest horse race, combining wild horses, raging winds and energy-sapping heat in the land of Genghis Khan. N.F.L. Roundup More Barbs Exchanged Over H.G.H. Test Delay The N.F.L. and its players union continued trading barbs about the leagues drug testing regimen and the implementation of a preliminary test for human growth hormone.

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