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News Feed Latest worldwide news CANADA STOCKS-TSX has biggest drop in 2 months as Syria fears mount * TSX falls 169.09 points, or 1.33 percent, to 12,591.21 * All 10 main index sectors decline * Gold miners drop sharply despite bullion gains * BMO rises after results; Scotiabank slips By John Tilak TORONTO, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index recorded its biggest single-day percentage decline in more than two months on Tuesday as the likelihood grew that the West will launch a military strike against the Syrian government. Concern over the fallout from poison Petronas says no deal with Brazil's OGX until debt restructured RIO DE JANEIRO/KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Petroliam Nasional Bhd, the Malaysian state oil company, said a final agreement to buy a stake in an oil field owned by Brazil's OGX Petrleo e Gas... NASA calls off attempts to fix Kepler space telescope CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - The Kepler space telescope's planet-hunting days are over because its broken positioning system cannot be fixed, NASA officials said on Thursday. Wreck of pre-Civil War steamship identified off New Jersey coast WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The wreck of the U.S. steamship Robert J. Walker, which sank in a collision with a schooner more than 153 years ago, has been identified off the coast of New Jersey, the... The toughest shot in golf? Living Golf takes a a look at the iconic 17th hole with its island green. World Briefing | Europe Germany Former Auschwitz Guards Are Likely to Be Charged, Official Says An investigation of 50 people suspected of having served as guards at Auschwitz was nearly complete and could result in charges against many of them, an official said. Exclusive club admits women For almost 200 years Britain's Royal Yacht Squadron has had a strict men-only policy, meaning even its patron, Queen Elizabeth II, was denied entry. 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. AMR urges court to OK Chapter 11 plan despite antitrust lawsuit Aug 23 (Reuters) - American Airlines on Friday urged a bankruptcy judge to approve its Chapter 11 restructuring plan despite an antitrust challenge from the U.S. Department of Justice. T Magazine Food Matters | A British Outpost Opens on the Upper East Side The team behind the downtown restaurant Fat Radish is bringing its British home cooking and London-inspired industrial dcor uptown to their new two-story restaurant, the East Pole. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Would MLK have been spied on today? The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. as Public Enemy No. 1? Well, 50 years ago, that was nearly true. Early stuttering common, not tied to development issues NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - More than one in 10 children had a stutter by age four in a new Australian study, but those kids scored just as high or higher than their peers on assessments of language, thinking skills and temperament. Prison inmate rebuilds career In 2008, the future looked bright for Breno. U.N. inspectors reach Syria gas victims, despite coming under fire (WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT) Aug. 26 - The U.N. team has begun interviewing victims and doctors of the alleged chemical weapons attack outside Damascus last week. Nathan Frandino reports. German energy crisis favours the fleet * Switch from nuclear to renewable to cost 550 bln euros by 2050 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... Boston mayor reaches deal for Caesars casino at horse racetrack BOSTON (Reuters) - Boston Mayor Thomas Menino reached a proposed deal with developers on Tuesday to build a $1 billion Caesars casino in the city's East Boston section that he said would generate at least $32 million in annual revenue for the city and create thousands of jobs. U.S.-based stock funds post biggest weekly outflow since July 2012 Lipper NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors in funds based in the United States pulled roughly $9.4 billion out of stock funds in the latest week, marking the biggest outflow from the funds since July 2012, data... Norah Jones Remembers the Radio Host Marian McPartland The singer-songwriter Norah Jones recalls how she was affected in her youth and in her career by Marian McPartlands Piano Jazz on public radio. The Legend of Jadeveon Clowney The story of South Carolinas Jadeveon Clowney, known for his exploits from an early age, reflects the popularity and the hype of college football today. The Oceans Vein of Iron in South Atlantic The discovery of a rich plume of iron and other nutrients in the South Atlantic Ocean may mean recalculating estimates of the vital element in the worlds waters. Testicle-biting fish? It was a joke It is safe to go back into the water again -- at least in Scandinavia. Texas Tribune Under a New Law, the Police Can Act as Gun Dealers A new Texas law will allow the states law enforcement agencies to bolster their budgets by selling confiscated guns to licensed weapons dealers. Selfless Star, Ultimate Sacrifice The widow of Dan Roundfield, who drowned while trying to save his wife, recently shared the most haunting details of his death in Aruba at age 59. U.S. expects 6-pct rise in net farm income in 2013 WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Net farm income in the United States will reach $120.6 billion this year, up 6 percent and the second highest since 1973 when adjusted for inflation, the Department of... Cairo Military Firmly Hooked to U.S. Lifeline The $1.3 billion in annual military aid to Egypt pays for the kind of weapons that its military loves, and may give America more leverage than it seems. U.S. economic growth gauge hits four-week low ECRI NEW YORK (Reuters) - A measure of future U.S. economic growth fell to a four-week low last week and the annualized growth rate slowed, a research group said on Friday. UPDATE 4-Italian banks sees first signs of improvement on bad loans * Profit at both hit by lower lending, supported by trading (Recasts with Banco Popolare results) Police in Florida arrest "Silver Thief" cat burglar MIAMI, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Police in Florida said they have arrested a notorious cat burglar known as "The Silver Thief" who targeted celebrity mansions and homes in wealthy enclaves across the U.S. South and East Coast, stealing silver antiques and other expensive items. How to lift a capsized ship It's been 19 months since the Costa Concordia, one of the largest cruise liners ever built, ran aground off the west coast of Italy, killing 32 passengers and capsizing after granite rock tore a 50-meter hole in the ship's hull. The Amazon's World Cup race For the World Cup in 2014, the 42,618-seater Arena Amazonia will be one of the event's most striking stadiums. If it is finished on time..... House Proud Pink Robots at the Gate What to do with a 39-year-old who wont leave home? Let him turn it into his own Roden Crater. Outraged parents 'Miley set girls back' Parents of young girls raised on "Hannah Montana" are unimpressed with the former Disney princess's new image. Who wants to be a millionaire? Likely next Fed chair already is WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Lawrence Summers may be a poster-child for the lucrative revolving door between Wall Street and Washington. But Federal Reserve Vice Chair Janet Yellen, his chief... 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. Gadgetwise Headphones Combine Good Sound and Sleek Design Aimed at the higher end of the consumer market, KEFs M500 on-ear headphones provide style, comfort and sound. Straight Sets For a Day at Least, British Fans Have More Than Murray to Cheer The British qualifier Daniel Evans upset No. 11 Kei Nishikori, and Laura Robson, seeded for the first time at a major, beat Lourdes Dominguez Lino. Autodesk forecasts disappointing third-quarter, shares fall (Reuters) - Autodesk Inc forecast third-quarter results below analysts' estimates as it anticipates lower demand for its computer-aided design (CAD) software used in construction, manufacturing and... Soros dumps US Airways, Tiger Consumer likes Facebook NEW YORK (Reuters) - Billionaire investor George Soros dumped 7.85 million shares of US Airways Group Inc in the second quarter, a regulatory filing on Wednesday showed.

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