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News Feed Latest worldwide news Ming Dynasty bowl valued at over $10 million set to hit the auction bloc August 28 - A rare blue and white Ming bowl from the Chenghua period valued in excess of $10 million U.S. dollars looks set to break records at auction next month. Sharon Reich reports. Eye drug maker Akorn to buy rival Hi-Tech Pharmacal for $640 million (Reuters) - Generic drugmaker Akorn Inc will buy rival Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co Inc for $640 million to expand its eye drug portfolio to oral liquids and ointments. This is Z10, the first BlackBerry 10 handset Research In Motion is no more! BlackBerry is the new company name and the Z10 is the first BlackBerry 10 handset. Here's a quick overview of the new phone. ArtsBeat New Deadline Set in Minnesota Orchestra Labor Dispute The orchestras music director, Osmo Vanska, has threatened to resign if the dispute is not resolved in time to prepare for November concerts at Carnegie Hall. Judge Denies Defense Lawyers Request in Fort Hood Case Former lawyers for Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, who was convicted of killing 13 people at the Texas military base, had sought to do what he refused to do while representing himself persuade a jury to spare his life. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Judge speeds up hearing on Detroit's eligibility for bankruptcy DETROIT, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The federal judge overseeing Detroit's bankruptcy is accelerating the already hurried process of determining whether the city is eligible for protection from its creditors. McCarthy, Goldschmidt Lift DBacks Over Padres 6-1 Brandon McCarthy turned in seven strong innings, and Paul Goldschmidt drove in two runs to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 6-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night. Father reunites with son feared killed in chemical attack Aug. 28 - Amateur video purports to show a Syrian father being reunited with his son who he thought had died in a chemical weapons attack last week. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. T Magazine The Moment | Demure With a Twist This fall, feminine clothes take on small accents of masculinity, from the fullness of a skirt with brogues to a cluster of jewels on an oversize lapel. Marikana An unresolved dispute Marikana lies on South Africa's platinum belt, where the world's richest deposits of the metal are located. Together with Russia, South Africa produces 90% of the world's platinum demand. The people of Marikana know the land is mineral rich, and last year they demanded a taste of that wealth. TABLE-Foreign brokers set to sell Japanese stocks TOKYO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Thursday. Japanese Stocks SELL 14.6 million shares BUY... Public private partners come to potoroo rescue Aug. 25 - Australia's threatened long-nosed potoroo may be making a comeback in southeast Queensland thanks to a collaboration between government and private land-owners. The shy marsupial has been the victim of habitat destruction through land clearing but efforts by farmers are producing signs of recovery. Tara Cleary reports. 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. Dietician Djokovic overwhelming in first-round win NEW YORK (Reuters) - Top seed Novak Djokovic of Serbia lived up to his ranking by playing to near perfection in overwhelming Lithuanian Ricardas Berankis 6-1 6-2 6-2 in his opening match at the U.S. Open on Tuesday. NFL Players' Union Says Patriots Owe Accused Killer Hernandez $82,000 The National Football League players' union said on Wednesday it filed a grievance on behalf of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, jailed on murder charges, as the union claims he is owed an $82,000 workout bonus. On Location | Foussais-Payr, France The Barefoot Chateau A Loire Valley fixer-upper becomes a summer place where a family treads the Savonnerie shoeless. 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. Iran uranium report renews push for sanctions in U.S. Congress WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - A U.N. nuclear agency report that Iran has boosted its uranium enrichment capacity led to a renewed a call on Wednesday in the U.S. Congress for tighter sanctions on Tehran over its nuclear program. Don't 'war game' your portfolio (Reuters) - Investors fearing the impact of an attack on Syria ought to start worrying instead about things they can predict and control. Bar patron swallows a human toe Even in the best of circumstances, Dawson City's famed Sourtoe Cocktail doesn't go down smoothly. Texas Monthly When Hill Country Feels Too Much Like Shreveport Aint Them Bodies Saints is a Texas film in many ways the setting, the story, the director and two producers yet most of it was shot in Louisiana. Dance Review Indian Dance Forms of Odissi and Kathak Are Showcased The Indian dancers Sonali Mishra and Shambhavi Dandekar showcase the Odissi and Kathak forms as part of Drive East at La MaMa. Green Column Wind Farms Take Root Out at Sea Now on the same scale as gas- or coal-fired power stations, wind farms have grown large offshore. Though costs are slowly decreasing, the industry still has a long way to go to become competitive. OGX offers debt-for-stock exchange to bondholders, Folha says SAO PAULO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Eike Batista, the controlling shareholder of OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA, is offering some holders of the Brazilian oil company's $3.6 billion in bonds the... Skin Deep As the Curl Turns ...(and Turns and Turns) An abundance of new products for people with curly hair may just lead to confusion in store aisles. Serena I apologized to Maria Serena Williams refuses to get drawn into a pre-Wimbledon war of words with Maria Sharapova Sunday -- claiming she has apologized to her Russian rival for comments made about her personal life. Bartoli in shock quit announcement Marion Bartoli has retired from tennis with immediate effect, just six weeks after winning her first grand slam title at Wimbledon. Breaking records in Dubai Guinness World Records head Talal Omar has moved to the Middle East to accommodate the growing demand of record breakers. Browsing Building Your Fall Wardrobe? Pull From the Men The way we see it, many of this falls wardrobe ideas for men and women are remarkably similar. 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. Breakingviews G4S cash call shows need for speed Aug. 28 - UK security contractor G4S is placing around 350 mln of new shares to swerve a credit downgrade. A smart and speedy move, says Breakingviews. Blue Jays 5, Yankees 2 In Jeters Return, a Missed Chance for Celebration Phil Hughes lasted only four and two-third innings and Ichiro Suzuki dropped a fly ball in a three-run fifth to spoil Derek Jeters return to the team. Guardians of Kings Dream Regroup in Washington Fifty years after the I Have a Dream speech, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s followers gathered for a day culminating with a speech by the first black president. For Long-Shot New Jersey Senate Candidate, Passion and No Filter Steve Lonegan is waging a campaign to be the first Republican in 40 years elected to the Senate from New Jersey, and he has no intention of letting it be dull. Emirates aims for high flyers For those that love the luxury of first class air travel but loathe the imposition of having to share it with others, Emirates thinks it has the aircraft for you. Mickelson Storms Home at 'Home', Looks Ahead to Next Week After three pedestrian rounds, Phil Mickelson put it together in Sunday's final round at The Barclays, surging up the leaderboard after a blistering six-under-par 65 at Liberty National. London keeps global edge as top transport finance hub LONDON (Reuters) - London remains the top financing centre for the global transport industry, although it faces stiff competition from New York and capitals in Asia Pacific as companies seek to tap more funding sources, a survey showed on Friday. Hurricane Season Fast Facts Here is a look at what you need to know about the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season. Nigerians flee Boko Haram fighting Aug. 28 - The United Nations refugee agency says Nigeria's offensive against Boko Haram Islamist militants is forcing citizens to flee to Niger. Jessica Gray reports.

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