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News Feed Latest worldwide news British cost watchdog recommends Thrombogenics eye drug BRUSSELS, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Belgian biotech group Thrombogenics said on Monday that its main drug Jetrea, which treats eye disease, was recommended for reimbursement by British healthcare cost watchdog NICE. 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. More leaks feared at Japan's Fukushima The drip, drip, drip of bad news about Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear power plant keeps going. EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies gain on Syria relief, China data RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies strengthened on Monday as a delay in potential military action against Syria and better-than-expected Chinese manufacturing data supported... UPDATE 2-For Verizon advisers, patience pays off with huge payday NEW YORK, Sept 2 (Reuters) - It has been a 10-year-long wait for bankers advising Verizon Communications Inc on its $130 billion deal to take complete control of Verizon Wireless, but their patience... Norway's Arctic idyll shivers at oil plans SVOLVAER, Norway (Reuters) - Oil companies seeking new Arctic areas for exploration face a battle with environmentalists, fishermen and hotel owners over Norwegian islands where jagged snow-capped peaks rise sheer from the sea. German and British Teams Grouped Together in Champions League The four German teams in the UEFA Champions League all were matched against English Premier League opponents in the draw for the competitions group stage in Monaco. Critics Notebook Bunheads Is Gone; Breaking Pointe Endures When it comes to dance on television, maybe the best move is to reach for the remote. Guesses and Hype Give Way to Data in Study of Education Amid a sore lack of data, one federal office is conducting randomized trials of various educational programs to determine which live up to their claims. Election blurring of church, state separation draws complaints CHICAGO (Reuters) - Political watchdog and secularist groups are asking the U.S. government to investigate whether Catholic bishops and a Christian evangelical group headed by preacher Billy Graham should lose tax breaks for telling followers how to vote in this year's election. Australia shares seen dipping ahead of data; caution on election, Syria SYDNEY, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Australian shares are set to open lower on Monday, as investors adopt a cautious approach as they await a slew of domestic data ahead of an election, while uncertainty over... Bryan brothers win Wimbledon Men's Wimbledon doubles champions, the brothers Bryan, discuss their victory with CNN's Amanda Davies. Books of The Times Archangel, by Andrea Barrett Science and progress are featured in Archangel, Andrea Barretts collection of fiction set between 1873 and 1939. Zurich launches 'sex drive-ins' In an attempt to reduce open street prostitution and to improve security for sex workers, Switzerland's largest city, Zurich, is opening "sex drive-ins" Monday. Diana Nyad Diana Nyad, 64, is just 10 miles shy of reaching a goal she's been chasing for 35 years. Ask Well Is It Better to Bike or Run? The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds answers readers questions on fitness. I Was Misinformed How Many Miles Do I Need to Murder the Head of the Airline? Flush with frequent-flier miles? Maybe you can buy some nice Detroit municipal bonds. Gadgetwise Forget the Punching Bag, Try the Robots A new toy called Battroborgs simulates boxing in the vein of Rock Em Sock Em Robots. King Felix Leaves Game With Back Cramp Seattle Mariners star Felix Hernandez left in the seventh inning of Monday's game against the Kansas City Royals with an aching lower back. French ministers rebuff opposition call for Syria vote PARIS (Reuters) - Senior members of France's ruling party rebuffed opposition calls for a parliamentary vote on whether to take military action against Syria, saying on Monday lawmakers should respect the president's constitutional right to decide on attacks. Ficken Is Kickin' Em Through for Penn State Sam Ficken, Mr. Reliable. Seriously. Barclays may launch cash call on anniversary of U.S. Lehman deal LONDON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Barclays Plc is set to launch its 5.8 billion pound ($9 billion) rights issue in two weeks, possibly on the fifth anniversary of its takeover of the U.S. operations of... CBS and Time Warner Cable End Contract Dispute The agreement restores CBS and its related channels, like Showtime to millions of cable subscribers largely in three major cities, New York, Los Angeles and Dallas. Silver Lining in Chinas Smog as It Puts Focus on Emissions A plan would swiftly limit the carbon dioxide China produces from fossil fuels, which constitute over a quarter of the worlds total such emissions. Camel trek makes Australian actress Wasikowska yearn for home VENICE (Reuters) - Trekking in Australia's desert with four camels for a movie based on a real-life voyage of discovery has prompted actress Mia Wasikowska to look for a flat in her native country and to put down roots there again for the first time since she was 17. Assad warns of retaliation as France builds case for Syria attack PARIS (Reuters) - President Bashar al-Assad warned Syria would retaliate if France takes part in foreign strikes on his forces, while Paris said it had intelligence proving Assad had ordered chemical attacks and was determined to punish him. Vodafone to return $84 billion to investors after Verizon deal LONDON (Reuters) - Vodafone said its shareholders would receive about $84 billion in cash and shares after the company completes the sale of its 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless to Verizon Communications for $130 billion. Fergie goes from pop star to mom Aug 30 - The singer and her husband Josh Duhamel are the proud parents of a baby boy. Alicia Powell reports. Huge Summer for Hollywood, but With Few Blockbusters Ticket revenue in North America totaled $4.71 billion, up 10.2 percent from last summer, but a competition glut hurt films that could have been hits in a thinner field. The Comedy Lineup Expands on Netflix Aziz Ansaris comedy special Buried Alive will make its debut on Netflix, becoming the biggest stand-up special distributed by that subscription service, which promises even more comedy. The Plant Whisperer In Los Angeles, one woman lives in a miniature botanical garden of her own creation, with fruit trees and a turtle named Ting. Rubber-Suit Monsters Fade. Tiny Tokyos Relax. In an era when digital effects have made the use of small models and suited actors look quaint, tokusatsu, or special filming, is on the way out. Alvarez Hit 1st Career HR, Leads Marlins Past Cubs Henderson Alvarez did a little bit of everything Monday. Personal Health Tested Recipes for Kitchen Safety Modern kitchen appliances and gadgets offer many opportunities for injury. Real's Bale bid 'lacks respect' Gareth Bale's imminent transfer to Real Madrid for a reported world-record fee has been criticized by Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino. Phys Ed Why A.C.L. Injuries Sideline So Many Athletes Tears to the anterior cruciate ligament sideline more athletes for longer periods of time than almost any other acute injury. Researchers are trying to understand why the injury is so slow to heal. Customer's outburst filmed, goes viral A Detroit woman is accused of vandalizing a store and mooning a worker when she was refused a refund. WXYZ reports. Out There Stars, Gold, Dung Beetles and Us Its hard to imagine a more humbling connection between the microscopic and the massive than that of a bug who navigates its carefully wrought investment by the light of the Milky Way. Cumulus Media Will Buy a Radio Syndicator The deal would let Cumulus beef up its syndication business with programs from the National Football League, the Olympics and Nascar, as well as news and entertainment. Real Madrid doesn't do austerity While recession-hit Spain continues to wrestle with the financial crisis, football giants Real Madrid has spent big again by making Gareth Bale one of the most expensive football players.

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