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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-Finnish state fund says to trim TeliaSonera stake HELSINKI, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Finland's state investment fund Solidium announced it will trim its stake in telecoms operator TeliaSonera to 10 percent from a current 11.7 percent, saying on Wednesday it had opened books for an offering of 68 million shares. Trial Run Switching to Lipstick As temperatures begin their gradual slide, the great switch from balms and glosses to proper lipsticks begins. Here, four brands are assessed. Biggest U.S. rocket blasts off with spy satellite LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - An unmanned Delta 4-Heavy rocket, the largest in the U.S. fleet, blasted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Wednesday to put a classified spy satellite into orbit for the National Reconnaissance Office, officials said Wednesday. Freedom! 10 trips without the kids It's time to consider a grown-up getaway. Nokia sale is a good deal for both parties It's the deal that's been rumored since Stephen Elop joined Nokia from Microsoft three years ago, and now it's become reality. Microsoft is to buy Nokia, and become a phone manufacturer ... for the second time. Recipes for Health Parsley Salad With Barley, Dill and Hazelnuts This lemony salad is enriched with a small amount of barley and toasted hazelnuts. The Texas Tribune Fighting Pest, Farmers Find Strange Ally A Drought Texas drought has left crops parched across the state, but the lack of water could have unintended benefits, in the killing-off of boll weevils, for South Texas farmers. 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. Modern Etiquette - Friending the boss on Facebook Fun or foolish? SEATTLE (Reuters) - Everybody likes to make a good first impression. Even more - maintain a great relationship. Recipes for Health Cucumber, Melon and Watermelon Salad This dish provides a sweet and savory mix of crunchy, thirst-quenching fruits and vegetables. Mark Ronson on love for music CNN's Monita Rajpal meets Grammy award-winning Mark Ronson who has produced some of the biggest stars in the industry. You're the Boss Blog How Do You Decide When to Add New Employees? In the recessions aftermath, many small-business owners are wary of hiring too fast. UPDATE 2-Delhaize picks former Metro stalwart as chief executive * Delhaize turnaround plan for U.S. business bearing fruit Hungry City Taste of Persia NYC in Flatiron A takeout counter tucked into a pizzerias front window offers Persian stews that change daily. John Billingham, Seeker of Extraterrestrials, Dies at 83 As a NASA official in the 1970s, Dr. Billingham helped persuade the federal government to use radio telescopes to scour the universe for evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence. 15-love Top tennis romances The life of a tennis professional is tough, but the rewards are plentiful -- and not just in a financial sense. A Sweet German Riesling With Steamed Fish The fragility of the wine perfectly fits this dishs delicacy. Airlines lead FTSE lower on Syria, earnings worries * Airlines among top fallers after Ryanair profit warning T Magazine Sign of the Times | Let Us Now Praise Infamous Men The iconic male hero think James Dean, Elvis, or John F. Kennedy was once a celebrated part of the American tradition, but the apotheosis of these men was supported by a consolidated media machine that has since lost its dominance. Now, in a more cynical age steeped in Web culture, icons remain, but the concept of heroism is in decline. Italy's Mediaset shares suspended, hit by government woes MILAN (Reuters) - Shares in Italian broadcaster Mediaset, owned by center-right leader Silvio Berlusconi, were suspended for excessive losses on Monday with analysts citing worries over a possible... Motherlode Blog Fertility Diary Finding a Doctor Who Gets Me I know having a baby is all that should matter, but when you are opening yourself up literally and emotionally to an ob/gyn weekly, shouldnt you be able to have a connection? U.S. faces substantial losses if Egypt aid halted -official WASHINGTON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. government faces billions of dollars in potential costs if it decides to cancel foreign military aid to Egypt, a senior Pentagon official told Reuters on Wednesday. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. The best way to burn body fat? "If you looked at a jockey without clothes on, there aren't many who have an ounce of fat underneath the skin," says coach Richard Perham. Nadal on historic win World Sport's Amanda Davies chats with 2013 French Open champion Rafael Nadal. Williams smashes her way into semis Serena Williams underlined her status as the overwhelming favorite for the women's U.S. Open title with a crushing "double bagel" win over Carla Suarez Navarro in the quarterfinals of the New York grand slam. Water birds reveal new direction for aircraft landing research Aug. 8 - Water birds appear to prefer landing along the north-south axis, according to a study by Czech scientists. The researchers say their findings could help improve landing navigation systems for aircraft and prevent accidents when planes land close to water. Suzannah Butcher reports. Baseball Calendar Oct. 23 World Series begins, city of American League champion. F1 season off to a racing start Ed Foster of Motor Sport Magazine previews the Formula One season with Amanda Davies. Errors Cast Doubt on Japans Cleanup of Nuclear Accident Site Analysts are questioning whether Japans government and the operator of the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant have the expertise and ability to manage the crisis. Sony unveils new smartphone in bid for top three ranking BERLIN, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Sony Corp. unveiled a new smartphone on Wednesday in its push to become the world's third-biggest maker of smartphones after Samsung and Apple. ArtsBeat Katy Perrys Roar Dethrones Robin Thicke After 12 weeks as Billboards No. 1 single, Robin Thickes Blurred Lines was bested this week by Katy Perrys latest hit, Roar. World's most liveable city is... Melbourne made it three years in a row as the world's most livable city, according to the 2013 Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) Global Livability Survey. Books Pregnant, and Disputing the Doctor After having a child, Emily Oster wrote Expecting Better, a book that challenges the conventional wisdom on pregnancy. Currents | Q+A Mira Nakashima A Daughter Knocks on Wood On preserving, and building on, the legacy of a celebrated furniture maker. A Bet on the Environment The company Mosaic functions as an online renewable energy bank, soliciting investments for solar projects and making loans for them. China's Huawei rules out acquisitions to grow in smartphones LONDON (Reuters) - China's Huawei will not buy another mobile phone maker, such as Blackberry, to grow its market share in smartphones, senior vice president and board member Chen Lifang said on Wednesday. Vatican recalls Dominican Republic envoy over pedophilia accusations VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican has recalled its ambassador to the Dominican Republic and relieved him of his duties pending an investigation, after local media accused him of pedophilia, a... Princess Diana is celebrity many Americans would bring back to life poll NEW YORK (Reuters) - Britain's Princess Diana is the deceased celebrity many Americans would want to bring back to life while most men would prefer to die before their spouses, according to a new survey about mortality released on Tuesday. Dufner claims 1st major title Jason Dufner wins 2013 PGA Championship over Jim Furyk. Patrick Snell reports.

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