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News Feed Latest worldwide news UK manufacturers' investment plans strongest in six years poll LONDON (Reuters) - British manufacturers are planning the fastest increase in capital investment in the year ahead since before the financial crisis, a survey showed, suggesting the economy could be heading for a more balanced recovery. Economic View A Carbon Tax That America Could Live With A carbon fee would be a less invasive way than regulation to change peoples behavior and reduce carbon emissions. And it could be designed in a politically palatable way, an economist says. Tiffany's strong China sales offset tepid Americas business (Reuters) - Tiffany Co's strong sales in China and higher prices made up for some disappointing business in its home market in the latest quarter, leading the U.S. jeweler on Tuesday to raise its... Peter Uihlein of US Leads by 3 Shots at Wales Open Peter Uihlein shot a 4-under 67 Saturday, giving the American a three-shot lead after three rounds at the Wales Open. ArtsBeat Another Kind of Music The singer and songwriter Paul Simon admires the musicality of Seamus Heaney, who died on Friday. DealBook Verizon in Talks to Buy Vodafones Stake in Its Wireless Unit Vodafone of Britain could sell its 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless to Verizon in a deal that analysts say could fetch as much as $125 billion. UPDATE 1-Power company Longview seeks bankruptcy, blames Siemens Aug 30 (Reuters) - Longview Power LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Friday and blamed a unit of Germany's Siemens AG for glitches at Longview's $2 billion West Virginia power plant that left it... Investors brace for Dell's high profile jumbo LBO financing NEW YORK, Aug 30 (IFR) - US computer giant Dell Inc is tipped to launch its jumbo leveraged buyout financing next month, as it looks to get in ahead of raft of other high yield issuers and before US Treasury yields rise further. What I Love | Lee Child Lee Child, the author of the Jack Reacher books, lives in a Manhattan apartment thats stripped down for action. Measles-Related Virus Suspected in Dolphin Deaths A virus could be the reason a large number of bottlenose dolphins have died after becoming stranded on the East Coast, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Tuesday. What I Wore For John Legend, No Colors Anymore, Except for Swimming Mr. Legends fashion choices for the week (mostly black). WRAPUP 5-Scornful Syria hails "historic American retreat" as Obama hesitates * Israeli official says Israel fears Obama hesitation on Iran NASA's Mars rover spies solar eclipse CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA's Mars rover Curiosity turned its cameras skyward to snap pictures of the planet's moon, Phobos, passing in front of the sun, images released on Thursday show. Taste of Persia NYC Inside the takeout counter tucked into a corner of a pizzeria in the Flatiron district. Google's Nexus 4 gets price cut Google's Nexus 4 made a splash last fall simply because it was well-built and inexpensive, and yet it didn't require a two-year contract with a wireless carrier. Now, it's even cheaper. 'Despicable Me' minions top Sandler's 'Grown Ups 2' at box office July 14 (Reuters) - The mighty minions of "Despicable Me 2" fought off a challenge from Adam Sandler's new comedy sequel "Grown Ups 2" to top the weekend movie charts in the United States and Canada, according to studio estimates. Lotus hopeful on Raikkonen Eric Boullier, the Team Principal of Lotus F1, on the future of Kimi Raikkonen and the team's hopes for the remainder of the season. UPDATE 1-Computacenter swings to loss on impairment charge, provisions * Adjusted profit before tax rose 1.9 percent to 26.2 million stg UPDATE 2-Verizon, Vodafone to announce $130 bln US deal on Monday * Full terms expected after London stock market closes Monday Currents | Rugs Its Enough to Give You Hiccups Rita Motta designs bubble-inspired carpets for Tai Ping. UPDATE 3-Russia escalates dispute with Belarus after CEO's arrest * CEO's arrest after collapse of potash cartel angers Moscow In Syria, Anger and Mockery as Obama Delays Plan Syrias government on Sunday said President Obamas decision to have Congress weigh in on any military action was a sign of weakness, while rebel leaders expressed anger and disappointment. New mammal species discovered A small mammal with fluffy red-orange fur, a short bushy tail, and an adorable rounded face has leapt onto the raccoon family tree. Bits From Example to Excess in Silicon Valley The tech industrys spirit of good will seems to have gone by the wayside, perhaps overshadowed by a chase for power and wealth. Analysis Girding for battle as electronic derivatives trading revived NEW YORK (Reuters) - The $300 trillion privately traded U.S. derivatives markets could be on the verge of the biggest change in their 30-year history if investors embrace new electronic trading... 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. U.S. Releases Detailed Intelligence on Syrian Chemical Attack As Secretary of State John Kerry said the Aug. 21 attack killed 1,429 people, nearly a third of them children, the Obama administration received strong support from France for retaliatory measures. Movie Night, Hamptons Style Twenty years ago, the Hamptons home theater was a rare indulgence. These days, its a mandatory amenity. U.N. says Obama's bid to Congress on Syria is part of push for consensus Sept. 1 - UN says Obama's decision to seek congressional approval for possible military action against Syria can be seen as part of an effort to forge a global consensus. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball McGrady Ends 16-Year N.B.A. Career Tracy McGrady, a seven-time All-Star who averaged 19.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game, said he was retiring from the N.B.A. Justice Department talks with Microsoft and Google stall WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice's talks with Microsoft Corp and Google Inc have hit a wall as the government pushes back at the tech companies' demand for the ability to disclose the now-secret data requests they receive. Life, Interrupted A Test of Faith It had never occurred to me that, with all of the progress that has been made in cancer research, none of the standard treatments would work for me. Thats when I learned about something called a clinical trial. Carlos Slim increases stake in NY Times Oct 6 (Reuters) - Carlos Slim, the Mexican billionaire who loaned the New York Times Co $250 million, has upped his stake in the company for the third time in two months. Trailside Trains vs. Kitties? The Candidates Answer New York magazine asked several mayoral hopefuls whether it was wise to shut down subway service to rescue stray kittens, and their responses were revealing. UPDATE 6-America Movil threatens to scrap KPN takeover bid BRUSSELS/MEXICO CITY, Aug 30 (Reuters) - America Movil threatened to abandon its bid for Dutch telecom KPN on Friday, saying it has no plans to raise the 7.2 billion euro ($9.5 billion) offer, after... The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American (U.S. and Canadian) box offices for the three days starting Aug. 30, led by "One Direction This is Us," at No. 1, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) One Direction This is Us...........$ 17.0 million 2 (1) Lee Daniels' The Butler.............$ 14.7 million 3 (2) We're the Millers...................$ 12.6 million 4 (5) Planes..............................$ 7.8 million 5 (*) I Texas Senator Cruz tells Republicans No surrender on Obamacare ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who is leading a conservative push to eliminate funding for President Barack Obama's new healthcare law, took his fight on Saturday to a forum of Republican activists where he challenged lawmakers in his party not to "surrender" on Obamacare. HIGHLIGHTS-Merkel and challenger face off on TV before vote BERLIN, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Following are highlights of the only live TV clash between Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel and main challenger Peer Steinbrueck ahead of a federal election on Sept.... Dot Earth Blog From Lynas to Pollan, Agreement that Golden Rice Trials Should Proceed Two recent reports by journalists strip away distortions and myths surrounding the controversy over genetically engineered Golden Rice. The simple pleasures of Eid For the world's Muslims, the festival of Eid al-Fitr is a perfect conclusion to Ramadan -- the month-long period of fasting and contemplation practiced by observers of Islam around the globe. One of the most festive periods in the religion's calendar, Eid is often commemorated with large feasts, family-time, and through charitable acts and donations.

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