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News Feed Latest worldwide news Exports key to U.S. success Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says that the American consumer is no longer the driver of the global economy and that high-tech exports are the key to future growth of the U.S. economy. New Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner It's been a year of mishaps, but Boeing finally has some good news. The Chicago-based aircraft manufacturer announced over the weekend it had completed its first 787-9 Dreamliner. Graffiti and parkour Modern British art? The year is 1969 and Britain is at the peak of its counter-culture revolution -- a time of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll. The Beatles are putting together their final album while a relatively unknown musician, David Bowie is making waves with his track "Space Oddity." UK Government defeated over Syria action Aug 30 - UK Prime Minister David Cameron has lost a parliamentary vote 285 to 272 - which was meant to pave the way for Britain to join a looming military strike on Syria. The shock defeat sent the price of oil down, as Ivor Bennett reports. Gadgetwise A Digital Camera From a Kit The build-it-yourself Bigshot camera works, but it may be more of a challenge than its target audience is ready for. Verizon, Vodafone boards set to vote on $130 billion wireless deal NEW YORK (Reuters) - The boards of Verizon Communications and Vodafone Group Plc are expected to vote this weekend on a $130 billion deal, funded by about $65 billion of debt, to give the U.S. telecom giant complete ownership of Verizon Wireless, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday. Eat The Key to a Truly Great Chicken Wing Americans associate wings with frying. This is a mistake. Adrenaline-filled tour of Spa track The Circuit takes a minute long tour of the track ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix. Betony Inside the Midtown restaurant that bears a family resemblance to Eleven Madison Park. Swiss engineers bring acoustic solution to noise pollution Aug. 29 - Swiss-based acoustic engineers are developing a sound tracking system they say will help regulators control traffic flow and reduce road noise. The World Health Organization says road noise is a major contributor to poor health in Europe but by monitoring traffic flow, the engineers think they can help. Tara Cleary reports. California wildfire heads deeper into Yosemite, entry road closed SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yosemite National Park, faced with the spread of a massive California wildfire, closed a second key route into the park on Wednesday that could keep some visitors from reaching one of the nation's top outdoor destinations over the Labor Day weekend. NEWSMAKER Liberia will reform land ownership law, education Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the audit of her country's government has not dampened growth momentum, and feels further reforms will be implemented in land laws and in education You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business The Salad Dressing Barometer Optimism rises. The Pebble disappoints. Is Europes recession over? Flow from equity and bond funds continue TrimTabs NEW YORK (Reuters) - The recent decline in U.S. equities pushed investors to redeem $16.7 billion in U.S. equity mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in August through Wednesday, data from research provider TrimTabs showed on Sunday. Is this the city of the future? It is a bright cold day in April, and the walls are gently throbbing. You open your eyes in time to see the Wall Smart paint of your brand new apartment slowly brightening from black to white as nano-particles rearrange themselves to absorb a different part of the spectrum. Khartoum Journal As Floods Ravage Sudan, Young Volunteers Revive a Tradition of Aid As the Sudanese government has been slow to respond, critics say, the members of Nafeer, a volunteer youth-led initiative, have taken phone calls and headed out in trucks to deliver bags of aid. At 11th Hour, North Korea Cancels Visit By U.S. Envoy The envoy, Robert King, had been intending to seek the release of Kenneth Bae, an American missionary imprisoned in North Korea. UPDATE 1-German prosecutors investigate Rhoen takeover attempt * Criminal probe marks further escalation of dispute over Rhoen (Adds market regulator's comment, background on separate court case) Syria What UK lawmakers said British Prime Minister David Cameron opened an emergency debate on Syria Thursday, calling it an issue of how to respond to one of most "abhorrent uses of chemical weapons in a century." Bits Blog Troubles Ahead for Internet Advertising Much of the commercial Web relies on advertising, but increasing use of ad-blocking software is just one of the problems that advertisers face. Nintendo Cuts a Dimension From a Device Aimed at Youths The Nintendo 2DS will cost $130, about $40 less than its 3DS sibling, as part of a strategy to prevent households from relying on tablets for video games. Two governments continents apart face defeat despite booms OSLO/CANBERRA, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Two centre-left governments on opposite sides of the globe are likely to lose power this month, despite both presiding over commodity-fuelled booms while other economies sank into crisis. Fishing banned off Fukushima coast Aug. 23 - Japanese unions ban fishing off the coast of Fukushima following the latest contaminated water leak at the crippled nuclear plant. Lily Grimes reports. Quake strikes southwest China, killing 4 A 5.9-magnitude earthquake killed at least four people Saturday morning in southwestern China, state media reported. Italian Qualifier Ends Wozniackis Climb Back to Top Camila Giorgi, the 136th-ranked player in the world, upset Caroline Wozniacki, the No. 6 seed, ending Wozniackis run at her first Grand Slam title. Common Sense Long Odds for Authors Newly Published The book, written under a pseudonym by the best-selling author J. K. Rowling, became a success only after her identity was revealed. Dot Earth Blog Papers Find Mixed Impacts on Ocean Species from Rising CO2 A new collection of scientific papers provide fresh insights on how the ecology of the oceans is being affected by the global buildup of carbon dioxide released by human activities. David Frost, Who Interviewed Nixon, Is Dead at 74 A longtime broadcaster, Mr. Frost was best known for incisive interviews with public figures, including talks with former President Richard M. Nixon, which he called the highlight of his career. Home of Irish whiskey woos tourists with fake shops BUSHMILLS, Northern Ireland (Reuters) - One of the homes of Irish whiskey is fighting an economic downturn by investing in art projects to brighten up derelict shops and houses - an approach it says is boosting tourist numbers. 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. Japanese scientists see end to animal testing with artificial cornea Sep. 1 - Japanese scientists say they have developed an artificial cornea to replace live animals in the testing of new cosmetics. Animal testing is banned in Europe but is still legal in Japan and the United States. The researchers believe their cornea could help end the practice completely. Tara Cleary reports. Mandela Leaves Hospital for His Home Nelson Mandela was discharged after spending 12 weeks in the hospital, but remained in critical condition, according to a statement. He will continue to receive intensive care at home. Ditch the stats China retailers don't buy signs of recovery * Data doesn't reflect true picture, says footwear retailer Belle News Analysis Vive le Terroir Terroir, the cultivation of a regions particular products, is an idea even more important now to a France that fears losing its identity in a larger Europe and a more competitive world. 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. Common Sense Long Odds for Authors Newly Published The book, written under a pseudonym by the best-selling author J. K. Rowling, became a success only after her identity was revealed. Housing recovery loses a step as pending home sales fall WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes fell for the second straight month in July, a sign that rising mortgage rates are taking the steam out of America's housing... 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. Icahn raises Nuance stake, may push for board seats Aug 29 (Reuters) - Activist investor Carl Icahn said he had raised his stake in speech recognition software maker Nuance Communications Inc to 16.9 percent and that he may discuss the possibility of... UPDATE 2-Iranian agency drops Rafsanjani remarks critical of Syrian government DUBAI, Sept 1 (Reuters) - An Iranian news agency quoted former president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani as saying Syria's government had attacked its own people with chemical weapons, but later replaced the report with a different version that did not attribute blame for the raid.

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