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News Feed Latest worldwide news Codelco workers to strike at small Chilean copper mine - union SANTIAGO, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Workers at the Salvador copper mine, owned by Chile's state-run Codelco, are due to begin a strike on Thursday after contract negotiations broke down, a union leader said. Dance Review Jin Won at La MaMas Drive East Festival A South Korean dancer performs a classic Indian form at the South Asian festival at La MaMa. Sports Briefing | Basketball Shock Deliver Blow to Libertys Playoff Hopes Riquana Williams scored 22 points and made two crucial free throws with 21.1 seconds left, as the host Tulsa Shock put a dent in the Libertys playoff hopes with a 93-88 victory. Shell-shock Maine lobsterman finds two-tone crustacean BOWDOINHAM, Maine (Reuters) - It's not quite winning the lottery, but the odds are about as remote A lobsterman off the coast of Maine recently hauled in an almost perfectly two-toned lobster - half orange, half brown. Samsung's 'smartwatch' Your wrist is expected to be the next battleground in the war between Samsung and Apple. CNN's Isa Soares reports. Banco do Brasil, Votorantim resume partnership talks -source SAO PAULO, Sept 4 (Reuters) - State-run Banco do Brasil SA is negotiating a new partnership model for an investment bank with subsidiary Banco Votorantim SA, with the focus on strengthening equity... EU mergers and takeovers (Sept 4) BRUSSELS, Sept 4 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process REFILE-Chesapeake New York gas lease agreement expected next week NEW YORK, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Chesapeake Energy Corp will finalize an agreement next week to drop about 12,000 acres of land leased for energy drilling in New York state, as a moratorium on fracking continues into its sixth year. 6 British soldiers accused of attacking NYPD cop Six British soldiers who have been charged with assaulting an off-duty New York City police officer are expected to appear in court this week, according to a police spokesman. Global shares gain, gold falls as Syria strike looks limited NEW YORK (Reuters) - Global equity markets rose, lifted by a surge on Wall Street, and gold prices eased on Wednesday as investors took in stride a potential limited American military strike against Syria and data from around the globe suggested an improving world economy. Diamondbacks Beat Blue Jays 4-3 in 10 Innings First, a dash of dirt. Next, a sprinkling of water. A little hand mixing and pretty soon Willie Bloomquist was covered in mud. Stricker, DeLaet Sew Up Spots in Presidents Cup Steve Stricker and Zach Johnson delivered clutch performances in different ways Monday to earn their spots on the U.S. team for the Presidents Cup. 76ers Owner Josh Harris Buys New Jersey Devils The new owners of the New Jersey Devils are keeping long-time executive Lou Lamoriello in charge of hockey operations, bringing in a new business team and committing to make the three-time Stanley Cup champions an organization looked toward as a model of excellence. Li and Azarenka Battle to Three-Set Victories; Djokovic Coasts No. 5 Li Na and No. 2 Victoria Azarenka each survived three-set matches, while No. 1 Novak Djokovic lost just three games to advance easily. Rising demand adds to evidence world growth is picking up LONDON (Reuters) - Euro zone businesses had their best month in over two years in August as orders increased for the first time since mid-2011 while growth in China's services sector hit a five-month high, underpinned by new orders and business optimism. UPDATE 1-Egypt pound strengthens at bumper $1.3 bln currency sale * Central bank says will cover backlog of currency requests ArtsBeat LeBron James Developing TV Series for Starz LeBron James, the Miami Heat forward and NBA star, will help to develop Survivors Remorse, a comedy series about two cousins from a tough Philadelphia neighborhood who struggle with the downsides of fame and fortune. Video captures Peruvian volcano eruption Sept. 4 - Scientists documenting Peru's Ubinas volcano are sent scrambling as the crater begins spewing ash. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). As Debate Reopens, Food Stamp Recipients Continue to Squeeze As lawmakers cast the fight in terms of spending, budget analysts and hunger relief advocates warn of a spike in food insecurity among Americans. On the Market in New York City Two-bedroom co-ops, in Chelsea and on the Upper West Side and a town house in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Rwanda Warns Congo After Shells Hit Its Territory The escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo threatened to embroil Rwanda after a woman there was killed and her baby wounded in shelling, Rwandas government said. Japan to spend up to $500 million to fix Fukushima nuclear crisis TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is set to pledge up to $500 million to contain leaks of radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant, with the government stepping up its intervention in the world's worst atomic disaster in a quarter of a century. Tunisia Broadens Crackdown on Extremists The prime minister says Ansar al-Shariah was behind two political assassinations this year. Dunes Fight Sets Neighbor Against Neighbor in New Jersey Public shaming is among the tactics being used to pressure more than 1,000 homeowners who are standing in the way of building miles of 22-foot-high walls of sand. Germany Sends 30 Death Camp Cases to Local Prosecutors Justice officials recommended investigations of surviving guards from Auschwitz-Birkenau in renewed efforts to punish Holocaust crimes. Recession Reverses California Airports Growth Analysts say a change in how airlines operate has also affected business at Ontario International Airport. ArtsBeat At Venice Film Festival, Errol Morris Asks, Who Is Donald Rumsfeld? The Unknown Known is one of two documentaries in competition. It is the first year that documentaries have been in the running at Venice. Square Feet Someday Worth Billions, but Now, They Need a Desk As tech start-ups push demand for office space in San Francisco, RocketSpace is responding with long tables, Internet access and rules against getting too big. New Hampshire says 8 hospital patients may have been exposed to brain disease BOSTON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - New Hampshire's health department warned on Wednesday that eight patients who recently underwent neurosurgery at a Manchester hospital may have been exposed to a rare brain disease. On the Runway Blog New York Fashion Week Daily Preview Wednesday, Sept. 4 Heres what to expect from our reporters and editors and todays key shows. Well U.S. Circumcision Rates Are Declining The percentage of newborns who are circumcised in the United States declined to 58.3 percent in 2010 from 64.5 percent in 1979, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Marriage Licenses for Same-Sex Couples Force Issue to Fore in New Mexico The decision by clerks to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples has added a sense of urgency to a fight that some states leaders had seemed in no hurry to join. Cucumber Salad With Asian Flavors This pungent Asian salad goes very nicely with fish and stir-fries. 76ers Owner Josh Harris Buys New Jersey Devils The new owners of the New Jersey Devils are keeping long-time executive Lou Lamoriello in charge of hockey operations, bringing in a new business team and committing to make the three-time Stanley Cup champions an organization looked toward as a model of excellence. Well Dress Up Your Salad With Grains When a grain is not the main ingredient in a salad you appreciate it for its texture and for the nutty flavor it contributes to the dish. Fantasy Football When to Take a Chance on Injury-Prone Players The following players have become known for their injury-riddled past. Some are still worth taking, depending on where you take them. Editors Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Gender income gaps persist among doctors study NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Female doctors earn an average of $56,000 less each year than male doctors, according to a new study, which found that gap hasn't budged since the late 1980s. Shedding Handsets, Nokia Looks to the Future Nokia, despite the sale of its handset unit to Microsoft, will still be in business with two major technology components networking and mapping. French Release Intelligence Tying Assad Government to Chemical Weapons The French government sought to bolster the case for military action against Syria on Monday, releasing a declassified summary of intelligence on the use of chemical weapons.

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