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News Feed Latest worldwide news Hong Kong's Gaw Capital creates U.S. real estate company NEW YORK, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Gaw Capital Partners, a Hong Kong-based private equity real estate company focused on Greater China and Asia, said on Tuesday said it had formed a company that intends to raise up to $500 million to invest in U.S. commercial real estate. Radiation Near Japanese Plants Tanks Suggests New Leaks The crisis over tons of contaminated water at the plant, crippled two years ago by an earthquake and tsunami, has worsened. 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. The Catch, the Quake, the Breeze, the Stick The end of an era for San Franciscos ballpark by the bay begins with the 49ers opener against Green Bay on Sept. 8 and ends in demolition after the N.F.L. season. City Room Big Ticket | Terrace Swimming for $14.7 Million A sprawling seven-bedroom duplex includes a private outdoor swimming pool on a large terrace built on a setback. 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. Police to issue arrest warrant for Red Bull heir Thai prosecutors were poised to issue an arrest warrant Tuesday for the grandson of the creator of the Red Bull energy drink who failed to appear in court this week over a fatal hit-and-run case that sparked nationwide anger. Public private partners come to potoroo rescue Aug. 25 - Australia's threatened long-nosed potoroo may be making a comeback in southeast Queensland thanks to a collaboration between government and private land-owners. The shy marsupial has been the victim of habitat destruction through land clearing but efforts by farmers are producing signs of recovery. Tara Cleary reports. Venus Williams bows out at U.S. Open Two-time champion Venus Williams is out of the U.S. Open following a battling 6-3 2-6 7-6 (7-5) second-round defeat to world No. 56 Zheng Jie. RPT-Insolvent town exposes gulf between EU dreams and reality ANINOASA, Romania, Sept 1 (Reuters) - On an abandoned storefront, an old poster advertises one of the few career opportunities available in this Romanian town naked webcam models wanted for Internet... On Par Chasing Off Wildlife, With Course Etiquette Working dogs help golf course superintendents by carefully guarding the grounds from intruders, like geese, and greeting visitors, the friendly kind. The multi-billion-dollar fight for national sovereignty - Felix TV Elliott vs. Argentina is one of those court cases so important and complex that only a Power Ranger, Transformers, Legos and wooden trains can possibly do it justice. (November 30, 2012) Phys Ed How Exercise Can Help Us Sleep Better If you habitually experience insomnia, exercise can help you sleep better, a new study found. But it can take up to four months before you see results, and you may sleep worse on days you exercise. Citigroup to sell private equity fund to Rohatyn Group (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc said it will sell a $4.3 billion private equity fund, known as Citi Venture Capital International, for an undisclosed price to investment firm Rohatyn Group. UPDATE 1-Grupo Mexico sees 2013 copper down to 820,000 tonnes MEXICO CITY, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Mexican miner Grupo Mexico expects to produce 820,000 tonnes of copper in 2013, down 3.5 percent from its previous estimate, the president of the company's Minera Mexico subsidiary told Reuters on Tuesday. Devils Sign Veteran Right Wing Jagr The New Jersey Devils have signed veteran right wing Jaromir Jagr in a move to help plug the scoring gap left by the recently retired Ilya Kovalchuk, the National Hockey League (NHL) team said on Tuesday. N.F.L. Scouting Report Difference Makers? Could Be A look around the league shows that each team has a player whose individual success could affect how things go in 2013. Dig at ex-school yields coffin, bone The work is moving at the speed of science. Slow. But that's not surprising when you're digging for long-forgotten answers. Bits Blog Microsoft-Nokia Could Woo Buyers Trading Up to Smartphones Microsoft could help Nokia keep customers who are transitioning from lower-end feature phones, rather than let them escape to an Apple iPhone or Google Android ecosystem. T Magazine The Making Of | A Restaurant in Harlem Where Everything Old Is New Again The recently opened eatery Vinatera is a case study in sustainable interior design thats simply chic, rather than conspicuously eco-conscious. Mouse body clock study offers clues to possible jet lag cure LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have found a genetic mechanism in mice that hampers their body clock's ability to adjust to changes in patterns of light and dark, and say their results could someday lead to the development of drugs to combat jet lag. Cosmonauts prepare for new lab in record Russian spacewalk CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Two Russian cosmonauts floated outside the International Space Station on Friday to set up power and ethernet cables for a new research laboratory scheduled to arrive in December. Tax charges for Bayern chief He's been a principal figure in German football for decades, winning the 1974 World Cup as a player before becoming Bayern Munich's club president, but Uli Hoeness' world could come crashing down after being charged with tax evasion on Tuesday. Crews search for missing New Mexico firefighter SANTA FE, New Mexico (Reuters) - More than 250 searchers were combing a rugged area of cliffs and hills in the Santa Fe National Forest on Tuesday looking for a firefighter missing since he went to check on a lightning-sparked wildfire last week, officials said. U.S.-Russian Ties Still Fall Short of Reset Goal Much fanfare surrounded American efforts to reset relations with Russia, but the two countries are now very far apart on issues like intervention in Syria. Late drama as Bayern Munich claim Super Cup Bayern Munich beat Chelsea on 5-4 penalties to win a pulsating UEFA Super Cup showdown in Prague Friday after equalizing with the last kick of extra time. Column Long-term care insurer Genworth hints at higher prices CHICAGO (Reuters) - When Genworth Financial talks, people listen - especially when the subject is the long-term care insurance business. CANADA STOCKS-Telecoms shares lift TSX to three-month high * TSX rises 86.60 points, or 0.68 percent, to 12,740.50 * Six of the 10 main index sectors advance * Telecoms stocks have biggest positive influence on index By John Tilak TORONTO, Sept 3 (Reuters) -... Daily Digit Shopping with $130bln Sept. 3 - There's still a lot of chatter about that $130 billion price tag for the Verizon Wireless stake, so Conway G. Gittens takes a look at what else can be bought for that huge sum. Gay Marriages Get Recognition From the I.R.S. All same-sex couples who are legally married will be recognized as such for federal tax purposes, even if the state where they live does not recognize their union. U.S. Open Fans Affected by Coverage Blackout Have Options The CBS blackout on Time Warner Cable continues, but fans can still watch the matches online or on the CBS Sports Network cable channel, which is not subject to the blackout. Rio's 'Big brother' tech Rio de Janeiro's state-of-the-art Operations Center is gathering real-time information on traffic jams and environmental emergencies around the clock. It's part of the mayor's vision to make the city safer and more sustainable. Beautiful Congo, wondrous wildlife Congo has a reputation for violence, but this beautiful country can be the breadbasket of Africa, and an economic powerhouse, says one campaigner. Nokia says Microsoft approached it for talks in February HELSINKI (Reuters) - Microsoft's Chief Executive Steve Ballmer approached Nokia for an "open dialogue" for an acquisition in February this year, said the Finnish company's interim leader Risto Siilasmaa. Liberty Gain Ground in Playoff Race Plenette Pierson scored 18 points, and the Liberty won, 74-66, at Connecticut to move a game behind Indiana for the final playoff spot in the W.N.B.A.s Eastern Conference. Facing Fire Over Challenge to Louisianas Oil Industry A panel created after Hurricane Katrina as an apolitical force for flood control filed a lawsuit against nearly 100 oil and gas companies, arguing that they neglected to fix damage to wetlands. Federer crashes out of U.S. Open Roger Federer will not feature in a Grand Slam final in the same calendar year for the first time since 2002, after he was knocked out of the U.S. Open by Spain's Tommy Robredo. Giant King Kong storms the stage He is a towering figure in the history of cinema, a colossus who has frightened and thrilled audiences in equal measure. Now King Kong, the famous silverback from the silver screen, is roaring and pounding his way onto the theatrical stage. Offshore tax-dodger dragnet widens with U.S.-Swiss bank deal - lawyers WASHINGTON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. government, stepping up its pursuit of American offshore tax dodgers worldwide, stands to gather an abundance of leads through a bank information-sharing deal between the United States and Switzerland, tax lawyers said on Tuesday. Rodman returns to Pyongyang but says won't bring back jailed American SINGAPORE/BEIJING (Reuters) - Flamboyant former basketball star Dennis Rodman arrived in North Korea on Tuesday for a five-day visit, his second this year, but said he had no plans to negotiate the release of a jailed American missionary.

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