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News Feed Latest worldwide news BRIEF-United Drug buys healthcare marketing unit for C$15.5 mln Aug 30 (Reuters) - United Drug PLC * Acquisition of healthcare marketing business * To acquire units from from Medical Communications Group Inc for C$15.5 mln * Acquisition to be financed by co's internal resources existing debt; Autodesk forecasts disappointing third-quarter, shares fall (Reuters) - Autodesk Inc forecast third-quarter results below analysts' estimates as it anticipates lower demand for its computer-aided design (CAD) software used in construction, manufacturing and... HP shuffles top ranks, dashes 2014 growth hopes SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co shuffled its top ranks on Wednesday, shifting a star executive to a role identifying acquisition targets after a disappointing performance from the... Apple launches iPhone trade-in program Confirming earlier rumors, Apple launched a new program Friday that will allow customers to trade in old iPhones at U.S. Apple stores for credit towards a newer model. Cash-rich European corporates unfazed by 2014 maturity wall * EUR140bn-worth of corporate bonds due to mature next year World of Grief and Doubt After an Adoptees Death The death of Max Shatto, a Russian boy adopted by a Texas family, bolstered an international furor over the adoption of Russian children. And it devastated the couple accused of abusing him. Top Florida health insurer touts Obamacare pain relief MIAMI (Reuters) - Florida's leading health insurer is reaching out to hundreds of thousands of state residents, touting temporary relief from what it describes as an imminent spike in premium rates due to President Barack Obama's signature healthcare reform law. Nigeria Islamists kill 24 vigilantes in ambush MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (Reuters) - Twenty-four vigilantes in northeast Nigeria were killed in an ambush during a botched attempt to arrest members of Islamist sect Boko Haram, one a member of their group and a security source said on Saturday. Obama comments on U.S. response to Syria Aug. 30 - President Obama says chemical weapons use in Syria threatens U.S. national security interests, and that he is looking at limited action but has not made a final decision on a response. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Peru plans cliff-edge hotel It's awkward, possibly ingenious; designers hope to create a building that will make Lima an international sensation. Dog loves trampoline This boxer reminds us it's the simple pleasures that make life awesome. King of Pop's birthday Mom looks back Michael Jackson's life began on August 29, 1958, as the seventh child in a family crowded into a tiny home in Gary, Indiana. Mothballed telescope gets new life as asteroid hunter CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA will reactivate a mothballed infrared space telescope for a three-year mission to search for potentially dangerous asteroids on a collision course with Earth, officials said on Wednesday. Tim Tebow released by New England Patriots, report says Backup quarterback Tim Tebow was released by the New England Patriots Saturday, after failing to make the final roster for the new season, according to NFL.com. ArtsBeat New York Fringe Festival Report Waiting for Waiting for Godot Dave Hansons play is about two understudies waiting for their chance to go onstage in Samuel Becketts Waiting for Godot. Editors Choice Recently reviewed books of particular interest. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry outlines the case against Syria Aug. 30 - Kerry says 1,429 people were killed in the chemical attack in Syria including 426 children. Rough cut (no reporter narration) Signs of a Shift Among Egyptian Protesters to Antigovernment, From Pro-Morsi At protests on Friday, there was less talk of restoring the ousted president and more denunciation of tactics used against Muslim Brotherhood supporters. Pogue's Posts Use the Airlines App, and Other Tips for Flying Efficiency With a few tech tricks, you can make flying a pleasant experience (almost). Partnership Assurance posts 31 pct rise in H1 operating profits LONDON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Private equity-backed insurer Partnership Assurance Group saw total operating profits jump 31 percent in its first results since its June float, thanks in part to a surge in new business. Sketch Guy Some Investing Stories Sound Good Until You Analyze Them Stories about young real estate investors may be persuasive, the author writes, but deciding if similar actions would be good for us is crucial. Shortcuts Taking an Invention From Idea to the Store Shelf Building a better mousetrap may be the easy part. After that comes patent, production and marketing, and missteps along the way can be costly. Wall Street Week Ahead Jobs data could spur Fed action on stimulus NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street is bracing for a wave of economic reports next week, including the August jobs report, which might prove decisive in determining whether the economy is strong enough for the Federal Reserve to dial back its bond purchases in mid-September. Golden Calls Will China embrace a champagne iPhone? BEIJING (Reuters) - If Apple hopes to woo more Chinese by adding a glitzy coating - some call it champagne, some gold - to its next iPhone, it may be in for a surprise. India cbank says not considering converting idle gold into bullion MUMBAI, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The Reserve Bank of India said on Saturday it was not considering converting India's idle gold into bullion according to a statement. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac 2013 bill sale calendar Aug 30 (Reuters) - The following is a list of scheduled U.S. agency bill sales from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for 2013. Freddie Mac said 3-month and 6-month bills will be auctioned every week. In addition, 1-month and 12-month auctions are optional each week. Fannie Mae said 3-month, 6-month and 1-year may be auctioned on a weekly basis and it has the option to skip any bill auction. If it elects not to issue a scheduled offering, it will provide Jerry Wolman, Eagles and Flyers Owner, Dies at 86 Mr. Wolman, a real estate developer, fulfilled his childhood dream of owning the N.F.L.s Philadelphia Eagles in 1963, at age 36, and also was a co-founder of the N.H.L.s Philadelphia Flyers in the 1960s. Tour stars on God golf Living Golf explores the role of faith on the PGA Tour and speaks with 2012 U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson. World Briefing | Middle East Saudi Arabia A New Law to Curb Domestic Abuse Saudi Arabias cabinet has approved a law to protect women, children and domestic workers from abuse, a human rights official said Thursday. Real Estate Q A Subjects include proprietary leases; roommates in stabilized apartments; and options to renew leases in co-op apartments. Former NBA star Scottie Pippen won't face charges over Malibu fracas LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former Chicago Bulls basketball star Scottie Pippen will not be prosecuted over an altercation with a man at a Malibu restaurant in June, prosecutors said on Tuesday, citing insufficient evidence. Canadian Documents Suggest Shift on Pipeline Papers released to an environmental group say Canadas government once viewed Keystone XL as important to oil sands development, in contrast to a United States assessment. Frugal Traveler From Fashion to Crashing at County Fairs Nearing the end of his summer road trip, the Frugal Traveler stops in Minnesota where he sits runway-side for a fashion show and catches his first demolition derby. Computacenter takes charge on three German contracts, reports loss Aug 30 (Reuters) - Computacenter Plc reported a statutory loss in the first half, mainly due to a charge related to three underperforming contracts in Germany. T Magazine Travel Diary | Michael Voltaggios Gutsy Food Adventure in Copenhagen The Los Angeles-based chef traveled to Denmark with his brother and fellow chef Bryan Voltaggio for a symposium curated this year by David Chang. Australia shares tentative as next week's election, Syria eyed SYDNEY, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Australian shares edged 0.1 percent higher in tentative trade on Friday morning, as many investors kept to the sidelines ahead of a looming general election and on... India Ink Delhi Gang Rape Accused Gets Three Years The youngest accused in the Delhi gang rape case was sentenced to three years on Saturday by a juvenile court in New Delhi. Michigan court clears way to certify Detroit mayoral primary DETROIT (Reuters) - The Michigan Court of Appeals on Friday cleared the way for the state's election board to declare a winner of Detroit's disputed August mayoral primary next week, in a ruling that would pave the way to a victory for a former hospital executive who waged a write-in campaign. Recipes for Health Salmon and Cucumber Tartare With Wasabi Sauce A delicious fish dish that can be either an appetizer or a light supper. Hovercraft shocks beachgoers Sunbathers and sandcastle builders are surprised when a military hovercraft lands at a holiday resort in Russia.

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