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News Feed Latest worldwide news Colombia's FARC talks at 'critical' stage, government negotiator says BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia's peace talks with Marxist FARC rebels have reached a "critical" stage, with discussions over the next couple of months a key gauge of whether an end to five decades of war is likely or not, government negotiator Sergio Jaramillo said on Tuesday. T Magazine Collected | The United Colors of Benetton, and the World Luciano Benetton, the father of the Italian sportswear label, displays 200 of his commissioned works, each the size of a business card, at the Venice Biennale. Syria crisis Historic proportions As world leaders debate what to do about Syria, one thing remains clear -- the plight and suffering of the people is only getting worse. Drawing a Line on Syria, U.S. Keeps Eye on Iran Policy Two recent diplomatic ventures have raised hopes that the United States will be able to strike Syria without compromising efforts toward easing tensions with Iran. Doctors get good and bad safety news on diabetes drugs AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Diabetes pills known as DPP-4 therapies got a mixed safety report on Monday as studies showed they did not raise the risk of heart attacks but might be linked to heart failure, where the heart fails to pump blood adequately. Cassandra Vinograd, Adam Cohen The couple work in London, she as a general news correspondent for The Associated Press, he at Google as the head of competition policy for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Turbo talk with Alain Prost The Art of Movement explores the evolution of F1 design with four-time F1 World Champion Alain Prost. 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. 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. Drawn From Nature Michelle Stuart brings art into the landscape, and vice versa, as seen in a survey of her work. Fortune found in a cardboard box A tiny painting bought as part of a job lot for $46 turns out to be by a major English artist. Allies Intelligence on Syria All Points to Assad Forces The United States and its allies differ on some intelligence estimates when it comes to chemical weapons use in Syria, but all agree that only the Assad government had the means to launch attacks. Late UTEP Coach Haskins Among Lapchick Winners Naismith Hall of Famer Don Haskins, who led Texas Western to one of the most memorable NCAA championships, women's basketball pioneer Theresa Grentz and former Iowa and USC coach George Raveling have been selected as the 2013 recipients of the Lapchick Character Award, Holding governments to account With hundreds of millions of Africans owning mobile phones, citizens are becoming increasingly well connected. This is providing a powerful opportunity for citizens to access critical information about their parliaments and to report on human rights violations, corruption and poor service delivery. Salmonella in Spices Prompts Changes in Farming The United States Food and Drug Administrations finding that imported spices are a surprisingly potent source of salmonella poisoning has prompted India to change how they are grown and harvested. BlackBerry shares rise as Microsoft-Nokia move sparks hope for deal TORONTO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Shares of struggling smartphone maker BlackBerry Ltd rose as much as 3.6 percent on Tuesday after Microsoft's move to acquire Nokia's handset business reignited investor optimism that BlackBerry too would find a buyer. Two firefighters injured in Atlanta airport escalator blaze ATLANTA (Reuters) - An escalator caught fire in a concourse at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Tuesday, injuring two firefighters and forcing passengers to be rerouted to other areas. Off the Charts Five Years After Chaos, Shares of Many Big Banks Are Still Struggling Some banks have performed better than others, often based on how well, or badly, each had been run before the crisis. UPDATE 1-Hayman Capital takes 5.2 pct stake in J.C. Penney NEW YORK, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Two hedge fund managers revealed sizable stakes in J.C. Penney Co Inc on Tuesday after Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management sold all its shares in the... UPDATE 1-Ukraine leader urges pro-Europe drive despite Kremlin pressure * Kremlin says Kiev's course undermines its partner status (Adds opposition comment, 4th paragraph) 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. Kelly Michigan Game a Great, Historic Rivalry Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly reversed fields on Tuesday, calling the Fighting Irish series against Michigan "a great and historic rivalry." Advertising With Change Coming, Aetna Targets Employers The insurance companys Our Healthy campaign will focus on cutting waste in health care spending through technological innovation. Korean island where time stops Empty beaches, no cars, fresh seafood, gorgeous sunset -- on pretty Bijindo, that's called a hectic day Syria strike would be meaningless Newt Gingrich says a strike on Syria would be a meaningless public relations use of military force. Congress should instead focus on three large strategic challenges facing the U.S. Wedding bells a casualty of massive Yosemite blaze SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Add fairy tale weddings to the list of casualties from the mammoth wildfire blazing in and around Yosemite National Park. Obama invites Russian rights activists to meeting alongside G20 summit MOSCOW (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama invited Russian human rights activists to meet him later this week, their groups said on Tuesday, a few weeks after snubbing Russian President Vladimir Putin amid spiraling disputes over human rights and security. Arts, Briefly New Role for Jackson on American Idol The longtime American Idol judge Randy Jackson, left, will be back for that singing competitions 13th season but in a new role as in-house mentor to the contestants, Fox announced on Tuesday. Analysis Doctors worry as heart drug research loses steam AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The hunt for new heart drugs is losing momentum as resources are switched to other areas, notably cancer research, where investors get a better bang for their buck. The Texas Tribune With Youth Tanning Law, Texas Aims to Lower Melanoma Risk On Sunday, Texas will join a number of states that bar minors from tanning indoors, which experts say greatly increases the risk of melanoma in those under 18. Canada says wireless spectrum auction to go ahead as planned OTTAWA, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Canada will go ahead with a planned auction of wireless spectrum despite Verizon Communications Inc's lack of interest in entering the Canadian market, a government official said on Tuesday. Mayor Bloomberg sues New York City Council over curbs on stop-and-frisk NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg sued the City Council on Tuesday in a bid to overturn a law aimed at curbing the police department's use of its controversial stop-and-frisk policy. Global Soccer If Rooney Stays, United Won This Draw After a 0-0 draw at Manchester United, the Chelsea coach Jos Mourinho seemed resigned to the fact he would not acquire Wayne Rooney. Essay Mixed Feelings Over N.F.L. Concussion Settlement A former N.F.L. player writes that he is conflicted by the concussion settlement, which will bring relief to retired players but does not answer what was known by the league about head injuries. Latvians race milk carton boats August 27 - The Milk Carton Boat Race features dozens of extravagant and colorful boats made of milk containers competing in the waters of the Lielupe River in central Latvia. Elly Park reports. Gadgetwise Headphones Carry Music and Outside Noise A device adds a microphone to headphones, allowing in environmental sounds to provide alerts to hazards. In the Running Catsimatidis Campaigns With Heart, Tongue and Checkbook Unfettered At campaign appearances, no one would ever guess that John A. Catsimatidis, a Republican, was the billionaire in the room, but he has run this years most idiosyncratic race for New York City mayor. 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. Well Share Your Breast Cancer Stories If you live with breast cancer, love someone with breast cancer or worry about your risk for breast cancer, we want to hear from you. 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.

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