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News Feed Latest worldwide news 'Despicable Me' minions top Sandler's 'Grown Ups 2' at box office July 14 (Reuters) - The mighty minions of "Despicable Me 2" fought off a challenge from Adam Sandler's new comedy sequel "Grown Ups 2" to top the weekend movie charts in the United States and Canada, according to studio estimates. Serial killer movie escapes ban Few African films have created as much buzz recently as "Of Good Report," a dark tale of a high school teacher who becomes obsessed with a 16-year-old female pupil. New vaccine targets Hepatitis B eradication Aug. 5 - Israeli drug company SciVac has developed a third-generation vaccine for Hepatitis B, a virus that kills more than half a million people each year. The company says the vaccine has the potential to stop the disease in its tracks and is currently seeking approval for its use in the United States and Europe. Elly Park reports. Sports Briefing | Soccer Arsenal Is Back in the Champions League Arsenal will play in the Champions League for a 16th consecutive season, and 10-man Schalke scraped into the group stage as well on Tuesday. Tour football's spiritual home CNN's Pedro Pinto tours Brazil's Maracana Stadium after its costly and problematic redesign for the 2014 World Cup. Marijuana The Uruguayan model Views on marijuana are shifting, but nearly everywhere, it is too early to talk about substantive changes to drug policies. Man Group shares jump after outflows, fees beat forecasts LONDON (Reuters) - Hedge fund manager Man Group said clients continued to pull money out of its funds but at a slower rate than some analysts had forecast, helping lift its shares from recent lows. CANADA FX DEBT-C$ posts 3rd straight weekly loss TORONTO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar ended steady against its U.S. counterpart on Friday, hurt as the United States made it clear it planned to punish Syria over a chemical weapons attack... Exclusive After the chemical attack CNN's Frederik Pleitgen shows exclusive video from survivors inside the Damascus suburbs. For News From Syrian Battleground, a Reliance on Social Media The dangers of news organizations reporting in Syria have kept most journalists outside the countrys borders and heightened the need for third-party video. Bo keeps up counterattack Fallen Chinese Communist Party heavyweight Bo Xilai kept up his vigorous defense against corruption charges Friday in China's most politically sensitive trial in decades. The TV Watch Spiral and 3 Other French Shows Worth Seeking Out Four French TV dramas serve up the most common themes crime, war, sex and the occult in fresh and unexpected ways. Yemen PM escapes unhurt after gunmen shoot at motorcade aide SANAA (Reuters) - Unidentified assailants opened fire on the motorcade of Yemen's prime minister on Saturday, an aide said, in an apparent assassination attempt that underscored the volatility of the U.S.-allied Arab country. US STOCKS-Wall St falls, heading for worst month since May 2012 * Traders adjust positions for weekend with Syria outcome clouded 'Space stations' to transform Riyadh Can car-loving Saudis be convinced to step out of their air-conditioned comfort and take public transport? US STOCKS-Wall St falls, heading for worst month since May 2012 * Traders adjust positions for weekend with Syria outcome clouded Carnival puts cruise fleet under microscope after ship fire MIAMI BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Carnival Corp has launched a comprehensive review of its entire fleet after a fire crippled one of its ships last month, and will share its findings across the industry, Carnival Cruise Lines' chief executive told a conference on Tuesday. 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. PRESS DIGEST-New York Times business news - Aug 30 Aug 30 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Ireland mourns 'keeper of language' poet Seamus Heaney DUBLIN (Reuters) - Seamus Heaney, one of the world's best-known poets and winner of the 1995 Nobel Prize for literature, died on Friday after a short illness at the age of 74, his family said. Theme parks lose to video games With competition from video games and the Internet, theme parks are seeing reduced visits from teens. T Magazine Food Matters | Where Cold-Pressed Juice and Raw Food Are Art Forms Amanda Chantal Bacon, who is about to open a second location of her cult Los Angeles shop Moon Juice, brings a chefs touch to her cold-pressed concoctions. Cash-rich European corporates unfazed by 2014 maturity wall * EUR140bn-worth of corporate bonds due to mature next year Can tourism save China's villages? Facing encroaching urbanization, some Chinese villages are pinning their hopes on tourism for survival. UPDATE 1-Suez Canal Authority says attack attempted on container ship CAIRO, Aug 31 (Reuters) - A "terrorist" staged an unsuccessful attack on a container ship passing through the Suez Canal on Saturday, in an attempt to disrupt the flow of ships through the waterway,... Most Brazil IPOs have lost money since 2005 -Credit Suisse CAMPOS DO JORDO, Brazil, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Many initial public offerings in Brazil have led to investor losses over the past eight years, a senior Credit Suisse Group fund manager said on Friday,... Pogue's Posts How Ballmer Missed the Tidal Shifts in Tech From the point of view of a tech critic, Steven A. Ballmers 13-year reign as head of Microsoft is baffling. New Ad Organization to Promote Cross-Cultural Marketing In contrast to multicultural marketing aimed at specific groups, cross-cultural ads focus on similarities to speak to diverse consumer groups. Recipes for Health Brown Rice and Farro Salad With Roasted Pepper, Basil, Arugula and Feta Roasted pepper and a vinaigrette dressing infuse a chewy, savory mix of rice and farro. BRIEF-Bayer to apply for use of stivarga to treat GIST tumours FRANKFURT, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Bayer AG * Says plans to apply in September for EU permission to use stivarga for The Show at Tatiana Restaurant At the Brighton Beach establishment, weekend patrons can watch a half-hour show that includes dance, acrobatics, and fire spinning. QA Fitting More on a DVD How to squeeze more video onto a DVD, and choosing the best smartphone. Mets 3, Nationals 2 Last Starter Standing, Mets Gee Beats the Nationals Dillon Gee pitched into the eighth inning to lead the Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals. T Magazine Food Matters | Where Cold-Pressed Juice and Raw Food Are Art Forms Amanda Chantal Bacon, who is about to open a second location of her cult Los Angeles shop Moon Juice, brings a chefs touch to her cold-pressed concoctions. Raikkonen 'wants Lotus stay' Kimi Raikkonen wants to stay with Lotus, the Formula One team's boss said amid claims the former world champion is targeting a return to Ferrari. 'Lefty' sets pulses racing with 63 Phil Mickelson is making a habit of setting pulses racing with inspired birdie filled charges this year and Friday was no exception on the TPC Boston. In Transit Blog Calendar Coming Events in Budapest; Portland, Ore.; South Dakota A weekly capsule of events around the globe curated by our writers and editors. BlackBerry director says company can survive as niche smartphone maker WSJ (Reuters) - A member of BlackBerry Ltd's board committee tasked with exploring strategic alternatives said the company can survive as a niche smartphone maker but should sell off some parts, the Wall Street Journal said. Hewitt Upsets del Potro; Murray and Djokovic Rebound Lleyton Hewitt stunned sixth-seeded Juan Martn del Potro, and Andy Murray rebounded after dropping a set to Leonardo Mayer at the United States Open. Nadal cruises while Azarenka struggles at U.S. Open NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal, growing in confidence with each match, blasted his way into the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Saturday with an ominous display.

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