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News Feed Latest worldwide news Most French oppose attack on Syria and don't trust Hollande to do it -poll PARIS, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Most French people do not want France to take part in military action on Syria and most do not trust French President Francois Hollande to do so, a poll showed on Saturday. F1's spiritual home in U.S. The Circuit explores the history of F1 in America ahead of Austin hosting this year's U.S. GP. FIFA Chief Expects to Reschedule 2022 Cup Sepp Blatter said that his executive committee would almost surely approve shifting the tournament out of June and July, when summer heat sears Qatar. QA Fitting More on a DVD How to squeeze more video onto a DVD, and choosing the best smartphone. Seattle rains water balloons Aug. 19 - Hundreds of thousands of water balloons fly through the air as Seattle residents attempt to break the world record for the largest water balloon fight. Tara Cleary reports. Robots taking over kitchens? Students from The School of Form in Poland have designed a robotic chef that could give a glimpse into the future. Behind scenes with Solheim stars Living Golf goes behind the scenes at the biggest tournament in women's golf. Dot Earth Blog Other Voices Sturgeon Moon A river, a full moon, and memories of an endangered leviathan. Verizon nears $130 billion wireless deal, to finance about $65 billion sources (Reuters) - Verizon Communications is near a $130 billion deal to buy out the 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless it does not already own from Vodafone Group Plc and plans to raise about $65 billion to fund the purchase, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday. Well A Guide for Swimmers Breaking Boundaries A new book by Lynne Cox, an open water swimmer, offers lifesaving advice for the exploding ranks of triathletes and other swimmers who are escaping the confines of pools. The Gamal, by Ciaran Collins An Irish village oddball tells the story of a tragic friendship. Huge California Wildfire Spreads Into Yosemite A giant wildfire raging out of control spread into Yosemite National Park on Friday as authorities urged more evacuations in nearby communities. Fruit fly brain map a boon to neuroscience Aug. 29 - Scientists at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Virginia have successfully mapped the circuitry in a small region of a fruit fly brain. The researchers, who work at HMMI's Janelia Farms Research Campus, say it is a small but important step toward understanding how the much larger human brain processes information. Rob Muir has more. Carnegie Mellon robots aim to please June 26 - Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are designing modern day butlers - service robots that will one day help people with tasks like fetching coffee and cleaning up the kitchen. Ben Gruber has more. Weaver and Green Lead Angels Over Brewers 5-0 Jered Weaver tossed six scoreless innings and Grant Green hit a three-run double that led the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night. One Fans Life Lessons, From Heroes and Humans A 10-year-old conflated one set of Super Bowl champion Giants with an idealized moral philosophy; his adult self realized later champions human reality. New Leaked Document Outlines U.S. Spending on Intelligence Agencies The most detailed disclosure of intelligence spending in history shows a surprisingly big role for the C.I.A. and a new emphasis on cyberoperations. Whats On Tuesday Television highlights. A Yang Fudong Restrospective at the Berkeley Art Museum An exhibition of Yang Fudongs works from the past two decades seems to parallel the disjointed state of his country, China. Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions Aug 30 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 800 p.m. GMT on Friday Hundreds of Iraqis protest against lawmaker privileges BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Baghdad and central and southern Iraq on Saturday against generous pension payments to lawmakers in a county where many are still struggling to get jobs and basic services. Can tourism save China's villages? Facing encroaching urbanization, some Chinese villages are pinning their hopes on tourism for survival. Experts Fear That U.S. Plan to Strike Syria Overlooks Risks Diplomats and others say President Obamas proposal to attack Syria fails to plan for risks like a surge in anti-Americanism and a wider regional conflict. Streetscapes Twins, Except Architecturally Two behemoths went up and were felled at the same time. Today, only one, the Singer Building, is lamented. 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. Dance Review Olivier Weverss Whim WHim Tweaks Conventions at the Joyce Whim WHim, a small Seattle troupe, brings a program of three works to the Ballet v6.0 festival at the Joyce. Editors Choice Recently reviewed books of particular interest. Make 'revenge porn' a crime Women are stalked, lives are ruined by "revenge porn," naked photos posted with contact information but no consent. Danielle Citron says it should be a crime. Experts Fear That U.S. Plan to Strike Syria Overlooks Risks Diplomats and others say President Obamas proposal to attack Syria fails to plan for risks like a surge in anti-Americanism and a wider regional conflict. Could Bo Xilai face death penalty? CNN's David McKenzie reports on former high-flying Chinese politician Bo Xilai, who now might face the death penalty. Stars, taboo sex and death at Venice film fest LONDON (Reuters) - Space, stars and taboo sex will be on display in Venice this week as the world's oldest international film festival fights to keep its head above water in a city slowly slipping into the sea. At the Table | Mojito Bar and Restaurant Tennis in the Background For some visitors to the Mojito Bar and Restaurant, outside the site of the United States Open in Flushing, Queens, the annual event is more about drinks and people watching than about the matches. Elizabeth Wilkins and Graham Lake The bride is a law clerk to Chief Judge Merrick B. Garland and the groom is a law clerk to Judge Harry T. Edwards, both of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. China to land first probe on moon this year BEIJING (Reuters) - China will land its first probe on the moon at the end of this year, state media reported on Wednesday, the next step in an ambitious space program which includes eventually building a space station. Iran's oil revenues drop 58 percent since 2011 as sanctions bite-US WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Iran's monthly revenues from oil sales have dropped 58 percent since just before the United States imposed harsher sanctions on the country in 2011 because of Tehran's disputed nuclear program, a senior U.S. official said. Italy's Banca Marche put under special administration MILAN (Reuters) - Italian lender Banca Marche has been placed under special administration by the Bank of Italy, becoming the biggest casualty so far of an extended round of balance sheet inspections by the central bank. Straight Sets Ram Swats Away a Chance to Reach the Third Round Instead of attacking a crucial second serve by Marcel Granollers in the fifth set, Rajeev Ram allowed Granollers to recover with a forehand approach, turning the match, ultimately, in Granollerss favor. 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. Perfect timing Murray's triumph Andy Murray tells CNN he was unable to sleep after his historic victory over Novak Djokovic to become Britain's first men's singles champion at Wimbledon since 1936. Update Tour Iran? Operators Hope So Irans new president is promoting international tourism as part of his plan to fix the countrys economy, but United States officials continue to warn against travel there.

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