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News Feed Latest worldwide news The Shed in London Transcends the National Theaters Shadow The Shed, a temporary small theater under the aegis of the National Theater in London, has helped bring vitality to its venerable bigger sibling. The Lede Wildfire Near Yosemite Destroys Berkeleys Family Campground Residents of Berkeley, Calif., mourned the loss of the city-run Tuolumne Family Camp, which was destroyed by the fire that has been raging for 10 days near Yosemite National Park. Power couple promote positivity Nigerian native Patricia Mawa and Ugandan born Moses Mawa are on a mission to highlight positive stories from Africa. CANADA FX DEBT-C$ firms as oil climbs, Bank of Canada reassures * C$ strengthens as oil, gold rise on Syria fears * Bank of Canada's Murray bolsters confidence * C$ at C$1.0474 vs US$, or 95.47 U.S. cents * Bond prices rise By Andrea Hopkins TORONTO, Aug 27... What happened to Malala's friend? Today we can tell the remarkable story of Shazia Ramzan, a 15-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl. Straight Sets In Choice of Hands, Nadal Is Not Alone Jurgen Melzer and Angelique Kerber are also among the top tennis players who are naturally right-handed but swing a racket with their left hands. Personal Health Keeping Food-Borne Illnesses at Bay People, not products, are the main cause of food-borne illnesses, and they can be avoided by following certain basic principles of food safety. Momentum Builds for Military Strike in Syria The American defense secretary expressed readiness for any options as the Arab League joined those accusing Syrias government of using chemical arms. Can a team win 79-0? Two Nigerian matches that produced an incredible 146 goals are referred by the country's football authorities to the police as a "criminal matter." In Transit Blog Global Entry Program Expands Global Entry, a program designed to expedite security screening, will now include travelers from more countries. Pogues Posts A Readers Question How Do You Hang Up on Voice Command? A reader whose husband is a quadriplegic asks how to manage a voice-activated phone that requires touch for commands. UPDATE 3-Accor chooses Bazin to drive asset-light hotels strategy PARIS, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Accor has named private equity specialist Sebastien Bazin as the French hotel group's new chairman and chief executive in a move expected to speed Accor's asset sales to... Exposures Gorgeous Glimpses of Calamity Man-made perils to the universes garden of life are evident from space. He? She? News Media Are Encouraged to Change News organizations were divided in their handling of a request that they now refer to Pfc. Bradley Manning as a woman. Intersection Standing Out in Chinatown Residents of Chinatown in New York City, combine elements of Chinese culture with American trends to create their own looks. Art Review American Modern Hopper to OKeeffe Opens at MoMA In its new show American Modern Hopper to OKeeffe the Museum of Modern Art tries to show that the museum did not ignore American artists during its early decades. Mounting Middle East tensions fuel FTSE 100 retreat LONDON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Financials and miners dragged Britain's FTSE 100 lower on Tuesday as tensions in Syria and prospects of stimulus withdrawal by the U.S. Federal Reserve crimped risk... Economix Blog Study Suggests Shift in Fed Bond-Buying The Federal Reserve should keep buying mortgage bonds even as it stops buying Treasuries, and even as it sells off its existing holdings of both, two economists have concluded. No. 7 Kvitova Needs 3 Sets to Advance at US Open Seventh-seeded Petra Kvitova needed nearly two hours to win her first match at the Grand Slam tournament that has always bedeviled her. Human-powered helicopter flies into aviation history July 11 - A team from Toronto has won the long-coveted Sikorsky prize by using human power alone to fly an aircraft. The team, called AreroVelo Inc., achieved the feat on June 13, securing a $250,000 prize that has been on offer for 33 years, but never before awarded. Rob Muir reports. Middle East peace impossible? The Arab Spring seems a long time ago. The voices of Tunis and Tahrir Square, the uprising in Benghazi, the street protests in Yemen and Bahrain promised a popular awakening in countries where politics had been confined to an elite. House Proud Pink Robots at the Gate What to do with a 39-year-old who wont leave home? Let him turn it into his own Roden Crater. Greentech Stopped Cold Mercedes Sales Blocked in France France has effectively blocked the sale of several new Mercedes models because of a battle over air-conditioner refrigerant, and neither side seems to be budging. The Boss Flying the Annin Co. Flag After trying to buy the nationx2019;s oldest flag company, an executive with wide experience ended up running it. Eiffel Tower staff strike leaves tourists out of luck June 25 - Thousands of tourists left are stranded at ground level as Eiffel Tower staff go on strike to protest delays in repairs and working conditions. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Bayer's Nexavar gets priority review as thyroid cancer drug FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Bayer's cancer drug Nexavar was given priority review status by U.S. healthcare regulators for the oral drug's use against a difficult-to-treat type of thyroid cancer, the company said on Tuesday. 'Bluebirds' defeat leaves Man City red-faced When Vincent Tan led a Malaysian takeover of Cardiff City in 2010, the Welsh soccer club was battling crippling debts -- and a long-awaited return to England's top flight was tantalizingly out of reach. T Magazine Victoria Beckham, Working Girl Five years after she shocked the fashion world by unveiling an elegant collection of beautifully made dresses, Beckham has established herself as a powerful force in the industry. Sports Briefing | College Football F.S.U. Picks Quarterback Florida State Coach Jimbo Fisher said the redshirt freshman Jameis Winston would start at quarterback. Straight Sets Gulbis, With a Favorable Draw, Cannot Capitalize The 30th seeded Ernests Gulbis in a quarter of the draw lacking many of the favorites to win the mens United States Open title, fell to the unseeded Andreas Haider-Maurer, 3-6, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4. Children's Books Runt and Trash Can Days In two middle-grade novels, social position is a powerful weapon. The Week A Molten Planet and Meteorite Jewelry Recent developments in health and science news. This week A bog mummys remains are dated to 2000 B.C., and a United Nations warning on global warming. Lying about its lion, Chinese zoo closed for going to the dogs BEIJING (Reuters) - A zoo in central China has been closed after visitors were outraged to discover its lion was really a bushy and barking Tibetan mastiff. The Lede Scenes From the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington Video, images and voices of people who participated in the Saturdays event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. 'N Sync reunites at the VMAs Forget about the Moonmen. It was all about the performances at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. DealBook Blackstone Is Said to Buy Apartments From G.E. The investment firm has agreed to buy control of 80 apartment complexes from General Electric, valuing the properties at about $2.7 billion, a person briefed on the matter said on Monday. Gadgetwise To Build a Better Lego Robot Lego updated its Mindstorms robotics platform with a kit that includes features like Bluetooth compatibility and a remote control app. Accounts of Syrian Prisons Describe a Volatile Mix of Chaos and Control Reports from former prisoners reveal partial breakdowns of order inside the countrys prisons and detention centers, laced with episodes of unpredictable cruelty. Amanda Knox won't return to Italy Amanda Knox was convicted in 2009 of murdering her roommate, then acquitted in 2011 for "lack of evidence." Now Italy plans to retry her. World's best fireworks displays From Bastille Day and 4th July to Chinese New Year and Disney Land, your shots of the world's greatest fireworks.

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