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News Feed Latest worldwide news Ghana court President 'validly elected' Ghana's Supreme Court declared President John Dramani Mahama "validly elected" as the court dismissed all claims of voter fraud, mismanagement and irregularities in the country's December 2012 presidential election. World Briefing | Africa Somalia Semiautonomous State to Ally Itself With Government The semiautonomous Somali state of Jubaland agreed to ally itself with the national government, in a deal welcomed by Somalias internationally backed authorities. Bits Oxford Dictionaries Online Adds Selfie, Emoji and Other Tech-Oriented Terms Oxford Dictionaries has updated its online lexicon to include a number of youthful and relevant terms. Showtime bets 'Ray Donovan' will be summer success for years LOS ANGELES, Aug 30 (Reuters) - From the FBI agent tripping on acid to the action film star marrying a transsexual, the Sunday night Showtime drama "Ray Donovan" has served up its share of bizarre twists. Looking Ahead Economic Reports for the Week of Sept. 2 Information to be released this week includes construction spending for July and the Institute for Supply Management index of manufacturing activity in August. On the Runway Blog From McQueen to Venus Brave Women Before getting knocked out of the U.S. Open this week, Venus Williams made quite a statement with her purple braids. Seeing her made me think of Alexander McQueen. Danone-owned milk formula maker considers legal action vs. Fonterra WELLINGTON (Reuters) - A Danone SA unit said on Thursday it was considering legal action against New Zealand's Fonterra after the maker of Karicare milk formula had to recall products due to incorrect tests that led to global food safety scare. Vodafone investors split on best use of Verizon windfall * Verizon close to buying Vodafone039;s 45 pct of wireless JV 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. 25 great skyscrapers China may have just topped out on its new tallest building -- the 632-meter Shanghai Tower -- but if plans underway in Changsha come to fruition, that building will hold the title until only April 2014 when the country's 838-meter Sky City is completed. Immelt says GE can succeed in China independently Jan 19 - In an interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt touts the conglomerate's success with joint ventures in China, but says GE has succeeded on its own. Paris Was the Place, by Susan Conley Memories afflict a woman as her brother struggles with AIDS. For the A.T.P., There Is No Tale of the Tape, and Thereby Hangs a Tale In July, the listed height on John Isners A.T.P. Profile page changed from 6 feet 9 inches to 6-10, an improbable growth spurt for a 28-year-old man. Dot Earth Blog Hurricane Marco Rubio A Winning Climate Campaign? An edgy climate campaign names hurricanes for politicians rejecting action on global warming. Power plant operator Longview Power files for bankruptcy Aug 30 (Reuters) - Longview Power LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy along with certain of its affiliates, a court filing showed, as the U.S. power plant operator aims to restructure its debts to... Edinburgh Strategy Check Reviews, Take Chances, Hope for the Best The Edinburgh Festival Fringe more than 2,800 performances of theater, music, comedy, dance and more spread among 275 venues is impossible to consume fully. Zurich launches 'sex drive-ins' In an attempt to reduce open street prostitution and to improve security for sex workers, Switzerland's largest city, Zurich, is opening "sex drive-ins" Monday. A hawkish Kerry emerges as point man in Obama's push to punish Syria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - When the Senate takes up whether to back White House plans to attack Syria, there may be few more effective or passionate lobbyists for the administration than Secretary of State John Kerry, who was a member of that exclusive club for 28 years. Tribes of Saturday Night Summers Last Call Saturday Night in Montauk With Labor Day fast approaching, young revelers in the Hamptons pursue a final chance at Montauk love. Tango fans descend on Buenos Aires Aug. 15 - Thousands of tango aficionados from around the world arrive in Argentina for the annual tango festival and world championships.Tara Cleary reports. Cacao fever! Why people pay $6 for a chocolate bar - Felix TV People craving the best ingredients and flavors are changing the economics of chocolate, making it possible for chocolate makers such as Madecasse and Cacao Prieto to produce expensive chocolates, support farmers in the developing world and turn the simple candy bar into an artisanal experience. (November 27, 2012) Protesters against U.S. military intervention cry "Hands off Syria" internationally Aug. 31 - Protesters in Germany, Jordan and the U.S. are saying "Hands off Syria" to possible U.S. military intervention. Meanwhile, Iran's head of national security meets with officials in Damascus. Gavino Garay reports. 3 year sentence sparks protest One of five suspects in the deadly gang rape of a female med student in India is convicted. CNN's Sumnima Udas reports. Brothers at War and The Real North Korea Two books explore the reasons for North Koreas confounding survival. Water birds reveal new direction for aircraft landing research Aug. 8 - Water birds appear to prefer landing along the north-south axis, according to a study by Czech scientists. The researchers say their findings could help improve landing navigation systems for aircraft and prevent accidents when planes land close to water. Suzannah Butcher reports. WRAPUP 5-Scornful Syria hails "historic American retreat" as Obama hesitates * Israeli official says Israel fears Obama hesitation on Iran Big-serving Berdych moves into fourth round NEW YORK (Reuters) - Czech dangerman Tomas Berdych marched towards a possible U.S. Open showdown with defending champion Andy Murray when he reached the fourth round with a commanding performance at Flushing Meadows on Sunday. Arts Review | Westchester A Review of Anonymous Contemporary Tibetan Art, at the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art Anonymous Contemporary Tibetan Art at the Dorsky Gallery in New Paltz, N.Y., expands upon the 2010 exhibition at the Rubin Museum in New York, and features many of the same artists. Senior Chinese Official Falls Under Scrutiny as Some Point to Larger Inquiry Jiang Jiemin is the first full member of the elite Central Committee to be publicly singled out on corruption charges under the countrys leader, Xi Jinping. 'Megacanyon' found beneath ice British and American scientists watching Greenland's massive ice sheet have found what appears to be a 460-mile "megacanyon" far beneath the frozen surface of the world's largest island. Egypt names key constitution panel with few Islamists CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's army-backed government unveiled a constituent assembly on Sunday almost devoid of Islamists, and gave it 60 days to review amendments that would erase Islamic articles brought in by the Muslim Brotherhood and more hardline Islamic parties. Pornanong Phatlum Leads Safeway Classic Thailand's Pornanong Phatlum birdied three of her last four holes Friday to maintain a one-stroke lead after the second round of the Safeway Classic. Obama says U.S. should strike Syria, will seek congressional vote WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Saturday he had decided the United States should strike Syrian government targets in response to a deadly chemical weapons attack, but said he would seek a congressional vote for any military action. T Magazine In the Air | International Velvet The rich textile has long been the calling card of the stylishly privileged. Now, its fashions turn to embrace the stuff of royals. Superficial Visits and Trickery Undermine Foreign Factory Inspections While some audits are performed in depth, retailers often choose check the box inspections that fail to uncover substandard conditions and outright fraud. Leland Mitchell, Who Defied Racism on the Basketball Court, Dies at 72 A decision by Mitchell and his teammates to play in a N.C.A.A. tournament despite opposition was widely seen as the beginning of the end of segregation in college sports. ArtsBeat Popcast Miley Cyrus and the Summer of Smooth Jon Caramanica talks with host Ben Ratliff about Miley Cyruss raunch intervention on this weeks MTV Video Music Awards. UK manufacturers' investment plans strongest in 6 years - poll LONDON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - British manufacturers are planning the fastest increase in capital investment in the year ahead since before the financial crisis, a survey showed, suggesting the economy could be heading for a more balanced recovery. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Shortcuts Sometimes Second-Best Makes a Better Role Model Recent research suggests we may be choosing the wrong people to emulate, and that could be hurting us professionally.

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