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News Feed Latest worldwide news Fitch may upgrade Nokia debt rating after Microsoft deal HELSINKI, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Credit rating agency Fitch said it may upgrade Nokia's speculative-grade debt rating after the company announced the sale of its handset business to Microsoft. Currents | Furniture Decadent as a Bite of Velvet Cake Squint, a London furniture company, introduces velvet-covered tables and vases. Vatican Pope appoints new secretary of state Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Pietro Parolin to succeed Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone as the Holy See's secretary of state, the Vatican said Saturday. World Briefing | Africa Nigeria Officials Say Attacks Were Revenge on Vigilantes Two attacks that killed 24 people are believed to have been carried out by the Islamist militant group Boko Haram in revenge against vigilantes, residents and officials said. In Hearing, House Panel Seems Split on Syria Strike Members of President Obamas national security team took the case for intervention before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday, a day after appearing before the panels Senate counterpart. Shortcuts Taking an Invention From Idea to the Store Shelf Building a better mousetrap may be the easy part. After that comes patent, production and marketing, and missteps along the way can be costly. 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... N.F.L. Scouting Report Difference Makers? Could Be A look around the league shows that each team has a player whose individual success could affect how things go in 2013. Japan vows quick action, public funds for Fukushima TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan vowed quick, decisive action, including the use of public funds, to tackle the worsening problem of contaminated water pouring from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, as the authorities step in to help the facility's embattled operator. Whats on Monday Television highlights. UPDATE 3-Delta chooses Airbus over Boeing for 40-plane order WASHINGTON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc announced an order for Airbus jets on Wednesday worth almost $6 billion at list prices, softening its reliance on Boeing for the first time in two... Japan PM pledges speedy, comprehensive Fukushima moves TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday the government will take prompt, comprehensive steps to clean up the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant amid growing concerns about the plant operator's ability to handle it. Fergie and Josh welcome baby Don't be surprised if Fergie is singing "Sweet Child O' Mine" today. Fergie and Josh Duhamel have welcomed a baby boy named Axl Jack. Front Row Retailing as a Forum for Art Dior Homme commissions a work for the 57th Street store and Garage, the magazine edited by Dasha Zhukova, asked five perfumers to create scents based on famous artworks. Florida State Rolls Behind Big Debut The redshirt freshman quarterback Jameis Winston passed for 356 yards and 4 touchdowns in a spectacular debut and No. 11 Florida State dominated Pittsburgh, 41-13, on Monday night. Senate panel approves resolution on Syria military strikes WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a resolution on Wednesday authorizing limited U.S. military intervention in Syria, setting the stage for a debate in the full Senate next week on the use of force. Migrant workers head home Savoring a meal of vegetables and rice grown in nearby paddy fields washed down with some home-brewed rice wine served, it's clear Long Taiyang is delighted to be back. UPDATE 1-Nigeria's Dangote signs $3.3 bln loan from banks for refinery ABUJA, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Nigeria's Dangote Industries clinched a $3.3 billion syndicated loan from banks on Wednesday for a 400,000 barrel-per-day oil refinery and petrochemical plant, saying the... Bezos Makes First Visit to Washington Post as Owner In an interview, Jeffrey P. Bezos, the founder of Amazon.com, said he expected the newspaper to have a new golden era under his ownership. UPDATE 1-Energy boom a windfall for U.S. family income -study NEW YORK, Sept 4 (Reuters) - American families will earn more money in the coming years as dollars from the nation's oil and gas boom trickle down to the average person, consultants IHS said in a report released on Wednesday. Pregnant with twins and 'pissed' In an anonymous post online, a couple expresses their frustration at getting pregnant with twins after undergoing IVF treatment. New Issue- FCE Bank prices 500 mln euro 2016 bond Underlying govt bond Over Mid-swaps, equivalent to 126.7bp Sports Briefing | Pro Football Jets Claim 3 Players Off Waivers The Jets added running back Alex Green, offensive tackle Ben Ijalana and linebacker Scott Solomon to the roster. Analysis U.S. strike on Syria could derail Iran president's master plan DUBAI (Reuters) - If one thing could scuttle Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's big plan - to fix Iran's economy by winning some relief from Western sanctions - a U.S. strike on Tehran's ally Syria is it. World Briefing | Africa Libya Ex-Officials and Son of Qaddafi to Stand Trial The son of the late Muammar el-Qaddafi and his spy chief were among those charged on Tuesday with murder in relation to the countrys 2011 civil war, the general prosecutor said. Ask Well Eating Before Exercise The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to reader questions about fitness. Cucumber Salad With Asian Flavors This pungent Asian salad goes very nicely with fish and stir-fries. U.S.-Russian Ties Still Fall Short of Reset Goal Much fanfare surrounded American efforts to reset relations with Russia, but the two countries are now very far apart on issues like intervention in Syria. FOREX-Dollar retreats as investors eye jobs data, Syria tension * Dollar falls from six-week high against major currencies Dot Earth Blog From Lynas to Pollan, Agreement that Golden Rice Trials Should Proceed Two recent reports by journalists strip away distortions and myths surrounding the controversy over genetically engineered Golden Rice. Bits Blog A Bloody Ballmer and Stalled Discussions on the Long Road to a Nokia Deal Microsofts purchase of some of Nokia was marked by a series of high-level negotiations that included Steven A. Ballmer that went nowhere. Nokia handset sale hammers hedge funds LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) - Hedge funds betting that the collapse in Finnish telecom group Nokia's share price would continue got a rude surprise on Tuesday, and their rush to unwind their bets left the... Sketch Guy A Sweet Lesson in Price Perceptions It seemed crazy to spend $5 on a pint of ice cream, until a $12 pint came along. Anchoring to a number can change the way we make financial decisions. You're the Boss Blog Running the Numbers, a Business Reassesses Its Performance At first, the manufacturers leaders were devastated to learn that the companys performance was so much worse than they had believed. Nintendo Cuts a Dimension From a Device Aimed at Youths The Nintendo 2DS will cost $130, about $40 less than its 3DS sibling, as part of a strategy to prevent households from relying on tablets for video games. Aerodynamics of F1 Christina MacFarlane explores the role aerodynamics play in boosting a Formula One car's performance. McEnroe Still going strong Seven-time grand slam champion John McEnroe is delighting fans on his PowerShares tour. CNN's Don Riddell reports. UPDATE 1-Ford tops Canadian auto sales in August TORONTO, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Canadian auto sales recorded their best August ever, industry data released on Wednesday showed, with Ford Motor Co outselling Chrysler Group and General Motors Co, and Japan's largest automakers making double-digit gains. 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. Russian police confiscate paintings, shut down museums Sept. 4 - Police shut two galleries and confiscate controversial paintings of state and church leaders in St. Petersburg ahead of G20 summit. Lindsey Parietti reports.

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