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News Feed Latest worldwide news TABLE-Foreign brokers set to buy Japanese stocks by small margin TOKYO, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Thursday. Japanese Stocks BUY 13.9 million shares SELL 13.1 million shares ------------------------------------------------------ BUY 800,000 shares Bloombergs Plan for Bigger East Midtown Towers Is Zoning for Dollars, Group Says Under Mayor Michael R. Bloombergs proposal, developers seeking to build towers larger than zoning rules allow would pay $250 for every extra square foot into a fund. The 30-Minute Interview David J. Galullo Mr. Galullo is the chief executive of Rapt Studios, a company based in San Francisco that designs corporate interiors for clients like Adobe, Google and the North Face. Pope Francis biopic in the works from fellow Argentine report (Reuters) - An Argentine director is planning a biopic of fellow countryman Pope Francis' life from his upbringing in Buenos Aires to his surprise election as leader of the world's Roman Catholics, Variety reported on Monday. Polish Jews Fight Law on Religious Slaughter of Animals Polands chief rabbi said the constitutional court had been asked to overturn the 2002 law because the ban threatened to undermine Jewish life in the country. TREASURIES-Prices slip as stocks gain; nonfarm payrolls awaited * Waning of worries on Syria erodes safety bid for Treasuries Soccer Clubs Latest Stadium Proposal Would Give the Yankees a New Neighbor The New York City Football Club, which discussed a Queens site, is considering building a 25,000-to-30,000-seat facility in the Bronx. Lisa Gernak, Calder Hynes The bride is an administrative assistant at a Ritz-Carlton; the groom is the public relations manager for the Brooklyn Nets. Banco do Brasil, Votorantim resume partnership talks -source SAO PAULO, Sept 4 (Reuters) - State-run Banco do Brasil SA is negotiating a new partnership model for an investment bank with subsidiary Banco Votorantim SA, with the focus on strengthening equity... UPDATE 2-Qualcomm jumps into 'wearables' fray with Toq smartwatch * Chipmaker hopes to encourage manufacturers to use its tech Budget Battles Keep Agencies Guessing The combination of cuts and a breakdown in the budgeting process leaves offices reluctant to hire or to commit to big projects. T Magazine Gallery | The Cult 80s Fashion Illustrator Tony Viramontes Gets a Second Look The artist, who documented the jet-set lifestyle in Manhattan and Paris before succumbing to AIDS in 1988, is the subject of an auction, window displays and a new book. KKR, Permira place ProSieben shares at 30.67 eur/shr - source FRANKFURT, Sept 4 (Reuters) - KKR and Permira , the controlling owners of ProSiebenSat.1, have sold a quarter of their stake in the German free-to-air broadcaster at 30.67 euros ($40) apiece, a... Nuclear Operator Raises Alarm on Crisis Tepco, the operator of Japans tsunami-hit nuclear power plant, said there were more than 200,000 tons of radioactive water in tanks vulnerable to leaks, adding to a list of problems. Whats on Wednesday Television highlights. Lewis on Women's British Open title 2013 Women's British Open winner Stacy Lewis talks to CNN's Shane O' Donoghue after her superb victory at St Andrews -- her second major win. Weak spending, inflation data point to soft U.S. economy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer spending barely rose and inflation was tame in July, offering a cautionary note on the economy as the Federal Reserve weighs cutting back its massive bond-buying... Holding governments to account With hundreds of millions of Africans owning mobile phones, citizens are becoming increasingly well connected. This is providing a powerful opportunity for citizens to access critical information about their parliaments and to report on human rights violations, corruption and poor service delivery. A Minute With Vin Diesel on going dark, getting ripped and Facebook BEVERLY HILLS, California (Reuters) - With a voice several octaves underground and a piercing stare, action star Vin Diesel goes to an even darker place as Riddick in the third installment of the sci-fi film series, nine years after "The Chronicles of Riddick." Australia Port Hedland Aug iron ore exports to China up 33 pct on yr SYDNEY, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Iron ore exports to China from Australia's Port Hedland, which handles about a fifth of the global seaborne market for the steel-making raw material, rose strongly in August in a sign of resilient resource demand from the Asian giant. UPDATE 1-Brazil's Batista trims stake in OGX to about 52 pct By Jeb Blount RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Brazilian tycoon Eike Batista trimmed his controlling stake in OGX Petrleo e Gs Participaes SA to about 52 percent after five sales of stock in... 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. A Sisterhood of Power Lunch Spots The places where they choose to network. Day in life in the city of future It is a bright cold day in April, and the walls are gently throbbing. You open your eyes in time to see the Wall Smart paint of your brand new apartment slowly brightening from black to white as nano-particles rearrange themselves to absorb a different part of the spectrum. BlackBerry sale may be wrapped up as soon as November -WSJ Sept 4 (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd's board hopes to run a "fast" auction process that could result in a sale of the company by November, the Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the matter on Wednesday. Countdown to Fashion Week Final Touches In the final installment of Countdown to Fashion Week, the designer Marissa Webb chooses hair and makeup to create strong but accessible looks for her collection. Another tough U.S. Open for Kvitova Petra Kvitova hasn't had much luck in New York. Suffering from an illness, the 2011 Wimbledon champion claimed a mere three games in a third-round loss. She still hasn't reached a quarterfinal in the Big Apple. Afghan police deaths double as international troops exit Police deaths in Afghanistan have doubled this year after NATO forces handed over security responsibility to poorly equipped and poorly trained local security forces. State of the Art No Strings On a Piano, But the Tone Is Grand To its line of hybrid grand and upright pianos, Yamaha adds the NU1 more compact and less expensive, but with real piano sound, not digital noise. Electric hemp scooter aims high as eco alternative Aug. 30 - According to its Dutch developers, an electric scooter made entirely from natural materials, including around 80 percent hemp, offers a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel power. The Be.e scooter has enough power on a single charge to travel for 80 km at speeds of up to 25 km/h - ideal for fast and flexible city travel. Matthew Stock reports. U.S. Open Replay Week 1 Lleyton Hewitt upsets Juan Martin del Potro and Serena Williams breezes through in the first week of the U.S. Open. Divided Senate Panel Approves Resolution on Syria Strike The 10-to-7 vote in the Foreign Relations Committee sets up a showdown next week in the full Senate on whether President Obama should be given the authority to strike Syria. Judge Is Asked by Creditors of Archdiocese to Leave Case Where one side in a Milwaukee Archdiocese bankruptcy case sees a conflict of interest, the other sees an effort at judge shopping. In Transit Blog Lower Rail Fares in Europe Rail Europe is offering three fall sales, including lower prices for Eurail Italy passes. Money manager Vilar's conviction upheld, new sentence ordered NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court upheld the 2008 fraud conviction of money manager and arts patron Alberto Vilar, but ordered that he be resentenced, in a decision that may set back some... Recipes for Health Cucumber Raita This side dish is spicy and cooling at the same time. Dennis Rodman returns to North Korea Former basketball star Dennis Rodman arrived in Pyongyang Tuesday on a five-day visit amid speculation he may try to negotiate the release of jailed U.S. citizen Kenneth Bae, China's Xinhua news agency reported. ArtsBeat Video Reviews of Passion, One Direction and Abigail Harm Times film critics on Passion, One Direction and Abigail Harm. Cultured Traveler Call It Beyrouth Beirut With a French Accent Beirutis returning from France bring a craving for Parisian life, while the young embrace a Franco-flavored hybrid. Lotus hopeful on Raikkonen Eric Boullier, the Team Principal of Lotus F1, on the future of Kimi Raikkonen and the team's hopes for the remainder of the season.

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