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News Feed Latest worldwide news RPT-Fitch upgrades Poland's PKN to 'BBB-', stable outlook Aug 30 (Reuters) - (The following statement was released by the rating agency) The House That Calvin Built About $75 million and almost half a decade later, Calvin Kleins Southampton house may finally be in move-in condition. Harbinger's insurance unit files for $100 million IPO (Reuters) - Fidelity Guaranty Life, the insurance unit of Harbinger Group Inc, filed with U.S. regulators on Thursday to raise up to $100 million in an initial public offering of its common... Congress' uncommon common ground Congress is a stalemated cesspool of government shutdown showdowns that could come straight from an Aaron Sorkin TV series. But on the issue of using military force in Syria, bipartisanship is coming from unexpected places. Fantasy Football When to Take a Chance on Injury-Prone Players The following players have become known for their injury-riddled past. Some are still worth taking, depending on where you take them. Forget Paris, fall in love with Ghana Author Chibundu Onuzo takes a tour through the vibrant Ghanaian capital of Accra. World's wackiest hobbies Bog snorkeling? Air guitar? And you thought your hobby was odd. No matter your passion, there's a festival to honor it. Immelt Economic efficiencies drive China ahead Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says a large and educated workforce is fueling China's strength and not simply a deflated yuan. Istanbul clings to bid hopes as blows rain down ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Along the picturesque Bosphorus Straits dividing Europe and Asia, Istanbul is undergoing a transformation which should fill Turkey with confidence in its bid to become the first Muslim country to stage the Olympics in 2020. Staying at Michigan, With Renewed Focus Taylor Lewan, already one of the best linemen in college, chose to stay at Michigan for a distraction-free fifth year. Dining Review | Long Island A Review of Parkside Caf, in Seaford The Parkside Caf has bounced back from hurricane flooding, offering diners a lovely canal view and a new chef. 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. Soccer hero's goal Korea United "My number one hope is for North and South Korea to become united," says soccer star Ryang Yong-Gi. "It will contribute to the development of the country in many ways ... it will open up new possibilities beyond soccer and sports." Real's Bale bid 'lacks respect' Gareth Bale's imminent transfer to Real Madrid for a reported world-record fee has been criticized by Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino. Aerodynamics of F1 Christina MacFarlane explores the role aerodynamics play in boosting a Formula One car's performance. 50 years after MLK's freedom call Civil rights activist Maya Wiley talks about America 50 years after Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington. Exclusive After the chemical attack CNN's Frederik Pleitgen shows exclusive video from survivors inside the Damascus suburbs. UPDATE 1-Ivorian agency, cocoa exporters dispute costs, prices ABIDJAN, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Ivory Coast cocoa exporters have rejected a price structure proposed by the industry regulator for the 2013/14 season, saying it underestimated their costs, and have called for government mediation, industry sources said. 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. You're the Boss Blog The Wrong Way to Sell a Business One of my clients started planning the sale of his business six months before he wanted to sell. Another client started planning 10 years before he wanted to sell. Guess which one did better. Introducing the olinguito, the newest mammal discovery WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The long-tailed, orange-furred, big-eyed olinguito - said to resemble a cross between a house cat and a teddy bear - is the newest mammal and the first carnivore discovered in the Americas in 35 years, the Smithsonian Institution announced on Thursday. For a Chef, 41 Years in the Kitchen Takes Its Toll Being a chef, like being an elite athlete, tends to be a young persons game, with crazy hours and injury-inducing physical strain. For midlife chefs, the challenge is finding ways to adjust the pace. Advertising A View of Whats Missing From the Classroom A campaign about school absenteeism is the latest collaboration on education by the Ad Council and the United States Army. Federer 'is vulnerable' at U.S. Open He's the greatest player in the modern tennis era, perhaps even of all time, but is Roger Federer's stellar career fading to twilight? Arts Group Lays Off a Publicist and Co-Founder The World Music Institute has laid off Helene Browning because of declining donations, Karen Sander, the groups executive director, said. Al Fayed's reign at Fulham ends Mohamed Al Fayed played a major role in cementing Fulham's spot in the Premier League. But now 84, Al Fayed sold the Cottagers to billionaire Shahid Khan to give the league another U.S. owner. EU mergers and takeovers (Aug 29) BRUSSELS, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process Peter Uihlein of US Leads by 3 Shots at Wales Open Peter Uihlein shot a 4-under 67 Saturday, giving the American a three-shot lead after three rounds at the Wales Open. Exposures Women, Bought and Sold in Nepal Thousands of girls and women are smuggled across the Nepal-Indian border each year. The Week Ahead | Pop Putting Poetry Above Politics The songwriter Mohsen Namjoo stirs things up in Iran. Economic View A Carbon Tax That America Could Live With A carbon fee would be a less invasive way than regulation to change peoples behavior and reduce carbon emissions. And it could be designed in a politically palatable way, an economist says. Muslim Brotherhood leader Badie in 'good health' Egypt ministry CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's Interior Ministry said on Saturday that the top leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, Mohamed Badie, was in good health and denied reports that he had died from a heart attack in prison. Off the Shelf In Treasurys War, Missiles for a Financial Battlefield A new book by Juan C. Zarate describes the Treasury Departments new methods for fighting the nations foes. Hackers want your smartphone In the world of cyber security there are some well-known designations for anyone that considers him or herself to be a hacker, the term being so broad in scope now. 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. Business Briefing | Company News Early Date Set for U.S. Suit to Block Airlines Merger A federal judge set a trial date of Nov. 25 in the governments legal challenge to the merger of American Airlines and the US Airways Group. Most Brazil IPOs have lost money since 2005 -Credit Suisse CAMPOS DO JORDO, Brazil, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Many initial public offerings in Brazil have led to investor losses over the past eight years, a senior Credit Suisse Group fund manager said on Friday, with the worst results coming from oil and gas - a sector that for years was seen as the nation's most promising. Venus Williams bows out at U.S. Open Two-time champion Venus Williams is out of the U.S. Open following a battling 6-3 2-6 7-6 (7-5) second-round defeat to world No. 56 Zheng Jie. Finmeccanica up on report Doosan closer to unit stake bid MILAN/SEOUL (Reuters) - Shares in Italian defense group Finmeccanica rose 7 percent on Thursday on a report that South Korea's Doosan Heavy Industries Construction was planning to raise money to... Forget Paris, fall in love with Ghana Author Chibundu Onuzo takes a tour through the vibrant Ghanaian capital of Accra.

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