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News Feed Latest worldwide news Washington Memo In Syria Decision, Obama Looks to an Old Opponent Congress By asking Congress for authorization to retaliate against Syria, President Obama has put himself at the mercy of an institution that has bedeviled his presidency for years. 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. I Was Misinformed How Many Miles Do I Need to Murder the Head of the Airline? Flush with frequent-flier miles? Maybe you can buy some nice Detroit municipal bonds. Flash company Pure Storage raises $150 million, on track for IPO SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Pure Storage, a flash storage company, said it had raised $150 million, putting the company on track for a possible initial public offering and driving the spread of... RPT-Australia gold output up 5 percent in Q2 y/y - survey SYDNEY, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Gold output in Australia, the world's no. 2 producer after China, rose 5 percent in the second quarter from a year ago as producers cut costs by increasing the ore grade. CORRECTED-UPDATE 3-Serco vows to fix UK government contract problems (Corrects in first paragraph to "a quarter" from "almost half" and adds "central" in third paragraph; adds detail on revenue in fourth paragraph) Hungarian train shines light on self-contained solar power Aug. 28 - A nature reserve in central Hungary has become a testing ground for self-contained, solar-powered train travel. Engineers say the narrow gauge train is the first of its kind, and could become a template for larger train transport systems. Matthew Stock reports. Investing billions in the USA It may be far from home but a South African company is powering its way into the U.S. energy landscape, hoping that its grand plan to introduce a once-shunned technology in the United States will pay off. Facing Fire Over Challenge to Louisianas Oil Industry A panel created after Hurricane Katrina as an apolitical force for flood control filed a lawsuit against nearly 100 oil and gas companies, arguing that they neglected to fix damage to wetlands. You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Optimism! Where is this optimism coming from? (You wont find it at Nevadas brothels.) Why Twitters conversation view is a big deal. Take a vacation! Modern Love Just Holding on Through the Curves As I became involved with one young woman, I learned how profoundly the child welfare system could fail its teenagers. Sports Briefing | Soccer Manchester United Is Held to Scoreless Tie Wayne Rooneys headline-grabbing presence could not inspire Manchester United to victory in David Moyess first home game in charge as Chelsea ground out a 0-0 draw. Dining Review | Westchester A Review of Bistro 12, in Tarrytown The cuisine at Bistro 12 is Mediterranean, but reflects the owners origins, in Madeira. In Transit Blog 40 Winks More, Jeeves Some hotels are now offering their guests a more personal wake-up call, for no extra cost. Egypt's EFG Hermes says it lost 29 mln EGP in second quarter CAIRO, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Egypt's EFG Hermes suffered a net loss of 29.0 million Egyptian pounds ($4.2 million) in the second quarter compared to 71.2 million pound net profit a year-earlier, it said on Sunday. Washington Memo In Syria Decision, Obama Looks to an Old Opponent Congress By asking Congress for authorization to retaliate against Syria, President Obama has put himself at the mercy of an institution that has bedeviled his presidency for years. 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. No. 12 LSU Opens With 37-27 Win Over No. 20 TCU Walking off the podium after LSU's season-opening victory, coach Les Miles provided an appreciative nod to his new offensive coordinator. Canvassing Central Park and Finding New Tenants In the first such survey in a decade, scientists fanned out this week across the park in a bioblitz, an attempt to gauge the variety of plant and animal life there. Gephyrophobia Do you have it? It's called Gephyrophobia fear of bridges. Rally star Loeb's new challenge Sebastien Loeb was a late starter in motorsport, but the French driver is happy to start all over again in his latest challenge after a decade of dominating the rally world. B.J. Upton Lifts Braves Past Marlins in 11th, 5-4 B.J. Upton had four hits, including the game-winning single in the 11th inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 5-4 for their fifth straight win on Saturday night. Analysis India finds price of expats' patriotism elusive as growth fades MUMBAI/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The patriotism of wealthy overseas Indians has helped the country avert economic crises in the past and it is little surprise that embattled policymakers are turning to... Jazz Listings for Aug. 30-Sept. 5 A selected guide to jazz performances in New York. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Verizon nears $130 billion wireless deal, to finance about $65 billion sources (Reuters) - Verizon Communications is near a $130 billion deal to buy out the 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless it does not already own from Vodafone Group Plc and plans to raise about $65 billion to fund the purchase, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday. N.F.L. Agrees to Settle Concussion Suit for $765 Million The settlement, between the N.F.L. and more than 4,500 players suing over head trauma, provides for medical exams and concussion-related compensation. BTG's Arida sees Brazil rates rising for 'reasonably long' time CAMPOS DO JORDO, Brazil, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank, grappling with stubborn inflation, a red-hot labor market and rampant government spending, is likely to keep raising borrowing... Radiation Near Japanese Plants Tanks Suggests New Leaks The crisis over tons of contaminated water at the plant, crippled two years ago by an earthquake and tsunami, has worsened. Victorian woman photographer Cameron celebrated at NY museum show NEW YORK (Reuters) - With a camera meant to amuse her in her solitude and some famous friends, Julia Margaret Cameron managed to forge a body of work focused on Victorian portraiture that is still celebrated a century and a half later. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. GM sees auto industry slowing in turbulent Middle East DUBAI, Sept 1 (Reuters) - General Motors said it expected the automobile industry in the Middle East to show growth that is sustainable, but at a slower rate than in the last few years, hurt by uncertainty and political crisis in markets such as Egypt and Syria. Congo Six reasons why it matters Mention DR Congo, Sub-Saharan Africa's largest country, and what comes to mind? Probably conflict minerals, proxy wars, the rape capital of the world, or the trigger for the 19th century "Scramble for Africa." World's weirdest wedding photos? Tired of the same old engagement and wedding photos? The cliched poses in gardens or on beaches? Private banker pay holds up in tough market ZURICH (Reuters) - Stiff competition for top private bankers has kept a floor under pay even as low interest rates, flaccid client trading and tougher regulation squeeze industry profit margins. Exposures Gorgeous Glimpses of Calamity Man-made perils to the universes garden of life are evident from space. Serial killer movie they tried to ban Few African films have created as much buzz recently as "Of Good Report," a dark tale of a high school teacher who becomes obsessed with a 16-year-old female pupil. Bits From Example to Excess in Silicon Valley The tech industrys spirit of good will seems to have gone by the wayside, perhaps overshadowed by a chase for power and wealth. Critics Notebook Electric Zoo Festival Cut Short by Two Deaths The news of two deaths at Electric Zoo 2013, the fifth annual Labor Day weekend of electronic music on Randalls Island, casts a sorrowful shadow over what was supposed to be a celebration. Analysis Military action in Syria faces uncertain fate in Congress WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Congress has resolved almost nothing of consequence since 2010, failing to complete what were once basic responsibilities for roads, schools, farms and the U.S. mail.

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