2013年8月26日星期一

Morning Digest: U.N. experts in Syria head to site of poison gas attack

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U.N. experts in Syria head to site of poison gas attack
BEIRUT (Reuters) - U.N. inspectors left central Damascus on Monday to investigate sites of an alleged chemical weapons strike on the outskirts of the Syrian capital, a Reuters witness said, after calls from Western powers for military action to punish what may be the world's worst chemical attack in 25 years..
At least two mortar bombs hit Damascus near U.N. team's hotel
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - At least two mortar bombs struck a wealthy district of central Damascus on Monday, in the same area where a team of United Nations inspectors are staying as they investigate alleged chemical weapons attacks..
Italian tensions in focus as emerging assets calmer
LONDON (Reuters) - Italian shares and bonds fell on Monday after a threat from Silvio Berlusconi's party to bring down the government while a weaker dollar and lower U.S. yields offered some relief to battered emerging markets..
Justin Timberlake wins big at MTV VMAs as 'N Sync reunites
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Justin Timberlake won big on Sunday at MTV's annual Video Music Awards, taking home the top prize for video of the year for "Mirrors" and a special achievement honor, and also led a much-anticipated onstage reunion of the boy band 'N Sync..
Lotus confident Raikkonen will stay
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (Reuters) - Lotus expect to finalize an investment deal imminently and are confident Kimi Raikkonen will decide to stay on next season, according to the Formula One team's principal Eric Boullier..
Ex-Soviet hackers play outsized role in cyber crime world
MOSCOW (Reuters) - If you want to hack a phone, order a cyber attack on a competitor's website or buy a Trojan program to steal banking information, look no further than the former Soviet Union..
Archaeologists use drones in Peru to map and protect sites
LIMA (Reuters) - In Peru, home to the spectacular Inca city of Machu Picchu and thousands of ancient ruins, archaeologists are turning to drones to speed up sluggish survey work and protect sites from squatters, builders and miners..
Rare French 17th-century "pocket" calculator set for London sale
LONDON (Reuters) - It will take someone with pretty deep pockets to purchase and transport what is being described by auction house Christie's as one of four surviving 17th-century French "pocket" calculating machines, to be sold in London in October..
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