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News Feed Latest worldwide news Judge denies former New Orleans mayor's bid to delay trial NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - A judge on Friday denied an effort by former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin to postpone his corruption trial, which he said had been compromised by inflammatory comments posted online by prosecutors. Tokyo man to lose home to make way for stadium again TOKYO (Reuters) - Kohei Jinno fans out the black and white photos of his family posing proudly in front of their central Tokyo home, a house they were forced to leave ahead of the 1964 Olympic Games to make way for construction of the main stadium. Nadal wins U.S. Open Rafael Nadal confirmed his status Monday night as the dominant force in men's tennis with a four-set win over world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the U.S. Open final. UN approves Syria resolution Sept. 28 - UN Security Council approves resolution to rid Syria of it's chemical weapons arsenal. Julie Noce reports. Biology Decoy Protein Boosts Bone Growth Mice with dwarfism characteristics, caused by a gene mutation, resumed normal bone growth after injection of a decoy protein. Report Shoe thrown at Iran's President Rouhani in Tehran A shoe is reportedly thrown at Iranian President Rouhani as those opposed to dialogue with the U.S. gather alongside his supporters on his return to Tehran. The 30-Minute Interview Susan Hewitt Ms. Hewitt is a partner and the founder of the Cheshire Group, which owns and operates rent-regulated and market-rate apartments in the New York area. Persimmon leads FTSE lower on Osborne, Carney comments * Analysts still bullish on FTSE, Alpari targets 6,700 (Updates prices) Atletico stun Real in Madrid derby Atletico Madrid recorded their first victory in the league over Real Madrid this century with a 1-0 victory at the Bernabeu on Saturday. Well Scans More Likely if Doctors Have Financial Stake A new study suggests that doctors with a financial interest in M.R.I. machines may be more likely to order the scans even when clinical findings suggest they are unnecessary. Italian PM Letta to seek parliamentary backing-source ROME, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta will seek to verify the level of support he commands in parliament next week, following the resignation of centre-right ministers from his government, but he may not call a full confidence vote, a government source said on Saturday. Oscar Espinosa Chepe, Cuban Economist and Castro Critic, Dies at 72 Mr. Espinosa Chepe, who advocated the limited restoration of capitalist principles, remained in Cuba despite enduring harassment and imprisonment. Movie Review The Secret Lives of Dorks, Directed by Salom Breziner A nerd who lusts after the hottest girl in high school is reluctantly paired with another social outcast in The Secret Lives of Dorks. As Washington debates, some U.S. states proceed with food stamps cuts KANSAS CITY, Kan., Sept 28 (Reuters) - As Congress and the White House debate proposed cuts in the federal food stamps program, Kansas and Oklahoma are going ahead with reductions that could leave... U.S. Revives Aid Program for Clean Energy A controversial federal loan-guarantee program intended to support greener energy technologies will shift to supporting development of cleaner oil and coal technology. More U.S. Marines fortify Nairobi embassy security More U.S. Marines are fortifying security at the American Embassy in Nairobi following the deadly shopping mall attack there, CNN has learned. Doctor gives free weekend surgeries In Cameroon, there is only one doctor for every 5,000 people, according to the World Health Organization. Seeing his father and so many of his countrymen suffer, Georges Bwelle was determined to do something about it. National Briefing | New England Massachusetts Fishery Group Limits Herring Catch According to the rules, the Atlantic herring fleet can incidentally catch no more than 311.4 metric tons of river herring and shad. Lake Pavilion Inside the banquet-style Cantonese restaurant in Flushing, Queens. In Practice Tracking the Affordable Care Act To coincide with the rollout of the Affordable Care Act, The Times is starting a new feature that will track the laws implementation through articles, graphics, Q. and A.s, explanatory items and other elements contributed by Times reporters and editors. Rise in Deadly Attacks on Shiites in Iraq Stirs Anger at Government The inability of the government of Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki to control terrorist violence has drawn complaints of incompetence and corruption. Judge tosses lawsuit opposed to Sirius takeover by Liberty Media Sept 27 (Reuters) - The board of Sirius XM Radio Inc did not breach its duty to shareholders by allowing a takeover by Liberty Media Corp without demanding it pay a premium for the stock, a Delaware judge ruled on Friday. Countrywide shareholders cash in on Britain's housing recovery LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Two investors in Britain's biggest estate agency group Countrywide have sold a combined 94 million pound ($150 million) stake in the company, a source close to the deal... Buffett's advice to Melinda Gates The co-chair of the Bill Melinda Gates Foundation reveals what makes Warren Buffett a great mentor. World Briefing | Middle East Israel Violent Intifada Anniversary Hundreds of Palestinians clashed with Israeli security forces on Friday as Palestinians marked the 13th anniversary of the outbreak of the second intifada. UPDATE 1-Oracle to pay $199.5 mln to resolve false claims case * Oracle denied engaging in fraud, but agreed to settle (Adds details of case, Oracle comment) Field Notes Divorce After 50 Grows More Common For the first time, more Americans 50 and older are divorced than widowed. Smell of fall in the air in parts of U.S. The smell of fall is already in the air in some parts of the United States. That means it's time to pack up the car and drive to wherever the leaves are changing colors. Judge denies former New Orleans mayor's bid to delay trial NEW ORLEANS, Sept 27 (Reuters) - A judge on Friday denied an effort by former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin to postpone his corruption trial, which he said had been compromised by inflammatory comments... Liz Gerrings Glacier Opens Peak Performances Series Peak Performances is opening its season with a new work by the abstract choreographer Liz Gerring. Can African aviation lift its game? Nico Bezuidenhout, the CEO of South Africa's Mango Airlines, talks about the growing number of African airlines. Advertising A Big Week for the Advertising Industry, in Many Ways For Advertising Week, 90,000 people, at more than a dozen locations, are attending 198 events featuring 798 speakers. On Governors Island, 30 Acres of Open Space Are Becoming a True Park This weekend visitors will be able to get a preview of the park which includes a grove of hammocks, two ball fields, a formal garden and play areas. UPDATE 1-Japan's Abe says no concessions, but no escalation in islet spat with China NEW YORK, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Japan will make no concessions on sovereignty over Pacific islets also claimed by China, but will not make any moves to escalate the situation, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Friday. Royal baby's christening date set Prince George will be christened on October 23 at the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace, his parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, announced Friday. 'Special One' or stage villain? Jose Mourinho needs love. He pretends that he doesn't. He acts tough, reveling in the role of stage villain. But the bad guys need love too and the Portuguese football coach, quite possibly the most entertainingly controversial character in world sport, is no exception. Merkel's recipe for success The woman who was once written off by critics has shown in a new election that she is Europe's leading political figure, writes Ulf Gartzke Year Zero, by Ian Buruma Ian Burumas global history of the pivotal year 1945, when a new world emerged from the ruins of war. App Smart Apps That Make the Most of iOS 7 Apples mobile operating system has undergone a radical, huge redesign, and several apps have been updated to match the new look and feel. T Magazine Model-Morphosis | Julia Nobis at Maison Martin Margiela The photographer Greg Kessler captures the transformations of the Spring 2014 Fashion Week in Paris.

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