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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-French hostage of Nigerian Islamists pleads for help in video -SITE * Francis Collomp taken in reprisal for French action in Mali Debt ceiling showdown creates scramble for T-bills, investors pay to lend NEW YORK (Reuters) - The impending showdown over raising the U.S. debt ceiling is creating distortions in short-term Treasury bills, and as the government pares back new debt sales some worry that... $10 Deal for Rights to World Trade Center Name Draws Scrutiny New York State is looking into the sale of the rights to the three-word name to a nonprofit, accusing a former Port Authority official of leading the deal without proper approval. Getting Started The Broker-Free Sale Selling a home without a broker has become easier because of all the real estate information online, but it still involves a lot of work. T Magazine On View | The Natural History of American Design An exhibition at the Bard Graduate Center of artifacts from the Americas, which were lent to New York fashion designers by the American Museum of Natural History nearly a century ago, is unexpectedly relevant today. World Briefing | Africa Zimbabwe 81 Elephants Killed Zimbabwean authorities say at least 81 elephants have been killed for their ivory tusks by poachers using cyanide poison in water holes in a vast western national park. China's Bo Xilai appeals conviction One day after a court in eastern China sentenced him to life in prison for corruption, former Communist Party official Bo Xilai appealed his verdict and sentencing, a source with direct knowledge of the case told CNN. Commercial cargo ship reaches International Space Station Sept 29 (Reuters) - An unmanned U.S. commercial cargo ship flew itself to the International Space Station on Sunday, completing the primary goal of its debut test flight before supply runs begin in December. GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar, stocks fall as U.S. spending deadline nears * Dollar slides broadly, most major world stock indexes lower Mall attack a blow to tourism Kenya remains a safe place to visit despite an attack on a Nairobi shopping mall over the weekend in which at least 68 people, including foreigners, died, the country's tourism minister said Monday. Greenpeace Activists May Face Russian Piracy Charges Russian officials have opened a piracy investigation against Greenpeace members who scaled a Gazprom offshore oil platform in the Arctic. Insight In Silicon Valley start-up world, pedigree counts SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - When asked to name the most notable rags-to-riches entrepreneur that his firm has funded, venture capitalist Ben Horowitz doesn't hesitate Christian Gheorghe, a Romanian... Currents | Furniture Learning From the Black Lumberjack Robert Rising hosts furniture-making workshops in his yard in Ardsley, N.Y. Can a case boost your iPhone 5's WiFi? Check the Linkase The Linkase for iPhone 5 boasts up to a 50 percent boost in Wi-Fi signal strength thanks to a small electromagnetic waveguide extension. Does it work? See for yourself in these mobile speedtests where Wi-Fi is usually terrible. Well Naps May Aid Young Childrens Learning Nap time may be an important tool for learning, a new study of preschoolers suggests. U.S. and Iran Agree to Speed Talks to Defuse Nuclear Issue President Obama said he saw the basis for a deal after speaking on the phone with President Hassan Rouhani of Iran, the first discussion between leaders of the two countries since 1979. RPT-Sailing-Australian wine mogul to challenge for America's Cup Sept 28 (Reuters) - An Australian winemaker and his son, who own an island off Australia's Great Barrier Reef, have officially challenged software mogul Larry Ellison's Oracle Team USA for the next America's Cup, a source with knowledge of the situation told Reuters. Detroit eyes freezing pensions, probes city's dysfunction DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit's emergency manager proposed freezing pension benefits for some current city workers starting in 2014 and will launch a two-month probe into the city's dysfunctional and... Real Estate Q A Topics include disclosure of shareholders who are in arrears; when rent includes electricity; and condo boards that fail to have annual meetings. Azahara Munoz Wins Ladies French Open Spain's Azahara Munoz won the Ladies French Open on Sunday, beating French players Gwladys Nocera and Valentine Derrey by a stroke at Chantaco. Sports Briefing | Soccer Ukraine Is Penalized for Fans Racist Abuse FIFA has ordered Ukraine to play its next World Cup qualifier in an empty stadium after its fans shouted racist abuse during the teams match against San Marino. Race to End for Breaking Bad Fans Who Got Behind Viewers are trying to catch up on old episodes of Breaking Bad through Netflix, Amazon, iTunes and other Internet services as the hit series nears its end. Golf Capsules Peter Uihlein came within inches away from shooting the first 59 on the European Tour when his eagle putt on the last hole veered left Friday in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Thousands of car geeks flock to Nebraska vintage Chevy auction PIERCE, Nebr., Sept 28 (Reuters) - America's love affair with the automobile was on full display Saturday as thousands of people converged on a muddy field in rural Nebraska for the auction of one of the nation's largest collections of vintage Chevrolets. Getting Started The Broker-Free Sale Selling a home without a broker has become easier because of all the real estate information online, but it still involves a lot of work. UPDATE 1-CME delays start of London exchange for second time * Plans to start commodities trading by third quarter 2014 Advertising Apple Passes Coca-Cola as Most Valuable Brand Apple, named most valuable brand by Interbrand, a corporate identity and brand consulting company, is one of five technology companies among the top 10. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Isabel Marant Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Alfredo Piola. Bonita Spence, a Referee Who Had a Cheering Section, Dies at 52 Well known in the world of basketball, Ms. Spence also worked as an investigator in the public defenders office in Newark, N.J. South Korea unfolds future of urban driving Sept. 2 - South Korean researchers have developed an electric car that folds in half for easy parking. Called the 'Armadillo-T', the prototype vehicle is designed for commuters in busy urban areas. Rob Muir has more. Germany votes Why care? Voters in Germany will go to the polls this weekend for the first time since the eurozone crisis left the single currency -- and much of the continent -- teetering on the brink of chaos. Dozens killed in market bombing in Pakistan's Peshawar Sept. 29 - A bomb blast in the Pakistani city of Peshawar kills at least 33 people, including 15 members of one family. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Weighing top line vs. waistline at McDonald's Sept. 27 - McDonald's decision to offer healthy options as part of its value meals is part of a growing health-conscious push, may be more about looks than the health of its profits. Bobbi Rebell reports. Air of youthful rebellion dominates at Balmain Black leather and sexy hemlines mix with demure pastels and gold at Balmain's Spring-Summer 2014 collection with attitude, shown at Paris Fashion Week. Rough cut (no reporter narration). Langer Shoots 63 to Take Champions Tour Lead Bernhard Langer birdied his first four holes and finished with a nine-under 63 to open a four-stroke lead in the Champions Tours First Tee Open in Pebble Beach, Calif. Dueling Narratives in Iran After Breakthrough in U.S. Relations Irans foreign minister said there was a real chance for a pact with the United States over his countrys nuclear program, but his deputy said Tehran would never trust America 100 percent. Amplats strikers in South Africa to rally on Monday JOHANNESBURG, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Striking South African workers at mines operated by Anglo American Platinum kept the company guessing about whether they will call off the stoppage at a rally on Monday. Sequester cuts in play in Washington funding battle WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As if the Capitol Hill battle over Obamacare were not messy enough, some lawmakers are hoping to add one more layer to the mix turning off the much-bemoaned, across-the-board spending cuts known as the "sequester." 1.3 tons of cocaine found on flight Venezuelan authorities on Wednesday announced additional arrests in connection with a massive shipment of cocaine in an Air France flight from Caracas that landed in Paris. Outrage over Brazil's health care system Brazil's economy has been a source of pride but its health care system has sparked outrage. Shasta Darlington reports.

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