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News Feed Latest worldwide news US STOCKS-Wall St ends lower as gov't shutdown nears * Senate rejects House-approved budget bill; gov't shutdown more likely T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Sacai Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Kasia Bobula. Toshiba to Cut 3,000 Staff in Ailing TV Division Toshiba Corp said on Monday it would cut 50 percent of staff in its loss-making TV unit and cease production at two of its three overseas factories before the end of this fiscal year. GE CEO says equal access in China is crucial Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says true free trade between the the world's top two economies of U.S. and China is crucial. Garfuna culture in Belize Moonlight drum gatherings, traditional cassava bread demonstrations, parties on Settlement Day. Garifuna culture adds life to a Belize vacation. Fight Over Energy Finds a New Front in a Corner of Idaho The Nez Perce Indians were drawn into the national brawl over the future of energy last month when they tried to stop a load of oil-processing equipment from moving through their lands. Syrian Minister Invokes Sept. 11 to Accuse U.S. of Hypocrisy In a point-by-point rejection of the Wests version of the conflict in Syria, the foreign minister, Walid al-Moallem, likened the devastations of terrorism in Syria and the United States. Aftermath of the Nairobi mall siege CNN's David McKenzie takes a personal look at how Kenya has been affected by the deadly mall attack in Nairobi. This Week's Movies Sept. 26, 2013 The New York Times film critics on Metallica Through the Never, Muscle Shoals and Don Jon. How good is the iPhone 5S camera? Very soon, you will be sick of slow-motion videos. They will fill up your Facebook, Instagram and Vine feeds. The amateur clips will show pets jumping and playing, objects falling and breaking, and people dancing about in glorious, high-quality slow motion. Israel on U.S.-Iran CNN Chief International Correspondent Christiane Amanpour weighs in on improved U.S./ Iran relations. Lilly mulls options as Medicare shuns Alzheimer's diagnostic Sept 30 (Reuters) - Eli Lilly and Co on Monday said the federal government has unfairly blocked patient access to its Amyvid diagnostic test for Alzheimer's disease by denying reimbursement for such products, and said a requested new study of the test could create additional delay. Louvre hit by Chinese scam First it was Chinese tourists apparently being targeted by criminal gangs in Paris. AEG expert MJ was a drug addict Michael Jackson suffered a "quite extensive" drug addiction the last 15 years of his life, according to an addiction expert testifying Tuesday in the AEG Live wrongful death trial. Hong Kong couple jailed for torturing maid who was 'forced to wear diaper' HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Hong Kong couple were jailed on Wednesday for torturing, beating and abusing their Indonesian maid, who said they once dressed her in a diaper and tied her to a chair for five days while they went on holiday. U.S. Postal Service defaults on $5.6 bln for future health benefits WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Postal Service on Monday defaulted yet again on a prepayment for the healthcare of its future retirees as its finances remain in the red and legislative reform remains elusive. Rays, Rangers Force AL Wild-Card Tiebreaker The Tampa Bay Rays and Texas Rangers are pushing this regular season to game No. 163. UPDATE 3-UK's Osborne seeks political capital from recovery before 2015 vote MANCHESTER, England, Sept 30 (Reuters) - British finance minister George Osborne on Monday placed the government's economic record at the heart of his Conservative party's campaign for re-election in... 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. Books Probably Approximately Correct Explores Natures Algorithms Nature speaks in algorithms, says a new book, Probably Approximately Correct, which suggests that computation has always been the dominating force on earth. Global Soccer In Arsne, Arsenal Utterly Trusts Arsne Wenger on Monday celebrates 17 years - and counting - as the manager, coach, and mentor of every aspect of Arsenal's business. U.S.-based taxable bond funds attract $3.3 billion Lipper NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors committed $3.3 billion to U.S.-based taxable bond funds in the week ending Sept 25 in the wake of the Federal Reserve's decision not to reduce its bond-buying program,... Can urban gondolas cut city traffic? Urban transport in Bolivia's administrative capital of La Paz has always been about what goes up and down. Bryan brothers win Wimbledon Men's Wimbledon doubles champions, the brothers Bryan, discuss their victory with CNN's Amanda Davies. Why is this guy a top thinker? In the past, author and NYU professor, Clay Shirky's predictions haven't always come true, but it appears he was on the money in 2011. Foreign Policy Magazine named Shirky one of their "Top 100 Global Thinkers," for his musings on social media's impact on revolutions, which we saw come to full fruition in the Arab Spring. Tennis Djokovic gets engaged It's a love match for Novak Djokovic. TCW buys Craton Equity in push to expand alternatives group NEW YORK, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Investment firm TCW has acquired private equity firm Craton Equity Partners in a push to expand its alternative offerings, the head of the firm's alternative products division said Monday. Tom Lehman Takes Champions Tour Lead Tom Lehman made a 20-foot birdie putt on the final hole at Pebble Beach on Saturday for his second straight 5-under 67 and a one-stroke lead in the Champions Tour's First Tee Open. Gods forbid India's temples guard their gold from government THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India (Reuters) - India's Hindu temples are resisting divulging their gold holdings - perhaps nearly half the amount held in Fort Knox - amid mistrust of the motives of... 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). Nadal on historic win World Sport's Amanda Davies chats with 2013 French Open champion Rafael Nadal. Analysis Week 4 Quick Hits Corners Cover for Patriots Flaws If not for the stability at cornerback, the Patriots defense would get gouged because it doesnt have a four-man rush thats explosive enough to force big plays. The advert that changed a life Some people take many years to find their calling -- but for Adam van Koeverden, it was right in front of him in black and white. On a small section of his local newspaper, the boy who would become an Olympic champion saw his future flash before him. Nadal on historic win World Sport's Amanda Davies chats with 2013 French Open champion Rafael Nadal. UPDATE 1-Fitch cuts Detroit's GO ratings to D on imminent default Sept 30 (Reuters) - Fitch Ratings on Monday dropped Detroit's general obligation bonds ratings to the lowest level of D, from C, a day ahead of the city's expected default on its debt-service... Arrests in Air France cocaine case 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. DealBook Former Xstrata Chief in New Mining Venture The trading house Noble Group and the American private equity firm TPG Capital will each invest $500 million in a private mining venture led by Mick Davis, the former Xstrata chief executive who lost out in the Glencore takeover. Talk of Dynasty Adds to Buzz Surrounding Young Blackhawks Chicagos Stanley Cup championship in June was its second in four years, and the Blackhawks, with a talented nucleus intact, are the only team with two titles in the salary cap era. E.P.A. Rules on Emissions at Existing Coal Plants Might Give States Leeway The states might be given latitude on how to reach carbon limits. Some states are already well on their way; others dont see global warming as a pressing problem. U.K. Utility Shares Fall After Pledge to Freeze Rates The head of Britains opposition Labour Party said that if his party won the election in 2015, it would freeze gas and electric rates for two years.

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