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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-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. Cuban athletes get pay raise, green light to work abroad HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuban athletes will be allowed to work abroad and have been granted significant pay increases for their performance, official media said on Friday, in hopes of stemming a decline... 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. SpaceX Falcon 9 blasts off from California VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, California (Reuters) - An unmanned Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from California on Sunday to test upgrades needed for planned commercial launch services. Well Ask Well Sleep or Exercise? The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to readers questions about fitness. U.S. farmland market cooling entering key auction season CHICAGO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The red-hot rush for U.S. grain land is cooling after years of record prices, but prime acreage is still attracting top dollar in the heart of the Corn Belt so far this fall, according to land auctioneers. UPDATE 1-Telecom Italia chief Bernabe considering resigning -source * Bernabe's plans seen opposed by core investor Telefonica Bear looks for Dollywood? Black bear creates a scene in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee. WBIR reports. Former German foreign minister latest to face plagiarism charge BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's former foreign minister and senior Social Democrat Frank-Walter Steinmeier has became the latest German politician to face allegations of academic plagiarism, an act which brought down two of Angela Merkel's ministers. Explorer Hiking Hut-to-Hut in the Presidential Range Soaking climbs, sweeping views and hospitable huts are all part of a trek through the White Mountains in New Hampshire. Trying to Widen His Appeal, Cameron Accelerates Aid to Help Britons Buy Homes Prime Minister David Cameron said he would immediately begin the second phase of a program that lets buyers get mortgages with small down payments. U.S. backs market scheme for aviation emissions from 2020 MONTREAL (Reuters) - The United States supports a proposed market-based system to curb carbon emissions from the global aviation sector starting in 2020, but warned that concerns over measures to lower emissions in the interim threaten to undercut the broadly supported goal, a U.S. official said. Bale mania in Madrid Real Madrid officially unveil world-record transfer signing Gareth Bale to thousands of fans inside the Bernabeu Stadium. Special Report The Presidents Cup Presidents Cup Is Custom-Made for Tiger Woods Tiger Woods has had a great track record both in the Presidents Cup and at the course where its being played this year. Dana Fern, Douglas Ousley A Deal Breaker? Not So Fast The bride, a pediatric occupational therapist, and the groom, an Episcopal priest, met on a blind date. Asian, Gulf banks fill void in plane finance Airbus executive DUBAI (Reuters) - Cash-rich Asian and Middle Eastern lenders are taking a larger share of the $100 billion global aircraft financing market as Western rivals step back due to the liquidity crunch and stricter regulations, a top executive at Airbus said. Dog looks like Putin CNN's John Berman shows a dog that looks similar to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Breaking Up With Breaking Bad Is Hard for Albuquerque The popular series, which showcased Albuquerques grit and high-desert beauty, has helped the city become a star in its own right and given rise to an entire Breaking Bad economy. You're the Boss Blog Does Fulfillment Have to Be a Headache? Laura Zander of Jimmy Beans Wool sees it as a competitive advantage. 'Sheva' struggles on debut Andriy Shevchenko is returning to pro sports. Planned Parenthood sues Texas over abortion restrictions (Reuters) - Planned Parenthood, the largest U.S. abortion provider, filed a lawsuit in federal court on Friday challenging part of a new Texas law which the group said will dramatically reduce access to safe abortions, especially in rural areas of the huge state. U.S. FHA to tap $1.7 billion in taxpayer funds WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Housing Administration said on Friday it will draw $1.7 billion in cash from the U.S. Treasury to help cover losses from troubled loans, marking the first time... Venezuela takes on toilet paper hoard Venezuela takes over a toilet paper plant, with its vice president saying the government won't "allow hoarding or failures in the production and distribution" of essential goods. Well Statins Tied to Cataract Risk In one of the largest studies ever done on the subject, researchers have found that taking statins, the widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs, is associated with an increased risk for cataracts. SocGen chief confident of meeting post-crisis rules paper FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Societe Generale's Chief Executive Frederic Oudea is confident his bank will meet tougher post-crisis rules on European bank risk, a German newspaper quoted him as saying. Novelties Microsatellites What Big Eyes They Have By expanding Earth imaging, low-cost satellites could help many businesses keep track of their operations. But frequent updating of those images may also raise privacy questions. Exclusive French carmakers back German bid to delay CO2 curbs - sources BRUSSELS/PARIS (Reuters) - Germany has enlisted French carmakers' support for a last-ditch bid to delay new EU vehicle emissions limits by four years as it battles to win more time for its luxury auto industry, government officials and diplomats said. U.S. Senate will reject new House bill to fund government Reid WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said on Saturday his Democratic-led chamber was certain to kill legislation moving through the House of Representatives to delay "Obamacare" for one year and repeal a medical device tax that would be attached to a government-funding bill. Till Death (or Decorating Disputes) Do Us Part A group of friends decided to grow old together 20 years ago, and today they say their experiment in communal living has had its rewards but is not for the stubborn. Your Money Adviser Relief From Student Loan Debt for Public Service Workers The federal government is trying to encourage more participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which has been underused. Bullock Son helped me through 'Gravity' When talking to Sandra Bullock, it won't be long before she mentions that special guy in her life her 3-year-old son, Louis. Steve Jobs' childhood home may become historical site The home where a young Steve Jobs built the first Apple computer may soon become a protected historical site. Saudi cleric says women who drive risk damaging their ovaries RIYADH (Reuters) - A conservative Saudi Arabian cleric has said women who drive risk damaging their ovaries and bearing children with clinical problems, countering activists who are trying to end the Islamic kingdom's male-only driving rules. Moviegoers eat up 3D movie "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2" Sept. 29 - A 3D sequel to the 2009 hit "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs," voiced by Bill Hader and Anna Faris, takes the weekend box office lead with $35 million in ticket sales, outdoing the competition. Gavino Garay reports. U.S. smokejumper dies in fall A smokejumper in Idaho died in a parachuting accident Friday, according to the Bureau of Land Management. Strategies The Bridges Are New, but Business Scams Are Timeless A survey suggests that surprising numbers of Americans dont recognize potentially fraudulent sales pitches and that the rich are sometimes the most easily fooled. Obama, Rouhani's historic call U.S. President Barack Obama spoke by phone with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, the first communication between U.S. and Iranian leaders since 1979. Bacteria kills man in Florida The family of a man who died of a bacteria that shut down his liver and kidneys says the public needs to be warned. Theater Review The Glass Menagerie Stars Cherry Jones and Zachary Quinto John Tiffanys stunning production of Tennessee Williamss Glass Menagerie promises to be the most revealing revival of a cornerstone classic for many a year to come. UPDATE 1-IMF and EU mission to Greece takes breather after progress BRUSSELS, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Greece's international lenders called a temporary halt to their latest mission to Athens on Sunday, saying they had made good progress and expected to resume talks with...

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