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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. Letter From Europe In Syria, Advocates Step In to Sift for Truth More and more, nongovernmental organizations are stepping in for journalists to report in far-off and dangerous lands. House bill passed Sept. 29 - The U.S. House of Representatives approves a spending bill, but attaches an amendment attacking Obamacare. Julie Noce reports. UPDATE 1-Italian pasta king puts company in hot water with anti-gay comment ROME, Sept 27 (Reuters) - When pasta king Guido Barilla found himself pilloried on social media for saying he would never use a gay family in his advertising, rival pasta maker Buitoni was quick to capitalise. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Chlo Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Alfredo Piola. As Washington debates, some U.S. states proceed with food stamps cuts KANSAS CITY, Kansas (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 thousands of people without subsidies for food if they do not find work, or sign up for job training. Vice Admiral Is Suspended in Gambling Investigation Vice Adm. Timothy M. Giardina was the No. 2 officer at the United States Strategic Command before being suspended earlier this month. Letter From Paris Trendy Green Mystifies France. Its a Job for the Kale Crusader! One American womans effort to lead Parisians to embrace kale as a menu staple has led to some modest victories. PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Sept 30 Sept 30 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Balotelli Gets Three-Match Ban for Red Card Mario Balotelli was barred for three games on Monday after a confrontation with the referee after A.C. Milans loss to Napoli on Sunday. Corsair group wins fight for RBS's 314 UK branches LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - A consortium led by private equity firm Corsair will pay 600 million pounds to be an anchor investor in 314 branches being sold by Royal Bank of Scotland . Eagle on No. 18 Gives Uihlein Lead in Dunhill Peter Uihlein holed an eagle on the 18th hole to grab a two-shot lead after the third round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in St. Andrews, Scotland. Rocky Transition From Farm to Town in China It is one of the largest peacetime population transfers in history the removal of 2.4 million farmers from mountain areas in central Chinas Shaanxi Province to low-lying towns. Red Cross releases new video of Kenya mall attack, volunteers aiding victims Sept. 28 - Red Cross releases new video showing its volunteers arriving at the scene on the first day of the Westgate shopping mall attack. Rough cut (no reporter narration). Telenor buys into Asian, South American classifieds market OSLO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Norwegian telecoms group Telenor entered the online classifieds market on Monday, taking a stake in a Southeast Asian venture and establishing a South American business, it said in a statement. Resignations In Italy Put Government In Crisis The withdrawal of five ministers from the coalition government sets off a new crisis that could put Europes stability at risk. World's busiest airports Is it London? Or Beijing? Or somewhere in the U.S.? The answer may surprise you Dot Earth Blog Chinas Basketball Giant Again Presses Case for Elephant Conservation A basketball giant revisits an orphanage for tiny victims of the ivory trade. Djokovic Reaches 100th Week at No. 1 in Rankings Novak Djokovic is No. 1 in the rankings for the 100th week. Djokovic, 26, is the ninth player to reach the milestone. T Magazine Market Report | World-Class Watches for International Travelers These stylish timepieces for men and women, which can keep track of up to 24 time zones, cater to the worlds most serious journeyers. MARKET PULSE-J.C. Penney, United Continental, Arqule, Yahoo (For more market insights, including options activity, click on ; for the Day Ahead newsletter http//link.reuters.com/mex49sfor the Morning News Call newsletter http//link.reuters.com/nex49s) U.S.... T Magazine Accommodations | Sleeping at the Bauhaus The influential German design school has converted its studio building into a dorm-style hotel, with rooms outfitted with Marcel Breuers steel tube furniture. Burger King Introducing a Lower-Fat French Fry The fast-food chain says its new Satisfries will have about 40 percent less fat and 30 percent fewer calories than the fries sold by its rival McDonalds. Music Review Global Citizen Festival in Central Park Raises Awareness The second Global Citizen Festival in Central Park featured Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, Alicia Keys, Kings of Leon, Elvis Costello, as well as a visit from Ban Ki-moon, of the United Nations. After Mall Massacre, a Struggle to Understand Scenes from the funeral of Ruth Njeri Macharia, 28, who was killed during the attack on the Westgate mall in Nairobi. NZ PM Key sees lower asset sale proceeds, no Solid Energy sale WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said on Monday he expected proceeds from the sale of state-owned assets would be near the low-end of the expected range of NZ$5 billion-NZ$7 billion ($4.13 billion-$5.78 billion) due in part because the troubled coal miner Solid Energy would not be coming to the market. Officials Call Standoff Over in Philippines Government and military leaders said the worst of three weeks of fighting with rebel forces in the southern part of the country had ended. Death of the home stereo system? For many years, it was a rite of fall. Doctor and Patient Easing Doctor Burnout With Mindfulness Two-thirds of doctors experience the emotional, mental and physical exhaustion characteristic of burnout. New research points to mindfulness, the ability to be fully present and attentive in the moment, as a possible remedy. New Turmoil for Italy Amid Resignation of 5 in Berlusconis Party The resignations of five ministers set off a new crisis that could put the political and financial stability of Europe at risk. 92 babies rescued from traffickers CNN's Fionnuala Sweeney reports on a Chinese police operation to crack down on a criminal gang trafficking in babies. House approves one-year 'Obamacare' delay in spending bill WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives on Sunday, ignoring a White House veto threat, approved a one-year delay in funding major provisions of President Barack Obama's landmark healthcare law as part of a government funding bill. Ecotality, an electric car charger maker, files for bankruptcy (Reuters) - Ecotality Inc , a maker of charging stations for electric cars that won a $99.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy four years ago, has filed for bankruptcy protection and... Giant duck conquers Taiwan Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman's giant rubber duck tours arrives in Taiwan, is expected to draw 3 million spectators. Samsung addresses EU concerns in antitrust probe- NEW YORK, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co on Friday offered remedies that may settle a European Union probe over whether it breached antitrust rules through its use of patent lawsuits against rival Apple Inc . Medical supply chain company Premier rises in market debut (Reuters) - Shares of Premier Inc rose 15 percent in their market debut on Thursday as investors bet on the medical supply-chain management company's cost-effective services that complement a broader... The Saturday Profile A Muslim Prosecutor in Britain, Fighting Forced Marriages and Honor Crimes Nazir Afzal, a Muslim born in England to Pakistani parents, has become Londons go-to lawyer for cases involving violence against women. 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. Big Deal Family Compounds, by Elevator Its expensive in New York City, but a lucky few are building multigenerational compounds in the sky. Study Sees a Higher Risk of Storms on the Horizon Rising temperatures and the atmospheric changes they spawn are most likely to generate more severe-weather days in the eastern and central parts of the nation by midcentury, scientists concluded.

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