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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.S. House Republican predicts no government shutdown WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - A senior Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday said he thought there would not be a shutdown of federal government agencies at midnight, but he did not provide details on how that might be avoided. Scientists urge Europe to shift focus to bowel cancer screening AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - European governments should divert funds to routine bowel cancer tests from less effective breast and prostate screening programs, scientists said on Saturday, presenting what they called "irrefutable" evidence that bowel screening saves lives. Lawmakers hover as more homeowners rent rooms to visitors LONDON (Reuters) - For British student Carly Connor a trip to London for a city break would be impossible if she had to pay for a hotel so instead she rents a room in a Londoner's home. Typhoon lashes southern China Sept. 30 - Fishermen missing as Typhoon Wutip batters the southern coast of China. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Euro Tour denies U.S. takeover The chief executive of golf's European Tour has dismissed reports the organization could be bought out by its American counterpart the PGA Tour. Nepali official denies labour abuses in Qatar DOHA, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Officials from Nepal and Qatar sought on Monday to play down a news report that Nepali labourers face lethal conditions on the Gulf state's building sites, holding a joint... Tiger deception scares off crop-raiding elephants Sept. 24 - Using a system of sensors and speakers, researchers in California are exploiting elephants' natural survival instincts to stop them encroaching on farms and villages in India. By fooling the elephants into believing there are predators nearby, the researchers say crops and lives can be saved. Ben Gruber reports. All the queen's horses His uncle Harry has promised the newest addition to the royal family that he will have "fun" -- and if a centuries old tradition is to be followed, it is an odds on certainty that horse racing will play a prominent role in young Prince George's future social life. 2 trains crash in Chicago Two commuter trains crashed Monday near Chicago, injuring dozens of people, CNN affiliate WLS reported. Gunmen kill three Egyptian policemen, one soldier in Sinai CAIRO (Reuters) - Gunmen killed three policemen and a soldier in Egypt's Sinai region on Monday, security sources said, and Islamist militants released a video of an earlier drive-by shooting of an army colonel, highlighting growing security risks to the government. Bats 3 Teams, 27 Games, 2 Losses Fighting for the American Leagues two wild-card spots, the Indians won their final 10 games, the Rangers won their final 7 and the Rays won 8 of their last 10. Exports key to U.S. success Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says that the American consumer is no longer the driver of the global economy and that high-tech exports are the key to future growth of the U.S. economy. Southern California Calls Kiffin Off the Team Bus and Then Fires Him The dismissal of Lane Kiffin came hours after a 62-41 loss at Arizona State, when the team arrived back in Los Angeles. The New Old Age Many Nursing Homes Operate Without Adequate Sprinkler Systems More than 1,100 older nursing homes do not have sprinklers or have only partial systems. Today's Economist The Push for Universal Pre-K Despite apathy and opposition, publicly financed pre-kindergarten programs are likely to continue expanding in the United States, offering important economic benefits, an economist writes. Ex-Morgan Stanley broker pleads guilty in insider trading case (Reuters) - A former Morgan Stanley financial adviser pleaded guilty to an insider trading charge for tipping a childhood friend to Gilead Sciences Inc's plan in 2011 to buy Pharmasset Inc, three days before the $11.2 billion takeover was announced, court and regulatory records show. Art in Review Steve Roden Rag picker Mr. Rodens current solo show is dominated by large abstract paintings. Ally executive to become Freddie Mac's finance chief (Reuters) - Government-owned mortgage giant Freddie Mac said on Monday it has named James Mackey, a top executive at Ally Financial Inc, as its chief financial officer. Rivals see UBS holding on to clients after trading loss GENEVA (Reuters) - Rich clients of Swiss bank UBS have not yet moved their millions to other banks after its $2.3 billion trading scandal last month, rival private bankers said. Chiefs 31, Giants 7 Chiefs Deflate Giants Momentum, Sending Them to Another Loss The Chiefs Dexter McCluster returned a punt 89 yards for a touchdown that broke open a close game in the third quarter that left the Giants at 0-4 for the first time since 1987. World Briefing | Asia Indonesia Refugees Die as Boat Sinks A boat carrying dozens of asylum seekers sank off the coast of Indonesias main island of Java on Friday, killing at least 21 people, an official said. Fugitive Snowden short-listed for European rights prize BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Fugitive U.S. intelligence analyst Edward Snowden has made the shortlist for a European human rights prize whose past winners include Nelson Mandela and Aung San Suu Kyi. SNC-Lavalin looks to sell equity stake in AltaLink TORONTO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - SNC-Lavalin Group wants to sell an equity stake in AltaLink, Alberta's largest regulated electricity transmission company, the Canadian engineering and construction... UPDATE 2-Mobilicity wins creditor protection, seeks buyout OK TORONTO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Wireless telecom company Mobilicity, one of the smallest players in the Canadian market, said it won creditor protection from an Ontario court on Monday as it seeks... T Magazine All the Rage | Bright, Cheerful Colors at the London Design Festival This years edition of the annual mega-fair found designers using an unexpectedly playful color palette that included a smorgasbord of neons and pastels. Netanyahu to Obama Tighten sanctions if Iran defies West WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday to step up sanctions on Iran if it pursues its nuclear drive even as it exchanges overtures with Washington and restarts negotiations with the West. 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. Exclusive JPMorgan settlement complicated by Washington Mutual - sources NEW YORK (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co's possible $11 billion settlement of government mortgage probes has been complicated by a dispute with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp over responsibility for losses at the former Washington Mutual Inc, said people familiar with the matter. Op-Ed Contributor The End of Poverty, Soon The evidence for eradication of poverty worldwide is on the side of optimists. Editing Wikipedia Pages for Med School Credit Students from the University of California, San Francisco, will be able to share their knowledge with the public and do research that has a life beyond the classroom. Well Breast-Feeding Services Lag the Law Though the Affordable Care Act require insurers to cover breast pumps and professional lactation support, many new mothers are left frustrated. How free is the Middle East press? Explore the current state of press freedom in the region, from Internet filtering and government controls to violence against journalists and changing attitudes to social media. Howell comes through the pain to win Dunhill title (Reuters) - England's David Howell ended seven years in the golfing wilderness with a sudden-death playoff victory over American Peter Uihlein in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrew's, Scotland on Sunday. Industry Still Churns, Even as Cleanup Plan Proceeds for a Canal A $500 million plan will focus on the decades-old toxic muck at the bottom of the canal, though nearby businesses are still being cited for sometimes treating the canal like a waste dump. De Niro to Replace James Gandolfini in HBO Drama Robert De Niro, the Oscar-winning actor, has agreed to take over the part played by Mr. Gandolfini in the pilot of Criminal Justice. Mr. Gandolfini died in June. ThyssenKrupp talks with hedge funds on share issue DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - German steelmaker ThyssenKrupp , which has said it risks breaching loan covenants, is in talks with hedge funds to persuade them to buy into an issue of new shares,... Economix Blog How a Debt-Ceiling Crisis Could Become a Financial Crisis A play-by-play by The Financial Times tells how a default by the Treasury could unfold. Leland Mitchell, Who Defied Racism on the Basketball Court, Dies at 72 A decision by Mitchell and his teammates to play in a N.C.A.A. tournament despite opposition was widely seen as the beginning of the end of segregation in college sports. Republicans See Keystone Pipeline as a Card to Play in Last-Minute Fiscal Talks Activists who oppose the Keystone XL pipeline say they are increasingly alarmed that the project might become a bargaining chip in negotiations to avert a fiscal crisis. Olympic torch begins its journey The Winter Olympic torch will travel 40,000 miles in 123 days on its way to Russia.

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