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Al-Shabaab 'in survival scrap'
The rebel group's recent attacks on Kenya are a sign that it is losing, writes Ethan Bueno de Mesquita.


Your Money A Guide to the New Exchanges for Health Insurance
Details on the Obama administration health care plan are scheduled to be disclosed next week, but its never too early to examine the basics.


Op-Ed Contributor Nixon and Kissingers Forgotten Shame
They aided a regime as it killed thousands of Bangladeshis.


Fonterra, Danone in talks to resolve dairy recall dispute
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand's Fonterra , the world's biggest dairy exporter, said it is in talks to resolve a dispute with Danone over a contamination scare involving a Fonterra ingredient used by the French food manufacturer.


Why we still love Archie
If a fellow is going to spend 55 years working in the same place, he would be wise to count his blessings that the place is Riverdale.


Clock ticking on government shutdown
Sept. 30 - As the threat of a government shutdown loomed, President Barack Obama called on Congress to "choose the right thing" and pass a fiscal budget after lawmakers failed to reach a deal. Sarah Irwin reports.


Congressman Proposes New Rules for Music Royalties
The Free Market Royalty Act would let record companies and performing artists collect royalties when their songs are played on the radio.


Atletico shock Real in Madrid derby
Atletico Madrid recorded their first victory in the league over Real Madrid this century with a 1-0 victory at the Bernabeu on Saturday.


A Fresh Set of Grades Measures Energy Use in Residential Buildings
The Bloomberg administration issued a report card showing consumption in the citys largest residential buildings, the first time any American city publicized such data, environmental groups said.


China's 'mini-Hong Kong' eyes Internet access, shrugs off Shanghai threat
SHENZHEN/HONGKONG (Reuters) - A planned economic zone in southern China will allow full internet freedom, similar to what will be allowed in a proposed free trade zone in Shanghai, a senior official behind the project said on Thursday.


Jane Connell, Agnes Gooch of Mame, Is Dead at 87
Ms. Connell appeared in musicals, TV and movies, but was best known for her Agnes Gooch in the musical Mame, on Broadway and on screen.


Thief caught green-handed by British police trap
LONDON (Reuters) - A thief was caught not so much red-handed as green-faced in London after breaking into a car in that sprayed him with a liquid that glows emerald under ultraviolet light.


T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Viktor Rolf
Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Kasia Bobula.


TABLE-Foreign brokers set to sell Japanese stocks
TOKYO, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Wednesday. Japanese Stocks SELL 14.9 million shares BUY...


Corner Office Susan Docherty of G.M. What if You Were in My Shoes?
Susan Docherty of General Motors says that by asking potential hires how they would perform her job, she gets an idea of how they think on their feet.


McGinley's Ryder Cup test
European Captain Paul McGinley tests the course at Gleneagles.


Preparations underway for healthcare enrollment
Sep. 27 - Starting October 1st, Americans will begin enrolling in health plans under the Affordable Care Act, and preparations are underway to help consumers make sense of the different options. Jillian Kitchener reports.


US STOCKS-Wall St rebounds as gov't shutdown expected to be short-lived
* U.S. government shutdown could hurt markets if prolonged


Google and Europe Near Deal
The European Unions top competition official accepted the companys latest offer to settle a long-running antitrust case, but he also said Googles rivals should have a chance to respond to the proposals.


You're the Boss Blog Four Things to Remember When Youre Feeling Spent
First of all, its important to understand that under certain circumstances its O.K. to quit.


U.S. Supreme Court takes no action on Argentina bonds case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday took no action on Argentina's appeal of a lower court ruling in favor of hedge funds that refused to take reduced payments under a restructuring agreement the country reached with other bondholders after its 2002 default.


Puerto Rico's economy at risk from prolonged government shutdown
SAN JUAN, Oct 1 (Reuters) - A protracted shutdown of the U.S. government would hurt many states but would have an outsized impact on the debt-ridden territory of Puerto Rico, where federal funding...


US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St ends up as gov't shutdown expected to be short-lived
NEW YORK, Oct 1 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday as investors appeared confident that the first partial government shutdown in nearly two decades would be short-lived.


Etisalat's Pakistan unit PTCL bids for Warid Telecom
DUBAI, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Pakistan Telecommunication Co (PTCL), a unit of UAE's Etisalat, has submitted a takeover bid for rival mobile operator Warid Telecom, according to a filing with the Karachi...


China Is Said to Be Holding Professor Over His Activities in Japan
The apparent arrest of Professor Zhu Jianrong, possibly on espionage charges, comes as relations between China and Japan have hit their lowest point in decades.


Gold iPhones sold out til October
With the latest iPhone handsets going on sale in 11 countries and territories Friday, there will be the usual lines of diehard fans snaking around popular Apple stores.


Howell Wins Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
David Howell ended a seven-year winless drought with a playoff victory over Peter Uihlein at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in St. Andrews, Scotland.


City Kitchen The Unstuffy Taco
The ideal taco consists of a warm corn tortilla with a spoonful or two of a savory filling.


Scientists more convinced mankind is main cause of warming
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Leading climate scientists said on Friday they were more convinced than ever that humans are the main culprits for global warming, and predicted the impact from greenhouse gas emissions could linger for centuries.


Seeking Tacos in Their Purest Form
A quest for the kind of tacos you might find on any corner of Mexico City.


Editor's choice
Our best photos from the last 24 hours.


Egypt's economy to miss government growth forecasts Reuters poll
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's economy will only grow 2.6 percent in the fiscal year ending June 2014, well below the 3.5 percent the government expects to achieve, according to a Reuters poll that saw economists cutting forecasts again.


The Legacy of Greco-Roman Mapmaking
A new exhibition features over 40 objects that provide an overview of Greco-Roman geographical thinking and representation, tracing the roots of modern mapmaking.


Gold iPhones sold out til October
With the latest iPhone handsets going on sale in 11 countries and territories Friday, there will be the usual lines of diehard fans snaking around popular Apple stores.


Giving airline food a lift
Take a look inside airline catering company Gate Gourmet's Hong Kong kitchens where they make their in-flight meals.


Roma Moves to First in Serie A
Roma maintained its perfect start to the Serie A season in Italy with a 2-0 win at Sampdoria and took possession of first place after Napoli was held to a 1-1 draw at home against Sassuolo.


Chemical Arms Team to Begin Talks With Syria
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons is tasked with destroying the stockpiles held by Damascus.


Coming Soon? An Occupy Wall Street Debit Card
A Web site promoting the card suggests its use might represent a protest with every purchase, but some in the Occupy movement are displeased with the idea.


A dysfunctional life
Italy can offer lessons to a nation suffering dysfunction.


Wild pigs menace suburban Atlanta
ATLANTA (Reuters) - Wild pigs have descended on a suburban Atlanta neighborhood where they are scaring children, making a general nuisance of themselves, and acting as they if they own the place.


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