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News Feed Latest worldwide news Gift of U.S. diplomacy to Iran? A 2,700-year-old silver chalice may be a new token of friendship between the U.S. and Iran. World's best fireworks displays From Bastille Day and 4th July to Chinese New Year and Disney Land, your shots of the world's greatest fireworks. Germany Post Fukushima CNN's Diana Magnay reports why the German consumer is paying more than what the energy transition may be worth. Bewilderment in Wake of Arrest of A.A.U. Coach The drug trafficking charges against Curtis Malone, the president and co-founder of D.C. Assault, have stunned those who worked with him and the A.A.U. program. Nokia's cheap smartphones drive Windows in Europe -research FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Microsoft's Windows platform has reached a 9.2 percent share in the smartphone operating system (OS) market in key European markets, driven by Nokia's low and mid-range models, market research firm Kantar said on Monday. Perry Corp cuts stake in J.C. Penney by more than half NEW YORK, Sept 30 (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc shareholder Perry Corp has cut its stake in the retailer by more than half to 3.28 percent, a regulatory filing showed Monday. 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. Square Feet Future Takes Shape for Bell Labs Site The vacant research complex, once marked for demolition, and the surrounding land is to be redeveloped into offices, retail space and luxury housing. 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. REFILE-In historic step, Japan PM to hike tax; will cushion blow to economy * Japan PM Abe to announce sales-tax hike, stimulus package Obama Keeps Eye on Iran and Health Law Amid Fiscal Standoff Watching as Congress debated government spending and his signature health care law, President Obama welcomed and met with the Israeli prime minister. Sitting in the Stands No Big Deal for Dortmund's Klopp Suspended Borussia Dortmund coach Juergen Klopp will watch Tuesday's Champions League game against Olympique Marseille from the stands but said it would not affect the performance of last season's runners-up. Well What a Messy Desk Says About You It can be a good idea to clean up your desk. But not if youre looking to be creative. In Transit Blog Walkabout U.S. Tourism, Another Possible Casualty of the Shutdown A weekly capsule of travel news curated by our writers and editors. Violin Memory strikes sour note in market debut (Reuters) - Shares of flash storage provider Violin Memory , backed by Toshiba Corp , fell nearly 21 percent in their market debut, as investors remain skeptical about an intensely competitive data... Getting Online Products to Their New Owners Speedy delivery of orders often poses a challenge for owners of small online businesses. Guns at School? If Theres a Will, There Are Ways In an effort to protect students should a shooting occur, some school districts are using a patchwork of concealed-carry laws, special regulations and local policies to arm staff members. Watch rocket launch into space The unmanned SpaceX rocket carried a Canadian satellite into orbit. Shopping With Evan and Oliver Haslegrave Bookends Embracing Literature They dont necessarily have to begin their lives that way. 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... You're the Boss Blog Obtaining a Loan From Lenders Who Review Your Tweets Along With Your Books Kabbage, a lender based in Atlanta, looks at information that a traditional banker would not consider, including social media metrics. Op-Ed Contributor The End of Poverty, Soon The evidence for eradication of poverty worldwide is on the side of optimists. IRS rides 1884 'dead horse' law to defense of tax preparer rules WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Tuesday defended its effort to regulate the tax return preparation business for the first time in U.S. history, basing its case largely on a 19th century law dealing with horses lost or killed in the Civil War. Art in Review Brian Adam Douglas How to Disappear Completely Mr. Douglas makes dreamlike paintings by means of an improbable, laborious technique. 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. Clinton's 'Bono' impersonation Bill Clinton responds to an impersonation by Bono with one of his own. Cost-cutting Wear your luggage Products like Jaktogo allow you to wear your luggage. Sayonara, baggage fees! N.F.L. Roundup Niners Rebound With a Rout Against St. Louis Colin Kaepernick threw two touchdown passes as the 49ers, which was outscored by 56-10 in its previous two games, routed the Rams. UPDATE 1-Ineos unveils Grangemouth 'survival plan' with job cuts * Ineos seeking govt financial support for shale gas storage 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... Occupy Bakery An immigrant fights to change working conditions at a Manhattan bakery cafe. Obama to deliver statement at White House at 445 p.m. EDT (2045 GMT) WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama will deliver a statement to reporters on Monday at 445 p.m. EDT (2045 GMT) shortly before meeting with his Cabinet, the White House said. Nigeria college students gunned down Sept. 30 - Dozens of students shot dead by suspected Islamist militants who stormed a college in the north-east. Paul Chapman reports. 20 best franchises for travelers Yes, we know how chains and franchises ruin the world. But sometimes on the road it's not so much about a place where everybody knows your name as it is about a place where you already know theirs. Once-Calm Area of Iraq Is Shaken by Bombings Several explosions struck Iraqs northern Kurdish region, killing at least six people and setting off chaos in the streets of the capital, Erbil. Beijing Zhongchuang shares surge after proposed takeover by Chinese billionaire HONG KONG (Reuters) - Shares in Beijing Zhongchuang Telecom Test Company Ltd surged by the maximum 10 percent limit on Friday after a Chinese billionaire said he planned to buy a majority stake in... Staying Alive Debating the Merits of a Profit-Sharing Plan A business owner responds to reader questions about his plan to share profits with his employees and promises to report back if the plan fails. The Blood Telegram, by Gary J. Bass Promoting their opening to China, Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger countenanced mayhem in South Asia. Tour football's spiritual home CNN's Pedro Pinto tours Brazil's Maracana Stadium after its costly and problematic redesign for the 2014 World Cup. Recipes for Health Farfalle With Roasted Peppers, Peas, Feta and Yogurt A pasta and yogurt dish inspired by recipes from Greece and Turkey.

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