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News Feed Latest worldwide news Putin says Greenpeace activists not pirates, but did break law SALEKHARD, Russia (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday Greenpeace activists arrested for staging a protest at Russia's first Arctic offshore oil platform had violated international law but signaled they should not face charges of piracy. EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks fall on U.S. shutdown fears; OGX hurts Brazil * Mexico to issue more debt in Q4 after damaging storms * Brazil Bovespa down 0.88 pct; Mexico IPC 0.95 pct off MEXICO CITY, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks fell on Thursday, led lower by concerns the United States government may come to a standstill unless politicians can agree to pass measures to increase borrowing and avoid a default. In Brazil, oil firm OGX weighed on the market. On Thursday, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives refused to give in to Pr Fairfax's Watsa confident BlackBerry bid will succeed TORONTO (Reuters) - Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd Chief Executive Prem Watsa said on Wednesday he is confident the consortium he leads can find the money to fund its $4.7 billion bid for smartphone... UPDATE 1-US approves Mylan's purchase of Strides unit, with conditions WASHINGTON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Generic drugmaker Mylan Inc has won U.S. antitrust approval to buy Agila, a unit of India's Strides Arcolab Ltd, subject to divesting some products, the Federal Trade... Mystery jewel cache found on glacier It reads like the opening scene of an "Indiana Jones" movie. Canadian Natural told to drain Alberta lake due to oil sands leak CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - Canadian Natural Resources Ltd has been ordered to drain a lake on the site of its northern Alberta oil sands project so that contamination on the lake's bottom, from a leak that has been spilling tar-like bitumen for months, can be cleaned up. Straight Sets Venus Williams Tops No. 2 Azarenka in Tokyo Venus Williams, ranked No. 63, beat No. 2 Victoria Azarenka in Tokyo on Tuesday, her first win over a player in the top two since 2009. Mysterious cache of jewels turns up atop French glacier It reads like the opening scene of an "Indiana Jones" movie. Breakingviews Austrian Banks - Europes next problem child? Sept. 25 - Viennas lenders have seen a failed debt sale, quasi-profit warning and prospect of a bigger bailout. Breakingviews says they could become a test case for Brussels new bail-in regime 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. Matter In Fragmented Forests, Rapid Mammal Extinctions A man-made reservoir in Thailand has given biologists the opportunity to measure the speed of mammal extinctions and to watch them happen, quickly. Senate leader McConnell a big loser on Election Day WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell set two top goals for the 2012 election a Republican takeover of the Senate and the defeat of President Barack Obama. Cute furry species discovered Scientists at the Smithsonian announced Thursday the discovery of a mammalian species called the olinguito. Turkey's Vestel says to start making smartphones in January ISTANBUL, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Turkish electronics and domestic appliances maker Vestel will start producing smartphones in January, Chairman Turan Erdogan told Reuters on Thursday. Rambus asked about shredded records in Nvidia case * Appeals judge says Rambus doesn't know what was shredded 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. DealBook Chinese Conglomerate Plans $1.8 Billion Reverse Takeover in Hong Kong Cofco, whose operations include slaughtering livestock and selling life insurance, said it would place 12 property projects in mainland China into a subsidiary, the Hong Kong Parkview Group. Oracle Completes Voyage to History, Winning Americas Cup Pulling off the greatest comeback in Americas Cup history, Oracle Team USA won eight straight races, dashing the title hopes of Emirates Team New Zealand. India Ink Ahead of India-Pakistan Talks, Militants Kill as Many as 12 in Indian-Controlled Kashmir Three men dressed in Indian Army uniforms attacked a police station and an army base, officials said, just days before a planned meeting between leaders of India and Pakistan. Gadgetwise Pro-Grade Headphones With a Striking Look The audio company Munitio has a keen eye for detail, and it shows in its new Pro40 model over-ear headphones. Gene Therapy With a Difference An experimental drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy failed in a large clinical trial recently, but the technique of counteracting mutated genes holds promise. Veteran war correspondent kidnapped A veteran Spanish war correspondent has been kidnapped by insurgents in Syria, his newspaper reported Tuesday. UPDATE 1-U.S. backs market scheme for aviation emissions from 2020 (Updates with additional comments from United States, EU and India) Campaign Spotlight Ads for Rosewood Hotels Hope to Convey A Sense of Place The hotel chain is highlighting experience travel tied to its lodging worldwide. 50-Year Sentence Upheld for Ex-President of Liberia Charles G. Taylor, the former president of Liberia, had appealed a sentence imposed last year in a case seen as a watershed for modern human rights law. RPT-Larry Ellison glows under shine of America's Cup SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 25 (Reuters) - For Larry Ellison, the only thing better than winning the America's Cup is winning it against all odds. Economic Scene To Address Gender Gap, Is It Enough to Lean In? The gender gap in pay and work force participation harms not only women, but the economy as well. Well Everyday Sadists Among Us Those who enjoying inflicting pain without provocation are not that uncommon, and not complete monsters, suggests a study trying to identify the distinct traits of such everyday sadism. Analysis Week 3 Quick Hits Takeaways on Steelers and Bears The Steelers still may have the stingiest defense in football, but theyre 0-3 and the Bears are 3-0. Opportunities, risks seen with dermatology apps NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Mobile dermatology applications may help people learn about UV rays or keep tabs on their moles, but they are not a substitute for seeing a doctor, researchers said Wednesday. LVMH names J.W. Anderson creative director for Loewe PARIS (Reuters) - LVMH has reached a deal with British fashion designer J.W. Anderson, appointing him creative director for its high-end handbag brand Loewe. The laser light that could cut cyclist deaths It looks like a regular bike light, but one day a Blaze could save your life. Johnny Football Leads No. 10 AM, 42-13 Over SMU Johnny Manziel accounted for 346 yards with three touchdowns in just more than a half to help No. 10 Texas AM cruise to a 42-13 win over SMU on Saturday night. Economic View A Dearth of Investment in Young Workers The bleak job picture for young Americans doesnt bode well for their long-term careers, or for the economys future. Prominent Cuban dissident economist Oscar Espinosa Chepe dead at 72 HAVANA (Reuters) - Oscar Manuel Espinosa Chepe, a dissident Cuban economist whose work was censored by the government, died in Spain on Monday at age 72 after battling chronic liver disease and cancer, his wife announced on Facebook. Obama Makes Impassioned Defense of Health Law Days before the laws main elements take effect, President Obama mocked opponents for crazy arguments and accused them of trying to blackmail a president to stop the law. Shopping With Evan and Oliver Haslegrave Bookends Embracing Literature They dont necessarily have to begin their lives that way. Lawrie Unhappy at Seve Trophy Snub Paul Lawrie says he's disappointed that eight of his Ryder Cup teammates have snubbed next week's Seve Trophy in France. The Lede Israeli Diplomats Mock Irans President Online Israeli diplomats in Washington mocked Irans new president online, with a parody LinkedIn account that described him as scarcely different from his predecessor, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Your Money Adviser Free Apps for Nearly Every Health Problem, but What About Privacy? An analysis of 43 popular wellness apps by the nonprofit Privacy Rights Clearinghouse found that many apps connect to advertising and data-analysis sites without the users knowledge.

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