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News Feed Latest worldwide news Hassan Rouhani full interview CNN's Christiane Amanpour's full interview with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. The 30-Minute Interview Joseph R. Harbert Mr. Harbert is the president of the Eastern Region of Colliers International, a commercial real estate brokerage firm. Giant duck conquers Taiwan Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman's giant rubber duck tours arrives in Taiwan, is expected to draw 3 million spectators. India Ink Image of the Day Sept. 26 According to a recent report by the local authorities in New Delhi, cases of dengue fever are on a rise in the city. Researchers Build a Working Carbon Nanotube Computer The achievement was reported in the journal Nature on Wednesday. Carbon nanotubes are viewed as having the potential to extend the limits of silicon. Whose side are the rebels on? A report shows nearly half of Syria's rebels the U.S. is helping arm are radlicalized. CNN's Nic Robertson reports. 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. Cute furry species discovered Scientists at the Smithsonian announced Thursday the discovery of a mammalian species called the olinguito. Merkel win another step toward EU reforms Rehn German Chancellor Angela Merkel's victory signals a "strong sense of continuity" as the EU moves forward with reforms and toward a banking union, says European Commission Vice President Olli Rehn in an interview with Reuters Editor-in-Chief Stephen Adler. Currents | QA Musings on a Structure for Heaven The architect Alexander Gorlin on his new book, Kabbalah in Art and Architecture. QMB is back, is economic growth? Quest Means Business is relaunching, as U.S. economy enters a new phase. Five years after Lehman collapsed, the economy's vital signs are improving. So is the U.S. recovered? Watch CNNI at 2100 London time. 'Big brother' tech watches over Rio Rio de Janeiro's state-of-the-art Operations Center is gathering real-time information on traffic jams and environmental emergencies around the clock. It's part of the mayor's vision to make the city safer and more sustainable. Is U.S.-Iranian deal doable? Aaron David Miller says there is no greater foreign policy priority for Obama than stopping Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Corner Office Never Duck Tough Questions, Says Drugstore.comx2019;s Chief Dawn Lepore, chairwoman and chief executive of Drugstore.com, says good leaders direct employeesx2019; energies toward the mission at hand. NASA Mars rover finds no sign of methane, telltale sign of life CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has come up empty-handed in its search for methane in the planet's atmosphere, a gas that on Earth is a strong indicator of life, officials said on Thursday. "Pink Star" diamond could fetch record $60 million, Sotheby's says GENEVA (Reuters) - A huge and rare pink diamond could fetch more than $60 million at auction in November as collectors chase exceptional pieces in a strong international jewelry market, Sotheby's... Astana Journal Nostalgia Burns Bright in a City Renewed While Astana, Kazakhstans capital, is a fully contemporary city, some residents still express nostalgia for ancient traditions in sports and architecture of the 1950s. UPDATE 1-Chrysler float would mean different relationship with Fiat MILAN, Sept 26 (Reuters) - A listing of car maker Chrysler would change the relationship with its biggest shareholder Fiat , which has been trying to take full control of the U.S. company, the... PRESS DIGEST-Canada-Sept 26 Sept 26 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Movie Review Dark Touch a Horror Film by Marina de Van Dark Touch centers on a young girl, who may be the victim or instigator of the supernatural mayhem around her. Multitasking with Chrome OS and Linux on the Chromebook Pixel Google's Chromebook Pixel is quite versatile after all. I can run Chrome OS and Linux at the same time, and switch between the two, allowing me to use Skype and other third party apps! Texas Monthly With Lakes Drying Up, Businesses Are Parched With Central Texas lakes at their lowest levels in over 60 years, many business owners are suffering because customer traffic has been greatly reduced . UPDATE 4-Madoff accountant charged with aiding Ponzi scheme * Statute of limitations on Madoff fraud ends in December Outrage over Brazil's health care system Brazil's economy has been a source of pride but its health care system has sparked outrage. Shasta Darlington reports. National Briefing | Midwest Illinois Deal Would Recoup $40 Million for City The city of Dixon, which lost more than $53 million to a fraud scheme by a comptroller who was later convicted, will recoup about $40 million as part of a settlement, the mayor said Wednesday. Czechs Top Argentina to Reach Davis Cup Final Defending champion Czech Republic reached the Davis Cup final after winning its doubles match Saturday to eliminate Argentina. Veteran war correspondent kidnapped A veteran Spanish war correspondent has been kidnapped by insurgents in Syria, his newspaper reported Tuesday. Well Statins Tied to Cataract Risk In one of the largest studies ever done on the subject, researchers have found that taking statins, the widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs, is associated with an increased risk for cataracts. Back Problem Could Keep Swede Hanson Out of Seve Trophy A recurring back problem may prevent Ryder Cup stalwart Peter Hanson from representing Continental Europe in next week's Seve Trophy match against Britain and Ireland at St Nom-la-Breteche on the outskirts of Paris. Peru to rescue copper miners reportedly trapped after quake LIMA (Reuters) - Authorities in Peru rushed to rescue miners reportedly trapped in copper pits on Wednesday after an earthquake shook the coast - causing landslides, injuries and possibly deaths in rural provinces, local officials said. U.S. Revives Aid Program for Clean Energy A controversial federal loan-guarantee program intended to support greener energy technologies will shift to supporting development of cleaner oil and coal technology. Soros dumps US Airways, Tiger Consumer likes Facebook NEW YORK (Reuters) - Billionaire investor George Soros dumped 7.85 million shares of US Airways Group Inc in the second quarter, a regulatory filing on Wednesday showed. On Baseball Tension, Not Joy, in Texas Playoff Chase The Rangers, who lost out on a division title after a slump in early September, are scrambling for a wild-card spot. Days Best in the N.F.L. The top performers and key injuries in Week 3 of the N.F.L. season. Wealth Matters Seeking Investments That Are Profitable and a Little Bit Green Many investors are no longer looking for companies in the vanguard of the green movement, but those that are making a profit while showing concern for social and environmental issues. UPDATE 3-U.S. to get coveted Alibaba IPO after Hong Kong talks founder * Alibaba IPO could have added 5 pct to HKEx daily turnover COMMODITIES-Oil up on bargain hunting; gold drops on dollar By Barani Krishnan NEW YORK, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Oil rose on Thursday as bargain hunters entered the market following recent losses and copper edged higher supported by improving demand in top consumer China. Gold fell as a rise in the dollar and mixed U.S. economic indicators prompted investors to take profits from bullion's gains in the previous session. In crop markets, raw sugar fell from Wednesday's 4-1/2-month highs while robusta coffee hit three-year lows . Wheat rose for the Today's Economist Medicares Lessons for the Affordable Care Act The creation of Medicare in the 1960s may offer some insights for how the Affordable Care Act will go into effect, but the demographics of those eligible are quite different, an economist writes. Doug Hanzel Wins USGA Senior Amateur Doug Hanzel won the USGA Senior Amateur on Thursday, beating Pat O'Donnell 3 and 2 in the championship match at Wade Hampton Golf Club. Saudi women push to end driving ban Women who want the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to lift a de facto ban that prohibits them from driving have launched an online campaign urging Saudi females to stage a demonstration by driving cars on October 26.

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