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News Feed Latest worldwide news Italy wants attention to jobs in Telecom Italia deal-PM Letta NEW YORK, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Italy's government will follow developments at Telecom Italia to watch over jobs and Italian strategic interests, Prime Minister Enrico Letta said on Tuesday. EU mergers and takeovers (Sept 23) BRUSSELS, Sept 23 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process Former F.B.I. Agent to Plead Guilty in Press Leak Donald Sachtleben, a former bomb technician, agreed to plead guilty to leaking classified details about a foiled bomb plot in Yemen, the Justice Department announced. The Texas Tribune Texas, Where Oil Rules, Turns Its Eye to Energy Efficiency A diverse coalition is racing to institute a plan to increase energy and water efficiency upgrades that supporters say could help Texas improve its conservation record. 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. N.F.L. Roundup Burleson, Lions Receiver, Is Injured in Car Accident Detroit wide receiver Nate Burleson sustained a broken arm in an auto accident early Tuesday and could miss the rest of the season. Sasha Abramskys American Way of Poverty For Sasha Abramsky, poverty is not an aberration but an inherent part of the American system as it operates today. The TV Watch The Old Guard Keeps Its Grip Despite all the fear and anxiety, Netflix didnt steal Emmy night in the end as established series like AMCs Breaking Bad and Modern Family on ABC took top awards. Lessons from Lehman Five years after the calamitous collapse of Lehman Brothers, Richard Quest reports on what's changed and what hasn't. World Bank approves $140 million for Myanmar electricity WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The World Bank's board on Tuesday approved a $140 million interest-free loan to fund a more efficient power plant in Myanmar, as the bank seeks to support reforms in the Southeast Asian country. Honors for Breaking Bad and Modern Family It was a night of upsets at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, in which several HBO series won unexpected victories. ArtsBeat Michelle Obama Visits Studio Museum in Harlem As President Obama attended the United Nations General Assembly, Michelle Obama hosted an event for the spouses of chiefs of state at the Studio Museum in Harlem. Italy wants attention to jobs in Telecom Italia deal-PM Letta NEW YORK, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Italy's government will follow developments at Telecom Italia to watch over jobs and Italian strategic interests, Prime Minister Enrico Letta said on Tuesday. Stenson Wins Tour Championship and FedExCup Henrik Stenson held his nerve to fend off a last-day charge by Jordan Spieth and win the season-ending Tour Championship by three shots on Sunday, along with FedExCup honours and the mind-boggling $10 million bonus. North Korea Learning to Make Crucial Nuclear Parts, Study Finds Scientists have learned how to produce components of gas centrifuges inside the isolated country, undermining sanctions, according to an analysis by two American arms control experts. U.S. oil lobby open to all options on biofuel reform API head WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With Congress split over the future of the U.S. biofuel mandate, the head of a powerful lobbying group working to dismantle the policy said on Tuesday he was willing to consider legislative options beyond a simple repeal of the law. Hong Kong couple jailed for torturing maid who was 'forced to wear diaper' HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Hong Kong couple were jailed on Wednesday for torturing, beating and abusing their Indonesian maid, who said they once dressed her in a diaper and tied her to a chair for five days while they went on holiday. Russia to prosecute Greenpeace Arctic oil rig activists MOSCOW/ST PETERSBURG (Reuters) - Environmental activists who protested at an offshore oil platform in the Russian Arctic last week will be prosecuted, possibly for piracy which is punishable by up to 15 years' jail, Russian investigators said on Tuesday. Exposures Gorgeous Glimpses of Calamity Man-made perils to the universes garden of life are evident from space. The Voice Propels NBC to a Big Ratings Win on Monday Night The large, young audience for the singing show confirmed its status as the top reality competition offering on TV. 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. Living Golf meets Samuel L. Jackson Amanda Davies gets a crash course in golf from actor Samuel L. Jackson, who always makes time for his favorite sport. Sports Briefing | Basketball Parker Leads France Past Spain France ended Spains reign as European basketball champion on Friday with a 75-72 overtime victory, behind 32 points from Tony Parker. News Analysis German Campaign, Amid Fiery Debate Abroad, Shuffles Toward Consensus Germanys inclination toward consensus could yield something nearly unfathomable anywhere else a power-sharing pact between the main parties of the left and right. With Antonio Monda, Its Dine, Drink, Discuss In his Upper West Side apartment, the Italian writer and filmmaker reigns as host of the citys liveliest cultural salon. FACTBOX Who will be Germany's next finance minister? Sept. 24 - Angela Merkel will have to make concessions if she wants to strike a coalition deal with the SPD, possibly giving up the Finance Ministry. So who is in the race for the post in a "grand coalition"? Powerful Oracle moves a step closer to keeping America's Cup SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Oracle Team USA moved a step closer to keeping the America's Cup on Monday, winning the day's only race and yet again preventing challenger Emirates Team New Zealand from clinching the trophy. 3 Favorite Journeys on a Bike Cycle around western Ireland, Paris and Lake Champlain as three writers take you along on their favorite bike rides. U.S. government to sue JPMorgan in mortgage case sources (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department is preparing to sue JPMorgan Chase Co over mortgage bonds it sold in the run-up to the financial crisis, a sign the bank's legal troubles are not yet... World's best new skyscrapers A pair of buildings colloquially known as "Marilyn Monroe" has won the prize for best new skyscraper completed in 2012. Private bank clients urged to avoid U.S. securities GENEVA (Reuters) - Some Swiss bankers are advising clients to steer clear of U.S. securities ahead of a new law that would tax people with over $50,000 invested in stocks or bonds of U.S. companies... Insurance type tied to dying dementia patients' care NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The chance that nursing home residents with advanced dementia will receive inappropriate care may be related to their insurance coverage, a new study suggests. Shortcuts A Special Purchase to Curb Behavior Could, Just as Easily, Terrify a Pet Americans spend billions on pet products, from automatic litter boxes and anti-scratch spray to special harnesses and leashes. The results are mixed. Vilar co-defendant to seek new lawyer after US suggests romance NEW YORK, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Former money manager Alberto Vilar's co-defendant, Gary Tanaka, plans to seek a new lawyer after prosecutors said he may be in a romantic relationship with a lawyer who... Miss Piggy, other Muppets, join Kermit the Frog at Smithsonian WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Miss Piggy is finally getting the attention and recognition she desperately sought. Chinese Titan Takes Aim at Hollywood Wang Jianlin, reputed to be Chinas richest man, announced plans to build a movie-themed real estate development in what he billed as Chinas effort to become the world leader in filmmaking. Raikkonen rejoins Ferrari Ferrari re-signs its 2007 Formula One world champion Kimi Raikkonen to partner Fernando Alonso on a two-year contract. Bits Blog The Human Behind a Favorite Spambot, Horse_eBooks Jacob Bakkila, a 29-year-old artist and Buzzfeed employee, said he had been operating the Twitter account for the last two years. Charlize Theron You can't plan life Actress Charlize Theron talks about embracing the unknown after her career as a ballet dancer didn't work out. Inspiration for 'Contact' still listening From a remote valley in Northern California, Jill Tarter is listening to the universe.

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