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News Feed Latest worldwide news Barrick in talks on further asset sales -CEO DENVER, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Barrick Gold Corp, the world's largest gold producer, is in talk on further asset sales, Chief Executive Jamie Sokalsky told Reuters on Tuesday. Swiss banks steer clear of consolidation GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss private bankers say a capital shortfall in the financial sector and a clampdown on tax evasion stand in the way of much-need consolidation in an industry battling rising... Chrysler owners clash leads to IPO Sep. 24 - The UAW trust fund pushed Chrysler for an IPO to pressure Fiat to offer a premium for its shares say analysts. Fred Katayama reports. East Germany's secret police The sometimes ludicrous disguises and complex surveillance techniques used by East Germany's Stasi secret police to psychologically brutalize the population have been revealed, more than two decades after the fall of the Iron Curtain. Straight Sets Venus Williams Beats 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. Well Scans More Likely if Doctors Have Financial Stake A new study suggests that doctors with a financial interest in M.R.I. machines may be more likely to order the scans even when clinical findings suggest they are unnecessary. Dramatic rescue caught on camera Sept. 12 - Rescuers in Colombia pull an elderly man to safety as he clings to a cable in a raging torrent of floodwater in the coastal city of Barranquilla. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). D. J. R. Bruckner, Columnist and Critic, Dies at 79 Mr. Bruckner, who was a longtime editor for The New York Times Book Review, landed on Nixons enemies list over his syndicated columns for The Los Angeles Times. 48 hours in Rochester, New York ROCHESTER, New York (Reuters) - Synonymous with film photography, lilacs and classical music, Rochester offers an unusual array of attractions for a mid-sized U.S. city that brought industrial prowess to a scenic river gorge on Lake Ontario's southern shore. On the Red Carpet at the Emmys Looks from the red carpet at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards. T Magazine Feeling For | An Artisanal Fragrance Brand From Florence For one-of-a-kind scents, head to Aqua Flor in Florence to sample concoctions made of raw materials sourced from all over the world. Benchmark's Bill Gurley on writing "Above the Crowd" Gurley explains the through process of his writing and what he hopes to achieve with it. Will next basketball stars be African? Soccer may be the number one sport in Africa but basketball is growing fast and the NBA is targeting the continent to provide future stars, and tomorrow's fans. Bankrupt California city to unveil adjustment plan Friday SACRAMENTO, California (Reuters) - The bankrupt city of Stockton, California, will present a draft plan on Friday to adjust its debt while it keeps negotiating with bondholders, a lawyer for the city told Reuters on Tuesday. Cypress Semiconductor cuts outlook, shares drop (Reuters) - Cypress Semiconductor Corp cut its third-quarter forecast, citing weakness in mobile handset revenue from Asia, and said it expected its fourth-quarter revenue to be lower than that of the current quarter. Nadal 'had doubts' before U.S. Open triumph Crushing a string of opponents before dispatching Novak Djokovic in four sets in the U.S. Open final, Rafael Nadal was back to his ruthless best, with not a hint of the injury problems which have threatened to blight his career, even during a year which has seen him claim two grand slams. Barroso Europe not out of crisis CNN's Richard Quest speaks with European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso about the European financial crisis. Week 3 Matchup Giants (0-2) at Panthers (0-2) Cam Newton is the first of several dual-threat quarterbacks the Giants will face, and Mark Herzlich, a third-year middle linebacker, will play a pivotal role in minimizing his options. ThyssenKrupp talks with hedge funds on share issue DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - German steelmaker ThyssenKrupp , which has said it risks breaching loan covenants, is in talks with hedge funds to persuade them to buy into an issue of new shares,... Hostels Gain Popularity With Business Travelers Hostels, long associated with backpackers and students, have gone upscale and now attract business travelers, especially young ones on tight budgets. Washington's popular Spy Museum seeks move to historic library WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Spy Museum, one of the U.S. capital's most popular tourist attractions, is seeking to move to a historic library in a fast-growing part of the city, its owner... Scene City Partying With HBO After the Emmys HBO might not have swept the Emmys, but it was a winner among the after parties. Editors Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Critics Notebook The Unexpected Files Comes to Science Channel The Unexplained Files, a new television series on the Science Channel, looks at some puzzles of existence. The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Sept. 20, led by "Prisoners," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Prisoners...........................$ 21.4 million 2 (1) Insidious Chapter 2................$ 14.5 million 3 (2) The Family..........................$ 7.0 million 4 (6) Instructions Not Included...........$ 5.7 million 5 (*) Battle of the Year..................$ Miss Piggy, other Muppets, join Kermit the Frog at Smithsonian WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Miss Piggy is finally getting the attention and recognition she desperately sought. Knicks and Nets Expected to Share 2015 All-Star Game The N.B.A. will announce on Wednesday that the game will be held at Madison Square Garden, and that the dunk contest and other related events will be at Barclays Center. Bits Blog Twitter Adds CBS to Its Stable of Big Advertising Partners As the social network is trying to show sustained revenue growth, CBS and other broadcasters can pair video clips with ads and distribute them on the service. N.F.L. Roundup Reid Leads Chiefs to Win in His Return to Philadelphia Andy Reids Chiefs forced five turnovers and sacked Michael Vick six times in a 26-16 victory over the Eagles. Man shot trying to swim to N. Korea The South Korean military on Monday shot and killed a man who was trying to swim across a river to North Korea, a military spokesman said. As ad war heats up, White House pushes to enroll millions in Obamacare WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The White House on Tuesday kicked off a six-month campaign to encourage millions of Americans to sign up for health coverage under "Obamacare," an effort in which the president and other political celebrities promote the law's promise of subsidized health coverage. As ad war heats up, White House pushes to enroll millions in Obamacare WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The White House on Tuesday kicked off a six-month campaign to encourage millions of Americans to sign up for health coverage under "Obamacare," an effort in which the president and other political celebrities promote the law's promise of subsidized health coverage. 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. Well After Cancer, Fertility Is Often Within Reach Oncologists are increasingly making a point of bringing up the subject of fertility at the time of a cancer diagnosis in children, discussing various options before treatment. Who is Skeleton Bob? At one point in his life British engineer Kristan Bromley hadn't even heard of the sport of skeleton racing. Now he hopes his design and athletic skills can win him an Olympic title. U.S., Iranian presidents share U.N. spotlight For years it was a United Nations General Assembly annual ritual Iran's president would denounce the United States, and the American president would fire back. But this year the talks in New York are brimming with the possibility of diplomacy. F1 season off to a racing start Ed Foster of Motor Sport Magazine previews the Formula One season with Amanda Davies. 11 Officers Killed as Taliban Strike Afghan Border Post The attack, in which the Taliban used heavy weapons, took place against a series of border check posts in the Shorabak District of Kandahar Province. Stenson Gains an Edge From Losing a Big Lead Swedens Henrik Stenson shot a final-round two-under-par 68 to finish ahead of Jordan Spieth and Steve Stricker, winning the Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup points championship. France and Lithuania Reach Euro Final France earned a shot at their first major basketball title when 31-year-old playmaker Tony Parker inspired an epic 75-72 overtime win over holders Spain in their European Championship semi-final on Friday.

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