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News Feed Latest worldwide news Fairfax seeking $1 bln equity for BlackBerry deal -Globe TORONTO, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd was seeking over $1 billion in equity investments from institutional investors to back its preliminary $4.7 billion plan to acquire... TABLE-Foreign brokers set to buy Japanese stocks TOKYO, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Thursday. Japanese Stocks BUY 16.4 million shares SELL... Hundreds die in Pakistan quake Sept. 25 - More than 200 people have been killed in a powerful earthquake in Pakistan. Paul Chapman reports. Towers of Steel? Look Again Skidmore, Owings Merrill has developed a proposed structural system that uses timber to build tall buildings as an environmentally friendlier alternative to steel and concrete. Snedeker fights back World no. 7 Brandt Snedeker targets strong finish to 2013 after fighting back from a bone disease. Dog Ziggity New Jerseys Own Hot Dogs A road trip to 10 joints shows that New York hot dogs may have nothing on these franks. Treasury Puts a Date on When Cash May Run Out Oct. 17 Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew warned in a letter to Speaker John A. Boehner on Wednesday that the government may not be able to pay its bills in mid-October unless a budget deal is made. New "walking shark" species identified off Indonesia Sept. 5 - A new species of epaulette shark has been discovered in waters off a remote Indonesian island. Officially called Hemiscyllium halmahera, the shark was first seen by divers in 2008 as it "walked" along the sea floor, but has only now been identified as a new species. Rob Muir reports. Sailing USA comeback continues Oracle Team USA's improbable America's Cup comeback gathered further momentum on Monday after a fifth straight win over challengers Emirates Team New Zealand. Global shares higher, dollar struggles on policy debate NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks rose on Tuesday after days of declines but gains were muted by a lack of clarity on U.S. fiscal and monetary policies, while major currencies held in tight ranges. LPGA Tour Season to Open in Bahamas The LPGA Tour said Wednesday that it will open its season in January for the first time in 13 years, beginning with the Bahamas LPGA Classic on Jan. 23-26. Buzz Fly Reaches USGA Senior Amateur Semifinals Former PGA Tour player Buzz Fly beat Patrick Tallent 5 and 3 on Wednesday to advance to the semifinals in the rain- and fog-delayed USGA Senior Amateur. UPDATE 1-Pentagon aims to finalize Lockheed F-35 contract within days WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The Pentagon expects to finalize a contract with Lockheed Martin Corp for the sixth and seventh batches of F-35 fighter jets within days, the deputy director of the $392 billion program said on Wednesday. William Boyd tinkers with typecast Bond in new novel "Solo" LONDON (Reuters) - The women, fast cars and a glamorous London hotel set the scene for the launch of a new James Bond novel on Wednesday that sees 007 set out on a renegade mission in the pursuit of justice. East Roundup Nova Throws for 3 Touchdowns as Rutgers Rallies Past Arkansas Gary Novas two scoring passes to Leonte Carroo in the final 10 minutes capped a 17-point rally for the Scarlet Knights, who edged the Razorbacks, 28-24. Bats 5 Days, 5 Teams Wild-Card Race Moves Toward Finish The Orioles loss to the Blue Jays, which combined with the Rays 7-0 shutout victory over the Yankees, knocked them out of contention in the American Leagues wild-card race. CORRECTED-Private equity owner to cut stake in HellermannTyton LONDON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Cable equipment maker HellermannTyton's private equity owner is to sell 20 percent of the company in a share placing, one of the bookrunners said in a statement on... Opinionator How Did Conservatives Get This Radical? Showdowns, shutdowns and meltdowns. Pogue's Posts The Many Mysteries of Air Travel Air turbulence wont crash a plane, and nothing happens when lightning hits a plane. A pilot and blogger answers the questions that many fliers have. INTERVIEW-Fairfax's Watsa confident BlackBerry bid will succeed TORONTO, Sept 25 (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... T Magazine Curtain Call | The Designers of Milan Fashion Week Take Their Bows We say goodbye to the spring/summer runway collections with this video that compiles the post-show farewells of 14 designers. U.S. durable goods edge higher, fiscal uncertainty weighs WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods barely grew in August in a possible sign that companies are holding back on investments due to uncertainty over government spending. New Issue-Next prices 250 mln stg 2026 bond Lead Manager(s) Barclays, Goldman Sachs, RBS UBS San Leon says Turkish deal keeps Polish shale dream alive LONDON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Poland-focused shale explorer San Leon Energy said its acquisition of a Turkish gas company will help fund its quest to be 034;the last man standing034; in Poland, where shale gas exploration is yet to live up to its hype. What Lurks Beneath the Linoleum in Columbia County Namely, wide-plank pine floors and square-head nails. Billy Joel, Shirley MacLaine top Kennedy Center honors list (Reuters) - Pop singer Billy Joel, Oscar-winning actress Shirley MacLaine and jazz composer Herbie Hancock on Thursday were among the annual recipients of this year's Kennedy Center Honors, one of the United States' top cultural awards. U.S. judge won't dismiss Argentine central bank from bondholder case NEW YORK, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Argentina's central bank lost a bid Wednesday to dismiss a lawsuit by bondholders seeking to hold it responsible for the country's obligations on defaulted debt, in the... U.S. durable goods edge higher, boosted by car demand WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods edged higher in August and gave a signal that the factory sector gained a step midway through the third quarter. 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. Scientists present moon rotation in full lunar glory Sept. 19 - Using data captured by a NASA satellite in orbit around the moon, scientists have created a stunning movie mosaic showing a full rotation of the moon during a lunar month. Rob Muir reports. N.C.A.A. Begins to Ease Penn State Penalties Pleased with Penn States progress toward athletic integrity, the N.C.A.A. said on Tuesday that five football scholarships would be restored next year and more would be phased in afterward. Gadgetwise With CityVille Invasion, a Blend of Destruction and Construction Hasbro and Zynga have combined Kre-o brick-building kits with the CityVille digital game. Well Behavior Therapy Aids Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Adding cognitive behavioral therapy may be more effective than an antipsychotic drug for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder, a new study found. Death toll rises above 300 An earthquake in Pakistan, powerful enough to prompt the appearance of a small island off the coast, has killed more than 200 people, Pakistani officials said. Netflix added on second cable box in Europe (Reuters) - Subscribers to Sweden's Com Hem pay television service will be able to access Netflix Inc videos through TiVo set-top boxes, the second partnership between a European cable provider and the streaming service. China Bans Items for Export to North Korea, Fearing Their Use in Weapons The ban on exports of military-like hardware and chemicals is a sign of Chinas increasing concern about the Norths nuclear abilities. UPDATE 3-Price cap plan wipes more than 1 billion stg off UK energy firms * Government plan risks security of supply and green targets College Football Around the Country Teams, players and games that stood out in the third week of college football. 49% in Poll Fault Obama on Policies Outside U.S. About half of Americans disapprove of the way President Obama is handling foreign policy, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll. 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.

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