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News Feed Latest worldwide news Fitch Eurozone Sovereign Snapshot Crisis Eases but Risks Remain Link to Fitch Ratings' Report Eurozone Sovereign Snapshot - Q3 2013LONDON, September 25 (Fitch) In its latest eurozone sovereign snapshot report published today, Fitch Ratings says the relative calm... Bites 2 Restaurants, 2 Former Spouses. The Winner? A number of connections knit a pair of recently opened restaurants together in Burgundy. For diners, however, the best part of the story may be on the plate. Books of The Times Francos Crypt Spanish Culture and Memory Since 1936 Mr. Treglown, a former editor of The Times Literary Supplement, challenges the idea that Spanish dissidents were completely stifled under Franco. Bertelsmann sees 2013 sales, operating profit up FRANKFURT, Aug 30 (Reuters) - German media group Bertelsmann expects sales and adjusted operating profit to grow this year, as cost cutting and bestsellers such as Dan Brown's "Inferno" will help offset slow economic growth in Europe. Disruptions Gawker Wants to Encourage More Voices Online, but With Less Yelling A site that will promote comments on Gawker Media sites wants to elevate the role of commenters while trying to keep needless vitriol at bay. Can African aviation lift its game? Nico Bezuidenhout, the CEO of South Africa's Mango Airlines, talks about the growing number of African airlines. Andrea Miller of Gallim Dance Andrea Miller of Gallim Dance prepares her newest work, Fold Here, for its world premiere on Thursday at the Alexander Kassaer Theater. The Sun That Did Not Roar The Sun appears to slack off at the height of the solar cycle, the solar maximum, usually a time of roiling activity as the stars magnetic fields reverse. World's best fireworks displays From Bastille Day and 4th July to Chinese New Year and Disney Land, your shots of the world's greatest fireworks. 6 arrested in official's death The drowning of an official during interrogation prompts questions about how far Chinese investigators will go. U.S. regulators call on banks to help spot abuse of older people WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators on Tuesday said banks may be positioned to identify older people who have fallen prey to financial scams and clarified that firms can report suspected abuse. Former Nintendo chief's legacy Former Nintendo President Hiroshi Yamauchi dies at age 85. Richard Quest speaks with Steve Butts of IGN about his impact. 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. Sabathia Promises to Adapt After a subpar season that was ended last Friday by a hamstring injury, the Yankees left-handed ace acknowledged he will have to make changes for next season. 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. After Setting a Team Record, the Jets Start a Penalty-Prevention Plan For every penalty in practice, everyone present players and coaches, front-office personnel and trainers will perform 10 push-ups. Everyone that is, except the culprit himself. Amanda Bynes' drunk driving case moved to mental health court LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The drunk driving case against troubled actress and former teenage star Amanda Bynes has been moved to the mental health court at the request of her attorney, a Los Angeles judge ruled on Tuesday. Photos Pandas artificially bred Pandas on display at China's Chengdu Panda Base Square Feet Seizing Irans Slice of Fifth Avenue An office tower built in the late 1970s by the Shah of Iran is coveted real estate that could be sold after a judge found that its owners laundered money for Irans government. Chinas Crackdown Prompts Outrage Over Boys Arrest After a public outcry, the authorities on Monday released Yang Zhong, 16, who was among the first people charged under new rules that criminalize the spreading of online rumors. ADM's CEO continues to expect closing of Graincorp acquisition by year-end CHICAGO (Reuters) - Archer Daniels Midland Co continues to expect to complete its acquisition of Australian grain handler Graincorp Ltd by the end of the year, the U.S. agribusiness giant's chief... UPDATE 1-Spain's Bankia places 12 pct stake in insurer Mapfre MADRID, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Spain's biggest state-rescued lender Bankia is placing a 12 percent stake in Spanish insurer Mapfre with institutional investors, broker UBS said on Wednesday. Second Danone unit probes bribery allegations in China SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Danone SA's advanced medical nutrition unit Nutricia has started an internal investigation after a Chinese newspaper published a report alleging it had bribed more than 100 doctors in Beijing to boost sales, the company said on Wednesday. France pushes for U.N. action on Central African Republic UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - France's foreign minister called on Wednesday for the U.N. Security Council to adopt a resolution next month to boost U.N. operations in the Central African Republic, which he said risked becoming a new Somalia if it did not get immediate support. What's for Dinner? Panzanella With Chicken and Capers Toss roasted chicken into this Tuscan tomato salad, and spend an extra few minutes crisping up the skin first. Phys Ed Why Runners Dont Get Knee Arthritis One of the most entrenched beliefs about running is that it can ruin knees by causing arthritis. But a new study finds that distance running is unlikely to contribute to the development of arthritis. Video of Washington Navy Yard Gunman The F.B.I. released closed-circuit video of Aaron Alexis inside the Navy Yard on Sept. 16, 2013. Jorie Waterman, Laurence Jurdem The bride works for eBay; the groom is pursuing a doctorate in 2oth-century American political history. U.S. House passes bill to kill Obamacare, avert government shutdown Sept. 20 - The U.S. House of Representatives pass legislation to avoid a government shutdown while also derailing the healthcare law known as "Obamacare." Katharine Jackson reports. Your Money Adviser Relief From Student Loan Debt for Public Service Workers The federal government is trying to encourage more participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which has been underused. Lagarde says IMF work can contribute to environmental change (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund can play a role in protecting the planet from environmental damage, IMF head Christine Lagarde said on Tuesday, as she highlighted how an analysis of the harmful effects of energy subsidies could act as a catalyst for action. BlackBerry shares sink on bid doubts, T-Mobile stops stocking its phones TORONTO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares in BlackBerry Ltd fell more than 6 percent on Wednesday on doubts about a $4.7 billion bid to take the smartphone maker private, and after a big U.S. carrier said it would stop stocking BlackBerry smartphones in its stores. Provocative Balthus paintings focus of New York museum exhibition NEW YORK (Reuters) - French-born painter Balthus is known for his street scenes and portraits, but it is his paintings of young girls, some with erotic undercurrents, that are the focus of the first exhibition of his works in New York in 30 years. Which model earns $42 million? On the heels of London Fashion Week, CNN takes a look at how a new generation of supermodels are moving beyond the catwalk and making millions from their own brand. World Briefing | Europe Greece Police Under Scrutiny Five senior police officers in Greece were replaced Monday after the government ordered an inquiry into allegations of links between the police and the far-right party Golden Dawn. 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 "the last man standing" in Poland, where shale... Four decades later, missing teenage girls' car believed found They were 17-year-old high school students driving to a party at a gravel pit. Perhaps they took a wrong turn; perhaps there was foul play. For 42 years, authorities have had no idea how Cheryl Miller and Pamela Jackson disappeared. Hacker "mercenaries" linked to Japan, South Korea spying -researchers Washington, Sept 25 (Reuters) - A small, sophisticated international hacking group was responsible for a widely publicized 2011 spying attack on members of Japan's parliament as well as dozens of previously undisclosed breaches at government agencies and strategic companies in Japan and South Korea, security researchers said. U.S. House passes bill to kill Obamacare, avert government shutdown Sept. 20 - The U.S. House of Representatives pass legislation to avoid a government shutdown while also derailing the healthcare law known as "Obamacare." Katharine Jackson reports. Election blurring of church, state separation draws complaints CHICAGO (Reuters) - Political watchdog and secularist groups are asking the U.S. government to investigate whether Catholic bishops and a Christian evangelical group headed by preacher Billy Graham should lose tax breaks for telling followers how to vote in this year's election.

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