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News Feed Latest worldwide news Quake kills 45 in Pakistan, creates new island in sea QUETTA, Pakistan (Reuters) - A major earthquake hit a remote part of western Pakistan on Tuesday, killing at least 45 people and prompting a new island to rise from the sea just off the country's southern coast. A Black Hole Mystery Wrapped in a Firewall Paradox A paradox around matter leaking from black holes puts into question various scientific axioms Either information can be lost; Einsteins principle of equivalence is wrong; or quantum field theory needs fixing. Honeywell seeks clarity on U.S. airline display panel proposal NEW YORK (Reuters) - Honeywell on Tuesday said it wanted U.S. air safety regulators to explain a new proposal to compel airlines to change cockpit instrument panels the company makes for Boeing planes over concerns that Wi-Fi signals could wipe out crucial readings and create a risk of crashing. Obama promises to keep America engaged in U.N. speech Sept. 24 - U.S. President Barack Obama tells the United Nations General Assembly that America remains committed to staying engaged with the world. Nathan Frandino reports. U.S. Warns of Frauds Tied to Health Care Law The warnings came amid reports of high-pressure sales tactics and efforts to obtain personal information from consumers in advance of the opening of the online markets known as insurance exchanges. Scene City Partying With HBO After the Emmys HBO might not have swept the Emmys, but it was a winner among the after parties. Career Couch Avoiding Collisions of Church and the Workplace When it comes to religious expression at work, employers must balance the interests of the business with their employeesx2019; beliefs, workplace experts say. China's Bo Xilai appeals conviction One day after a court in eastern China sentenced him to life in prison for corruption, former Communist Party leader Bo Xilai appealed his verdict and sentencing, a source told CNN. Developer Wins Approval to Renovate Nassau Coliseum The Nassau County Legislature voted for a $229 million bid by the owner of the Barclays Center to turn the arena into a modern sports and entertainment complex. Atop the Puck Building The SoHo beacon, built in 1885, is going to be a residential destination for the first time in its history. Can Esther Duflo eradicate poverty? Poverty and hunger are two plagues of human society that are usually synonymous with each other. Economist, Esther Duflo, is trying to change that old way of thinking about hunger. Foreign Policy magazine has ranked Duflo as one of its "Top 100 Global Thinkers," for "Poor Economics," a book she co-authored, which says that the impoverished may be suffering from hunger because of where they choose to spend their money. Giants 2, Yankees 1 Yankees Costly Loss Puts a Damper on Riveras Party On Mariano Rivera Day in the Bronx, the Yankees offense fell flat as the team dropped four games back in the wild-card chase with six to play. Kenyan president says militants "defeated" Sept. 24 - Kenya's president said that his forces had "defeated" Islamists from Somalia's al Shabaab. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. 10 things to know before visiting Israel The Holy Land makes for inspiring, fascinating, confusing travel. Music Review Salon Sanctuary Opens With The Heirs of Tantalus Salon Sanctuary opened its new season with The Heirs of Tantalus, a concert of Baroque opera arias. Inside chemical weapons lab CNN's Fred Pleitgen got exclusive access to the lab where evidence from the Syrian chemical attack was scrutinized. M.L.S. Tries to Mute Fans Vulgar Chants Some teams in Major League Soccer have been trying, with mixed success, to stop off-color taunting of opposing goalkeepers that at times is audible over TV broadcasts. Can this tech bring whole world online? Step into any major urban center across Africa and you'll have no problem accessing your favorite websites. Step outside the city, however, and you'll soon have to say goodbye to the web. COLUMN-Energy efficiency bill threatens to sink in Senate swamp Kemp (John Kemp is a Reuters market analyst. The views expressed are his own) Sports Briefing | Tennis Murray to Have Surgery Andy Murray will have surgery for a lingering back problem and will miss the rest of the season. Tasting the Green Circle Chickens In a blind tasting, Melissa Clark and two Dining editors sampled the chickens fed scraps from some of New Yorks best restaurants. Servier makes public offer for Egis shares BUDAPEST, Sept 24 (Reuters) - French drugmaker Servier has made a voluntary public purchase offer to buy all outstanding shares in Hungarian pharmaceuticals maker Egis at 28,000 forints ($130) per share, Egis said in a statement on Tuesday. John Grisham's 'Time to Kill' adapted for Broadway stage NEW YORK (Reuters) - Best-selling author John Grisham's first novel, "A Time to Kill," has been adapted for the stage and is heading for Broadway next month with an ensemble cast that includes Fred Dalton Thompson of TV's "Law and Order" and Tom Skerritt, an Emmy-award winner for "Picket Fences." Economix Blog The Measure of Our Poverty While the official formula for measuring the number of Americans in poverty may be outdated, alternative methods would put the share of Americans in poverty even higher. UPDATE 1-Undeterred by recall, Fonterra seen pushing on with own-brand China plan * Fonterra's branded push into China seen on track, despite recall Costa Concordia captain looks to spread blame for accident GROSSETO, Italy (Reuters) - The captain of the Costa Concordia told a court on Monday that a junior officer who was at the wheel at the time shared the blame for the cruise liner disaster that killed... As World Leaders Speak at United Nations, Iran Sends More Friendly Signals A Twitter message by the new foreign minister of Iran spoke of a historic opportunity to resolve the nuclear issue. 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. Why I'll never ditch my BlackBerry My BlackBerry is my lifeline. Monte Paschi delays approval of new rescue plan MILAN/ROME (Reuters) - The board of Monte dei Paschi di Siena , Italy's third biggest lender, delayed approval on Tuesday of a restructuring plan aimed at winning European Union approval for a 4.1 billion-euro ($5.5 billion) state bailout and averting nationalization. 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. Grohe may launch IPO as early as Thursday - sources FRANKFURT, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Europe's biggest bathroom equipment maker, Grohe, may launch an initial public offering (IPO) as early as Thursday if its private equity owners fail to agree an... Arctic Ice Makes Comeback From Record Low, but Long-Term Decline May Continue The sea ice coverage in the Arctic Ocean is 50 percent greater than last year at this time. Well Magnets Fail to Relieve Arthritis Pain Many people use copper bracelets and magnetic wrist straps to alleviate the pain of arthritis, but a rigorous new study concludes they do not work. The Lost Cause and Shot All to Hell Two books recount the criminal careers of Frank and Jesse James. Why Goldman's board falls short - Felix TV The Goldman Sachs board of directors is supposed to keep management in check, but Reuters' blogger Felix Salmon says it is stacked with company insiders, conflicting interests and inexperience. (October 15, 2012) Fed officials criticize, explain taper delay NEW YORK (Reuters) - An outspoken Federal Reserve hawk warned on Friday that the U.S. central bank had harmed its credibility by delaying a highly anticipated reduction in monetary stimulus this... Music Review Roberto Fonseca at the Highline Ballroom The Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca worked with a six-piece combo at his show at the Highline Ballroom on Monday. Kenya Forces Said to Be Securing Mall After Long Standoff The bloody standoff at a Kenyan shopping mall edged closer to a conclusion on Monday night, with Kenyan officials saying that there were no more civilians trapped inside. Snedeker fights back World no. 7 Brandt Snedeker targets strong finish to 2013 after fighting back from a bone disease.

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