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News Feed Latest worldwide news Steeped in ancient mysticism, passion of Pakistani Sufis infuriates Taliban SEHWAN SHARIF, Pakistan (Reuters) - Yielding to the hypnotic beat of drums and the intoxicating scent of incense, the woman danced herself into a state of trance, laughing and shaking uncontrollably... Italy president reprimands Berlusconi party over resignation threat ROME (Reuters) - Italian President Giorgio Napolitano issued a severe rebuke on Thursday to Silvio Berlusconi and ruled out taking any action to stop his conviction for tax fraud after allies threatened to walk out of parliament over his legal problems. UPDATE 1-GE invests $515 million in Turkish energy and other projects ISTANBUL, Sept 26 (Reuters) - General Electric has already invested more than half of the $900 million it has earmarked for Turkey on projects ranging from energy to healthcare to locomotive production, Chief Executive Jeff Immelt said on Thursday. The greatest sporting comeback? Oracle Team USA safely negotiated the choppy waters of sporting comebacks to pull off a memorable victory against New Zealand to defend the America's Cup -- but what was the secret to their success? The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | hoary This word has appeared in 47 New York Times articles in the past year. Mexico storm death toll rises to 130, more rain coming MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The death toll from heavy flooding across much of Mexico rose to 130 on Tuesday, while authorities warned that more heavy rains could soak areas that have already suffered some of the worst storm damage in decades. Irans Leader, Denouncing Holocaust, Stirs Dispute President Hassan Rouhanis condemnation of the Holocaust has set off a political storm, landing him in precisely the kind of tangled dispute he had hoped to avoid. Breakingviews Obamas capital misallocation Sept. 20 - Breakingviews columnists don their activist investor hats to examine how the American president has been spending too much time and energy on the wrong issues. Phonebloks A new concept in phones What if you could buy a smart phone that would last you for the rest of your life? Houston Offense Looks to Rebound Against Seattle The Houston Texans know their offense has to improve after scoring just nine points in their first loss of the season last week. Cilic Is Suspended Nine Months for Doping Marin Cilic of Croatia, a former top 10 tennis player, tested positive for nikethamide, a stimulant; he can return to competition on Jan. 31. Late UTEP Coach Haskins Among Lapchick Winners Naismith Hall of Famer Don Haskins, who led Texas Western to one of the most memorable NCAA championships, women's basketball pioneer Theresa Grentz and former Iowa and USC coach George Raveling have been selected as the 2013 recipients of the Lapchick Character Award, Movie Review Joseph Gordon-Levitt Stars in Don Jon Joseph Gordon-Levitt portrays a man hooked on pornography in Don Jon, which he also wrote and directed. Sketch Guy When Labeling Yourself Middle Class Can Hold You Back Investing and financial planning should be on the agenda of middle class families, not just wealthy people. U.S. judge allows lawsuit against Google over email ads SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A federal judge on Thursday refused to dismiss most of a lawsuit against Google Inc over allegations the company improperly scanned the content of customers' emails in order to place ads. ScienceTake Scientific Discovery, Frame by Moving Frame This week, we begin a new video series that will take you inside the labs and give you a narrated view of research as it happens. BlackBerry's Heins, Fairfax's Watsa and the $55 mln handshake TORONTO, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Months before Fairfax Financial Holdings Inc bid $4.7 billion for BlackBerry Ltd , Fairfax boss Prem Watsa played a role in securing a golden parachute worth as much as... HM's fortunes confirm Europe's recovery Sept 26 - Swedish fashion retailer Hennes Mauritz looks to put a poor run of form behind it as it posts forecast-beating results for its third quarter. As Sonia Legg reports the fortunes of the world's second largest fashion retailer reflect what's happening to Europe's economy. Florida governor orders review of election laws after voting snafus TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - Florida Governor Rick Scott ordered his top elections official on Wednesday to figure out what caused long lines at polling stations and delays in ballot counting in the battleground state on Election Day. Whats On Tuesday Television highlights. UPDATE 2-Maldives court orders security forces to enforce run-off election postponement * Election Commission wants to override court's postponement Shopping With Stephan Jaklitsch Just Add Rubber Duck When being up to your neck in hot water is a beautiful thing. Sprint will 'wait and see' on BlackBerry strategy -CFO NEW YORK, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Sprint Corp is in no rush to follow the strategy of smaller rival T-Mobile US , which plans to cut back on offering BlackBerry smartphones, the chief financial officer of the No. 3 U.S. mobile operator said on Thursday. Italy govt mulling changes to company takeover law-official ROME, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The Italian government is considering changes to corporate law that would allow companies to lower a 30 percent stake threshold for takeovers, a senior Treasury official said on Thursday. 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. Well Statins Tied to Cataract Risk In one of the largest studies ever done on the subject, researchers have found that taking statins, the widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs, is associated with an increased risk for cataracts. 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. 36 Hours in Hampstead, London Pack a picnic for the Heath, stroll through chapters of history and even take a bracing dip during a weekend in Londons worst-kept, high-altitude secret. 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. Corner Office Never Duck Tough Questions, Says Drugstore.comx2019;s Chief Dawn Lepore, chairwoman and chief executive of Drugstore.com, says good leaders direct employeesx2019; energies toward the mission at hand. 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. Ellen Port Wins USGA Senior Women's Amateur Ellen Port successfully defended her Senior Women's Amateur title for her sixth U.S. Golf Association victory. The laser light that could cut cyclist deaths It looks like a regular bike light, but one day a Blaze could save your life. Japanese Auto Parts Makers Fined The companies agreed to pay $740 million on federal charges of fixing prices on parts like radiators sold to automakers in the United States, Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. said. Japan's Lixil to tender for more Joyou shares after Grohe deal TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Lixil Group Corp said it would buy additional shares in Joyou AG , a Chinese bathroom fittings maker, through a public tender offer tied to its roughly $4 billion... UPDATE 2-Accenture says too early to call consulting growth sustainable * Fourth-qtr earnings/share $1.01, in line with estimates Stenson pockets $11.4M jackpot Henrik Stenson keeps his cool to collect the biggest paycheck of his career Sunday, landing a $10 million FedEx Cup jackpot along with the $1.44 million prize for winning the Tour Championship in Atlanta. Economix Blog A Report Card on Education Reform A discussion with Education Secretary Arne Duncan; Mitch Daniels, the president of Purdue University; and John Engler, the head of the Business Roundtable, about the state of the education system. FBI releases video of 'delusional' Navy Yard shooter WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The FBI released surveillance video and photos of Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis on Wednesday and said he believed electromagnetic waves had been controlling him for months before the rampage that killed 12 people. Accenture profit jumps as consulting revenue grows Sept 26 (Reuters) - Accenture Plc reported a 14 percent jump in quarterly profit as revenue in its consulting business rose after four consecutive quarters of decline.

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