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News Feed Latest worldwide news Stance on Peace Talks Suggests Syria and West Differ on Tactics In an interview in Damascus, Syrias deputy foreign minister, Fayssal Mekdad, exuded confidence as he dismissed the Western-backed opposition as having little influence on the ground. UPDATE 2-Stryker buys Mako Surgical to gain robot surgery skills * Stryker to pay $30/Mako share, 86 pct premium to last close Fed's Lockhart says U.S. risks losing its 'economic mojo' NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. labor productivity has slipped and the trend in monthly new job creation appears to have slowed, a top U.S. Federal Reserve official said on Monday, warning that this was a... Gene Therapy With a Difference An experimental drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy failed in a large clinical trial recently, but the technique of counteracting mutated genes holds promise. UPDATE 2-Prokhorov's Onexim eyes stake in Russia's Uralkali-report * Uralkali at centre of dispute between Russia and Belarus 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. 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... Saudi Arabia worst on women's legal issues -report WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Saudi Arabia tops the list of countries for laws that limit women's economic potential, while South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa have made... Citadel, ex-Goldman unit in deal to create seamless order passage NEW YORK, Sept 25 (Reuters) - A unit of hedge fund Citadel LLC and a spinoff of Goldman Sachs said on Wednesday they will join forces in a bid to create a seamless passage for an order from inception... U.S. oil lobby open to all options on biofuel reform API head WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With Congress split over the future of the U.S. biofuel mandate, the head of a powerful lobbying group working to dismantle the policy said on Tuesday he was willing to consider legislative options beyond a simple repeal of the law. Fed tapering -- like tailoring? What can we learn about tapering from the world of tailoring? CNN's Richard Quest explains. Luxury cow horn jewelry All that glitters is not gold, and not all designer jewelry is made from precious metals and gemstones. Tracking Stolen Art, for Profit, and Blurring a Few Lines One of the worlds largest databases of stolen art is held by a private London company that is praised by some and criticized by others for its tactics in trying to recover the works. COMMODITIES-Oil prices down over Iran talks, weaker dollar lifts others By Barani Krishnan NEW YORK, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Wednesday but most other commodities closed up, after a drop in the dollar over worries about a potential U.S. government shutdown lifted futures of raw materials priced in the currency. Crude oil edged lower in choppy trading after comments from Iran's foreign minister revived hopes of progress in talks about Tehran's nuclear program. Data showing a large build in U.S. crude inventories also put pressure on oil prices. South Korea ahead of North in air power but seeks stealth as deterrent SEOUL, Sept 26 (Reuters) - South Korea's decision to reject a bid by Boeing to supply 60 warplanes and to re-issue a tender was made in the interests of better technology but may not be justified given North Korea's weak air capabilities, experts said on Wednesday. In Boston, Mayor Builds a Legacy With Construction Cranes As Mayor Thomas M. Meninos time in City Hall runs out, the pace of development is accelerating, in part because developers expect a change in administration to slow the process. 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. U.S. says "not done yet" on Syria U.N. draft resolution UNITED NATIONS, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The United States said on Wednesday that progress has been made in discussions among the five permanent U.N. Security Council members on a draft resolution on eradicating Syria's chemical weapons but there was still work to be done. 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. 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. Renewed push at U.N. for Syria resolution followed by peace talks UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - President Barack Obama appealed to the United Nations on Tuesday to back tough consequences for Syria if it refuses to give up chemical weapons and urged Russia and Iran to end their support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Concordia captain seeks tour of ship Lawyers for Francesco Schettino, the captain of the ill-fated Costa Concordia cruise liner, ask for permission to tour the ship's bridge and engine room as part of a defense strategy. Dot Earth Blog Chinas Basketball Giant Again Presses Case for Elephant Conservation A basketball giant revisits an orphanage for tiny victims of the ivory trade. 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. Bits Blog Elance Pairs Hunt for Temp Work With Cloud Computing The ranks of temporary online workers continue to grow, and Elance, an online job site, is setting up virtual private networks of trusted freelancers that companies can call on as needed. America's Cup A stunning win Oracle Team USA produced a stunning comeback to retain the America's Cup and leave Emirates New Zealand heartbroken following a titanic tussle. COMMODITIES-Oil prices down over Iran talks, weaker dollar lifts others By Barani Krishnan NEW YORK, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Wednesday but most other commodities closed up, after a drop in the dollar over worries about a potential U.S. government shutdown lifted futures of raw materials priced in the currency. Crude oil edged lower in choppy trading after comments from Iran's foreign minister revived hopes of progress in talks about Tehran's nuclear program. Data showing a large build in U.S. crude inventories also put pressure on oil prices. Italy's Consob raises Camfin bid price MILAN (Reuters) - Italy's market watchdog Consob said on Wednesday it had raised the price bidders were making for Camfin , the holding company that controls tiremaker Pirelli . N.C.A.A. Taking Flexible Approach to Basketball Tournament The N.C.A.A. announced changes to the way it will select teams for the mens basketball tournament, adding flexibility in hopes of keeping teams properly seeded. Opera Review Levine Is Impressive in Return to Met With Cos Fan Tutte The Mets maestro, James Levine, conducted Mozarts Cos Fan Tutte Tuesday night at the Metropolitan Opera, with a bright young cast. UPDATE 1-U.S. FDA strengthens hepatitis B warning on 2 cancer drugs WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - U.S. health regulators have strengthened the warnings on two blood cancer drugs to reflect the risk that they may reactivate the hepatitis B virus in patients previously infected with the disease. STXNEWS LATAM-Brazil regulator says Vivo's control of TIM Brasil 'not welcome' Telefonica Brasil SA's control of smaller rival TIM Participaes SA could concentrate too much pricing and market power in one player and "is not welcome," Marcelo Bechara, a board member at... Scientists discover new legless lizard species in California SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California scientists have discovered four species of legless lizards hidden in unlikely habitats among central valley oil derricks, sand dunes at the end of a Los Angeles airport runway and other arid and desolate spaces. Speaking ill of the dead After a scathing obituary written by the adult children of an allegedly abusive mother went viral, grief experts weigh in on how to mourn a less-than-loved one. Stars of the London Design Festival An annual showcase of contemporary design, the London Design Festival, which ended on Sunday, carpeted much of that city with exhibitions, parties and monumental constructions. Below are videos of standout goods and figures from the event. 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. Target aims at online rivals with baby goods subscription plan Sept 25 (Reuters) - Target Corp will launch a free service on Wednesday that lets shoppers set up recurring deliveries of bulky baby goods, a move that mimics Amazon.com Inc and is aimed at attracting more moms. UPDATE 1-Sailing-Capping an epic comeback, Oracle wins the America's Cup SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Oracle Team USA prevailed in a dramatic winner-take-all showdown with Emirates Team New Zealand on Wednesday to win the 34th America's Cup, completing a stirring comeback that helped make the once-troubled event among the most exciting in sailing history. Ask a Question About Job Hunting In many ways, looking and applying for a job just isnt what it used to be. App Smart Apps That Make the Most of iOS 7 Apples mobile operating system has undergone a radical, huge redesign, and several apps have been updated to match the new look and feel.

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