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News Feed Latest worldwide news Gas price spike spurs violent Sudan protests Civic unrest over a spike in gas prices roiled Sudan for a fourth straight day Wednesday, with gunshots ringing out around the capital of Kharthoum and elsewhere as government forces tried to clamp down. 'Testing ground' to end poverty Africa will be the testing ground for new strategies to reduce poverty and inequality, says Liberian President. U.S., Iran voice optimism, caution after rare encounter at U.N. UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Iran and the United States held their highest-level substantive talks in a generation on Thursday, saying the tone was positive but sounding cautious about resolving the long-running standoff over Iran's nuclear program. Video Inside Christine Quinns Bid for Mayor This is the story of the collapse of Michael Bloombergs heir apparent, as witnessed from within her campaign. U.K. Utility Shares Fall After Pledge to Freeze Rates The head of Britains opposition Labour Party said that if his party won the election in 2015, it would freeze gas and electric rates for two years. No. 25 Texas Tech Upends Texas State 33-7 Backup quarterback Davis Webb threw for two touchdowns and 310 yards to lead No. 25 Texas Tech over Texas State 33-7 on Saturday night. Win a Trip 2013 As Erin Luhmann travels with Op-Ed columnist Nicholas D. Kristof, she reports on malnutrition in Mali, treatments for clubfoot in Niger and the refugee crisis from the conflict in Darfur. Weekend Miser Actions! at the Kitchen Explores Performance Art Events this weekend include the performance of a piece called Actions! and a series of concerts by Orchestra of Saint Lukes Chamber Ensemble. De Niro to Replace James Gandolfini in HBO Drama Robert De Niro, the Oscar-winning actor, has agreed to take over the part played by Mr. Gandolfini in the pilot of Criminal Justice. Mr. Gandolfini died in June. China state sector a honey pot for corrupt officials HONG KONG (Reuters) - In March last year, after getting government approval to go ahead with a $900 million refinery expansion in China's southeastern Fujian province, state-run oil giant Sinopec Corp warned the team handling the project against taking bribes. Attack in Iraq leaves 10 dead Attackers shot dead at least 10 people in a strike on government targets in the northern Iraqi city of Hawija on Wednesday, police said. Paula Patton's bold move in love Paula Patton's bold move in love, Sandra Bullock the star-mom, and Ed Westwick's smitten for Shakespeare! On Location | Gallatin, N.Y. Scraping Away the Decades Somewhere under all the ugly 20th-century additions was the simple 1850s-era home two Brooklyn designers had been searching for. 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... Tool Kit A Surge in Growth for a New Kind of Online Course Three major sites have emerged in the last couple of years to offer massive open online courses, greatly expanding the opportunity to take college classes. Hall Opens With a 63 at Just the Right Time Down to his last chance to earn a PGA Tour card, Ashley Hall opened the Web.com Tour Championship with his second-best score of the year even though he called a penalty on himself when he noticed his ball slightly move. U.S., Israel weigh in on Iran's U.N. speech Sept. 25 - Washington says Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's U.N. speech is a promising first start but cautioned that "actions are what matter" on a week that will see the U.S. sit down with Iran for the first time in six years. McGinley's Ryder Cup test European Captain Paul McGinley tests the course at Gleneagles. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Hits to the Head Dont Differ With Age, Research Indicates Football players as young as 7 sustain hits comparable in magnitude to those absorbed by high school and adult players, and most of the hits are sustained in practices, not games. Soros raises JC Penney stake but two big investors exit in Q2 BOSTON (Reuters) - Billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros likes ailing retailer JC Penney so much that he added another 2 million shares to his already large investment, according to... Bo Xilai Justice or political purge? Every non-democratic government faces the following problem when they tell the truth, everyone thinks it is a lie. 'Rush' screenwriter inspired by rivalry, not Formula One racing LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The fast-paced and adrenaline-filled drama "Rush" may be one of the most engaging films about the world of Formula One racing, but British screenwriter Peter Morgan says he couldn't be less of a fan of the elite motor sport. Whats On Tuesday Television highlights. FOREX-U.S. budget drama, Fed uncertainty keep dollar on leash * Dollar index on track to end an uninspiring week nearly flat Square Feet Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. U.S. to consider relaxing rules on using electronics in flight NEW YORK, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Airplane passengers would be allowed broader use of mobile devices, laptops and tablets during flights, under a proposal U.S. air safety regulators are due to begin considering next week. 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. Economix Blog How to Gut Obamacare Congressional foes of the Affordable Care Act could further their aims by shutting down the government or putting off the individual mandate, two studies indicate. Return of risky PIKs doesn't mean high defaults Moody's NEW YORK, Sept 25 (IFR) - The comeback of risky payment-in-kind (PIK) notes, a type of high-yield bond popular before the financial crisis, is unlikely to lead to the same high default rates as... Smartwatches don't make the grade for luxury brands ZURICH (Reuters) - Don't expect your $10,000 wristwatch to be surfing the Web or calling your broker any time soon. Well Living With Cancer Feeling Older Than My Age Sometimes cancer and its treatments make me feel as if I have entered a time machine that accelerates aging. UPDATE 1-Alibaba defends corporate structure, blasts Hong Kong exchange BEIJING/SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 26 (Reuters) - A senior Alibaba Group executive defended the Chinese e-commerce firm's unusual corporate structure on Thursday, a key point of contention with the Hong Kong stock exchange that sources say pushed the company to consider a U.S. debut instead. Benchmark's Bill Gurley on network effects and local commerce What the VC firm learned from eBay. 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. Buffett's advice to Melinda Gates The co-chair of the Bill Melinda Gates Foundation reveals what makes Warren Buffett a great mentor. Out of League Been Tougher Than Usual for Big 12 Mack Brown's team at Texas is feeling much better after getting into Big 12 play. UPDATE 2-DSM trims profit forecast on FX, tax and fish oil * Targets 2015 EBITDA margin of 14-15 pct, ROCE of 11-12 pct Japan Aug core CPI up 0.8 pct y/y, fastest rise in nearly 5 yrs TOKYO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Japan's core consumer prices rose 0.8 percent in August from a year earlier, marking the third straight month of gains and the fastest increase in nearly five years,... UPDATE 1-Tokyo Electron takeover could be a mold-breaker for Japan TOKYO, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Applied Materials Inc's $10 billion acquisition of Tokyo Electron Ltd is more than just a milestone foreign takeover in Japan - it's a rare forward-looking deal in a...

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