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News Feed Latest worldwide news UK financial watchdog taking longer to approve firms - survey LONDON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Viable financial firms are failing to see the light of day in Britain due to the increasing amount of time it takes to get regulatory approval, data gathered by law firm RPC showed. What happened to Malala's friend? Today we can tell the remarkable story of Shazia Ramzan, a 15-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl. 'Testing ground' to end poverty Africa will be the testing ground for new strategies to reduce poverty and inequality, says Liberian President. Chinese Banker Sentenced for Amassing Real Estate With Fake Documents The banker, Gong Aiai, was sentenced to three years in prison for forging or illegally purchasing documents to buy dozens of houses. Phys Ed How Physical Fitness May Promote School Success Physically fit children absorb and retain new information more effectively than children who are out of shape, a new study finds, raising timely questions about the wisdom of slashing schools physical education programs. T Magazine In Store | A New York Flagship for the Maker of the Ultimate American Motorcycle Jacket To celebrate its centennial, Schott NYC manufacturer of the Perfecto, worn by everyone from James Dean to Lady Gaga is opening a store and staging a special exhibit. Market Ready Whats the Best Way to Give Our Shower a High-End Look? Advice for repairing or redecorating a home before selling it. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Well Naps May Aid Young Childrens Learning Nap time may be an important tool for learning, a new study of preschoolers suggests. U.N. Security Council could vote on Syria resolution Friday The U.N. Security Council could vote as early as Friday on a draft resolution regarding Syria's chemical weapons program. Imprint The Ghosts of Amsterdam Walks in the city can evoke figures from the past, from Rembrandt to Anne Frank, who continue to have profound stories to tell. Nektar Therapeutics pain drug for knee arthritis fails study (Reuters) - Nektar Therapeutics said its experimental drug to treat chronic pain in patients with arthritis of the knee failed to meet its main goal in a mid-stage clinical trial. Daimler's pitch in China CNN's Charles Hodson chats with Daimler AG chairman Dieter Zetsche. The laser light that could cut cyclist deaths It looks like a regular bike light, but one day a Blaze could save your life. YouTube tries to fix its comments YouTube comments are rough. They dabble in all forms of trolling, bullying, racism, sexism and other offensive -isms, interspersed with endless spurts of nonsensical chatter. Any thoughtful comments are typically lost in a roiling sea of "LOLs," insults and spam. Puerto Rico's bond losses hit local investors Sept 29 (Reuters) - The steep decline in prices of Puerto Rican bonds on the American municipal bond market is taking a heavy toll at home, where local institutions and individuals own an estimated... Ukraine Is Penalized for Fans Racist Abuse FIFA has ordered Ukraine to play its next World Cup qualifier in an empty stadium after its fans shouted racist abuse during the teams match against San Marino. Seahawks go 4-0 after comeback in Houston, Giants winless (Reuters) - The Seattle Seahawks extended their winning start to the season to a franchise record four games after a 23-20 comeback victory in overtime at the Houston Texans on Sunday while the New York Giants suffered a fourth straight loss with a miserable 31-7 defeat at Kansas City. U.S. economy fuel? Fracking Fracking is providing a huge boost to the U.S. economy, but what exactly does the process entail? Richard Quest reports. EU lawmakers back strict new approval system for medical devices BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union lawmakers backed a strict new approval system for high-tech medical devices on Wednesday, raising industry fears of added delays in getting new products to market that could dull Europe's competitive edge. Poison Pen The Arsenic in Our Drinking Water Long famed for its homicidal toxicity at high doses, a number of studies suggest that arsenic is an astonishingly versatile poison, able to do damage even at low doses. WRAPUP 4-U.N. Security Council demands elimination of Syria chemical arms * Ban says vote not license to kill with conventional arms At least nine dead as Syrian school hit by airstrike Sept. 29 - Activists say at least nine people are dead as air strike hits secondary school in the rebel-held Syrian city of Raqqa, while U.N. inspectors continue work on chemical weapons. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Giants Snee and Baas Out Against Chiefs The Giants offensive line, coming off a dreadful performance in last Sundays loss at the Carolina Panthers, will be missing two starters when the 0-3 team visits the 3-0 Kansas City Chiefs. ArtsBeat Bernadette Peters Will Star in Sondheim-Marsalis Collaboration She will be one of the performers in A Bed and a Chair, which features Mr. Sondheims songs reimagined and arranged for a jazz orchestra. Getting a Dog Into a No-Pet Building Requests for waivers of no-pet rules on disability grounds are on the upswing. This is creating St. Bernard-size headaches for buildings. Italian president hopes to solve political crisis without new vote ROME (Reuters) - Italy's president began talks on Sunday to pull the country out of a new political crisis, attempting to undercut a move by former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to bring down the government and force new elections seven months after the last vote. U.S. farmland market cooling entering key auction season CHICAGO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The red-hot rush for U.S. grain land is cooling after years of record prices, but prime acreage is still attracting top dollar in the heart of the Corn Belt so far this fall, according to land auctioneers. You're the Boss Blog Four Things to Remember When Youre Feeling Spent First of all, its important to understand that under certain circumstances its O.K. to quit. Refugees die in Indonesia boat capsize Twenty-one bodies have been recovered from a boat that sank off the coast of Indonesia on Friday. Apple splits its pitch Can it work? Apple has launched two new iPhones, one for the early adopters and one for the budget crowd. So can its pitch work? Tech journalist Stuart Miles argues Apple's strategy is simple -- but smart. Derrick Rose Poised to Return to Bulls Derrick Rose's long-awaited return is just about complete. President Obama says new healthcare exchanges will open no matter what Sep. 28 - In his weekly radio address, Obama says a government shutdown would not delay the launch of healthcare exchanges. Rough cut (no reporter narration) Well Married Cancer Patients Live Longer The burdens of cancer treatment take a greater toll on single patients than married patients, a new study shows. Chinese 'whistleblower' freed A Chinese journalist jailed for eight years for leaking government restrictions on reporting has been freed. Shi Tao made headlines in 2004 when he sent the media restrictions to a human rights group -- an act that China said amounted to "leaking state secrets." RPT-UPDATE 1-Intesa CEO Cucchiani ousted after boardroom clash MILAN, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Italy's largest retail bank Intesa Sanpaolo ISP.MI ousted CEO Enrico Cucchiani on Sunday, after he clashed with the powerful chairman of the lender's supervisory board and several influential shareholders. In a statement after a hastily convened meeting of its management and supervisory boards, the bank said Cucchiani would be replaced by his deputy Carlo Messina, who was already in charge of the retail network. The bank gave no reason for Cucchiani's abrupt departure. McGinley's Ryder Cup test European Captain Paul McGinley tests the course at Gleneagles. Raonic boosts London hopes by taking Thai title (Reuters) - Big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic boosted his hopes of qualifying for the end-of-season ATP World Tour finals in London by downing Czech Tomas Berdych 7-6(4) 6-3 to win the Thailand Open on Sunday. Colombian singer Carlos Vives scores five Latin Grammy nominations LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Colombian singer Carlos Vives and Argentine fusion group Illya Kuryaki the Valderramas led the Latin Grammy Award nominations with five nods a piece, the Latin Recording Academy said on Wednesday. UPDATE 1-LOT airline Boeing Dreamliner forced to land in Iceland WARSAW, Sept 29 (Reuters) - A Boeing 787 Dreamliner operated by Poland's LOT airline had to land unexpectedly in Iceland on Sunday due to a fault in its airplane identification system, a spokeswoman for the airline said on Sunday.

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