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News Feed Latest worldwide news Religious fury alters Miss World in Indonesia Demeaning, exploitative, degrading. Beauty pageants have been called lots of things. UPDATE 3-Lixil to buy Grohe in $4 bln landmark deal * Overseas MA dampened by weak yen but many firms active Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. First-Round Picks Pay Off in Jets Pass Rush Sheldon Richardson, Quinton Coples and Muhammad Wilkerson have solidifed a pass rush that was never among the N.F.L.s best under Coach Rex Ryan. Paris DIY shops ordered to close Sundays, prompting anger from business PARIS (Reuters) - A court has ordered home improvement shops near Paris to close on Sundays, prompting anger about the burden of business regulation at a time when France is barely out of recession... Islamists, ruling party members chide Sudan's Bashir amid protests KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Islamists and members of Sudan's ruling party called on President Omar Hassan al-Bashir on Saturday to cancel deeply unpopular austerity measures, the first sign of dissent inside ruling circles after a week of unrest that has killed dozens. Greek police arrest leader, lawmakers of far-right Golden Dawn ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek police arrested the leader and more than a dozen senior members of the far-right Golden Dawn party early on Saturday after the killing of an anti-fascist rapper by a party supporter triggered outrage and protests across the country. UPDATE 3-BlackBerry confirms deep loss and revenue drop TORONTO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd reported a quarterly loss of nearly $1 billion on Friday, in line with a warning it gave last week, just days after the smartphone maker accepted its... Breaking Bad Creator Gilligan in Deal for CBS Show, Battle Creek Vince Gilligan wrote the new series, a police drama, for CBS 10 years ago, and it will begin next fall. Warrior yoga Maasai strike a pose From Maasai warriors teaching yoga to their communities, to classes held in orphanages in city slums, Kenya is embracing yoga. CORRECTED-KKR to buy Panasonic Healthcare in $1.67 bln deal (Corrects headline and first paragraph to clarify KKR is not paying $1.67 bln for an 80 pct stake) Ecuadorean villagers lose bid to remove judge in Chevron dispute NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Thursday rejected a bid by Ecuadorean villagers to remove a judge overseeing a trial next month in a decades-old dispute between the villagers and Chevron Corp. Philippines Says Rebel Standoff Is Over A deadly three-week standoff between government troops and Muslim rebels who held nearly 200 people hostage in the southern Philippines has ended with all of the captives safe, officials said Saturday. New Jersey judge allows same-sex marriage; state plans appeal NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New Jersey judge ordered state officials on Friday to allow same-sex couples to marry starting on October 21, saying the current civil union system unfairly deprived them of federal benefits available to married couples. Movie Review Muscle Shoals, Directed by Greg Camalier The documentary Muscle Shoals looks at a studio where musicians including Aretha Franklin, Percy Sledge and the Rolling Stones recorded hit songs. UPDATE 2-Petrobras IBV Brazil offshore oil find 'beautiful' -CEO * Reuters reported on Thursday that area holds more than 1 bln barrels UPDATE 1-U.S. government shutdown would hit Pentagon civilians - again * More 'bad things' facing Pentagon employees - comptroller Mongolian masters of contortion CNN's Nick Glass talks with the contortionists and stars of "O," a Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Typhoon Usagi hits China, dozens dead At least 25 people have died after Typhoon Usagi slammed into southern China, state media reported Monday. Debt ceiling showdown creates scramble for T-bills, investors pay to lend NEW YORK (Reuters) - The impending showdown over raising the U.S. debt ceiling is creating distortions in short-term Treasury bills, and as the government pares back new debt sales some worry that... No. 19 Florida 31, Tennessee 17 Despite Misfortune of Its Own, Florida Capitalizes on Mistakes The Gators defense forced six turnovers in their SEC opener against Tennessee, but the offense lost starting quarterback Jeff Driskel to a season-ending lower-leg injury. Obama to Rouhani God be with you CNN's Fareed Zakaria translates President Barack Obama's greeting, and says hardliners say something else. Breakingviews Austrian Banks - Europes next problem child? Sept. 25 - Viennas lenders have seen a failed debt sale, quasi-profit warning and prospect of a bigger bailout. Breakingviews says they could become a test case for Brussels new bail-in regime Iranians warm to possible thaw in relations From bakery to barber shop, cafe to carpet store, Iranians stroll their capital with a renewed step, uplifted by how their newly elected president seeks something remarkable after decades of cold war-like relations between their country and the West. Bomb Attacks at Markets in, Near Baghdad Kill 23 Bombs ripped through outdoor markets in and near Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least 23 people and wounding dozens, the latest in a deadly wave that has hit Iraq in recent months, officials said. UPDATE 1-Italian pasta king puts company in hot water with anti-gay comment ROME, Sept 27 (Reuters) - When pasta king Guido Barilla found himself pilloried on social media for saying he would never use a gay family in his advertising, rival pasta maker Buitoni was quick to capitalise. UPDATE 2-Chemical weapons watchdog to begin Syria inspections next week * Syrian to name official for chemical weapons destruction N.F.L. Roundup Niners Rebound With a Rout Against St. Louis Colin Kaepernick threw two touchdown passes as the 49ers, which was outscored by 56-10 in its previous two games, routed the Rams. Argentina says Iran committed to probing 1994 bombing BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Iran has approved a deal with Argentina to investigate the 1994 bombing of a Buenos Aires Jewish community center that courts in the South American country accuse Tehran of sponsoring, Argentine official state news service Telam said. Certification board limits pay descriptions of U.S. brokers NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stockbrokers who market themselves as fee-only certified financial planners have been told to modify the way they describe their jobs. Your Money A Guide to the New Exchanges for Health Insurance Details on the Obama administration health care plan are scheduled to be disclosed next week, but its never too early to examine the basics. Smell of fall in the air in parts of U.S. The smell of fall is already in the air in some parts of the United States. That means it's time to pack up the car and drive to wherever the leaves are changing colors. Senna vs. Fangio Who is the greatest? Senna vs. Fangio Who is the greatest? NSA Some snooped on lovers The National Security Agency's internal watchdog detailed a dozen instances in the past decade in which its employees intentionally misused the agency's surveillance power, in some cases to snoop on their love interests. Britain's Prince George to be christened next month LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Prince George, the baby son of Prince William and his wife Kate, will be christened next month, the couple's office said on Friday. CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Norwegian says taking Dreamliner out of long-haul service, demanding repairs (not 'to return Dreamliner to Boeing') (Corrects to say Norwegian taking Dreamliner out of long-haul service, not returning Dreamliner to Boeing) Rocky Transition From Farm to Town in China It is one of the largest peacetime population transfers in history the removal of 2.4 million farmers from mountain areas in central Chinas Shaanxi Province to low-lying towns. A Jet Groomed for Danger and Running Full Speed Toward It Ellis Lanksters childhood was valuable preparation for his role as a gunner, or flier, on the Jets kickoff and punt coverage units. U.S. House passes bill to regulate drug compounding WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday passed legislation that would give the Food and Drug Administration more authority to regulate companies that compound sterile drugs and ship them across state lines. Boeing QF-16 completes first pilotless flight Sept 25 - Two U.S. Air Force test pilots in a ground control station remotely fly an F-16 jet modified to be an aerial target. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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