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News Feed Latest worldwide news Fitch Expects to Rate AIG's New Sr. Unsecured Notes 'BBB' (The following statement was released by the rating agency) CHICAGO, September 25 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings expects to assign a rating of 'BBB' to American International Group, Inc.'s (AIG) $1 billion issuance of 4.125% senior notes due 2024. The transaction is expected to close on Oct. 2, 2013. KEY RATING DRIVERS The new issue rating is equivalent to the ratings on AIG's existing senior debt. Proceeds from the issue will be used for general corporate purposes. The new issuance will increase A Liberia Warzone to paradise? 10 after the end of its ruinous civil war Liberia is hoping that peace and growing prosperity could bring tourists to its sandy beaches. China Gains New Friends in Its Quest for Energy A Chinese presence at a vast new oil field in Kazakhstan is another indication that Chinas influence has eclipsed even Russias across the former Soviet republics of Central Asia. Danone Faces More Bribery Allegations in China Danones Nutricia unit, which makes Karicare infant milk formula, confirmed an internal investigation after a newspaper alleged that the company bribed doctors in Beijing. NASA clears Orbital Sciences for test flight to space station CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA on Monday cleared a second commercial company to launch a cargo ship to the International Space Station, with blastoff slated this week from a Virginia spaceport. No. 16 Miami Overmatches Savannah State 77-7 Dallas Crawford and Gus Edwards both scored three touchdowns and No. 16 Miami got into the end zone on its first seven possessions, rolling to a 77-7 victory over Savannah State on Saturday night. Books of The Times Men We Reaped Is Jesmyn Wards New Memoir In Jesmyn Wards memoir, Men We Reaped, she uses the downfall of others to tell her own story. US, Russia, other powers agree core of UN Syria resolution-diplomats UNITED NATIONS, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The United States, Russia, France, China and Britain have agreed on the core of a U.N Security Council resolution to rid Syria of its chemical weapons, two diplomats said on Wednesday. The 30-Minute Interview Jeffrey I. Sussman Jeffrey I. Sussman Mr. Sussman is the founder and president of the Property Group Partners, which develops and manages office buildings. Phillies Top Marlins 2-1, Hand Miami 100th Loss Without as much as a run-scoring hit, the Philadelphia Phillies put up enough offense to send the Miami Marlins to a milestone loss. Property Values What You Get for ... $800,000 Valley views in Massachusetts, waterfront in Washington State and downtown living in Columbus, Ohio. Ryder Cup David vs. Goliath If it were a heavyweight boxing contest it would probably be ruled a mismatch. Increase in Jihadi Attacks in Africa May Reflect Movements Weakness Some terrorism experts say an uptick in violence has occurred because Islamist militants are making a statement as they feel themselves threatened. Motherlode Blog Yo, Im Driving. Ill Text You When Its Safe. I couldnt help but wonder, if he went for his phone with me right there, what would he do when he had his license and I was no longer in the car, watching his every move? UPDATE 3-Price cap plan wipes more than 1 billion stg off UK energy firms * Government plan risks security of supply and green targets U.S. government to sue JPMorgan in mortgage case sources (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department is preparing to sue JPMorgan Chase Co over mortgage bonds it sold in the run-up to the financial crisis, a sign the bank's legal troubles are not yet... For Low-Income Students Considering College, a Nudge to Aim High Seniors with high SAT scores are receiving packets from the College Board encouraging them to apply to top colleges, part of a new outreach effort. Weaver Pitches Angels Past A's in Home Finale, 3-1 The playoff-bound Oakland Athletics hadn't lost consecutive games in a month while pushing for the majors' best record. Top five craziest horse festivals As the dust settles on Italy's iconic medieval Palio di Siena horse race, CNN takes a look at five weird and wonderful equine festivals from across the world. Will social media foil Putin's plan? The world is waiting to see how Russia deals with hosting its first Winter Olympics. Sochi may be under strict government control, but can Vladimir Putin prevent activists from gaining a global audience at the Games via social media? Turkey downs Syrian chopper Sept. 17 - Turkey says it has shot down a Syrian helicopter which violated its airspace. Paul Chapman reports. Motherlode Blog Yo, Im Driving. Ill Text You When Its Safe. I couldnt help but wonder, if he went for his phone with me right there, what would he do when he had his license and I was no longer in the car, watching his every move? Personal Health Dietary Report Card Disappoints An analysis of Americans diets from 1970 to 2010 reveals we have a way to go in cutting down on harmful fats and starches to ward off obesity, diabetes and heart disease. 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. Environment Groups Set for New Fight Over Drilling on U.S.-Managed Utah Land The Bureau of Land Management plans to open some of the San Rafael Swell in central Utah to oil and gas drilling. 18 Under To Help a Shy Child, Listen Shyness is part of the range of the human normal, but it can also be an indicator of bullying, anxiety, a learning problem or other issues. A new phone concept? What if you could buy a smartphone that would last you for the rest of your life? Bits Blog Amazon Updates Kindle Fire Line A day after Microsoft announced plans for its new Surface tablets, Amazon refreshed the Kindle Fire line. The tablet wars are just getting started. Environment Groups Set for New Fight Over Drilling on U.S.-Managed Utah Land The Bureau of Land Management plans to open some of the San Rafael Swell in central Utah to oil and gas drilling. Currents | Deals Discounts at Michele Varian, Peter Harrison and Sferra Bargains on knickknacks, benches and bedding. Sports Briefing | Tennis Zhang Wins First Title in Home Country Zhang Shuai won her first WTA singles title by beating the qualifier Vania King, 7-6 (1), 6-1, on Saturday in the final of the Guangzhou Open in China. Nadal on historic win World Sport's Amanda Davies chats with 2013 French Open champion Rafael Nadal. Major new course taking shape Living Golf explores how work at the new private members club is progressing in the heart of the home of golf. UPDATE 1-State lender CDP about to bid for Finmeccanica's Ansaldo Energia -sources * Doosan in talks to buy majority stake in Ansaldo Energia After Syria, Congress wary of Obama's Iran thaw WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After balking at President Barack Obama's plan to attack Syria, the U.S. Congress is also stirring in opposition to his latest foreign policy goal an effort to improve relations with Iran. UPDATE 3-Telefonica faces opposition to Telecom Italia plans * Italian politician says vital national interests at stake 2 Black Lawmakers Voted to Parliament in Germany Karamba Diaby, of the Social Democrats, and Charles M. Huber, from the Christian Democratic Union, will take seats in the Bundestag after being elected through so-called party lists. 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. Sports Briefing | Soccer World Cup Qualifying Continues in Africa Egypt must eliminate Ghana, a 2010 quarterfinalist, to make it to the World Cup for the first time in more than 20 years. Streetscapes A Return to Duty for the Brooklyn Navy Yard Hospital Steiner Studios plans to spend $400 million to take over and restore the magnificent, slightly sagging Navy Yard Hospital.

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