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News Feed Latest worldwide news Q. and A. With Stuart Elliott More colorful epithets for the companies you love to hate. Can this tech bring whole world online? Step into any major urban center across Africa and you'll have no problem accessing your favorite websites. Step outside the city, however, and you'll soon have to say goodbye to the web. Japan's Lixil to tender for more Joyou shares after Grohe deal TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Lixil Group Corp said it would buy additional shares in Joyou AG , a Chinese bathroom fittings maker, through a public tender offer tied to its roughly $4 billion... Australia Primed for First Cup Challenge Since 2000 The bid of Hamilton Island Yacht Club, confirmed as the challenger of record for the next Americas Cup, is headed by Bob Oatley, a seasoned racer, and his son. 'Bridget Jones's Diary' shocker Helen Fielding's latest novel on Bridget Jones isn't even out yet and it's already reportedly a shocker. Yemen Militants kill 4 at military headquarters Four Yemeni soldiers were killed and more than 20 injured when suspected al Qaeda militants stormed the headquarters of the Army's 2nd Division in the southern Yemeni city of Mukalla on Monday, three local security officials told CNN. You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Postal Arbitrage Americas toilet turnaround. The biggest start-up incubator in the world. And what percent of Yelps reviews do you think are fake? Bitcoin buzz grows among venture investors, despite risks NEW YORK, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Venture capitalists show no sign of shying away from investing in startups related to Bitcoin even as authorities step up their scrutiny of the virtual currency and its... N.F.L. Roundup Saints Hand Dolphins Their First Defeat New Orleanss defense and Drew Brees stormed past Miami, who started the season 3-0 for the first time since 2002. S.Korea shares up on foreign inflows but U.S. shutdown fears cap gains SEOUL, Oct 1 (Reuters) - South Korean shares rose on Tuesday morning, buoyed by extended foreign buying, but gains were capped by fears that the U.S. government was on the brink of a major shutdown. Markets Slide on U.S. Budget Moves World stocks dropped amid concerns over the budget showdown in Washington and a growing political crisis in Italy. Vacation-Averse as Mayor, Bloomberg Says He Will Take One on Jan. 2 To avoid the appearance of meddling in his successors term, Mr. Bloomberg will leave after the inauguration for an as usual undisclosed location. Syrian pound gains as fears of U.S. military strike recede * Tough measures against black market speculators limits fluctuations How sensors make your phone "Star Trek smart" Can your current smartphone be any smarter? Sure it can, if the device knows how to better understand its surroundings with the help of internal sensors. Qualcomm's Project Gimbal does just that for app developers. Here's a peek at how Paramount is using the technology. Op-Ed Columnist Those Banana Republicans So the government is shutting down. Well, at least we now know what a clean C.R. is. Billy Corgan's 'miserable success' Billy Corgan on how the success of Smashing Pumpkins' early music didn't bring him happiness. Exclusive MoneyGram to stay public as buyout talks fail - sources (Reuters) - MoneyGram International Inc has decided to remain public after talks with private equity firms over a leveraged buyout did not result in an offer in line with its expectations, three people familiar with the matter said this week. First floating turbine seeks winds of change in US Sept. 29 - North America's first floating wind turbine, launched in May, is being hailed as a prototype for a future US offshore energy industry. While the small "pilot phase" unit, sitting off the Maine coast, produces only enough electricity to power four homes, it represents the first stage of a far more ambitious project. Tara Cleary reports. Ramires Double Leads Chelsea to Four-Goal Romp Brazil midfielder Ramires scored twice as Chelsea got their Champions League Group E campaign back on track with a 4-0 demolition job on Steaua Bucharest at the National Arena on Tuesday. You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business The Business Lessons of Walter White Gender balance is good for business. Lessons from the death of a start-up. The Super Bowls first marijuana commercial? Books of The Times The Kraus Project Is Jonathan Franzens Latest Work In The Kraus Project, Jonathan Franzen translates essays by Karl Kraus, and opines on them. UPDATE 2-Frontier buyer cites global appeal for lower-cost airlines Oct 1 (Reuters) - Airline pioneer William Franke is looking to bring more low airfares to U.S. air travelers, with his firm agreeing to purchase Frontier Airlines from Republic Airways Holdings. U.S. Supreme Court takes no action on climate change cases WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court took no action on Tuesday on petitions that could have it undertake a potentially wide-ranging legal review of the Obama administration's first wave of regulations aimed at battling climate change. Fight Over Energy Finds a New Front in a Corner of Idaho The Nez Perce Indians were drawn into the national brawl over the future of energy last month when they tried to stop a load of oil-processing equipment from moving through their lands. UPDATE 2-Frontier buyer cites global appeal for lower-cost airlines Oct 1 (Reuters) - Airline pioneer William Franke is looking to bring more low airfares to U.S. air travelers, with his firm agreeing to purchase Frontier Airlines from Republic Airways Holdings. 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? Wembley Journal A Football Match Where Hooligans Take a Back Seat to Vikings At Britains national stadium, Wembley, a sold-out crowd of 83,500 people watched a close game, as the Minnesota Vikings won a first victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, 34-27. Italy's Prysmian signs $260 mln contracts with Brazil's Petrobras MILAN, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Italy's Prysmian, the world's largest cable maker, said on Tuesday it had signed contracts worth $260 million with Brazilian oil company Petrobras. How is it to be Catholic and gay? Some gay Catholics are encouraged by the pope's statements on homosexuality, but not all Catholics feel the same. India and Nokia in Tax Dispute Before Microsoft Deal Nokia said the tax authorities froze all of its Indian assets, including bank accounts and factories, to ensure that the company could pay its future tax bill. Lotus explains why Raikkonen was not paid Kimi Raikkonen is leaving Lotus because he has not been paid his salary -- and the Formula One team now admits its philosophy is to prioritize spending on the car not its star drivers. Exxon to Extend Health Care to Married Same-Sex Couples The Exxon Mobil Corporation, which has drawn criticism for policies related to its gay and lesbian workers, said that it would extend health insurance to married same-sex couples effective Oct. 1. Tenants Fine for Renting to Tourist Is Overturned An appeal by the online booking site Airbnb resulted in a ruling from a city regulatory board that a man, Nigel Warren, did not violate laws on short-term rentals. George Washington Library Opens at Mount Vernon A new $47 million library has opened at George Washingtons estate in Mount Vernon, Va., with a goal of scholarly and straightforward investigation of the first president. 103 base jumpers leap off KL Tower Launching off a 300-meter-high tower platform with only seconds to pull your rip cord might sound like the act of an insane person. Sports Briefing | Soccer Neymar Scores as Barcelona Stays Perfect in League Play Neymar scored his first league goal and helped host Barcelona ease past Real Sociedad, 4-1, in Spains top league and stay perfect after six matches. Chinese dissident Chen to join conservative U.S. think tank NEW YORK (Reuters) - Chen Guangcheng, the Chinese dissident and legal rights activist who accused New York University of forcing him to leave this summer because of alleged pressure from the Chinese government, will be joining The Witherspoon Institute, a conservative think tank. Analysis Week 4 Quick Hits Corners Cover for Patriots Flaws If not for the stability at cornerback, the Patriots defense would get gouged because it doesnt have a four-man rush thats explosive enough to force big plays. Vacation-Averse as Mayor, Bloomberg Says He Will Take One on Jan. 2 To avoid the appearance of meddling in his successors term, Mr. Bloomberg will leave after the inauguration for an as usual undisclosed location. Citing Efforts to Prevent Attack on Syria, Group Nominates Putin for Peace Prize Citing his role in forestalling an attack on Syria, a Russian advocacy group says their president deserves it as much as a certain other president.

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