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News Feed Latest worldwide news Texas Will No Longer Oppose Airline Merger The Texas attorney general said his state would drop out of the federal governments lawsuit seeking to block the merger of American Airlines parent AMR Corp and US Airways. Seoul shares set to gain on foreign buying; US govt tangle seen brief SEOUL, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Seoul shares are set to track Wall Street higher on Wednesday, underpinned by a belief that a U.S. government shutdown would be brief and on expectations foreign investors will continue to pour funds into the local market. Global stocks held strong on Tuesday as investors largely shrugged off the first partial shutdown of the U.S. government in 17 years on bets that it will be short-lived. "Continuous foreign inflows despite a U.S. government shutdown indicated Nicklaus Holds Court Prior to Presidents Cup Even though he doesn't have an official title at the Presidents Cup, Jack Nicklaus remains a presence. Kirk Triplett Wins Again at Pebble Beach Kirk Triplett successfully defended his First Tee Open title Sunday at Pebble Beach, closing with a 4-under 68 for a two-stroke victory over Doug Garwood and Dan Forsman. Study Sees a Higher Risk of Storms on the Horizon Rising temperatures and the atmospheric changes they spawn are most likely to generate more severe-weather days in the eastern and central parts of the nation by midcentury, scientists concluded. 50-Year Sentence Upheld for Ex-President of Liberia Charles G. Taylor, the former president of Liberia, had appealed a sentence imposed last year in a case seen as a watershed for modern human rights law. Letters It May Only Look Like Shyness (1 Letter) A letter to the Editor. Obama hopes Congress will "do the right thing" Sept. 30 - In a press conference hours before a looming U.S. government shutdown, Obama calls upon Congress to pass a fiscal budget that includes "Obamacare." Rough Cut (no reporter narration). T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Alexander McQueen Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Kasia Bobula. BRIEF-Iomart directors to sell 11.8 mln stg of company shares Oct 1 (Reuters) - iomart group PLC * Proposed placing * Intention to sell in aggregate up to 11.8 million of existing ordinary QA A Change in iTunes Radio Adjusting to shifts in iTunes after the arrival of iOS7, and locking a Nexus 7 screen into place. 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. Joint Russian-U.S. crew blasts off for space station (Reuters) - A Russian Soyuz rocket blasted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Wednesday to deliver three new crew members to the International Space Station. China Ban on Items for Nuclear Use to North Korea May Stall Arms Bid The export ban, if it is implemented fully, would give a boost to United Nations sanctions imposed this year that were meant to starve the Norths increasingly sophisticated nuclear programs. Qatar shows new green credentials with first low-energy villa Sept. 4 - Sensitive to criticism over its high carbon dioxide emissions, Qatar has opened its first ultra-low energy villa to show a new commitment to environmental sustainability. The oil-rich emirate hopes the development in capital Doha will pave the way for more sustainable properties to be built in the desert nation. Jim Drury reports. Florida woman tricked into taking abortion drug sues pharmacy ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - A Florida woman whose boyfriend switched her antibiotic with a medication known to cause abortion is suing the Tampa-area pharmacy where the drug, prescription bottle and... Samsung Electronics says not too worried about emerging market currency falls SEOUL (Reuters) - Volatility in emerging market currencies would not have a big impact on Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's home appliances business, a senior executive said on Tuesday. Presidents Cup Can Do Without the Comparisons The Presidents Cup is a lot like The Players Championship. No one really talks about it until it's time to play. And too much time is spent comparing it with something it will never be instead of enjoying it for what it is. Egyptian army chief calls for quick political transition CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptian army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called on Tuesday for a quick political transition to restore stability to the country. Achillion stock plunges as FDA maintains clinical hold on hep C drug (Reuters) - Achillion Pharmaceuticals Inc said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration decided not to lift a clinical hold it had placed on the firm's hepatitis C drug, sovaprevir, leaving an uncertain... Florida sues Georgia to protect oyster farmers in water dispute TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Oct 1 (Reuters) - Florida filed a lawsuit on Tuesday asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reduce neighboring Georgia's use of water from the Chattahoochee River that feeds the oyster beds and fish-spawning areas of Florida's Gulf Coast. Central America Independence Day For one weekend in September more than 155 million people in six neighboring countries in one continent pull out all the stops to honor the birth of their nations. Shutdown threat getting old, fast The more legislators use threats to pressure presidents, the more accepted they become as tactics, writes Julian Zelizer Djokovic, Nadal kick off race to top ranking with easy wins (Reuters) - World number one Novak Djokovic and the man who can dislodge him from the top spot by next week, Rafa Nadal, kicked off their China Open campaign with straight set victories on Tuesday. Whats On Sunday Television highlights. Defining and Demanding a Musicians Fair Shake in the Internet Age David Lowery, leader of the bands Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker, is pressing for higher royalties for musicians. Music Review Yefim Bronfman Joins Philharmonic for Tchaikovsky Concerto The New York Philharmonics first subscription concert of the season featured the pianist Yefim Bronfman. 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. Gadgetwise Minimal Desktop Speakers With Maximum Sound Logitechs Z600 Bluetooth speakers deliver some serious volume from a streamlined package. U.S. jobs report, other economic data would be delayed by shutdown WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States will stop publishing much of its economic data next week if the government shuts down, including the closely watched monthly employment report, officials said... Restaurant Takeaway Dreaming of Spicy, Crunchy Chicken Wings A recipe from Ganso, a Japanese restaurant in downtown Brooklyn, is adapted for the home cook. Bartolo Colon Gets Ball for Game 1 of A's Playoffs Bartolo Colon never expected to be pitching at age 40, not in the playoffs, and especially not as the Game 1 starter. Barclays customer service head resigns (Reuters) - An executive responsible for handling customer complaints at Barclays Plc has resigned, a spokesman for the British bank confirmed. More Than 10 Million Watch Finale of Breaking Bad A large audience tuned in Sunday night for the concluding episode of the AMC series. Bayern catches Dortmund at top Josep Guardiola hails Bayern Munich's best Bundesliga performance this season after his side crushes Schalke 4-0 on Saturday as leader Borussia Dortmund drops points for the first time. NASA spacecraft finds plastic ingredient on Saturn's moon Titan (Reuters) - NASA's Cassini spacecraft has found propylene, a chemical used to make household plastic containers, on Saturn's moon Titan, the space agency said. Worlds' greatest tattoo artists make their mark on London Sept. 30 - Tattoo artists and fans from all over the world descend on London for one of the biggest and most prestigious tattoo conventions. Tara Cleary reports. Recipes for Health Farfalle With Roasted Peppers, Peas, Feta and Yogurt A pasta and yogurt dish inspired by recipes from Greece and Turkey. Your Money Auto Leases Entice, but Theyre Still Costly A car lease may seem like a steal, but it still costs several thousands more than buying a new car, not to mention a newish used car. Immelt says GE can succeed in China independently Jan 19 - In an interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt touts the conglomerate's success with joint ventures in China, but says GE has succeeded on its own.

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