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News Feed Latest worldwide news Indian lunar orbiter hit by heat rise Scientists have switched off several on-board instruments to halt rising temperatures inside India's first unmanned lunar spacecraft. Venezuela President Chavez call is fake Venezuela's president says right-wing opponents have unleashed a new weapon in their push to destabilize his government and demoralize his supporters an imitation of Hugo Chavez's voice. Fair Game Find the Loan Behind the Loans When regulators accuse financial firms of predatory lending, shouldnt they track down where these firms are getting their capital? Dance Review Andrea Millers Fold Here Is Performed by Gallim Dance Andrea Millers Fold Here, danced for the first time by her Gallim Dance Company at the Alexander Kasser Theater, does much with simple cardboard boxes. Shutdown politics poison markets Sept. 30 The growing reality of a possible government shutdown is hitting stock markets, creating a guessing game for investors. Bobbi Rebell reports. Hong Kong couple jailed for torturing maid who was 'forced to wear diaper' HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Hong Kong couple were jailed on Wednesday for torturing, beating and abusing their Indonesian maid, who said they once dressed her in a diaper and tied her to a chair for five days while they went on holiday. Nielsen Deal For Arbitron Is Complete The deal will allow Nielsen to better track the publics media consumption across television, radio and range of electronic devices. Scientists more convinced mankind is main cause of warming STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Leading climate scientists said on Friday they were more convinced than ever that humans are the main culprits for global warming, and predicted the impact from greenhouse gas emissions could linger for centuries. Indonesia confronts its dark past On a traffic-choked street in Bali's capital, Denpasar, Edo walks through his family's shop to an empty back room. Israel showcases Iranian spy case as Netanyahu visits U.S. JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A man arrested on suspicion of being an Iranian spy appeared in an Israeli court on Monday and some Israeli analysts questioned the timing of the affair, suggesting it was being showcased as part of efforts to discredit Tehran's new opening to Washington. City Opera Takes What Is Expected to Be a Final Bow As New York City Opera prepares for bankruptcy proceedings, its performance of Anna Nicole, on Saturday night will most likely be the last performance in the companys 70-year history. Atomic Goal 800 Years of Power From Waste TerraPower, a start-up led by Bill Gates, is at work on a new kind of reactor that would be fueled by todays nuclear waste. Turkish Premier Announces Proposals Aimed at Kurds Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogans package of measures appeared intended to revive a stalled peace process, but Kurdish leaders largely dismissed the measures as inadequate. Syrian minister 'There is no civil war' Under a global microscope for chemical warfare in its country, the Syrian regime took the world stage at the U.N. General Assembly on Monday. "There is no civil war in Syria, but it is a war against terror," Foreign Minister Walid Moallem said. YOUR MONEY-Bargain-hunting may lead to fewer health insurance choices NEW YORK, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Nobody wants their health benefits cut, but a funny thing happens when U.S. consumers shop for plans on their own They buy less coverage than they had before. Westbrook Eager to Return for Oklahoma City Russell Westbrook isn't quite ready to go full speed after last season's knee injury that left him on the bench for Oklahoma City's second-round exit from the playoffs. Smaller Parties Gain in Austrian National Elections The two biggest parties appeared likely to keep enough seats in Parliament to stay in power in their grand coalition. 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. Ex-wife Docs competed to give Jackson meds Two German doctors treated Michael Jackson's insomnia with propofol 12 years before he died from an overdose of the surgical anesthetic, his former wife testified Wednesday. Bessemer goes on defense, on pace for best year NEW YORK (Reuters) - Portfolio managers at Bessemer Trust, financial adviser to ultra-wealthy U.S. families, took an extremely defensive posture a few weeks ago amid some of the most volatile... Fashion Review Chlo, Giambattista Valli, Givenchy, Sacai, Stella McCartney Clare Waight Keller of Chlo and Stella McCartney present very wearable collections in Paris. In BP Trial, the Amount of Oil Lost Is at Issue The fines against BP hang in the balance, and depend on the level of negligence that is determined and how much oil was spilled. Sketch Guy A Time to Splurge, and a Time to Pinch Pennies People make their own choices on what they are willing to spend extra for. The important thing is having good reasons for these choices. Toro and Other Restaurants Opening This Week A New York edition of the Boston tapas bar and restaurant opens, and more. Factbox What would happen if the U.S. government shuts down? (Reuters) - A partial shutdown of the U.S. government will begin at midnight on Monday if Republicans and Democrats fail to agree on a funding bill. Why Rouhani deserves praise The media circus over Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's visit to New York has evoked euphoria at one end of the spectrum, and rank alarmism at the other. It's worth taking a moment to pick out a few important points Hong Kong's 'poor' hit 15% CNN's Patricia Wu talks with Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Matthew Cheung, about the city's plan to help the poor. Justice Department to sue North Carolina over voting law The Justice Department is expected to file a lawsuit Monday seeking to block parts of a new North Carolina voting law that tightens election procedures, including requiring photo identification to cast ballots. The rise of golf's multimillionaires The PGA Tour can make instant millionaires at virtually every one of its tournaments -- but it was not always that way. It took golf pioneer Billy Casper almost 15 years to reach seven figures in the nascent days of the pro circuit. Sowing a Change in Kitchens Luminaries from the world of food gathered in Westchester to discuss using seeds to explore a new frontier of flavor. Sprint investors need patience, possibly up to two years - SoftBank founder NEW YORK/TOKYO (Reuters) - SoftBank Corp's bid to revive U.S. wireless operator Sprint Corp could take as long as two years, the Japanese telecoms group's founder said on Monday, dampening investor hopes of a quick turnaround. The 30-Minute Interview Robert A. Knakal Mr. Knakal is the chairman of Massey Knakal Realty Services, a commercial real estate brokerage firm in New York. He started the company in 1988 with Paul Massey, the chief executive. Sports of The Times N.F.L. Protects the Pocket as Black Quarterbacks Transcend It Even as the number of starting black quarterbacks increases, the pro football establishment resists their freewheeling style of play. In Damascus, Tension but Also Hope Beneath the surface of what looks like a return to normalcy, the Syrian capital is deeply altered by the countrys civil war, now in its third year. Boeing 787 Forced to Land Because of a Faulty System The latest problem with the 787, run by LOT Polish Airlines, came a day after the Norwegian Air Shuttle grounded one of its 787s because of a hydraulic pump failure. No. 9 Georgia 44, No. 6 L.S.U. 41 Georgia Wins Showdown Reflecting Airborne SEC Georgias Aaron Murray and Louisiana States Zach Mettenberger combined for 7 touchdowns and almost 700 yards of offense in a duel between two of the top quarterbacks in the Southeastern Conference. Samsung addresses EU concerns in antitrust probe NEW YORK (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co on Friday offered remedies that may settle a European Union probe over whether it breached antitrust rules through its use of patent lawsuits against rival Apple Inc. David Finkels Thank You for Your Service Soldiers interviewed by David Finkel faced their greatest challenges once they came home. UPDATE 1-Venezuela expels top U.S. diplomat for fomenting 'sabotage' CARACAS, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Monday he was expelling the top U.S. diplomat in the South American nation and two others, accusing them of meeting with opposition leaders and encouraging "acts of sabotage" against his country. UPDATE 2-Five groups to bid in Czech 4G telecom auction * Three incumbents, 2 newcomers to take part in Nov auction

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