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News Feed Latest worldwide news On the Runway Blog Paris Fashion Week Elements | Silhouette In the latest Elements video, explore the many silhouettes at Paris Fashion Week. N.C.A.A. Taking Flexible Approach to Basketball Tournament The N.C.A.A. announced changes to the way it will select teams for the mens basketball tournament, adding flexibility in hopes of keeping teams properly seeded. Meet the new Miss World A new Miss World was crowned Saturday, and though she competed as Miss Philippines, she hails from the United States. Driverless shuttles seen as viable public transport alternative Sept. 17 - A collaboration between French company Induct and a Singapore university aims to replace conventional shuttle buses with a driverless, electric alternative. The team are currently testing the vehicle on a two kilometre test route virtually devoid of other traffic, but hope eventually to increase its range. Rob Muir has more. Bo Xilai Justice or political purge? Every non-democratic government faces the following problem when they tell the truth, everyone thinks it is a lie. Philippines military frees final hostages The hostage standoff between Philippines forces and separatist rebels is over, a military spokesman said Friday. How to end refugee boat crisis? Leaders of Australia and Indonesia meet as tensions rise over asylum seekers. Nadal breathing down Djokovic's neck in China (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal starts the final push to what he hopes will be a return to the top of the world rankings when he gets under way at the China Open on Tuesday. 6 arrested in official's death The drowning of an official during interrogation prompts questions about how far Chinese investigators will go. Old Atrocities, Now Official, Galvanize Afghanistan The details and names of nearly 5,000 people killed by the Afghan Communist government in 1978 and 1979 were unearthed by Dutch investigators and made public by the Netherlands national prosecutors office. Why women 'owe' Billie Jean When the winner of the women's singles at the U.S. Open picks up her check for $2.6 million -- buck for buck the same as the men's champion -- she might well reflect that, if not for Billie Jean King's pioneering efforts, those riches might not exist. Well Eating the Color Purple Even though its officially autumn, the summer crop of eggplant is still in full swing at farmers markets across the country. Wrecked cruise ship pulled upright In a lengthy process involving massive pulleys, cables and steel tanks, a salvage crew managed to roll the 114,000-ton Costa Concordia off the rocks where it ran aground 20 months ago. Derrick Rose Poised to Return to Bulls Derrick Rose's long-awaited return is just about complete. William Boyd tinkers with typecast Bond in new novel "Solo" LONDON (Reuters) - The women, fast cars and a glamorous London hotel set the scene for the launch of a new James Bond novel on Wednesday that sees 007 set out on a renegade mission in the pursuit of justice. Options dwindle for UK facing winter tied to tight Norway gas * UK at risk of price spike as Norway's exports are reduced FOREX-Dollar eerily calm as U.S. government shutdown looms * Congress still in a deadlock as shutdown deadline draws closer UPDATE 1-Obamacare push accelerates as U.S. government shutdown nears Sept 30 (Reuters) - The Obama administration accelerated its push to persuade individual Americans to sign up for the most extensive overhaul of the U.S. healthcare system in 50 years, even as the program's foes in Congress fought to delay its launch with the threat of a federal government shutdown. Smile still on rookie Marquez's face No wonder Marc Marquez is smiling. He's closing in on the MotoGP title following another victory. Could anyone have predicted his success prior to the 2013 season? Probably not. Insight In Silicon Valley start-up world, pedigree counts SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - When asked to name the most notable rags-to-riches entrepreneur that his firm has funded, venture capitalist Ben Horowitz doesn't hesitate Christian Gheorghe, a Romanian... Group claims to have hacked iPhone 5S A group of hackers in Germany says it has found a way to bypass the fingerprint-sensor security system on the new iPhone 5S. 20 answers The looming shutdown Let's start with the obvious question Will the government shut down this week? Most likely. Global Soccer A Rebuilt Sunderland Needs to Be Rebuilt Again Paolo Di Canio came in as manager near the end of last season and has since overhauled Sunderlands roster. The result? A club mired in last place. Stella McCartney daisy-filled spring Sept. 30 - Daisies take centre stage with lightweight jacquards at Stella McCartney's ready-to-wear collection at Paris FashionWeek. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). UPDATE 1-Obamacare push accelerates as U.S. government shutdown nears Sept 30 (Reuters) - The Obama administration accelerated its push to persuade individual Americans to sign up for the most extensive overhaul of the U.S. healthcare system in 50 years, even as the... Football Mancini new Galatasary boss Can anyone beat Everton? The Liverpool side remain unbeaten with a win over Newcastle. Your Money Adviser Trends to Watch For in Employer Health Plans As health insurance changes approach, higher costs for covering a spouse and children and higher deductibles are likely to affect more Americans covered on the job. India and Pakistan Talk, but Tensions Are High Nawaz Sharif and Manmohan Singh, prime ministers of Pakistan and India, shared promises of mutual restraint in Kashmir but little hope of a fresh start. Pence Drives in 3 in Giants 7-6 Win Hunter Pence followed his first long-term contract with his first game-ending hit with San Francisco. Interns Resist Working Free A backlash against unpaid internships in the United States, manifested in a spate of lawsuits this year, is spreading to Europe. UPDATE 1-Unilever warns emerging markets slowdown has accelerated LONDON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Consumer goods company Unilever warned on Monday that a slowdown in its emerging markets accelerated in the third quarter and it now expects underlying sales growth of just 3 to 3.5 percent in the period. Decorator blamed for Mumbai collapse The death toll from the five-story building collapse in Mumbai rose to 60 on Sunday, authorities said. India's cinemas by satellite A new way of getting movies to theaters in India. Mallika Kapur reports on the significance. John Pallante, Ethan Schwartz The wedding took place in Los Angeles. Well After Cancer, Fertility Is Often Within Reach Oncologists are increasingly making a point of bringing up the subject of fertility at the time of a cancer diagnosis in children, discussing various options before treatment. Militants Blamed After Dozens Killed at Nigerian College Gunmen believed to be Islamic militants from the extremist group Boko Haram shot more than 40 students as they slept in northeast Nigeria. Comcast to bid for Houston sports network if court forces sale Sept 30 (Reuters) - Comcast Corp is prepared to bid if it can force a sale of the financially troubled, regional-sports network that carries the games of the Houston Astros baseball team and the... Once-Calm Area of Iraq Is Shaken by Bombings After several explosions struck Iraqs northern Kurdish region, killing at least six people and setting off chaos, a string of car bombs on Monday claimed dozens of lives around Baghdad. SpaceX Falcon 9 blasts off from California VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, California (Reuters) - An unmanned Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from California on Sunday to test upgrades needed for planned commercial launch services. Hello Kitty makes first U.S. flight Cute and adorable or simply odd? The first of EVA Air's long range Hello Kitty jets completed its maiden flight to Los Angeles last week, drawing a litter of curious Kitty enthusiasts.

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