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News Feed Latest worldwide news Dell benefits from hot U.S. leveraged loan market LONDON (Reuters) - Dell is the latest company to benefit from the red-hot U.S. leveraged loan market as strong investor demand allowed the computer giant to cut funding costs on the $10.6 billion financing package backing its $25 billion buyout. U.S. road bridge drops 2 feet A bridge in Green Bay, Wisconsin has begun to sag, forcing officials to close it indefinitely for repairs. Former Tigers Outfielder Gates Brown Dies at 74 Gates Brown, an outfielder who played his entire 13-year major league career with the Detroit Tigers, has died. He was 74. Russian courts order activists held over Arctic oil protest MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Russian court on Thursday ordered 14 Greenpeace activists and a photographer to be held in custody for two months pending further investigation over a protest against offshore Arctic oil drilling, drawing criticism from the environmental group. UPDATE 2-Petrobras IBV Brazil offshore oil find 'beautiful' -CEO * Reuters reported on Thursday that area holds more than 1 bln barrels Sketch Guy Trying to Outguess the Unpredictable People subscribe to investing newsletters because they want some certainty about their financial decisions. But no one knows which way the markets will turn. Prince George's christening date set Prince George will be christened on October 23 at the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace, his parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, announced Friday. Bullock Son helped me get through 'Gravity' When talking to Sandra Bullock, it won't be long before she mentions that special guy in her life her 3-year-old son, Louis. Advertising Debating the Changing Economics of Editorial Content Much attantion was focused on content as the 10th annual Advertising Week began in New York on Monday. Asymmetry, modernity bloom at Dior's secret garden in Paris PARIS, Sept 27 (Reuters) - A colourful yet eerie pleasure garden greeted guests to the Dior fashion show in Paris on Friday, as artistic director Raf Simons introduced "a new tribe of flower women" to the ready-to-wear scene. Novartis says "deep regret" over Japan drug trials scandal TOKYO (Reuters) - The pharmaceutical head at Swiss firm Novartis AG apologized to the Japanese public for alleged manipulation of data in trials of its best-selling blood pressure drug Diovan, saying an employee had acted inappropriately. Tiger deception scares off crop-raiding elephants Sept. 24 - Using a system of sensors and speakers, researchers in California are exploiting elephants' natural survival instincts to stop them encroaching on farms and villages in India. By fooling the elephants into believing there are predators nearby, the researchers say crops and lives can be saved. Ben Gruber reports. Sequester cuts in play in Washington funding battle WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As if the Capitol Hill battle over Obamacare were not messy enough, some lawmakers are hoping to add one more layer to the mix turning off the much-bemoaned, across-the-board spending cuts known as the "sequester." Athletic Socks that Give a Foot Bragging Rights Its not just about the sneaker anymore. Swiss banks tout stability and secrecy to lure rich GENEVA (Reuters) - Switzerland's banking industry is relying on its stability and expertise to ensure it has a bright future as a leading center for managing the assets of the rich, despite a... CANADA STOCKS-TSX steady as banks offset U.S. budget fears * TSX rises 2.46 points, 0.02 percent, to 12,844.08 * Five of the 10 main index sectors gain * Bombardier climbs after Lion Air shows interest in jets * BlackBerry advances after reporting results By John Tilak TORONTO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index was little changed on Friday as gains in the financial sector helped offset concerns about the U.S. budget crisis, but it posted a modest weekly gain. Investors also followed shares of BlackBerry Ltd, which c DealBook Beats Gets Infusion of Capital From Carlyle Group Beats Electronics said that it has secured a minority investment from the Carlyle Group for $500 million, valuing the music company at more than $1 billion. Gunmen Kill Dozens in Terror Attack at Kenyan Mall Two squads stormed into a Nairobi mall Saturday, killing at least 39 people. Hours later, police officers dashed through corpse-strewn corridors, trying to find the assailants. A Somali militant group is suspected in the attack. Former bin Laden associate facing U.S. charges seeks UK spy evidence WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - A former London-based associate of Osama bin Laden facing U.S. terrorism charges has asked a judge for authorization to seek testimony from an officer of Britain's internal spy agency, MI5, which his lawyers claim might prove his innocence. Movie Review Dark Touch a Horror Film by Marina de Van Dark Touch centers on a young girl, who may be the victim or instigator of the supernatural mayhem around her. Vattenfall's retreat from Europe fraught with pitfalls * Buyers scarce amid weak industry demand, high debt levels Rules for surviving Oktoberfest Raised steins, raised bosoms, leather-clad Bavarian thighs. And "beer corpses." Satellite problems cut phones in Canada's Arctic *Flights canceled, bank machines, cell phones stop working U.S. government shutdown would hit Pentagon civilians - again WASHINGTON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Defense Department will put half of its 800,000 civilian employees on unpaid leave and halt military activity not viewed as vital to national security in the... The Texas Tribune Its Not the Rare Birds They Mind So Much. Its the Watchdogs. Texas ranchers are crucial to the protection of the declining lesser prairie chicken, but they must set aside their deep suspicion of government efforts. A Statue Is Removed, and Fans Are Thrilled The statue, built by the Fulham teams former owner, stood outside Craven Cottage in London for more than two years. Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions Sept 27 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2000 GMT on Friday UPDATE 1-Nigeria central bank cracks down on money laundering LAGOS, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Nigeria's central bank has announced new measures to tackle money laundering it says is weakening the naira currency and risks pushing up inflation, and which it suspects... Argentina July primary budget surplus rises to 803.5 million pesos BUENOS AIRES, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Argentina posted a primary budget surplus of 803.5 million pesos ($138.6 million) in July, 52 percent more than the surplus of 528.7 million pesos registered in the... Guilty plea in drug smuggling case An Irish woman accused with a Scottish woman of trying to smuggle 25 pounds of cocaine from Peru back to Europe has admitted to the charges, her lawyer said Wednesday. Behind scenes with Solheim stars Living Golf goes behind the scenes at the biggest tournament in women's golf. EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks down for week, vulnerable to further drop MEXICO CITY, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Mexican stocks fell sharply on Friday as investors cashed in on a recent rally, and after finishing lower for the week, Latin American equities could be susceptible to a more losses next week as U.S. lawmakers struggle to avert a government shutdown. Mexico's IPC stock index failed for the third time in two weeks to break past the 42,000 level, while Brazilian stocks have slumped back from their highest since May during the last two weeks. * The region's Rules Sought for Workplace Wellness Questionnaires Representative Louise M. Slaughter wants the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to issue guidelines on employee wellness questionnaires to prevent workplace discrimination. Bans for Jamaican player, doctor FIFA suspended veteran Jamaican midfielder Jermaine Hue nine months for doping but handed the team doctor a more severe four-year punishment. Sketch Guy When Labeling Yourself Middle Class Can Hold You Back Investing and financial planning should be on the agenda of middle class families, not just wealthy people. Britain's FTSE softens as BoE chief sees no need for more QE LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE softened early on Friday, pegged back after the governor of the Bank of England said that an improving economy means there is no need for a fresh dose of... Firm That Sent 42 Million Texts Settles in Spam Case Rentbro and its principals, Daniel Pessin and Jacob Engel, agreed to turn over all remaining assets and to repay up to $377,321. The Texas Tribune Texas, Where Oil Rules, Turns Its Eye to Energy Efficiency A diverse coalition is racing to institute a plan to increase energy and water efficiency upgrades that supporters say could help Texas improve its conservation record. Pakistani General Attacked in Quake Zone Militants shot two rockets at a helicopter carrying Maj. Gen. Saeed Aleem, the Pakistani general in charge of disaster relief for the devastating earthquake this week. Art Review The Mets Balthus Cats and Girls Is Strangely Refreshing An exhibition on the French painter Balthus at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, focusing on his somewhat disturbing predilection for girls and cats, is a rather strange, even refreshing exercise.

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