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News Feed Latest worldwide news No evidence of al Shabaab threat against U.S., attorney general says WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has no specific, credible evidence of a threat against it from al Shabaab, the Somali militant group that raised security concerns with its attack on a Nairobi mall, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said on Thursday. Stance on Peace Talks Suggests Syria and West Differ on Tactics In an interview in Damascus, Syrias deputy foreign minister, Fayssal Mekdad, exuded confidence as he dismissed the Western-backed opposition as having little influence on the ground. U.K. Utility Shares Fall After Pledge to Freeze Rates The head of Britains opposition Labour Party said that if his party won the election in 2015, it would freeze gas and electric rates for two years. Music Review Gil Morgenstern Connects the Dots in His Reflections Series The violinist Gil Morgenstern planned his latest Reflections Series program as a mandala, with Bach at the center. Ready for a winter World Cup? That prospect looks set to become a reality in 2022 after Europe's football associations voted against holding the tournament in the Qatari summer. Bits On YouTube, Lyrics Videos Mark a New Genre Once a kind of fan tribute, lyrics videos have become so successful on YouTube that major musicians like Katy Perry and the Rolling Stones are now producing their own. House Republicans challenge Obama on debt limit, spending Sep. 26 - House of Representatives Republicans challenge President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act, seeking to delay its implementation in return for raising U.S. borrowing authority. Gavino Garay reports. Bits Review Roundup The iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C A small number of technology journalists have had their hands on Apples new iPhones for about a week, and the consensus was generally positive. Uncommon Doughnuts, Healthier Chicken Nuggets and More Recommendations for the week of Sept. 24. Cargo Ship Docking at Space Station Is Delayed A commercial cargo spacecraft, which was to dock at the International Space Station on Sunday, will not make its second attempt until at least Saturday. UPDATE 1-Slovenia PM says discussed bank aid, but rejects bailout speculation LJUBLJANA, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Slovenia's prime minister said on Thursday she had discussed with the country's central bank what might be entailed in a bank rescue, but said that was no reason for... Diageo's 'Arthur's Day' faces backlash in home of Guinness DUBLIN (Reuters) - The Irish are famous around the world for their convivial drinking culture and the cosy pubs that have been copied around the world - but it seems they do not want to be cajoled into an annual celebration of their best-known beer. DealBook Strauss-Kahn Joins Investment Firm Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the former head of the International Monetary Fund whose career was damaged by a series of sexual scandals, will join an investment banking boutique based in Luxembourg. Business looks to UN report for clarity on climate risks LONDON (Reuters) - Companies increasingly factor extreme weather into their strategic planning and a report from the United Nations due on Friday is expected to underscore the heightened risks they face. GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar, stocks advance on U.S. jobless data * New U.S. jobless claims near six-year low in latest week Twitter The angriest place on the Internet? Upset about something? Twitter has become the place to vent -- sometimes with nasty, bigoted comments. Militant attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir kills 9 Nine people were killed and seven others were wounded after a group of militants attacked security forces in Indian-administered Kashmir on Thursday, authorities said. Louvre hit by Chinese scam First it was Chinese tourists apparently being targeted by criminal gangs in Paris. State of the Art In Arrival of 2 iPhones, 3 Lessons Consider Apples two new iPhones, the 5C (budget model) and the 5S. Not exactly innovative, but they look good and the software is more efficient to navigate. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Cdric Charlier Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Alfredo Piola. Bank of England says will review UK housing programme annually LONDON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The Bank of England said on Thursday it has been asked by Britain's government to make annual assessments of the "Help to Buy" programme, which seeks to ease access to... Arrests made in Air France flight cocaine case Venezuelan authorities on Wednesday announced additional arrests in connection with a massive shipment of cocaine in an Air France flight from Caracas that landed in Paris. China state sector a honey pot for corrupt officials * Focus on engineering, procurement and construction contracts Venezuela orders temporary takeover of toilet paper factory CARACAS (Reuters) - A Venezuelan state agency on Friday ordered the temporary takeover of a factory that produces toilet paper in what it called an effort to ensure consistent supplies after embarrassing shortages earlier this year. Towers of Steel? Look Again Skidmore, Owings Merrill has developed a proposed structural system that uses timber to build tall buildings as an environmentally friendlier alternative to steel and concrete. Jobs Data Helps Wall St. Halt a 5-Day Slide The gains were limited as investors continued to worry whether Washington lawmakers would manage to avoid a government shutdown and a possible federal debt default. Brewers' Gomez, Braves' Johnson Suspended 1 Game Milwaukee's Carlos Gomez admitted he went too far with a hyped-up home run trot that ended in a benches-clearing scuffle against the Atlanta Braves. 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. A Nudge to Poorer Students to Aim High on Colleges Seniors with high SAT scores are receiving packets from the College Board encouraging them to apply to top colleges, part of a new outreach effort. Mexico protests over oil policy Demonstrators in Mexico take to the streets to protest a change in Mexican oil policy and plans to raise taxes there Saving orphans or child trafficking? As international adoption becomes more difficult, a growing number of voices are pushing to reduce restrictions. That's a mistake, critics say. Dance Review John J Zullo Dance/Raw Movement Delves Into the Past John J. Zullo and dancers explored perspective and perception in a memory triptych at Danspace Project. National Briefing | West California Court Upholds Emissions Curbs A federal appeals court upheld Californias transportation fuel standards, which are designed to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fuel to 1990 levels by 2020. Misery of Pakistan quake victims Sept. 26 - Victims of the Pakistan earthquake in remote villages come to terms with the destruction of their homes. Paul Chapman reports T Magazine Model-Morphosis | Kel Markey at Carven The photographer Greg Kessler captures the transformations of the Spring 2014 Fashion Week in Paris. One Dies in Shooting Near Long Island Mall The gunman, who fled, was identified by the police as Sang Ho Kim, 63, of Queens; the authorities said he had been angry over a business deal. Movie Review Joseph Gordon-Levitt Stars in Don Jon Joseph Gordon-Levitt portrays a man hooked on pornography in Don Jon, which he also wrote and directed. U.K. Utility Shares Fall After Pledge to Freeze Rates The head of Britains opposition Labour Party said that if his party won the election in 2015, it would freeze gas and electric rates for two years. BRIEF-WANdisco to place up to 2 mln shares Sept 26 (Reuters) - WANdisco PLC * Equity placing * EQUITY PLACING BY ACCELERATED BOOKBUILD OF UP TO 2 MILLION SHARES * Source text for Eikon * For more news, please click here Ex cons turn curators September 25 - Nine inmates from a French penitentiary select works of art for an exhibition. Sharon Reich reports.

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