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News Feed Latest worldwide news Cevian says may further raise stake in ThyssenKrupp DUESSELDORF, Germany, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Swedish activist shareholder Cevian may further increase its 5.2 percent holding in struggling ThyssenKrupp but does not plan to fully take over the German... Golf's 'Next Year' Is Only 16 Days Away Tiger Woods said he was tired. Phil Mickelson already was looking for ways to reduce his schedule by 25 percent. Can a Gay, Catholic Leftist Actually Squelch Corruption in Sicily? Rosario Crocetta is a reform-minded leader in a highly corrupt place that hates change. And thats only one reason his life is in danger. Russia accuses U.S. of 'blackmail' Russia's top diplomat has accused the United States of "blackmailing" Moscow into backing tough ground rules for Syria's chemical disarmament that would include the threat of force if Syria balks. The New Old Age Blog When Theres No Family For elderly adults without relatives, its hard to implement advance directives. DealBook U.S. Manufacturer of Chip-Making Equipment Buys Japanese Rival The all-stock deal will create a big new producer of semiconductor and display manufacturing equipment with an expected market value of $29 billion. Ghanaians Mourn a Poet and Scholar Killed in Nairobi Mall Attack Kofi Awoonor, 78, a pan-Africanist who had a deep influence on poetry and academia in Ghana, was among those killed at the Westgate mall on Saturday. ArtsBeat Michelle Obama Visits Studio Museum in Harlem As President Obama attended the United Nations General Assembly, Michelle Obama hosted an event for the spouses of chiefs of state at the Studio Museum in Harlem. Tat's all, folks? U.S. Army weighs new tattoo policy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tattoos are everywhere these days, with no body parts off limits. But the U.S. Army may be asking new recruits to roll up their tattoo sleeves as part of a new uniform policy. Gordon-Levitt Takes On Directing With Don Jon The actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt is directing his first feature film, an edgy romantic comedy he stars in and also wrote. Russia sends another navy ship towards Syria Sept. 12 - Another Russian destroyer heads towards the Syrian coast as Moscow, a key ally of Damascus, rotates its navy vessels in the Mediterranean for what it calls a security guarantee. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). U.S. government to sue JPMorgan in mortgage case sources (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department is preparing to sue JPMorgan Chase Co over mortgage bonds it sold in the run-up to the financial crisis, a sign the bank's legal troubles are not yet... Rachel Farnsworth, Eric Beights The bride is an associate at Simpson Thacher Bartlett; the groom is a surgical intern at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Rooftop algae a growth industry in Bangkok Sept. 23 - Urban algae farming is gaining a foothold in Bangkok with the rooftop of one big hotel supporting a small but flourishing algae industry. Algae is well known as a source of biofuel, but the species being cultivated on the roof of the Novotel produces Spirulina, a vitamin-rich, so-called "superfood". Tara Cleary reports. Obama and Clintons Share Stage for Health Care Talk A policy-heavy event aims to bring attention to next weeks opening of enrollment in the insurance exchanges at the center of the Affordable Care Act. Racing's $186 million man Heavyweight champions share a variety of qualities -- but one that often exposes their true nature is the desire for more success as soon as it is achieved. DealBook Undisclosed Pension Extras Cost Detroit Billions For decades, Detroits municipal pension fund made undisclosed payments to retirees, active workers and others, costing the city billions of dollars. Rooftop algae a growth industry in Bangkok Sept. 23 - Urban algae farming is gaining a foothold in Bangkok with the rooftop of one big hotel supporting a small but flourishing algae industry. Algae is well known as a source of biofuel, but the species being cultivated on the roof of the Novotel produces Spirulina, a vitamin-rich, so-called "superfood". Tara Cleary reports. The Lazarus of Formula One Niki Lauda is the Lazarus of Formula One. U.N. investigators back in Syria U.N. inspectors returned to Syria on Wednesday to look into at least a half-dozen claims of chemical weapons use -- some allegedly by the regime, others allegedly by rebels. Roundup Michigan Hangs On After Scare, Again Michigan dodged another upset by beating unranked Connecticut. The Wolverines took their first lead in the second half. Europe's economic winds of change What a difference a year makes. Last year, delegates at the Ambrosetti Forum in Italy had a lot to contend with. The economic crisis was in full bloom and they had urgent concerns Theater Review Philip Goes Forth, Depression-Era Revival, at Mint Theater Company Philip Goes Forth is the first New York revival of George Kellys 1931 play. Benchmark's Bill Gurley on writing "Above the Crowd" Gurley explains the through process of his writing and what he hopes to achieve with it. Foundation Medicine shares rise 85 pct in market debut Sept 25 (Reuters) - Shares of Foundation Medicine Inc rose as much as 85 percent in their market debut on Wednesday, valuing the cancer diagnostic company at about $874 million. International Real Estate Real Estate in South Africa The market in Cape Towns affluent beachfront suburbs like Camps Bay and nearby Clifton has improved over the last year. Hacker "mercenaries" linked to Japan, South Korea spying -researchers Washington, Sept 25 (Reuters) - A small, sophisticated international hacking group was responsible for a widely publicized 2011 spying attack on members of Japan's parliament as well as dozens of previously undisclosed breaches at government agencies and strategic companies in Japan and South Korea, security researchers said. Tokyo man to lose home to make way for stadium - again TOKYO (Reuters) - Kohei Jinno fans out the black and white photos of his family posing proudly in front of their central Tokyo home, a house they were forced to leave ahead of the 1964 Olympic Games to make way for construction of the main stadium. Museum Review At Autry National Center in Los Angeles, Histories Converge The Autry National Center in Los Angeles, based on the collection of the singing cowboy Gene Autry, is fine-tuning its mission and message. Sceviour Scores 3 Goals to Lead Stars Over Avs 5-3 Colton Sceviour scored three goals, Jamie Benn added two and the Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 in a preseason game Tuesday night. Administration to Press Ahead With Carbon Limits The proposed rules are an aggressive move by President Obama to bypass Congress on climate change with executive actions. New York creates state-wide court system for helping prostitutes NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York is creating the nation's first statewide system of courtrooms aimed at helping people escape lives of prostitution, which the law treats as a crime, but the state's chief judge on Wednesday described as akin to "modern-day slavery." Ex cons turn curators September 25 - Nine inmates from a French penitentiary select works of art for an exhibition. Sharon Reich reports. Chinese Titan Takes Aim at Hollywood Wang Jianlin, reputed to be Chinas richest man, announced plans to build a movie-themed real estate development in what he billed as Chinas effort to become the world leader in filmmaking. Autonomous quadcopter takes humans out of flying equation Sept. 19 - A group of Austrian students has designed a quadcopter which flies autonomously using only the computing power of a smartphone. The reasearchers say the drone could one day be used for search and rescue scenarios or fighting fires without putting humans in harm's way. Jim Drury reports. The Commissars Culinary Stamp The Soviet era and its demise inspire a food memoir. Roundup Michigan Hangs On After Scare, Again Michigan dodged another upset by beating unranked Connecticut. The Wolverines took their first lead in the second half. Anglo South Africa settles silicosis case with 23 gold miners JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Anglo American's South African arm has settled a compensation claim by 23 gold miners with the lung disease silicosis, bringing an industry-wide deal potentially worth hundreds of millions of dollars closer, a lawyer said on Wednesday. GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares lower, dollar struggles on policy debate NEW YORK, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Stocks on Wall Street struggled on Tuesday, with benchmark indexes swinging between losses and muted gains to finally turn lower, amid a lack of clarity on U.S. fiscal... UPDATE 2-UAW trust taps Deutsche Bank to advise on Chrysler exit -sources NEW YORK/DETROIT, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Chrysler Group LLC's second-largest shareholder, a union healthcare trust fund, has tapped Deutsche Bank for advice on how to exit its 41.5 percent stake in No. 3 U.S. automaker, according to two people familiar with the matter.

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