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Cambodian opposition wants general strike after 'constitutional coup'
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Cambodia's main opposition party accused long-serving Prime Minister Hun Sen of a "constitutional coup" on Wednesday and said it could call a general strike as it steps up protests over its complaints of vote-rigging in July's general election.


Debate Offers 2 Similar Public Advocate Rivals a Chance to Stand Out
Letitia James and Daniel L. Squadron, both Democrats who have similar political positions, will face off in a televised debate on Tuesday night.


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Shortcuts A Special Purchase to Curb Behavior Could, Just as Easily, Terrify a Pet
Americans spend billions on pet products, from automatic litter boxes and anti-scratch spray to special harnesses and leashes. The results are mixed.


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.


Music Review Mohammed Fairouz Suites in Bargemusics Here and Now Series
Bargemusics Here and Now Series offered a program of works by Mohammed Fairouz, including pieces dedicated to Egypt and addressing an event in Syria.


Lawrie Unhappy at Seve Trophy Snub
Paul Lawrie says he's disappointed that eight of his Ryder Cup teammates have snubbed next week's Seve Trophy in France.


Dream Advance to Conference Finals
Erika de Souza scored 10 of her 18 points during a decisive fourth quarter and the host Atlanta Dream beat the Washington Mystics, 80-72, in the decisive Game 3 of their W.N.B.A. first-round series.


Alonso cycle deal stalls
Fernando Alonso won't be saving Euskaltel Euskadi after all. But Alonso still wants a cycling team and might start one up from "scratch."


Even at $700, Apple is not a bubble Felix TV
It took 15,000 data points to answer a question millions of investors are asking Is Apple stock overvalued? With the help of friends at Datastream, Reuters blogger Felix Salmon presents a unique visual analysis showing that even at $700 a share, Apple is not overvalued as Microsoft was before its bubble burst. (September 19, 2012)


N.F.L. Roundup Burleson, Lions Receiver, Is Injured in a Car Accident
Detroit wide receiver Nate Burleson sustained a broken arm in an auto accident early Tuesday and could miss the rest of the season.


Tigers Clinch Playoff Spot With 4-2 Win Over Twins
Doug Fister struck out seven and the Detroit Tigers homered three times in the fourth inning to clinch a playoff berth with a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.


The Pixies sound off
The Pixies have just played their signature anthem, "Where is My Mind." As the crowd begs for an encore, Black Francis stands alone at center stage, an uncharacteristic grin spread across his usually enigmatic features.


City crushes United in derby
David Moyes' first Manchester derby ends in crushing defeat Sunday as his United team suffers an embarrassing 4-1 loss away to English Premier League title rival City.


iPhone's fingerprint sensor works for dogs
You'll have to be doggedly clever to unlock Mike Linden's new iPhone 5S.


Novelties Microsatellites What Big Eyes They Have
By expanding Earth imaging, low-cost satellites could help many businesses keep track of their operations. But frequent updating of those images may also raise privacy questions.


'Sheva' struggles on debut
Andriy Shevchenko is returning to pro sports.


Column Crucial Time for 49ers to Rediscover Magic
The decision to play Aldon Smith against the Indianapolis Colts before sending him into rehab was questionable at best, though San Francisco coach Jim Harbaugh must have thought it was worth a shot.


Hundreds die in Pakistan quake
Sept. 25 - More than 200 people are killed in a powerful earthquake in Pakistan. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


N.F.L. Roundup Burleson, Lions Receiver, Is Injured in a Car Accident
Detroit wide receiver Nate Burleson sustained a broken arm in an auto accident early Tuesday and could miss the rest of the season.


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Cohen's SAC Capital up 13 percent for year source
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Steven A. Cohen's SAC Capital Advisors hedge fund has posted strong returns so far this year even as it deals with a criminal indictment charging the $14 billion fund with being...


Obamacare's average monthly cost across U.S. $328
(Reuters) - Americans will pay an average premium of $328 monthly for a mid-tier health insurance plan when the Obamacare health exchanges open for enrollment next week, and most will qualify for government subsidies to lower that price, the federal government said on Wednesday.


Markus Hinterhaeuser to direct Salzburg Festival
VIENNA (Reuters) - Salzburg Festival veteran Markus Hinterhaeuser is to be the new director of the annual classical music showcase, replacing the controversial Alexander Pereria, who is going to La Scala Milan.


Two airmen get private flyover during burial
Two U.S. Air Force officers who died in a crash in Laos in 1969 were laid to rest Monday at Arlington National Cemetery and honored with a final flyover -- but not one provided by the U.S. military.


Cousteau Why Sumatra matters
Traveling just below the equator, deep in the Sumatran jungle of Indonesia for CNN's new "Expedition Sumatra" series, my team and I were on assignment to capture the story of a region at a critical crossroads, where rainforests that provide habitat to some of the most rare and endangered species in the world are being destroyed at an alarming rate by pulp and paper and palm oil industries as well as wildlife poachers.


Dance Review Lyon Opera Ballet Presents Limbs Theorem
The Lyon Opera Ballet presented a rare run of performances of William Forsythes pathbreaking ballet Limbs Theorem.


Singapore to Give Citizens Priority for Job Openings
A new policy requires job openings to be posted in the city-state before they are offered to overseas workers.


Siege turns status symbol into hell
A safe distance from Nairobi's Westgate Mall, several Kenyans stare through a stand of trees at the site of one of the nation's worst terrorist attacks.


Cell phone vs. plane the facts
Can cell phones bring down planes? Are e-books really that dangerous below 10,000 feet? Can Bluetooth kill?


Brazil's Rousseff woos investors for infrastructure plan
NEW YORK/BRASILIA, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff and her economic team courted Wall Street on Wednesday for investment in a massive plan to upgrade roads, airports and other...


Fiscal cliff All it takes is a superhero - Felix TV
Reuters blogger Felix Salmon takes to kids toys to explain one of the most vexing problems facing Washington the fiscal cliff. (December 12, 2012)


Housing Recovery Seems Still on Track
Home values and home prices are rising, according to several surveys.


ArtsBeat How Will Breaking Bad End?
How do you predict AMCs Breaking Bad will end? Send us your ideas on Twitter with TellNYT.


Will social media foil Putin's plan?
The world is waiting to see how Russia deals with hosting its first Winter Olympics. Sochi may be under strict government control, but can Vladimir Putin prevent activists from gaining a global audience at the Games via social media?


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.


Gadgetwise With New Stylus, LeapFrog Tackles Reading and Writing
The LeapReader is an electronic pen that sounds out letters and words in LeapFrog books and teaches children how to write them.


Rachel Reider, David Kwitman
The bride works for Bloomingdales; the groom, for Prudential.


Captain shifts blame for Concordia crash
Judges in the trial of the captain of the wrecked cruise liner Costa Concordia agreed Wednesday to his request for a new examination of the ship, Costa Cruises spokesman Davide Barbano told CNN from inside the court.


Russia to prosecute Greenpeace Arctic oil rig activists
MOSCOW/ST PETERSBURG (Reuters) - Environmental activists who protested at an offshore oil platform in the Russian Arctic last week will be prosecuted, possibly for piracy which is punishable by up to 15 years' jail, Russian investigators said on Tuesday.


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