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News Feed Latest worldwide news Man evicted for 1964 Tokyo Olympics will be forced out again for 2020 Games Sept. 19 - A Tokyo resident whose home was flattened to make way for the enlarged 1964 Olympics stadium faces eviction again for the 2020 Games. Tara Cleary reports. Lawmakers hover as more homeowners rent rooms to visitors LONDON (Reuters) - For British student Carly Connor a trip to London for a city break would be impossible if she had to pay for a hotel so instead she rents a room in a Londoner's home. Greece Arrests Senior Members of Far-Right Party The arrests of Golden Dawn members, including the leader of the party and top members in Parliament, are part of a widening Greek crackdown on extremism. Warner Bros. Agrees to Deal for Financial Backing The agreement with RatPac-Dune Entertainment could help finance as many as 75 films. UPDATE 6-Netanyahu to Obama Tighten sanctions if Iran defies West WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday to step up sanctions on Iran if it pursues its nuclear drive even as it exchanges overtures with Washington and restarts negotiations with the West. UPDATE 3-Petrominerales Colombia shares surge on takeover by P.Rubiales (Adds background on national oil sector, security situation) 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. World Briefing | Africa Zimbabwe 81 Elephants Killed Zimbabwean authorities say at least 81 elephants have been killed for their ivory tusks by poachers using cyanide poison in water holes in a vast western national park. Russian court order activists held over Arctic oil protest MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Russian court ordered 20 Greenpeace activists from around the world to be held in custody for two months pending further investigation over a protest against offshore oil drilling in the Arctic, drawing condemnation and a vow to appeal. Getting Online Products to Their New Owners Speedy delivery of orders often poses a challenge for owners of small online businesses. Argentine farmers hoard soybeans as inflation hedge BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentine farmers are hoarding more soy this season than in past years, threatening to reduce much-needed export tax revenue as raw beans become the preferred unit of savings in an economy impaired by double-digit inflation. JJ receives private equity offers for diagnostics unit -sources NEW YORK, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Some of the world's largest private equity firms have made preliminary offers for Johnson Johnson's Ortho Clinical Diagnostics unit, which makes blood screening... Well Cooking With Miso Many people know and love miso soup. But this week Martha Rose Shulman goes beyond soup and explains how miso can be used for glazes, dips and dressings. Saudi woman reveals all on stage Maisah Sobaihi the is first Saudi Arabian woman to perform at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, in play on love lives. 7 swanky hostels around the world Budget-conscious travelers rejoice Hostels aren't what they used to be. Some of them have a sense of style, and they're offering options once reserved for higher-end hotels. Theater Review Natural Affection Opens at the Beckett Theater The Actors Company Theater is presenting Natural Affection, a play by William Inge that hasnt had a major New York revival since its Broadway premiere, in 1963. New York man hits 3 million miles in 1966 Volvo Sep. 20 - Irv Gordon hits 3 million miles in his 1966 Volvo continuing his place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the driver with the most miles driven in one car by a single owner. Gavino Garay reports. Global Soccer There Is Much More to Soccer Than Statistics Numbers have their uses, but they cannot indicate what is going on between mind, body and soul. They cannot (yet) give a reading on creative imagination. Alitalia aircraft makes emergency 'foam' landing in Rome An Alitalia aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing at Rome's Fiuminco airport on Sunday night after landing gear failed to function, Italy's state-run ANSA news agency reported. Bayou Corne Journal Ground Gives Way, and a Louisiana Town Struggles to Find Its Footing Almost nothing in Bayou Corne has been the same since a voracious sinkhole opened up in 2012, and a year later its still growing, swallowing trees and belching methane. Well Living With Cancer Feeling Older Than My Age Sometimes cancer and its treatments make me feel as if I have entered a time machine that accelerates aging. ArtsBeat Book Review Podcast The World After War Ian Buruma discusses Year Zero A History of 1945. Why oil is where Iran feels the pain Economic sanctions have ground down the Iranian economy and hit the energy sector. The country has huge potential and now, it seems, a moderate tone. But will it destabilize the oil markets? CNN's John Defterios explains. Hungry City New York, All Wrapped Up in a Tortilla Every cart, truck and bodega holds a promise of taco greatness. Officials Struggle With Tangled Web of Financing for Somali Militants The Shabab, which claimed responsibility for the deadly mall siege in Nairobi, Kenya, makes money through illegal endeavors and even employs a team of accountants. Roundup Manning Piles Up Points, and Records, as Broncos Win The Broncos blew out the Eagles, scoring more points than the team ever had, as Peyton Manning stayed on a roll with four more touchdown passes. The Boss Joel Peresman, Drawn to the Music At the age of 6, Joel Peresman saved 63 cents to buy his first single record. Now he is C.E.O. of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. Race to End for Breaking Bad Fans Who Got Behind Viewers are trying to catch up on old episodes of Breaking Bad through Netflix, Amazon, iTunes and other Internet services as the hit series nears its end. DealBook Wall Street Uneasy in Face of Government Shutdown With political disagreements appearing more intractable, the battle over a shutdown and the threat of no accord on a debt limit, could rattle the markets when they reopen this week. Cleric Driving could harm ovaries A leading Saudi cleric warned women who drive cars could cause damage to their ovaries and pelvises and that they are at risk of having children born with "clinical problems." Well Pregnant Weight Lifter Stirs Debate Most Americans are being told they are not exercising enough. Lea-Ann Ellison, who is pregnant, is being told she has taken her exercise routine too far. Cyrus talks drugs during Rolling Stone interview Sept. 27 - Miley Cyrus shares her thoughts on drugs and strips down for Rolling Stone's latest cover story. Roselle Chen reports. Emmys 2013 What you need to know If you missed Sunday night's 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, don't worry -- we can bring you up to speed. China's Bo Xilai appeals conviction One day after a court in eastern China sentenced him to life in prison for corruption, former Communist Party official Bo Xilai appealed his verdict and sentencing, a source with direct knowledge of the case told CNN. Canadian wireless upstart Mobilicity files for creditor protection TORONTO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Struggling Canadian wireless telecom company Mobilicity has filed for and received creditor protection as it seeks regulatory approval for a transaction that would allow... Telecom Italia and CDP still far from agreement on fixed line network MILAN, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Telecom Italia and state holding company Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) are still far from an agreement on an investment in the Italian phone group's fixed line network, Telecom Italia's top executive said in a letter on Monday. T Magazine Take Two | A Dual Review of Whats New, Starring Azealia Banks and Katie Couric Azealia Banks and Katie Couric discuss the new Mini Cooper, Louis Vuitton luggage, Alice Waterss new cookbook and more. T Magazine Take Two | A Dual Review of Whats New, Starring Azealia Banks and Katie Couric Azealia Banks and Katie Couric discuss the new Mini Cooper, Louis Vuitton luggage, Alice Waterss new cookbook and more. Mongolian masters of contortion CNN's Nick Glass talks with the contortionists and stars of "O," a Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Japan big manufacturers' sentiment improves - BOJ tankan TOKYO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Japanese big manufacturers' sentiment improved in the three months to September for a third straight quarter, the central bank's "tankan" survey showed, cementing the case...

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