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News Feed Latest worldwide news Germany Post Fukushima CNN's Diana Magnay reports why the German consumer is paying more than what the energy transition may be worth. 10 best golf courses in Africa With courses this beautiful, you don't even need to play golf to enjoy these green hills of Africa. Scientists set to prepare strongest warning that warming man-made OSLO (Reuters) - Scientists meet on Monday to prepare the strongest warning yet that climate change is man-made and will cause more heatwaves, droughts and floods this century unless governments take action. T Magazine Gallery | The Sunset Strip, Before It Was Tamed A new book collects candid late-'70s photos of Joan Jett, Michael Jackson and other celebrities taken by the Hollywood photographer Brad Elterman. Your Money An Adage Adjustment for Investors at Retirement A study found that holding as little as 20 percent in stocks at retirement, and adding more over time, could make a portfolio last longer. Obama Scorns G.O.P. Blackmail on Health Law Days before the laws main elements take effect, President Obama mocked opponents for crazy arguments and accused them of trying to blackmail a president to stop the law. The Voice Propels NBC to a Big Ratings Win on Monday Night The large, young audience for the singing show confirmed its status as the top reality competition offering on TV. Movers and Shapers A roundup of the dancers, choreographers and designers to watch for this season. Common Sense Investors And Fed Talk Past Each Other Investors were confused when the Federal Reserve decided not to curtail its stimulus efforts last week. Ben Bernanke became exasperated too. You're the Boss Blog Goldman to Expand Small-Business Program The ideal candidate for the program, a spokeswoman said, is a company in business for two years, with at least four employees and from $150,000 to $4 million in annual revenue. Music Review Promoting The Last Ship at the Public Theater Sting is promoting his new album and musical, The Last Ship, in a series of concerts at the Public Theater. Shares of cloud company RingCentral jump 28 percent in debut (Reuters) - Shares of RingCentral Inc , a cloud-based business communications services provider, rose as much as 28 percent in their market debut on Friday. The Mayors of New York Historically, the template for choosing a new mayor of New York has resembled a pendulum, swinging from one extreme to another. U.N. Climate Panel Endorses Ceiling on Global Emissions Top climate scientists on Friday embraced an upper limit on greenhouse gases while warning that it is likely to be exceeded within decades if efforts to curb emissions are not rapidly accelerated. DealBook Chinese Conglomerate Plans $1.8 Billion Reverse Takeover in Hong Kong Cofco, whose operations include slaughtering livestock and selling life insurance, said it would place 12 property projects in mainland China into a subsidiary, the Hong Kong Parkview Group. Fashion Review Christian Dior, Hussein Chalayan, Lanvin, Nina Ricci In Paris, a string of captivating images from several labels including Dior, Chalayan, Lanvin, Ricci. Shareholder wealth The largest creators, the biggest destroyers Reuters blogger Felix Salmon shares a surprising list of which companies over the last 90 years have generated the most wealth for shareholders, and which ones have destroyed it. How Kenya turned to social media Kenyans used social media to stay informed, donate money and organize blood donation drives after the Westgate attack. F.D.A. to Regulate Some Health Apps The Food and Drug Administration said it would oversee mobile applications that function as medical devices, like ultrasounds, but not apps that count calories. Matter In Fragmented Forests, Rapid Mammal Extinctions A man-made reservoir in Thailand has given biologists the opportunity to measure the speed of mammal extinctions and to watch them happen, quickly. Breakingviews A welcome oil spill Sept. 27 - Reynolds Holding and Christopher Swann discuss how the trend of creating value by breaking up oil companies is spreading to the oil services industry. Serbia bans gay pride march again, citing right-wing threat BELGRADE (Reuters) - Serbia's government banned gay activists from marching in Belgrade for the third year running on Friday, citing a threat to public safety from right-wing hooligans but risking EU condemnation before the expected start of accession talks. Foraging Boutiques Emerge in a Santiago Barrio Several locally owned shops have opened in the Lastarria neighborhood of the Chilean capital, becoming go-to places for one-of-a-kind finds. 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. Bomb Attacks at Markets in, Near Baghdad Kill 23 Bombs ripped through outdoor markets in and near Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least 23 people and wounding dozens, the latest in a deadly wave that has hit Iraq in recent months, officials said. Making luxury affordable CNN's Rosie Tomkins explores the concept of "fractional ownership" in the luxury yacht and private jet industries. Spanish Budget Avoids Austerity Measures The government called the proposal for 2014 a budget of economic recovery and forecast a 0.7 percent rise in gross domestic product. Dance Review Megan V. Sprengers Flutter Opens at the Chocolate Factory In Flutter, a new work by Megan V. Sprenger presented at the Chocolate Factory, dancers undergo sometimes bruising encounters. Brokerages cut down on novice hires, turn to experience NEW YORK (Reuters) - As brokerages search for ways to grow in a tight economy, many firms are cutting back on new adviser training programs and instead investing in experience. Recipes for Health Lasagna With Tomato Sauce and Roasted Eggplant A delicious and hearty do-ahead dish. Corner Office Susan Docherty of G.M. What if You Were in My Shoes? Susan Docherty of General Motors says that by asking potential hires how they would perform her job, she gets an idea of how they think on their feet. Terrorists seek 'soft' targets? An al Qaeda document takes on a new, chilling significance after the Nairobi mall attack. Japan's Abe says no concessions, but no escalation in islet spat with China NEW YORK (Reuters) - Japan will make no concessions on sovereignty over Pacific islets also claimed by China, but Tokyo will not make any moves to escalate the situation, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Friday. Iranians warm to possible thaw in relations From bakery to barber shop, cafe to carpet store, Iranians stroll their capital with a renewed step, uplifted by how their newly elected president seeks something remarkable after decades of cold war-like relations between their country and the West. N.C.A.A. Begins to Ease Penn State Penalties Pleased with Penn States progress toward athletic integrity, the N.C.A.A. said on Tuesday that five football scholarships would be restored next year and more would be phased in afterward. Golf Capsules Peter Uihlein came within inches away from shooting the first 59 on the European Tour when his eagle putt on the last hole veered left Friday in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. VietJet to order Boeing 737s shortly, prime minister says NEW YORK (Reuters) - Vietnamese budget airline VietJet is in talks to buy Boeing Co 737 airplanes and the contract should be signed "shortly," the nation's prime minister said on Friday. Reuters on the Road Why plan when you can YPlan? Sept. 26 - The founder of last-minute events app YPlan speaks to Reuters about his mission to bring spontaneity to going out in the city. Greenpeace Activists May Face Russian Piracy Charges Russian officials have opened a piracy investigation against Greenpeace members who scaled a Gazprom offshore oil platform in the Arctic. Data Supports Bloomberg on Disparity With Income New Yorks widening income gap reflects rising poverty and the influx of more wealthy people living in the city.

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