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News Feed Latest worldwide news Scientists more convinced mankind is main cause of warming STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Leading climate scientists said on Friday they were more convinced than ever that humans are the main culprits for global warming, and predicted the impact from greenhouse gas emissions could linger for centuries. Britain to introduce mortgage guarantee scheme within days - PM Cameron LONDON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Britain will introduce a mortgage guarantee scheme aimed at helping people buy their own home three months earlier than planned, Prime Minister David Cameron said on Saturday. Can this tech bring whole world online? Step into any major urban center across Africa and you'll have no problem accessing your favorite websites. Step outside the city, however, and you'll soon have to say goodbye to the web. U.S. approves first artificial pancreas system for diabetics (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first artificial pancreas system for diabetics that reads blood sugar levels and automatically shuts off the flow of insulin. Golf Capsules Peter Uihlein holed his second shot for an eagle on the 18th hole Saturday to take a two-stroke lead after the third round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Arrest in webcam case A college student was arrested for allegedly hijacking the webcams of young women -- among them, the reigning Miss Teen USA -- taking nude images, then blackmailing his victims to send him more explicit material. Knicks and Nets Expected to Share 2015 All-Star Game The N.B.A. will announce on Wednesday that the game will be held at Madison Square Garden, and that the dunk contest and other related events will be at Barclays Center. Breaking Up With Breaking Bad Is Hard for Albuquerque The popular series, which showcased Albuquerques grit and high-desert beauty, has helped the city become a star in its own right and given rise to an entire Breaking Bad economy. Ovechkin Helps Capitals Beat Flyers 6-3 Alex Ovechkin and Eric Fehr each scored twice to power the Washington Capitals to a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday night in a preseason game that included five fights. The Director of A.C.O.D. and His Family Discuss Divorce Stuart Zicherman, the writer-director of A.C.O.D., and his parents and sister riff on their own experience with divorce. Uihlein Shoots 60 at Alfred Dunhill Links Peter Uihlein came within 3 inches of shooting the first 59 on the European Tour when his eagle putt on the last hole came up just wide at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in St. Andrews, Scotland. Workers at Grangemouth refinery vote in favour of strike action LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Workers at the 210,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Grangemouth, Scotland, and the attached chemical plant have voted in favour of strike action over owner Ineos's treatment of a worker at the centre of a disciplinary action, the union said on Friday. Al-Shabaab leader eyes the West He is merciless toward opponents, secretive to the point of being a recluse and a true believer in the cause of global jihad. And from his hideout somewhere in southern Somalia, Mukhtar Abu Zubayr, the emir of Al-Shabaab, planned the most devastating terror attack in Kenya since the U.S. Embassy bombing in 1998. Red Cross releases new video of Kenya mall attack, volunteers aiding victims Sept. 28 - Red Cross releases new video showing its volunteers arriving at the scene on the first day of the Westgate shopping mall attack. Rough cut (no reporter narration). Michael Ward, Survivor of 85 Bombing by Philadelphia Police, Is Dead at 41 Mr. Ward was one of two survivors of a bombing in which police officers touched off a fire that killed 11 people and destroyed three city blocks. U.S.-based taxable bond funds attract $3.3 billion Lipper NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors committed $3.3 billion to U.S.-based taxable bond funds in the week ending Sept 25 in the wake of the Federal Reserve's decision not to reduce its bond-buying program,... Scientists urge Europe to shift focus to bowel cancer screening AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - European governments should divert funds to routine bowel cancer tests from less effective breast and prostate screening programs, scientists said on Saturday, presenting what they called "irrefutable" evidence that bowel screening saves lives. Snack food with a dose of Zen September 18 - A Japanese man finds Buddha in corn snacks. Sharon Reich reports. EU stands firm on aviation emissions position MONTREAL/NEW YORK, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Europe cannot accept a global deal to curb the growth of aviation emissions through a markets-based scheme starting in 2020 unless it allows for regional measures to operate in the interim, its top climate change official said Friday. Washington Navy Yard gunman's employers point fingers over his record WASHINGTON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Two defense contractors who employed Washington Navy Yard gunman Aaron Alexis are pointing fingers at one another after keeping him on the job despite his mental health problems. Bats 2 Days, 3 Teams A.L. Wild-Card Race Tightens The Rays lost at Toronto and forfeited their one-game margin over the Indians with two games to go and the Rangers just a game behind. Getting a Dog Into a No-Pet Building Requests for waivers of no-pet rules on disability grounds are on the upswing. This is creating St. Bernard-size headaches for buildings. Colombian singer Carlos Vives scores five Latin Grammy nominations LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Colombian singer Carlos Vives and Argentine fusion group Illya Kuryaki the Valderramas led the Latin Grammy Award nominations with five nods a piece, the Latin Recording Academy said on Wednesday. Breakingviews Haggling over JPMorgans bill Sept. 26 - Reynolds Holding and Breakingviews editors discuss the banks talks to settle state and federal mortgage probes for as much as $11 billion and what that could mean for CEO Jamie Dimon. Overnighter On Marthas Vineyard, Celebrating the Local Bounty Resorts give way to pastures, farmland and wildlife in a pocket of the island around Chilmark and Menemsha. The Week Ahead | Television Humans at Helm Is Any Flight Safe? Cellphone videos and such have made images of airplane calamities fairly familiar, but often they are seen only as scary snippets on the news. Australia shares seen pushing past 5-yr highs, drop in iron ore may cap SYDNEY, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Australian shares are set to rise on Friday, possibly topping five-year highs hit last week after Wall Street snapped a five-day losing streak, but a drop in iron-ore... Christening date set for royal baby Prince George Prince George will be christened on October 23 at the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace, his parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, announced Friday. RPT-GRAPHIC-Euro zone stocks the top gainer in Q3, dollar flags LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Euro zone stocks were the top investment in the third quarter, clocking up their best three-month gains since 2009 as investors bet on a cyclical upturn in the region. Hardware heroes in our gadgets Next time you marvel at the computer hardware in your hand, spare a thought for the tiny transistors contained within. Without them our modern gizmos wouldn't work. City Room New York Today Baby Boom What you need to know for Friday and the weekend a time to be born, plenty of sunshine and an Interceltic Fest-Noz alert. Justine Chilvers, John Fang The bride is a lawyer; the groom is an investment banker. BlackRock CEO Taper now BlackRock CEO Larry Fink thinks Ben Bernanke's plan to taper Federal Reserve aid to the economy is a good one. UPDATE 2-UK's Cameron speeds up launch of controversial housing plan LONDON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Britain's prime minister launched a critical week for his party's run-up to the 2015 elections by unexpectedly bringing forward the launch of a mortgage guarantee programme that critics say risks stoking a housing bubble. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Rick Owens Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Alfredo Piola. The Boss Back to the Ballet The executive director of the New York City Ballet grew up in a musical family and knew early in life that she wanted to be involved in the arts. EU stands firm on aviation emissions position MONTREAL/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Europe cannot accept a global deal to curb the growth of aviation emissions through a markets-based scheme starting in 2020 unless it allows for regional measures to operate in the interim, its top climate change official said Friday. Art in Review Charles Gaines Notes on Social Justice Mr. Gaines is having what amounts to a mini-survey of recent wor k at Paula Cooper Gallery right now. Its really something. Sports Briefing | Soccer Manchester United Wins Manchester United ruined Luis Surezs return from a 10-match ban for biting by beating visiting Liverpool, 1-0, on Wednesday in the third round of Englands League Cup. Bank of Ireland bond marks peripheral decoupling * Bailed-out bank attracts EUR 2.3bn of orders for seven-year bond

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