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News Feed Latest worldwide news Analysis Default or not, Asia a hostage to U.S. debt SEOUL/BEIJING (Reuters) - Unless the U.S. Congress settles a political showdown to raise the country's debt ceiling in coming weeks, it will be left on the edge of an unprecedented default. But... Letter From Europe Exchange Programs Foster an Arab Ideal of Democracy A program that brings young people to Germany to debate how democratic systems function highlights how they want their countries to change, but according to their own values. New DNA tests order in Italy retrial Oct. 1 - Italian court orders new DNA tests in the murder retrial of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito. Paul Chapman reports. French parliament passes law punishing plant closures PARIS, Oct 1 (Reuters) - France's parliament passed a law on Tuesday imposing tough penalties on companies that shut down operations deemed economically viable, as President Francois Hollande struggles to save jobs in a declining industrial sector. 'Meatballs' sequel swallows up U.S., Canadian box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The sequel to "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" devoured the weekend box office competition. Unrest in Central Sudan Leads to Arrests of 700 The lifting of gasoline subsidies by the government of President Omar Hassan al-Bashir prompted the latest protest, along with deaths and a crackdown on the news media. Wrecked cruise ship pulled upright In a lengthy process involving massive pulleys, cables and steel tanks, a salvage crew managed to roll the 114,000-ton Costa Concordia off the rocks where it ran aground 20 months ago. Air France-KLM may help Alitalia under conditions report MILAN/PARIS (Reuters) - Franco-Dutch carrier Air France-KLM said on Tuesday it was open to merging with Alitalia in a move seen as the best solution for turning round the loss-making Italian airline. Celebrities tell followers to GetCovered with Obamacare NEW YORK (Reuters) - While technical problems slowed the launch of new "Obamacare" websites to sell health insurance on Tuesday, the law's supporters on Twitter had an easier time welcoming the... 'Bridget Jones's Diary' shocker Helen Fielding's latest novel on Bridget Jones isn't even out yet and it's already reportedly a shocker. George Will to Leave ABC News for Fox News Mr. Will has been contributing to ABCs Sunday political show This Week since 1981, when the host was David Brinkley. Roche to show investors strength in and beyond cancer drugs ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Roche will highlight its most promising treatments in oncology, immunology and ophthalmology at an investor event on Tuesday, as it seeks to show its potential in and beyond its core cancer expertise. Dollar, U.S. stock futures steady; U.S. government shutdown seen short TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar and U.S. stock futures held steady on Wednesday as investors bet the first partial U.S. government shutdown in 17 years will be short-lived. "Practical" solar car hits the road in Sydney Sept. 16 - Among the teams competing in next month's 3000 kilometer World Solar Challenge race across Australia, is a group from the University of New South Wales who've built a solar-powered vehicle designed to look like a conventional car. In a field dominated by vehicles that look anything but conventional, the car provides a glimpse of what we could be driving on the roads in years to come. Lester Ranby was there for its first test drive. President Obama and Israel's Netanyahu speak about Iran's nuclear capability Sept. 30 - Obama says the U.S. is entering negotiations with Iran with clear eyes, and will impose high standards of verification before lifting any sanctions. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Researchers predict violent response to global warming Sept. 26 - Researchers in California say climate change could spur an increase in global violence by as much as 50 percent over the next 40 years if current temperature trends continue. The UC Berkeley study links climatic shifts to historical outbreaks of violence, such as wars and riots, and says the trend is on an upward trajectory. Ben Gruber reports. Australia shares see biggest one-day drop in 7 weeks on U.S. fiscal crisis SYDNEY, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Australian shares slid 1.3 percent from five-year highs on Monday, their biggest one-day drop since early August, after Wall Street fell on concerns over looming fiscal... SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasts off from California VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, California (Reuters) - An unmanned Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from California on Sunday to test upgrades before commercial satellite launch services begin later this year. No good options for Republican head Marian Currinder, Josh Huder What kind of leader can Boehner be given the political hand he's been dealt? Kia plans to offer Soul electric car in U.S. next year DETROIT (Reuters) - Kia Motors Corp plans to sell an electric version of its second-generation Soul compact car in the United States next year, the Korean automaker's U.S. unit said on Tuesday. Buffett goes full Heisenberg Is billionaire investor Warren Buffett the next Heisenberg? CNN's Maggie Lake looks at the evidence. Wealth Matters Financing Start-Up Dreams With Retirement Savings You can use 401(k) money to create a new business, but beware the rules are complicated and the Internal Revenue Service will be watching closely. Thief caught green-handed by British police trap LONDON (Reuters) - A thief was caught not so much red-handed as green-faced in London after breaking into a car in that sprayed him with a liquid that glows emerald under ultraviolet light. 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, are beginning to rattle markets. India Ink A Village in Muzaffarnagar Recounts Rapes and Murder Survivors of sectarian violence in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh narrate how women in their families were raped. State of the Art A Whole New Idea Half a Camera Married to a big-screen smartphone, Sonys QX cameras turn out great pictures, but the cameras themselves have flaws. Aerial engineers seek inspiration from slo-mo hummingbirds Oct. 1 - Researchers at Stanford University are looking to one of nature's most agile creatures - the hummingbird - for design tips as they build the next generation of aerial search and rescue vehicles. Using high-speed cameras, the engineers are slowing down time to study the birds in flight. Ben Gruber reports. A Disease Cuts Corn Yields Gosss wilt, a disease that is spreading in the United States, has been devastating the crops of corn farmers, while the cause of the tidal wave remains uncertain. 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. Bats Live Analysis 2013 Postseason, Reds vs. Pirates Live updates and analysis of Tuesday nights win-or-go-home playoff game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds. Roll Over? Fat Chance More than half the dogs in America are overweight, giving rise to diet and exercise programs. 10 things to know New Mexico It's too easy to let New Mexico off as simply "The Land of Enchantment." T Magazine The Daily Shoe | At Valentino, Leather Espadrilles Fit for Wanderers T plucks the best shoes right off the runway. Todays pick woven emerald green flats with broochlike adornments. Fitch Affirms Seychelles at 'B'; Outlook Positive LONDON, October 01 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed Seychelles' Long-term foreign currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'B', Long-term local currency IDR at 'B+' and Short-term foreign currency... UPDATE 5-Web traffic, glitches slow Obamacare exchanges launch Oct 1 (Reuters) - Technical glitches and heavy internet traffic slowed Tuesday's launch of new online insurance exchanges at the heart of President Barack Obama's healthcare reform, showcasing the challenge of covering millions of uninsured Americans. Murray inspires hometown Open Court travels to Dunblane, Scotland to talk to the people who know Andy Murray best. Well After Cancer, Fertility Is Often Within Reach Oncologists are increasingly making a point of bringing up the subject of fertility at the time of a cancer diagnosis in children, discussing various options before treatment. Will this man ever end his drought? Julien Benneteau is a talented player. He has beaten Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. But the Frenchman just can't win a tournament. When he lost to rising star Joao Sousa in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, he slumped to 0-9 in finals to tie an unwanted record. Seniors face more scams as Obamacare launches CHICAGO (Reuters) - Seniors have been sold plenty of lies about health reform since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) became law in 2010. They've been told that it will slash their benefits and create... A Back and Forth About Narcissism A social-science journal invited Jean M. Twenge and one of her most prominent critics, Jeffrey Arnett, to debate the levels of narcissism in todays emerging adults.

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