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News Feed Latest worldwide news Obamacare push accelerates as government shutdown nears (Reuters) - The Obama administration accelerated its push to persuade individual Americans to sign up for the most extensive overhaul of the U.S. healthcare system in 50 years, even as the program's foes in Congress fought to delay its launch with the threat of a federal government shutdown. Venezuela President Chavez call is fake Venezuela's president says right-wing opponents have unleashed a new weapon in their push to destabilize his government and demoralize his supporters an imitation of Hugo Chavez's voice. Resignations Threaten Italian Coalition The loss of government ministers from Silvio Berlusconis party left open the possibility of a confidence vote or talks on a new coalition. Syrian FM likens fighting inside his country to 9/11 attacks Sept. 30 - Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem compares militant attacks to the the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States during his speech to the UN General Assembly. Deborah Gembara reports. .In a speech to the annual meeting of the U.N. General Assembly in New York. 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. On the Runway Blog Marco Zanini Going to Schiaparelli, the Long-Dormant Couture House Mr. Zanini will join the small ranks of designers in Paris who also present couture. Norway's new government concedes on oil, immigration for support OSLO (Reuters) - Norway's Conservative leader Erna Solberg said she would form a minority cabinet with the populist Progress Party after talks with two centrist parties broke down on Monday, giving ground on oil exploration and immigration. Miss Philippines crowned Miss World A new Miss World was crowned Saturday, and though she competed as Miss Philippines, she hails from the United States. Dortmund batter Freiburg Borussia Dortmund recorded an emphatic 5-0 win over second-from-bottom Freiburg on Saturday to improve an already healthy goal difference and stay top of the Bundesliga. Tesla, Tata equal tough times for GM General Motors faces a future challenged by emerging car companies such as Tata abroad and innovative firms such as Tesla in the U.S., says GM Vice Chairman Stephen Girsky. Amanda Knox not in court as retrial begins The latest chapter in Amanda Knox's long legal battle begins Monday in Florence, Italy, with a retrial over the 2007 killing of her British roommate Meredith Kercher. T Magazine Threes a Trend | Ruffles Transform Ordinary Staples Into Showstopping Looks The embellishment is everywhere this season, often presented with unfinished edges, adding volume and visual interest to the spring womens collections. Character Study A Nightly Dinner Out Thats Like Therapy At 103, Harry Rosen eats dinner every evening at a fine restaurant, always ordering fish, and often lying to fellow diners curious about his age. Why India needs its own Oprah In India, many women are obsessed with lightening their skin. CNN writer Moni Basu recalls her own family's pressures to not get "too dark." UPDATE 1-Venezuela expels top U.S. diplomat for fomenting 'sabotage' CARACAS, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Monday he was expelling the top U.S. diplomat in the South American nation and two others, accusing them of meeting with opposition leaders and encouraging "acts of sabotage" against his country. Berlusconi would not have been tried if gay Putin VALDAI, Russia (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin rallied behind his old friend Silvio Berlusconi on Thursday, saying the former Italian prime minister would not have faced trial for having sex with a minor if he were gay. UK fraud squad fends off court challenge that endangered cases LONDON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Britain's Serious Fraud Office on Monday beat back a court challenge that endangered cases against prominent defendants, a big relief for the country's prime financial... U.S. Shutdown Nears as House Votes to Delay Health Law The federal government on Sunday barreled toward its first shutdown in 17 years as House Republicans voted to link further funding to a one-year delay of President Obamas health care law. Buffett's advice to Melinda Gates The co-chair of the Bill Melinda Gates Foundation reveals what makes Warren Buffett a great mentor. Once-Calm Area of Iraq Is Shaken by Bombings After several explosions struck Iraqs northern Kurdish region, killing at least six people and setting off chaos, a string of car bombs on Monday claimed dozens of lives around Baghdad. Mets Give Manager Terry Collins 2-Year Extension Terry Collins has completed his contract extension with the New York Mets. The manager gets a two-year deal with a club option for 2016. Movie Review | 'The Citizen' The Citizen, Directed by Sam Kadi The Citizen is about a Lebanese immigrant to the United States who arrives on Sept. 10, 2001, only to find his American dream quickly turn into a series of nightmares. Baghdad bombs kill dozens Sept. 30 - Dozens killed in a series of bombs targeting Shi'ite districts of Baghdad. Paul Chapman reports. The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | Possible U.S. Government Shutdown Looms When might a government shutdown take place in the United States? In Practice Polls in Overtime on Affordable Care Act A series of polls show gaps in knowledge but more acceptance as consumers gain understanding of Affordable Care Act. The New Old Age Many Nursing Homes Operate Without Adequate Sprinkler Systems More than 1,100 older nursing homes do not have sprinklers or have only partial systems. The Appraisal At Theater Companies, Playing the Part of Real Estate Agent Some companies and stage productions have to provide housing for actors and others who come from out of town to work; in New York City, that can be a real challenge. Bewilderment in Wake of Arrest of A.A.U. Coach The drug trafficking charges against Curtis Malone, the president and co-founder of D.C. Assault, have stunned those who worked with him and the A.A.U. program. Brazil's OGX on track to miss $44.5 mln interest payment -sources SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Brazilian oil producer OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA is on track to forego a $44.5 million interest payment due on Tuesday, two sources with... Assad Syria will respect weapons accords Sept. 30 - Syria's president says his country will respect United Nations accords on chemical weapons. Paul Chapman reports. U.S. Postal Service defaults on $5.6 billion for future health benefits WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Postal Service on Monday defaulted yet again on a prepayment for the healthcare of its future retirees as its finances remain in the red and legislative reform remains elusive. Nokia handset sale hammers hedge funds LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) - Hedge funds betting that the collapse in Finnish telecom group Nokia's share price would continue got a rude surprise on Tuesday, and their rush to unwind their bets left the... UPDATE 2-Mobilicity wins creditor protection, seeks buyout OK TORONTO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Wireless telecom company Mobilicity, one of the smallest players in the Canadian market, said it won creditor protection from an Ontario court on Monday as it seeks... CNN Documentary Is Off; Filmmaker Blames Pressure From Clintons The filmmaker, Charles H. Ferguson, said that he was unable to get access to prospective sources for a project on the life of Hillary Rodham Clinton. Fashion Review Chlo, Giambattista Valli, Givenchy, Sacai, Stella McCartney Clare Waight Keller of Chlo and Stella McCartney present very wearable collections in Paris. City Room Rock, Paper, Scissors for a Citi Bike Metropolitan Diary Two men used a childs game to decide which of them would get the only available Citi Bike. U.S. agency moves toward major study of 'patent trolls' WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Friday took another step toward a comprehensive study of "patent trolls" - companies in the business of buying and asserting patents - to... Djokovic Reaches 100th Week at No. 1 in Rankings Novak Djokovic is No. 1 in the rankings for the 100th week. Djokovic, 26, is the ninth player to reach the milestone. Steve Jobs' childhood home may become historical site The home where a young Steve Jobs built the first Apple computer may soon become a protected historical site. Op-Ed Contributor The End of Poverty, Soon The evidence for eradication of poverty worldwide is on the side of optimists.

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