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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 4-Russia charges Greenpeace activists with piracy MOSCOW, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Russia charged Greenpeace activists with piracy on Wednesday over a demonstration last month against Arctic oil drilling, a charge that could bring long prison terms for a protest in a region the Kremlin sees as a key to future prosperity. Door opened for Bill Gates exit Oct 02 - Three top shareholders think Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates should step down as part of ushering in a new future for the tech company, but not everyone is convinced Gates has to go. Conway G. Gittens reports. 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. Canadiens' Parros Leaves on Stretcher After Fight Canadiens enforcer George Parros sustained a concussion early in the third period of Montreal's 4-3 home-opening loss to Toronto after slamming face first into the ice during a fight with Maple Leafs forward Colton Orr. UPDATE 2-KPN shareholders clear German unit sale * America Movil votes in favour of sale, board members not present On Location | Rutherford, N.J. Oaks in Their Midst An architect makes the suburban compromise and builds a house with room for everyone. Brazilian Investigators Say 10 Officers Will Be Charged With Torture and Murder A case involving the disappearance of an impoverished man from one of Rio de Janeiros largest slums, a festering source of tension for months. Global Soccer A Tough Choice Play for Brazil or Spain? Diego da Silva Costa was born in Brazil, but he recently gained Spanish citizenship, and his new country wants him on its national team. Leading the way for golf's multimillionaires The PGA Tour can make instant millionaires at virtually every one of its tournaments -- but it was not always that way. It took golf pioneer Billy Casper almost 15 years to reach seven figures in the nascent days of the pro circuit. Els Plays Down Importance of a Rare Cup Win Ernie Els has seen it all at the Presidents Cup, the highs and lows and even a tie in 2003, but the wins have been all too rare for the veteran International player. Economic Scene Why the Health Care Law Scares the G.O.P. The vehemence of the Tea Party aside, Republican efforts to derail the Affordable Care Act arent entirely irrational. Its a threat to their party. Buffett goes full Heisenberg Is billionaire investor Warren Buffett the next Heisenberg? CNN's Maggie Lake looks at the evidence. CNN and NBC Scrap Projects on Hillary Clinton Both sides of the political aisle registered objections to the projects, which would have explored the life of the former first lady and potential 2016 presidential candidate. India Ink Image of the Day October 1 An elderly woman during a rally in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh to observe International Day of Older Persons. Gridlock holds perils for stocks (James Saft is a Reuters columnist. The opinions expressed are his own) Violence unsettles oil production MME's John defterios sits down with Hussain Al-Shahristani, the Deputy Prime Minister for Energy. Ghana president Soft targets a risk CNN's Fionnuala Sweeney discusses the issues facing Africa with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama. Soccer Roundup Manchester Teams Stumble and Fall Manchester United and Manchester City each lost games in Englands Premier League on Saturday. The Afro as a Natural Expression of Self The styles current iteration bears little kinship to the anti-gravity hair flaunted in the late 1960s by Angela Davis and other icons of the Black Power movement. ECB's Draghi U.S. shutdown threatens global economy Oct. 2 - ECB President Mario Draghi says a protracted shutdown of the U.S. government poses a risk to the global economic recovery. Billionaire Republican donor Adelson loses libel lawsuit NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire casino magnate and prominent Republican donor, has lost a $60 million libel lawsuit in which he claimed a Democratic group spread a false accusation that he had condoned prostitution in his casinos in Macau. Retro travel rules at tattoo show Mermaids, anchors among favorite designs at international tattoo convention. You're the Boss Blog Jumping Into the Shark Tank Josh Brooks, a Myspace founding team member, can be seen pitching his start-up, On The Run Tech, Friday night on the ABC reality show. Meet the Rules of the Internet Hello! Welcome to the Internet. It's a big place, so let me show you around. 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. Can Iraq ever escape cycle of violence? Iraq's violence is at its highest levels since 2007. The world seems oblivious but with unrest spreading though the region, this is why you should not ignore it. GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, dollar pressured as US shutdown drags on * Dollar on defensive as US government stays shut, debt ceiling looms Is Rihanna right about Phuket? Rihanna recently tweeted about a visit to a sex show in Phuket. Phuket-based publisher Alan Morison says her visit highlights just how bad the island's main nightlife strip has become. Federal Agencies Lay Out Contingency Plans for Possible Shutdown Federal agencies have been asked to identify nonessential employees, who will be forced to stay home if Congress fails to pass a spending bill. UPDATE 2-TransCanada says Keystone leg to start on time; Brent premium shrinks CALGARY, Alberta, Oct 2 (Reuters) - The southern portion of TransCanada Corp's Keystone XL oil pipeline is 95 percent complete and the company is focused starting the line by the end of 2013, a TransCanada spokesman said on Wednesday. Tricky No. 14 at Muirfield Prime for Birdies The signature 14th at Muirfield Village can be a birdie hole for Tiger Woods and maybe even a once-a-month hacker. You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Too Many Start-Ups? How to find a cheap flight. Using Google Plus for contests. Health insurance premiums come in lower than expected. An unwanted record History was made on two fronts when Joao Sousa beat Julien Benneteau to win the Malaysian Open. Rescued sea lions swim to freedom Sept. 30 - Six injured sea lions rescued by a group of Peruvian activists are released back into the wild. Tara Cleary reports. UPDATE 1-BP's well control exec says he was unprepared for U.S. Gulf blowout NEW ORLEANS, Oct 2 (Reuters) - BP's manager in charge of controlling the Macondo blowout in 2010 was never trained to permanently plug a ruptured oil well and said in court on Wednesday the British... Florida woman tricked into taking abortion drug sues pharmacy ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - A Florida woman whose boyfriend switched her antibiotic with a medication known to cause abortion is suing the Tampa-area pharmacy where the drug, prescription bottle and... Meet the ocean's 'great ladies' It might be better known for its extravagant superyachts, but this week Cannes will be a haven for some of the world's most iconic vintage yachts. Jump aboard for Regates Royales de Cannes. Multiple deaths, injuries in Tennessee crash involving bus, truck NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct 2 (Reuters) - Several people were killed Wednesday afternoon in a three vehicle crash on Interstate 40 in eastern Tennessee that included a bus, a semi-tractor trailer truck and a passenger vehicle, the Tennessee Highway Patrol said. Sudans President, Wanted by International Court, Cancels Visit to U.N. The United Nations said that President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, who is wanted on genocide charges, has canceled his visit to the General Assembly, amid protests in Sudans capital. Security firms in high demand in Mexico Economic growth spurs demand for security firms in Mexico. Rafael Romo reports.

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