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News Feed Latest worldwide news Pakistan blocks first gay website Pakistan, ranked by the Pew Research Center as one of the least tolerant countries in the world for gays, has pulled the plug on its only online resource for the Muslim nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. PRESS DIGEST-Canada-Sept 27 Sept 27 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Port, Cohn Reach USGA Senior Women's Amateur Final Defending champion Ellen Port and Susan Cohn each won two matches Wednesday at CordeValle to advance to the USGA Senior Women's Amateur final. 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. UPDATE 6-Penney stock plunges on share sale, lower cash forecast Sept 27 (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc's decision to shore up its cash reserves by issuing almost $1 billion in new shares sent its stock tumbling more than 13 percent Friday. Persimmon leads FTSE lower on Osborne, Carney comments * Analysts still bullish on FTSE, Alpari targets 6,700 (Updates prices) Dot Earth Blog Will Hurricane Lull Blunt Coastal Shifts? As the sleepy hurricane season continues, will folks relax their guard or sustain shifts in coastal norms? U.N. Rights Panel Increases Pressure on Syria The Human Rights Council on Friday stepped up pressure on President Bashar al-Assad to allow greater access for humanitarian aid and for war crimes investigators. Unilever to Buy Oil Derived From Algae From Solazyme Unilever plans to buy about three million gallons of the algae-produced oil as part of its aim to double the size of its business while reducing its environmental footprint. France filling the U.S. void? CNN's Christiane Amanpour asks French President Francois Hollande why he is so keen to project French power. Palantir Technologies raises $196.5 million SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Data-analytics company Palantir Technologies has raised $196.5 million, the company disclosed Friday in a regulatory filing. EA settles NCAA student-athlete cases, no game next year SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Electronic Arts said it had reached a settlement with former college football athletes who have accused the company of using their images without permission and would not be making a new game for the popular "NCAA Football" series in 2014. Hall Opens With a 63 at Just the Right Time Down to his last chance to earn a PGA Tour card, Ashley Hall opened the Web.com Tour Championship with his second-best score of the year even though he called a penalty on himself when he noticed his ball slightly move. Gondolas replacing city buses? Gondolas are most commonly associated with ski-resorts but could they also offer an effective urban transport solution? Trying to Understand L.S.U. Coach Les Miles The writer, a Louisiana State football fan, talked to its enigmatic coach about the movies, his clapping and even his final meal. De Niro to Replace James Gandolfini in HBO Drama Robert De Niro, the Oscar-winning actor, has agreed to take over the part played by Mr. Gandolfini in the pilot of Criminal Justice. Mr. Gandolfini died in June. Secrets of a Korean scrub mistress "Thank you ma'am, may I have another?" Getting clean at a South Korean spa tests your pain threshold. But it's worth it. Bank of Ireland bond marks peripheral decoupling * Bailed-out bank attracts EUR 2.3bn of orders for seven-year bond Death toll climbs as Army, militants fight on in the Philippines At least 158 people have been killed since fighting broke out between separatist rebels and soldiers in the Philippines, state news reported Wednesday. UPDATE 1-KKR to buy Panasonic's healthcare unit in $1.67 bln deal Sept 27 (Reuters) - U.S. private equity firm KKR Co said it will initially pay about 165 billion yen ($1.67 billion) for Panasonic Corp's healthcare unit, in what could be the largest buyout deal in Asia year to date. US STOCKS-Wall St falls as Washington deadline draws closer * Indexes off Dow 0.48 pct, SP 0.37 pct, Nasdaq 0.02 pct Career Couch Avoiding Collisions of Church and the Workplace When it comes to religious expression at work, employers must balance the interests of the business with their employeesx2019; beliefs, workplace experts say. South Korea Returns to Fighter Jet Conundrum After deciding against Boeing's F-15 Silent Eagle for its next generation of fighter jets, South Korea is restarting the tender process. Giants Snee and Baas Out Against Chiefs The Giants offensive line, coming off a dreadful performance in last Sundays loss at the Carolina Panthers, will be missing two starters when the 0-3 team visits the 3-0 Kansas City Chiefs. Well Ask Well Sleep or Exercise? The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to readers questions about fitness. Cosabeth Bullock, Benjamin Grossman-Cohen The bride is a vice president for media relations at a consultancy in Washington; the groom is the senior media officer and the deputy manager in Washington for Oxfam America. U.S. settles charges related to Actavis' Warner Chilcott buy WASHINGTON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Friday said it settled charges that generic drugmaker Actavis Inc's proposed $8.5 billion purchase of Warner Chilcott Plc would be... ArtsBeat Hold the Russian Vodka Great Comet Producers in Protest Against Anti-Gay Bias The producers of Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 said vodkas with ties to Russia would no longer be served to audience members. Sochi 2014 Social media fail? With 150 million tweets across 16 days, and 80,000 a minute when Usain Bolt won his 200 meters title, the London 2012 Olympics was crowned as the "first social media Games." Kids of gay and lesbian parents lag on insurance NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Kids with same-sex parents are less likely to have private insurance than those with opposite-sex married parents, according to a new study. Raytheon wins $243 million U.S. Navy order for SM-6 missiles WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Raytheon Co has won a contract worth $243 million to build 89 new Standard Missile-6 interceptors for the U.S. Navy, the Pentagon said on Friday. Sonar jamming moths hinder hungry bats Sept. 25 - A tiger moth native to the deserts of Arizona has developed a highly evolved sonar jamming system it uses to fend of attacks by hungry bats. The discovery, described in a paper published in the journal PLOS One, could have applications in the design of acoustic deterrents to protect bats from dangerous wind turbines. Rob Muir reports. Liz Gerrings Glacier Opens Peak Performances Series Peak Performances is opening its season with a new work by the abstract choreographer Liz Gerring. Royal baby a retail giant UK retailers are riding the wave of excitement over Prince William and Kate Middletons baby all the way to the bank. Spending, from collectibles to celebratory libations, is expected to exceed $300 million. Weighing top line vs. waistline at McDonald's Sept. 27 - McDonald's decision to offer healthy options as part of its value meals is part of a growing health-conscious push, may be more about looks than the health of its profits. Bobbi Rebell reports. Bits Blog Developing Countries Surge in Mobile Broadband, U.N. Finds By the end of this year, the number of mobile broadband connections worldwide will rise to 2.1 billion, nearly three times the total of fixed-line subscriptions. Pursuits Dancing, Dining and Daiquiris in Cajun Country Fall is one of the best times to visit this region of big flavors and lively culture in southern Louisiana. Russia's Khodorkovsky awarded Lech Walesa prize WARSAW (Reuters) - The jailed Russian former oil tycoon and Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky has been awarded the annual Lech Walesa prize, named after the Polish Nobel laureate who helped overthrow Communist rule. Advertising A Big Week for the Advertising Industry, in Many Ways For Advertising Week, 90,000 people, at more than a dozen locations, are attending 198 events featuring 798 speakers. Belgian museum tells tale of huddled masses steaming to America ANTWERP, Belgium (Reuters) - They were the ships that took Albert Einstein and Irving Berlin to America, two of the millions who set out from Europe around the turn of the 20th century hoping to...

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