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Berlin wax museum unveils second Angela Merkel
Sept. 19 - Madame Tussauds in Berlin unveils a new wax figure of Angela Merkel, denying any connection to the upcoming federal election when the German chancellor hopes to be reelected. Elly Park reports.


New Karstadt investor plans to boost spending, jobs - report
BERLIN, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Austrian investor Rene Benko plans to increase investment and hiring at German retailer Karstadt's luxury and sports stores, he said in an interview with the Bild am Sonntag newspaper, allaying concerns among workers that he might be planning cuts.


Solar innovation in Uganda
Inside Africa looks at how Ugandans living without electricity use innovative technology to bring light in their worlds.


Meet Channel Tunnel's midnight moles
It's approaching midnight at the bottom of the English Channel and a team of eager "tunnel moles" stands poised for a busy night's work.


How does Galaxy Gear measure up?
It's tricky business comparing the handful of smartwatches publicly unveiled so far.


Jewelry made from ... cow horns?
All that glitters is not gold, and not all designer jewelry is made from precious metals and gemstones.


No. 19 Florida 31, Tennessee 17 Despite Misfortune of Its Own, Florida Capitalizes on Mistakes
The Gators defense forced six turnovers in their SEC opener against Tennessee, but the offense lost starting quarterback Jeff Driskel to a season-ending lower-leg injury.


Cutting Through the Cloud
Corporate technology buyers are looking at a growing number of new and old tech companies to manage their systems.


Suicide bomber kills 16 in mainly Sunni district of Baghdad
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A suicide bomber blew himself up inside a tent filled with mourners in a predominantly Sunni district of Baghdad on Sunday, killing at least 16 people, police and medical sources said.


Irans Leaders Signal Effort at New Thaw
President Hassan Rouhani capped a series of gestures from Irans ruling establishment by saying the country would never seek weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear weapons.


Egypt set for total rewrite of Mursi constitution
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt is likely to completely rewrite the constitution adopted under Mohamed Mursi, a spokesman for the committee amending it said on Sunday, in a further push to reverse changes introduced under the deposed Islamist president.


Jennifer Frye, Carter Harris Then She Put Down the Book
The groom served two tours of duty in Afghanistan as an infantry officer in the Marine Corps; he and the bride are now studying for an M.B.A.


Victim's list reveals global reach of Nairobi mall attack
Sept. 22 - As details are released about the victims in the Nairobi shopping mall attack, which killed at least 68 people, a picture emerges of the assault's global impact. Mana Rabiee reports.


Well Magnets Fail to Relieve Arthritis Pain
Many people use copper bracelets and magnetic wrist straps to alleviate the pain of arthritis, but a rigorous new study concludes they do not work.


On the Runway Blog Alessandro DellAcqua Heading to Rochas?
Italian designer Alessandro DellAcqua is in line to be named the new designer of Rochas in Paris, replacing Marco Zanini after his show next week.


Egypt Reports Gains Against Militants in Sinai
The army has taken the upper hand in a drive to rid Sinai of Islamist militants, repairing a security collapse after the revolution of January 2011, a spokesman said.


CEO of German state-owned lender BayernLB to quit - sources
FRANKFURT, Sept 22 (Reuters) - BayernLB chief executive Gerd Haeusler will quit his post at the German state-owned lender, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Sunday.


Dont Help Injured Baby Raccoons? Alabama Edict Angers Those Who Love Them
The state conservation agency has told raccoon protectors in Alabama to stop rehabilitating the animals, a decision that has angered many.


Obama says if Congress does not raise debt ceiling, 'We're deadbeats'
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - President Barack Obama challenged the U.S. Congress on Friday to approve an increase in the U.S. debt ceiling or else the United States will be unable to pay its...


Car buyers' incentive plan backfires in Southeast Asia's Detroit
BANGKOK, Sept 23 (Reuters) - An incentive programme for first-time car buyers in Thailand has backfired with more than 100,000 indebted consumers defaulting, leaving the big global manufacturers that dominate Southeast Asia's largest auto market struggling to defend their margins.


Brokerages cut down on novice hires, turn to experience
NEW YORK (Reuters) - As brokerages search for ways to grow in a tight economy, many firms are cutting back on new adviser training programs and instead investing in experience.


The power of friendship
World number 2 Andy Murray focuses on his friend, ATP doubles player Ross Hutchins, who is battling cancer.


Spain readies hefty jail terms over internet piracy
MADRID (Reuters) - Spain can jail for up to six years the owners of websites that link to pirated content under a measure it approved on Friday as it tries to keep off a U.S. list of countries where copyright is violated most.


'Big brother' tech watches over Rio
Rio de Janeiro's state-of-the-art Operations Center is gathering real-time information on traffic jams and environmental emergencies around the clock. It's part of the mayor's vision to make the city safer and more sustainable.


Maasai warriors take up cricket
A group of young Maasai men have taken up cricket, playing not in cricket whites, but in traditional Maasai dress. "Bowling is just like throwing a spear," says the team captain.


What Happened to the Maxim Man?
Maxim made its name exploiting the market for a kind of adolescent mind-set but has seen some if its success fade.


Mental Health Again an Issue in Gun Debate
Efforts to improve the countrys fraying mental health system to help prevent mass shootings have stalled on Capitol Hill, tied up in the broader fight on gun control.


Athletics Beat Twins 11-7, Capture AL West Again
Coco Crisp hit a three-run homer, Daric Barton and Jed Lowrie each had a solo shot and the Oakland Athletics wrapped up their second straight AL West title while overpowering the Minnesota Twins 11-7 Sunday.


Preview Red Bulls Encounter Cleared the Air
After last weeks impressive victory at Houston, the Red Bulls return home to face struggling Toronto on Saturday night.


Did hunter bag chupacabra?
A hunter in Lena, Mississippi, claims to have killed a chupacabra on a farm.


Buffett's advice to Melinda Gates
The co-chair of the Bill Melinda Gates Foundation reveals what makes Warren Buffett a great mentor.


Strategies With a Tweet, Twitter Starts a Debate
Twitter is the most prominent example of a company that is using the JOBS Act, enacted with the promise of creating jobs, to go public.


Exclusive Univision in talks with banks about 2014 IPO - sources
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Spanish-language broadcaster Univision Communications Inc has in recent weeks held discussions with banks about an initial public offering, according to three people familiar with the matter, as strong stock markets encourage private equity owners to seek exits for their portfolio companies.


Iran Said to Seek a Nuclear Accord to End Sanctions
Seizing on a perceived flexibility in a letter from President Obama to President Hassan Rouhani, Irans leaders are focused on getting quick relief from crippling sanctions, a top adviser to the Iranian leadership said.


Movie Review Arise Turns a Lens on Female Environmentalists
Arise turns a lens on women battling environmental ills around the world.


T Magazine Model-Morphosis | Katlin Aas at Marni
The photographer Greg Kessler captures the transformations of the Spring 2014 Fashion Week in Milan.


Staying Alive Debating the Merits of a Profit-Sharing Plan
A business owner responds to reader questions about his plan to share profits with his employees and promises to report back if the plan fails.


Salvatore Ferragamo looks to the web to lure young consumers
MILAN (Reuters) - Italian fashion house Salvatore Ferragamo is betting on the Internet to boost its appeal to younger customers alongside revamping its physical stores, its chief executive said on...


Introducing the world's biggest ship
When the first Triple E Class cargo vessel sails out of the Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering yard in Okpo, South Korea, on July 2, an intriguing new age of container shipping will commence.


Suicide blasts hit Pakistan church
Sept. 22 - Two suicide bombers target a crowded church in Peshawar, the deadliest attack on Pakistan Christians in years. Paul Chapman reports.


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