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News Feed Latest worldwide news Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Bertelsmann sees 2013 sales, operating profit up FRANKFURT, Aug 30 (Reuters) - German media group Bertelsmann expects sales and adjusted operating profit to grow this year, as cost cutting and bestsellers such as Dan Brown's "Inferno" will help offset slow economic growth in Europe. Collectors of Royalties for Music Publishers May See Better Results Broadcast Music Inc. will report a 5 percent uptick in revenues to around $944 million for the year ended in June. Garfuna culture in Belize Moonlight drum gatherings, traditional cassava bread demonstrations, parties on Settlement Day. Garifuna culture adds life to a Belize vacation. Infinity Pharma's cancer drug fails mid-stage trial goals Sept 25 (Reuters) - Infinity Pharmaceuticals Inc said its cancer drug failed to improve overall survival in a mid-stage study on patients with non-small cell lung cancer who had a history of smoking. Tokyo Electron takeover could be a mold-breaker for Japan TOKYO (Reuters) - Applied Materials Inc's $10 billion acquisition of Tokyo Electron Ltd is more than just a milestone foreign takeover in Japan - it's a rare forward-looking deal in a country where selling to an overseas rival is usually a last resort. Global Soccer A Rebuilt Sunderland Needs to Be Rebuilt Again Paolo Di Canio came in as manager near the end of last season and has since overhauled Sunderlands roster. The result? A club mired in last place. The New Old Age Blog No Easy Answers on Financing Long-Term Care The full report from the federal Long-Term Care Commission offers few ideas about how Americans should pay for long-term care. Is Kenya still safe for tourists? Kenya remains a safe place to visit despite an attack on a Nairobi shopping mall over the weekend in which at least 68 people, including foreigners, died, the country's tourism minister said yesterday. The "commodity supercycle" likely over Roubini Economist Nouriel Roubini says weaker growth in China and a slow recovery in advanced economies will pressure global commodities prices, ending their decade-long bull market. Gates tops Forbes rich list again as young wealthy play catch up NEW YORK (Reuters) - The richest 400 Americans are significantly richer in 2013 than they were last year and younger Americans are accumulating wealth at a faster clip than their baby boomer counterparts, according to two reports released Monday. Andretti Poverty drove me on Don Riddell talks with car racing legend Mario Andretti about his career and his operatic talents. Lawmakers cause Wall Street take-down Sept. 25 - Summary SP 500 in longest sell-off this year; New homes sales growth slows; durable orders flatten; Hertz to rent Tesla Model S; Amazon unveils video-help enabled line of Kindle HD tablets. Conway G. Gittens reports. CORRECTED-Ohio to use last of lethal drug supply for execution Wednesday CLEVELAND, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Ohio is scheduled to use its last dose of a lethal drug to execute Harry Mitts Jr. on Wednesday, the latest state forced to find alternative methods after the foreign pharmaceutical supplier cut off supplies due to objections to use of the drug for capital punishment. Iran No place for nuclear weapons For years it was a United Nations General Assembly annual ritual Iran's president would denounce the United States, and the American president would fire back. But this year the talks in New York are brimming with the possibility of diplomacy. Drug subsidy failed to close racial gap in statin use NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among older Americans with heart disease or diabetes, blacks are still less likely to be on cholesterol medication than whites, despite federal prescription drug subsidies that lowered costs, according to a new study. Merkel's recipe for success The woman who was once written off by critics has shown in a new election that she is Europe's leading political figure, writes Ulf Gartzke Honors for Breaking Bad and Modern Family It was a night of upsets at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, in which several HBO series won unexpected victories. Netflix added on second cable box in Europe Sept 25 (Reuters) - Subscribers to Sweden's Com Hem pay television service will be able to access Netflix Inc videos through TiVo set-top boxes, the second partnership between a European cable provider and the streaming service. King of Pop's birthday Mom looks back Michael Jackson's life began on August 29, 1958, as the seventh child in a family crowded into a tiny home in Gary, Indiana. Target aims at online rivals with baby goods subscription plan Sept 25 (Reuters) - Target Corp will launch a free service on Wednesday that lets shoppers set up recurring deliveries of bulky baby goods, a move that mimics Amazon.com Inc and is aimed at attracting more moms. Administration to Press Ahead With Carbon Limits The proposed rules are an aggressive move by President Obama to bypass Congress on climate change with executive actions. Dance Review Roberto Bolle Performs With Friends at City Center Roberto Bolle and Friends, a dance gala organized as part of a year of Italian culture, was presented Tuesday night at City Center. Bear looks for Dollywood? Black bear creates a scene in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee. WBIR reports. E.P.A. Rules on Emissions at Existing Coal Plants Might Give States Leeway The states might be given latitude on how to reach carbon limits. Some states are already well on their way; others dont see global warming as a pressing problem. As World Leaders Speak at United Nations, Iran Sends More Friendly Signals A Twitter message by the new foreign minister of Iran spoke of a historic opportunity to resolve the nuclear issue. Buzz Fly Reaches USGA Senior Amateur Semifinals Former PGA Tour player Buzz Fly beat Patrick Tallent 5 and 3 on Wednesday to advance to the semifinals in the rain- and fog-delayed USGA Senior Amateur. New vaccine targets Hepatitis B eradication Aug. 5 - Israeli drug company SciVac has developed a third-generation vaccine for Hepatitis B, a virus that kills more than half a million people each year. The company says the vaccine has the potential to stop the disease in its tracks and is currently seeking approval for its use in the United States and Europe. Elly Park reports. Rays 7, Yankees 0 Rays All but Crush Yankees Wild-Card Hopes With a shut-out loss, the Yankees were eliminated from the American Leagues first wild-card spot Tuesday as they fell six games behind the Rays with five to play. Building Blocks Brooklyn Takes Another Pass at Revitalizing an Abandoned Waterfront Warehouse A redevelopment plan for the Empire Stores, seven red-brick buildings on the East River that were an important mercantile hub in the 19th century, has faced decades of delay. For Irans Leader, Time Is Not Yet Right for Meeting Obama Hassan Rouhanis decision not to meet President Obama reflects the razors edge he walks at home, between skeptical hard-liners and citizens who want to end Irans isolation. The Learning Network Blog Text to Text | Where Do Your Genes Come From? and DNA Double Take In our new lesson format, Text to Text, we match a Times article with often-taught scientific, historic, cultural or literary material. This edition is about new findings in genetics. Administration to Press Ahead With Carbon Limits The proposed rules are an aggressive move by President Obama to bypass Congress on climate change with executive actions. Breakingviews Austrian Banks - Europes next problem child? Sept. 25 - Viennas lenders have seen a failed debt sale, quasi-profit warning and prospect of a bigger bailout. Breakingviews says they could become a test case for Brussels new bail-in regime UPDATE 1-State lender CDP about to bid for Finmeccanica's Ansaldo Energia -sources * Doosan in talks to buy majority stake in Ansaldo Energia Senate leader McConnell a big loser on Election Day WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell set two top goals for the 2012 election a Republican takeover of the Senate and the defeat of President Barack Obama. FINNEWS LATAM-Brazil's OSX confirms $12 mln interest payment on bond OSX Brasil SA, the shipbuilder controlled by Brazilian tycoon Eike Batista, paid on a Friday deadline about $12 million in interest to holders of the company's bond maturing in 2015, a spokeswoman confirmed on Wednesday. The Rio de Janeiro-based company faces another payment on the $500 million debt this December. Currents | QA An Osmond Offers Up a Bit of Home Donny Osmond on the new housewares collection he created with his wife, Debbie. Path to Manning Slices Through Offensive Line, Again and Again Giants center David Baas said he was embarrassed, disgusted after the offensive line allowed seven sacks of Eli Manning, six of them in the first half. For Irans Leader, Time Is Not Yet Right for Meeting Obama Hassan Rouhanis decision not to meet President Obama reflects the razors edge he walks at home, between skeptical hard-liners and citizens who want to end Irans isolation.

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