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News Feed Latest worldwide news 36 Hours in Reykjavik See the citys award-winning new architectural landmark, stay up (very) late on a pub crawl, find peace on a nearby island and far more during a weekend in Icelands capital. Greek stabbing sparks crackdown call Sept. 20 - Greek government urges crackdown on far-right party in backlash over the killing of an anti-racist rapper. Paul Chapman reports. Art in Review Barbad Golshiri Curriculum Mortis Mr. Golshiri is part of a generation of young Iranian artists who, working primarily at home, are distancing themselves from the easy exoticisms that sell well abroad. 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. Tennis Murray set to miss rest of year Andy Murray thrilled his home crowd in July when he became the first British man in 77 years to win the Wimbledon singles title. Former U.S. auto czar Ron Bloom to advise Detroit retirees -sources DETROIT, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Ron Bloom, who helped lead the Obama administration's restructuring of the U.S. auto industry in 2009, is advising Detroit retirees who face benefit cuts in the city's... Jackie Lomax, British Rock Singer Who Recorded With Beatles Members, Dies at 69 Mr. Lomax, who played with the Undertakers and the Lomax Alliance, never made it as big as his fellow Liverpool rockers, the Beatles, did. Gadgetwise Justin Case Offers More Than a Play on Words The Justin Power Case can charge an iPad and other gadgets, including iOS, Android and BlackBerry devices, at the same time. UPDATE 2-Fed could taper in Oct, depending on data -Bullard NEW YORK, Sept 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve could still scale back its massive bond buying program at an October meeting should data point to a stronger economy, St. Louis Fed President... UPDATE 1-Moody's nudges Ireland closer to investment grade DUBLIN, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Moody's moved a step closer to returning Ireland to investment grade on Friday by upgrading its sovereign rating to stable from negative, but warned the government against... Malala painting goes on display A previously unseen portrait of the teenage education activist Malala Yousafzai goes on show Wednesday in a new display of work by Jonathan Yeo opening at the National Portrait Gallery in London. Top 10 stopover stays TOKYO (Reuters) - Spending a night between destinations in a stopover city and need a place to stay? Online boutique hotel experts Mr Mrs Smith (www.mrandmrssmith.com) have come up with 10 hotels for a memorable stopover. Reuters has not endorsed this list. Bolt says may carry on competing until 2017 worlds LONDON (Reuters) - Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man, may continue competing until the 2017 world championships in London, the Jamaican told the BBC on Thursday. Killer amoeba linked to Katrina A rare brain-eating amoeba that killed a 4-year-old boy in Louisiana may be a result of Hurricane Katrina. Head of NBC Entertainment Extends Contract to 2017 Robert Greenblatt, who was put in charge by Comcast in 2011, has had some successes like The Voice as well as fallow periods. Meet the CEO feeding the world Helene Gayle must be one of the few chief executives working to eradicate her own job. The first African American female boss of poverty charity CARE, talks about some of the challenges of feeding the world Nielsen wins U.S. approval for Arbitron deal, with conditions WASHINGTON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Television ratings giant Nielsen Holdings NV won U.S. antitrust approval on Friday to buy Arbitron Inc, a company which dominates radio ratings measurement. Five Things to Know About the WNBA Playoffs Elena Delle Donne has already led Chicago to its first postseason berth in franchise history. Holy water in Austria unsafe to drink researchers VIENNA (Reuters) - Holy water at religious shrines and churches in Austria is often contaminated with fecal matter and bacteria, researchers have found, advising the faithful not to drink it,... T Magazine The Scene | Milan Fashion Week Prada Scenes from the Milan Fashion Week photo diary of Alfredo Piola. Moody's revises Ireland credit rating outlook to stable from negative NEW YORK, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Moody's Investors Service revised Ireland's sovereign foreign currency credit rating to stable from negative on Friday citing an expectation that government debt will... UPDATE 1-Nielsen wins U.S. OK for Arbitron deal, with conditions WASHINGTON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Television ratings giant Nielsen Holdings NV won U.S. antitrust approval on Friday for a $1.6 billion deal to buy Arbitron Inc, a company that dominates radio ratings... How sensors make your phone "Star Trek smart" Can your current smartphone be any smarter? Sure it can, if the device knows how to better understand its surroundings with the help of internal sensors. Qualcomm's Project Gimbal does just that for app developers. Here's a peek at how Paramount is using the technology. NBC chief Greenblatt extends contract through 2017 Sept 20 (Reuters) - NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt has extended his contract with the Comcast-owned broadcast network through 2017, a person with knowledge of the decision said on... Indonesia Optimistic as Tapering Pushed Back An official with the countrys central bank said the decision, welcomed throughout Asia, was good news for both the countrys stock markets and its currency. Well Drinking Milk in Pregnancy May Lead to Taller Children A new study suggests that the amount of milk a woman drinks during pregnancy may affect the adult height of her offspring. Kurdish men promote feminism When thousands of Kurdish men posted pictures of themselves in drag on Facebook to protest inequality, it showcased the community's complicated relationship with feminism and women's rights. Corner Office Always Thank Your Star Players, Cheggx2019;s C.E.O. Says Dan Rosensweig, president and C.E.O. of Chegg Inc., the online and mail-order textbook rental service, admires people who arenx2019;t afraid to think big. China leaping forward on carbon footprint - World Bank June 19 - China has set very aggressive goals to cut its carbon footprint as well as short-lived climate pollutants, says World Bank President Jim Yong Kim. Inter Milan Punished for Racist Chanting Inter Milan was ordered to play its next home game, against Fiorentina on Sept. 26, with one end of its stadium closed as punishment for racist chanting by fans. Soros raises JC Penney stake but two big investors exit in Q2 BOSTON (Reuters) - Billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros likes ailing retailer JC Penney so much that he added another 2 million shares to his already large investment, according to... House approves bill with deep food stamp spending cuts WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Republican-run House of Representatives voted to cut spending on food stamps for the poor by $40 billion over 10 years on Thursday, defying a veto threat from the White House in the name of fiscal reform. Marcato's McGuire bets United Rentals will climb during recovery NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hedge fund manager Mick McGuire said on Tuesday that he is betting on backhoes and concrete mixers with a new investment in equipment rental company United Rentals. France and Lithuania Reach Euro Final France earned a shot at their first major basketball title when 31-year-old playmaker Tony Parker inspired an epic 75-72 overtime win over holders Spain in their European Championship semi-final on Friday. Pelini's Bad Day Knocks Brown From Headlines Unintentionally, Nebraska coach Bo Pelini gave Mack Brown a little break on Monday. Dance Review L.A. Dance Project Opens Season in Lyon, France A small ensemble from Benjamin Millepieds L.A. Dance Project performed an evening of recent works at the Maison de la Danse in Lyon, France. Critics Notebook Restored Board of Officers Room Is to Open at the Armory The reopening of the Board of Officers Room will offer the public a look at the Park Avenue Armory restoration process, and a preservation philosophy that accepts flaws and signs of age. T Magazine The Scene | Milan Fashion Week Versace Scenes from the Milan Fashion Week photo diary of Alfredo Piola. It's the economy, Dummkopf! Germany's voters will cast their ballots this weekend to decide who will lead the country through a challenging time as it grapples with its leading role in the Eurozone crisis. Global warming 'hiatus' unlikely to last draft U.N. report OSLO (Reuters) - A "hiatus" in global warming so far this century is partly caused by natural variations in a chaotic climate and is unlikely to last, a draft United Nations report by leading climate scientists says.

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