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News Feed Latest worldwide news Asia airs nuclear ambitions at U.N. gathering * Asia reactor plans support nuclear energy growth post-Fukushima EU mulls legal move against Italy over Ilva steel plant emissions BRUSSELS/ROME (Reuters) - The European Commission may open a legal procedure against Italy for failing to control toxic emissions at the Ilva steel plant, currently at the center of a high-profile environmental probe, a Commission source aware of the dossier told Reuters on Friday. How does Galaxy Gear measure up? It's tricky business comparing the handful of smartwatches publicly unveiled so far. Editorial Seeking the Riches of Gay Marriage Eyeing a lucrative sales market, Mayor R. T. Rybak of Minneapolis is urging same-sex couples to wed in his city. New Zealand Near Victory in Americas Cup New Zealand needed one more victory to defeat Oracle Team USA on Friday for the 34th Americas Cup. Where have the black models gone? Trailblazing former supermodel Iman is speaking out against "runway racism," saying black women are disappearing from catwalks. City Kitchen Breaded and Fried Cutlets Cant Miss A slice of meat or poultry coated in bread crumbs and fried is delicious by any name cutlet, chicken-fried steak, schnitzel or Milanesa. More sparkle, less politics? Germans go to the polls in an election more Americanized than usual. So does politics there have the right mix of glamour and seriousness? Global Soccer Johan Cruyff, the Great Outsider As a player and coach for both Barcelona and Ajax, Johan Cruyff helped the two clubs perfect their styles, but now he is involved with neither after feuding with their boards. Cousteau Why Sumatra matters Traveling just below the equator, deep in the Sumatran jungle of Indonesia for CNN's new "Expedition Sumatra" series, my team and I were on assignment to capture the story of a region at a critical crossroads, where rainforests that provide habitat to some of the most rare and endangered species in the world are being destroyed at an alarming rate by pulp and paper and palm oil industries as well as wildlife poachers. Messi's turn to shine in Champions League You had the feeling this would happen. After Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick in Europe, Lionel Messi matched the Portuguese by netting three goals against Ajax. Pipeline Reopens in Libya, Bolstering Oil Production A striking militia opened the valves on a pipeline between two major western oil fields and Mediterranean port terminals. Boyd's 3 TDs Lead No. 3 Tigers Over NC State 26-14 Third-ranked Clemson didn't show its high-scoring form for much of Thursday night's trip to North Carolina State. While the Tigers were still good enough to stay unbeaten, it left them trying to figure out what was wrong afterward. Hollande to urge Iran to help seek political solution for Syria PARIS (Reuters) - French President Francois Hollande hopes to convince Iran to pursue a political solution to the civil war in Syria when he meets his Iranian counterpart next week, aides said on Friday. RWE to give 2014 outlook on Nov. 14, more cost cuts seen * Shares down 3.6 percent after Sept. 19 dividend cut plan Why are so many U.S. kids adopted by Dutch families? While the number of international adoptions is plummeting, there is one nation from which parents abroad can adopt a healthy infant in a relatively short time The United States. DealBook JPMorgan Agrees to Pay $920 Million in Fines Over Trading Loss More than a year after traders at JPMorgan Chase caused a multibillion-dollar loss, authorities imposed fines on the bank and shifted scrutiny senior management. The allure of pearls explored September 18 - The Victoria Albert Museum in London hosts an exhibit exploring the history of pearls through the centuries from the early Roman Empire to present day. Sharon Reich reports. Misgivings About How a Weed Killer Affects the Soil Some farmers are examining their soil, and finding cause for concern after years of using glyphosate to kill weeds in their fields. Miss Anne in Harlem, by Carla Kaplan White women participated in the Harlem Renaissance as philanthropists, activists, authors and patrons. Ex British PM Tony Blair's daughter held at gunpoint Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's daughter was briefly held at gunpoint in central London on Monday, police and Blair's office said Thursday. India Adjusts Short-Term Interest Rates The changes were aimed at maintaining control of inflation while also making credit somewhat more available to the countrys troubled industrial sector. Agilent to spin off electronic measurement business (Reuters) - Agilent Technologies Inc will spin off its slowing electronic measurement business into a public company by the end of next year to focus on its fast-growing healthcare business. Wall Street launches defense of physical commodities role NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street launched its first concerted defense of its role in physical commodity markets on Thursday, funding a report that highlighted the risks of banks being pushed out of... Vodafone wins EU approval for 7.7 billion euro Kabel Deutschland takeover BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Vodafone won EU approval on Friday for its 7.7 billion euro ($10.43 billion) acquisition of Germany's largest cable company, Kabel Deutschland . DealBook As Inquiries Persist, JPMorgan Loses Favor More than a year after traders at JPMorgan Chase caused a multibillion-dollar loss, authorities imposed fines on the bank and shifted scrutiny of senior management. Thirty pct chance of cyclone over southwestern Gulf of Mexico NHC (Reuters) - An area of low pressure over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, about 900 miles east of Tampico, Mexico, has a 30 percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours while it moves northwest at 5 to 10 miles per hour, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest update. Well Everyday Sadists Among Us Those who enjoying inflicting pain without provocation are not that uncommon, and not complete monsters, suggests a study trying to identify the distinct traits of such everyday sadism. 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... Talk A-Rods Defender Knows How to Tap Dance The lawyer Joseph Tacopina on mobsters, the Yankees and the art of skirting questions. Gladbach Crush Braunschweig 4-1 to Move Into Fourth Spot Borussia Moenchengladbach crushed promoted Eintracht Braunschweig 4-1 on Friday for their third straight home win that lifted them to fourth place in the Bundesliga. Emporio Armani sparkles for spring and summer Sep 20 - Models wore sparkling garments as they sashayed down the runway at Emporio Armani, with 'water lilies' being the main theme of the new collection. Rough cut (no reporter narration). American Made U.S. Textile Plants Return, With Floors Largely Empty of People Textile factories are bustling again in the United States, but the savior was automation, meaning few of the jobs lost since the 90s came back with the plants. 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. Qaeda Militants Kill Dozens of Troops in Yemen Coordinated attacks Friday by Al Qaeda in a southern province have killed at least 38 soldiers and wounded dozens, a Yemeni military official said. Scientists present moon rotation in full lunar glory Sept. 19 - Using data captured by a NASA satellite in orbit around the moon, scientists have created a stunning movie mosaic showing a full rotation of the moon during a lunar month. Rob Muir reports. Generic drug sales help Rite Aid to surprise profit (Reuters) - Rite Aid Corp, the No. 3 drugstore chain in the United States, reported a surprise quarterly profit after generic drug sales boosted margins, sending its shares up by a fifth to their... Nicklaus Confident Woods Will Break Majors Mark Jack Nicklaus remains confident Tiger Woods will surpass his mark of 18 major titles despite facing a level of competition the Golden Bear says as good as any that's ever been in golf. UPDATE 1-US Airways, American push back on Justice Dept merger lawsuit WASHINGTON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - US Airways and American Airlines, whose proposed merger has been stalled by U.S. government opposition, urged a court on Friday to require the Justice Department to... A Guide to Shakespeare in the New Season A selective guide to Shakespeare-based productions in New York this season.

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