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News Feed Latest worldwide news Vettel breaks Ferrari hearts at Monza Sebastian Vettel dashes Fernando Alonso's hopes of delivering a home victory for Ferrari at Monza with another commanding drive to win the Italian Grand Prix Sunday. Wall St Week Ahead-Wall St braces for volatility as shutdown seems likely NEW YORK, Sept 29 (Reuters) - As a last-minute deal to resolve spending negotiations in Washington appeared less likely, U.S. stock investors braced for what had previously seemed remote a shutdown of the U.S. government that could spark a major equity decline. 110 dead in Mexico storms The death toll from widespread flooding in Mexico in recent days has increased to 110 people, the country's interior minister said Sunday. Etisalat talks to buy Vivendi's Maroc Tel stake extended to October 31 DUBAI (Reuters) - Exclusive talks for Etisalat to buy Vivendi's 53 percent stake in Maroc Telecom have been extended to October 31, the United Arab Emirates' former telecom monopoly said on Sunday. UPDATE 1-Amplats strikers in South Africa to rally on Monday JOHANNESBURG, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Striking South African workers at mines operated by Anglo American Platinum kept the company guessing about whether they will call off the stoppage at a rally on Monday. Marlins' Alvarez throws no-hitter against Tigers (Reuters) - Henderson Alvarez of the Miami Marlins pitched a no-hitter against the Detroit Tigers in the regular season finale on Sunday when the Marlins scored on a wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth for a 1-0 victory. Knicks and Nets, Growing Rivals, Will Work Together to Host All-Star Events The All-Star Game will be held at Madison Square Garden. Barclays Center will host the dunk contest, the 3-point shooting contest and the skills challenge. Iranians Welcome Hassan Rouhani With Protest Protesters hurled eggs and a shoe at President Rouhani as he returned from the United Nations, while supporters cheered him for reaching out to President Obama. Fiery car crash kills at least five in California (Reuters) - At least five people were killed in Burbank, California early Saturday morning when a car hit a pillar, burst into flames and trapped them inside, police said. Qatar First Bank says CEO Mansour resigns DUBAI, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Qatar First Bank (QFB), a sharia-compliant bank active in private equity investments, said its Chief Executive Emad Mansour has resigned and will be replaced by Ahmad... Go Deeper Into Mexico With Mezcal Tequilas more-assertive cousin is working its way into many cocktails. This is Z10, the first BlackBerry 10 handset Research In Motion is no more! BlackBerry is the new company name and the Z10 is the first BlackBerry 10 handset. Here's a quick overview of the new phone. Companies Admit They Fixed Prices of Car Parts The companies, all based in Japan, agreed to pay $740 million in fines on federal charges of fixing prices on parts like radiators sold to automakers in the United States. The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Sept. 20, led by "Prisoners," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Prisoners...........................$ 21.4 million 2 (1) Insidious Chapter 2................$ 14.5 million 3 (2) The Family..........................$ 7.0 million 4 (6) Instructions Not Included...........$ 5.7 million 5 (*) Battle of the Year..................$ UPDATE 2-UK's Cameron touts housing plan and rights accord exit * Promises tax cuts, easier mortgages to help with living costs Michael Hill to Run Marlins' Baseball Operations Talking about the direction of the Miami Marlins, new personnel boss Michael Hill thrust out his right hand adorned with an enormous World Series championship ring. FOREX-Dollar down broadly, hits 7-1/2-month low vs Swiss franc * Yen up after Japan minister remarks on corporate tax rate Big Challenges Remain Despite Progress on Iran A crucial question is whether the countrys divided leadership is truly willing to dismantle its formidable atomic infrastructure in order to end crippling economic sanctions. China to reduce refined oil prices for gasoline, diesel SHANGHAI, Sept 29 (Reuters) - China's National Reform and Development Commission will cut refined oil prices for gasoline and diesel by 245 yuan ($40.03)per tonne and 235 yuan per tonne respectively, the regulator announced on its website on Sunday. Planned tax breaks for UK married couples rapped as 1950s throwback LONDON (Reuters) - Activists and opponents accused Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron of discriminating against single parents and promoting a fantasy 1950s lifestyle through his plans to give... Residential Building Collapses in Mumbai The scene Friday was a chaotic pile of broken steel and concrete rubble, with more than two dozen fire trucks and at least 15 ambulances on the streets. Dot Earth Blog Why More Climate Science Hasnt Led to More Climate Policy Yet Why theres a gap between climate science and climate policy. Currents | QA Musings on a Structure for Heaven The architect Alexander Gorlin on his new book, Kabbalah in Art and Architecture. China to offer tax breaks to solar power manufacturers SHANGHAI, Sept 29 (Reuters) - China's Ministry of Finance announced it will offer tax breaks to manufacturers of solar power products on Sunday, as China moves to support an industry still struggling to deal with massive overcapacity and weak demand. Reporting Irans News, but Speaking for One Side In Irans news media landscape, which is divided into two camps, the hard-liners and reformists, the semiofficial Fars agency has emerged in recent years as the most influential conservative voice. Hot Dogs, New Jersey-Style A road trip across the Hudson River to sample a variety of New Jerseyan franks. Blues Get 4-1 Preseason Win Over Wild T.J. Oshie and Patrik Berglund scored 51 seconds apart during St. Louis' four-goal third period, leading the Blues to a 4-1 exhibition victory over the Minnesota Wild on Friday night. Theater Review All the Way Stars Bryan Cranston as Lyndon B. Johnson Bryan Cranston is Lyndon B. Johnson in All the Way, a play set immediately after President Kennedys assassination. ONeal, New Partner in the Kings, Is Not Silent Shaquille ONeal apologized for calling the Kings the Queens a decade ago and said he saw no conflict of interest with his job as an analyst on the TNT program Inside the N.B.A. Greece Arrests Senior Members of Far-Right Party The arrests of Golden Dawn members, including the leader of the party and top members in Parliament, are part of a widening Greek crackdown on extremism. National Briefing | West California Minimum Wage Will Rise Calling it a matter of justice, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill on Wednesday that will raise Californias minimum wage to $10 an hour within three years. In Proposals, Lhota Aims to Promote Job Growth Joseph J. Lhota, the Republican nominee for mayor of New York City, on Friday released an economic plan that seeks to focus more attention on manufacturing and reducing business and property taxes. Op-Ed Contributor A Pause, Not an End, to Warming The lull is consistent with historic temperature variability. UPDATE 1-China's new trade zone opens in Shanghai as officials add details to reform plans * China to eliminate restrictions on individual cross-border investment - official Rules Sought for Workplace Wellness Questionnaires Representative Louise M. Slaughter wants the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to issue guidelines on employee wellness questionnaires to prevent workplace discrimination. Movers and Shapers A roundup of the dancers, choreographers and designers to watch for this season. UPDATE 1-Amplats strikers in South Africa to rally on Monday JOHANNESBURG, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Striking South African workers at mines operated by Anglo American Platinum kept the company guessing about whether they will call off the stoppage at a rally on Monday. CBS to Test a Third Version of NCIS Franchise The possible new show would be based in New Orleans and would be introduced the way NCIS Los Angeles was introduced as a planted spinoff. China Plans Its First Unmanned Moon Landing This Year The mission, due by the end of 2013, will be the countrys first soft landing on an extraterrestrial body, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported. Your Money A Guide to the New Exchanges for Health Insurance Details on the Obama administration health care plan are scheduled to be disclosed next week, but its never too early to examine the basics.

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