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Spaniards seek justice in Argentina for Franco-era crimes
MADRID (Reuters) - Hundreds of Spaniards have turned to an Argentine court to seek justice for crimes committed during the 36-year dictatorship of General Francisco Franco in a case that threatens to...


Rabbi Linked to Kickback Scheme at Charity
Two people briefed on the investigation into William E. Rapfogel said that Rabbi David Cohen was one of the unnamed co-conspirators referred to in the criminal complaint.


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.


Case Study Why the Owner of Monster Tree Decided to Sell Franchises
Josh Skolnick explains why he thinks franchising is the way to grow and why he is proud that he never pulls the cord on a chain saw.


Talk Valerie Plame Is the Master of Her Own Universe
The former C.I.A. officer created a younger, smarter version of herself in the spy novel Blowback.


UPDATE 2-U.S. Treasury official named lead on Detroit bankruptcy
DETROIT, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The executive director of President Barack Obama's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness was named on Friday to manage more than $300 million in federal, state and private...


Ghana's tricky commute
CNN's Errol Barnett discovers some of the innovative and creative ways Ghanaians handle the challenges of commuting.


Sports Briefing | Soccer Inter Milan Rallies to Win
Inter Milan defeated Fiorentina to stay in touch with the Italian league leader Roma.


Team New Zealand on the ropes
For sailing fans, boxing references don't immediately spring to mind when describing the thrills and spills of their sport -- even if it is the biggest race of all The America's Cup.


Big Bang Reinforces Its Status as Biggest Hit on Network TV
The CBS sitcom had an audience of almost 19 million, and the highest rating on any series this season. The audience for Michael J. Foxs return was relatively modest.


The Search How to Rebound From a Wrong Career Choice
Many young people can be steered into careers and discover much later that the choice was wrong.


New report blames mankind as main culprit for global warming
Sept. 27 - The International Panel on Climate Change says the Earth is set for further warming and more catastrophic weather events. Nathan Frandino reports.


Star of NASA Planet Hunting Falls Idle With Broken Parts
NASA says it will look for a new mission for its Kepler spacecraft, which has broken wheels but a perfect telescope.


Apple splits its pitch Can it work?
Apple has launched two new iPhones, one for the early adopters and one for the budget crowd. So can its pitch work? Tech journalist Stuart Miles argues Apple's strategy is simple -- but smart.


The toughest shot in golf?
Living Golf takes a a look at the iconic 17th hole with its island green.


Hungry City Kura in the East Village
At Kura in the East Village, Norihiro Ishizuka prepares sushi with a genial smile and a generous hand.


UPDATE 3-Church of England teams with U.S. investors to back new "ethical" bank
* Corsair-led consortium sees off competition for 314 RBS branches


Iranian President Softens Condemnation of Holocaust
President Hassan Rouhani appeared to walk his condemnation of the Holocaust back a notch on Thursday, one day after he provoked a politically fraught uproar.


Before Kenya Attack, Rehearsals and Planting of Machine Guns
The plot to attack the Westgate mall was hatched weeks or months ago, with militants studying the buildings blueprints and hiding powerful machine guns in a shop, officials said.


Freighter sails through Northwest Passage from Canada to Europe
LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - A large sea freighter completed a voyage through the hazardous Arctic Northwest Passage for the first time on Friday as global warming opens routes that mariners have wanted for centuries.


Breakingviews Haggling over JPMorgans bill
Sept. 26 - Reynolds Holding and Breakingviews editors discuss the banks talks to settle state and federal mortgage probes for as much as $11 billion and what that could mean for CEO Jamie Dimon.


Building a World Cup Stadium in the Amazon
Organizers face extraordinary hurdles, from humidity to bureaucracy, in the construction of a 42,000-seat stadium in Manaus, a city in the midst of the rain forest.


Mall shooting turns status symbol into palace of terror
A safe distance from Nairobi's Westgate Mall, several Kenyans stare through a stand of trees at the site of one of the nation's worst terrorist attacks.


With Tastes Growing Healthier, McDonalds Aims to Adapt Its Menu
The fast-food chain said it would increase its offerings of fruits and vegetables and promote more nutritional options to children.


Hackers want your smartphone
In the world of cyber security there are some well-known designations for anyone that considers him or herself to be a hacker, the term being so broad in scope now.


Data Supports Bloomberg on Disparity With Income
New Yorks widening income gap reflects rising poverty and the influx of more wealthy people living in the city.


Sports Briefing | Soccer Inter Milan Rallies to Win
Inter Milan defeated Fiorentina to stay in touch with the Italian league leader Roma.


Hello Kitty's maiden U.S. flight
Cute and adorable or simply odd? The first of EVA Air's long range Hello Kitty jets completed its maiden flight to Los Angeles last week, drawing a litter of curious Kitty enthusiasts.


Sanofi starts work on $95 million Algerian plant, biggest in Africa
PARIS (Reuters) - French drugmaker Sanofi has started construction of a new 70 million-euro ($95 million) plant in Algeria that will be its largest industrial site in Africa, the company said on Thursday.


ND LBs Grace, Smith Face Comparisons With Te'o
At first glance, Notre Dame linebackers Jaylon Smith and Jarrett Grace don't appear to have a lot in common other than being starters the 22nd-ranked Fighting Irish are counting on to help slow No. 14 Oklahoma's offense.


Sowing a Change in Kitchens
Luminaries from the world of food gathered in Westchester to discuss using seeds to explore a new frontier of flavor.


Russian courts order activists held over Arctic oil protest
MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Russian court on Thursday ordered 14 Greenpeace activists and a photographer to be held in custody for two months pending further investigation over a protest against offshore Arctic oil drilling, drawing criticism from the environmental group.


Shortcuts A Special Purchase to Curb Behavior Could, Just as Easily, Terrify a Pet
Americans spend billions on pet products, from automatic litter boxes and anti-scratch spray to special harnesses and leashes. The results are mixed.


Half of British pilots admit to falling asleep in cockpit - survey
LONDON (Reuters) - More than half of British airline pilots say they have fallen asleep in the cockpit, a survey said, ahead of an EU vote on flying hours which a pilots' association said could compromise flight safety.


Meet the ocean's 'great ladies'
It might be better known for its extravagant superyachts, but this week Cannes will be a haven for some of the world's most iconic vintage yachts. Jump aboard for Regates Royales de Cannes.


Marriott's new luxury brand
CNN's Richard Quest talks to Arne Sorenson, CEO of Marriott International, about the chain's new luxury hotels.


America's rising tennis star
The top junior player in the world last year, 17-year old Taylor Townsend talks body image and those who've inspired her.


Tokyo Electric seeks to restart world's largest nuclear plant
TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Power Co on Friday applied to restart a nuclear plant in northwestern Japan, an initial step on its planned recovery from the Fukushima nuclear disaster.


Pakistan quake toll rises to 359
The death toll from the strong earthquake that struck southwestern Pakistan this week has risen to 359 as rescue workers struggle to reach victims, authorities said Friday.


Warrior yoga Maasai strike a pose
From Maasai warriors teaching yoga to their communities, to classes held in orphanages in city slums, Kenya is embracing yoga.


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