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News Feed Latest worldwide news Van Gogh copies in 3D look almost real, cost 25,000 euros AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - It would be the envy of forgers a technology that can mint near-perfect reproductions of Vincent Van Gogh's paintings at a rate of three a day, with differences only experts can detect. Mexico to escape recession after floods, but risks to growth rise Reuters poll MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico is unlikely to be dragged into recession by severe flooding that has laid waste to large areas of farmland, destroyed homes and killed dozens of people, but the flooding has increased risk, a Reuters poll showed on Wednesday. Irans New President Condemns Holocaust as a Crime An interview with CNN was part of an energetic effort by President Hassan Rouhani of Iran to distinguish himself from his bombastic predecessor. 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. Will social media foil Putin's plan? The world is waiting to see how Russia deals with hosting its first Winter Olympics. Sochi may be under strict government control, but can Vladimir Putin prevent activists from gaining a global audience at the Games via social media? NEWSMAKER Liberian President on road to peace prosperity Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, discusses her administrations development goals and challenges at a Thomson Reuters Newsmaker event in Washington, D.C. Brazil Rousseff says Telefonica deal implications up to regulator NEW YORK, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff said on Wednesday it would be up to antitrust regulator Cade to decide the future of local businesses linked to Spanish Telecom group Telefonica, which has struck a deal to gradually secure control of Telecom Italia. Port, Cohn Reach USGA Senior Women's Amateur Final Defending champion Ellen Port and Susan Cohn each won two matches Wednesday at CordeValle to advance to the USGA Senior Women's Amateur final. DealBook Alibaba Is Said to Move Toward an I.P.O. in the U.S. The Chinese Internet company has ended talks with the Hong Kong stock exchange over an initial public offering. Indian lunar orbiter hit by heat rise Scientists have switched off several on-board instruments to halt rising temperatures inside India's first unmanned lunar spacecraft. GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar, shares weak as US budget concerns weigh * Possible US government shutdown, lack of Fed clarity weigh Anti-fascist protests in Greece turn violent Sep. 25 - Anti-fascist protesters clash with police as they attempt to reach the offices of the far-right Golden Dawn party in Athens. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). No link between celiac disease and autism study NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - There's no link between celiac disease and autism spectrum disorders, a nationwide study from Sweden says. Bookends Are We Too Concerned That Characters Be Likable? Mohsin Hamid and Zo Heller on whether unpleasant literary characters are a turn-off or a draw. Street Vendors Execution Stokes Anger in China Some compared Xia Junfengs fate with that of another convicted killer, Gu Kailai, the wife of a fallen official, who was spared the death penalty. Doctor gives free weekend surgeries In Cameroon, there is only one doctor for every 5,000 people, according to the World Health Organization. Seeing his father and so many of his countrymen suffer, Georges Bwelle was determined to do something about it. T Magazine Market Report | World-Class Watches for International Travelers These stylish timepieces for men and women, which can keep track of up to 24 time zones, cater to the worlds most serious journeyers. Recipe Lab Video Chat on Chinese Cooking at Home Fuchsia Dunlop, the author of Every Grain of Rice, joined Julia Moskin and three home cooks to discuss everyday Chinese cooking. ArtsBeat Robert Johnsons Family Fights in Court Over Photo Rights The son of the blues guitarist Robert Johnson and more distant relatives are fighting in court over ownership of the two known photographs of him. Liz Gerrings Glacier Opens Peak Performances Series Peak Performances is opening its season with a new work by the abstract choreographer Liz Gerring. BlackRock launches first retail alternative funds NEW YORK (Reuters) - BlackRock Inc is launching its first alternative mutual funds for retail investors. Golf Channel Gets European Tour for 10 More Years Golf Channel has a new 10-year deal with the European Tour to show all of its tournaments through 2024. No. 15 Michigan Dodges Upset, Beats UConn 24-21 Michigan was making a mess of another game against a heavy underdog, when Desmond Morgan snatched away Connecticut's chance for a huge upset. Lens Blog Japanese-Brazilians Straddling Two Cultures Exploring crosscurrents of reverse migration, Nadia Shira Cohen and Paulo Siqueira photographed Japanese-Brazilians, who in Brazil are considered Japanese and in Japan are considered Brazilian. Navy Yard Shooter Believed Mind Was Under Attack, Official Says Aaron Alexis believed he was being controlled by extremely low frequency electromagnetic waves, said the official overseeing the investigation into the navy yard shootings. Cilic Is Suspended Nine Months for Doping Marin Cilic of Croatia, a former top 10 tennis player, tested positive for nikethamide, a stimulant; he can return to competition on Jan. 31. Sketch Guy Trying to Outguess the Unpredictable People subscribe to investing newsletters because they want some certainty about their financial decisions. But no one knows which way the markets will turn. Becker tours hometown Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker talks about his career and his first tennis court. Gondolas replacing city buses? Gondolas are most commonly associated with ski-resorts but could they also offer an effective urban transport solution? Penney leaning toward $1 bln equity raise -sources Sept 25 (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Company Inc is looking to raise as much $750 million to $1 billion in new equity to build up its cash reserves as the holiday season approaches, according to three... Museum Review At Autry National Center in Los Angeles, Histories Converge The Autry National Center in Los Angeles, based on the collection of the singing cowboy Gene Autry, is fine-tuning its mission and message. Williams' toughest challenge Serena Williams opens up about her fifth U.S. Open victory and the medical condition that almost ended her career. Two Higgs boson scientists tipped for Nobel prize LONDON (Reuters) - Two scientists who predicted the existence of the Higgs boson - the mysterious particle that explains why elementary matter has mass - are Thomson Reuters' top tips to win this year's Nobel prize in physics. Twitter to broadcast NFL video clips as part of new ad program Sept 25 (Reuters) - Twitter said on Wednesday it would carry instant-replay footage from National Football League games as part of a new advertising partnership that could boost the social media company's revenue before its highly anticipated initial public offering. N.F.L. Roundup Manning Sets Mark as the Broncos Win Peyton Manning became the first N.F.L. player to throw 12 touchdown passes in the seasons first three games, topping Tom Bradys 11 in 2011, as the Broncos beat the Raiders, 37-21. UPDATE 1-U.S. FDA strengthens hepatitis B warning on 2 cancer drugs WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - U.S. health regulators have strengthened the warnings on two blood cancer drugs to reflect the risk that they may reactivate the hepatitis B virus in patients previously infected with the disease. Pakistan quake creates new island Sept. 27 - The earthquake's magnitude 7.7 tremors were powerful enough to force the sea bed to rise up and form a new island off the coast of Pakistan. Deborah Gembara reports. Dufner claims 1st major title Jason Dufner wins 2013 PGA Championship over Jim Furyk. Patrick Snell reports. Miss Piggy, other Muppets, join Kermit the Frog at Smithsonian WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Miss Piggy is finally getting the attention and recognition she desperately sought. 'Modelpreneurs' Beyond the catwalk Gisele Bundchen tops Forbes' latest list of richest models, earning $42m in a year. But the world's top models aren't earning the cash from strutting down the catwalk.

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