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News Feed Latest worldwide news China official sacked after belittling compatriots at banquet BEIJING (Reuters) - A Chinese official has been sacked after an online video showed him complaining about the ingratitude of ordinary Chinese while he ate lobster and drank expensive liquor, in the latest instance of government excess to spark popular anger. Wealth Matters Financing Start-Up Dreams With Retirement Savings You can use 401(k) money to create a new business, but beware the rules are complicated and the Internal Revenue Service will be watching closely. UPDATE 1-Evonik eyes 250 mln euros annual cost savings from 2016 * Evonik to reduce number of executive board members (Adds background on cost cuts at peers) Mexico storm death toll rises to 130, more rain coming MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The death toll from heavy flooding across much of Mexico rose to 130 on Tuesday, while authorities warned that more heavy rains could soak areas that have already suffered some of the worst storm damage in decades. You're the Boss Blog Four Things to Remember When Youre Feeling Spent First of all, its important to understand that under certain circumstances its O.K. to quit. 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. 'Breaking Bad' finally makes good with best drama Emmy LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Television drama "Breaking Bad" won the top Primetime Emmy award for the first time on Sunday, just as the gritty tale of a chemistry teacher turned meth cook and drug kingpin winds down to widespread acclaim. U.S. upbeat on Syria U.N. resolution, but sees more to do UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov worked in a "constructive spirit" on Tuesday on a draft U.N. Security Council resolution on Syria's chemical arms but more work is needed by U.N. envoys, a U.S. official said. Nadal on historic win World Sport's Amanda Davies chats with 2013 French Open champion Rafael Nadal. As the New Iranian Leader Gets a Warm Reception, Israel Calls for Caution With the Iranian president getting a warm reception at the United Nations, Israeli leaders, though wary of being labeled naysayers, raised concerns. FACTBOX Who will be Germany's next finance minister? Sept. 24 - Angela Merkel will have to make concessions if she wants to strike a coalition deal with the SPD, possibly giving up the Finance Ministry. So who is in the race for the post in a "grand coalition"? France's Julien Quesne Wins Italian Open Julien Quesne of France made five birdies on the back nine to win the Italian Open by one stroke Sunday for his second European Tour victory. In Transit Blog History Is On Sale at a Venerable Paris Hotel About to undergo a renovation, the Hotel Plaza Athne Paris will hold an auction of collectibles, some vintage and some not. 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. Saving South Africa's rhinos South African conservationists are trying to save the country's remaining rhinos. CNN's Robyn Curnow reports. Australian GP Albert Park flyover Get a bird's-eye view of Melbourne's Albert Park F1 race track. A Black Hole Mystery Wrapped in a Firewall Paradox A paradox around matter leaking from black holes puts into question various scientific axioms Either information can be lost; Einsteins principle of equivalence is wrong; or quantum field theory needs fixing. Analysis Kenya raid projects al Shabaab onto global jihadist stage MOGADISHU/NAIROBI (Reuters) - Somali Islamist militant group al Shabaab's attack on a shopping mall in the heart of the Kenyan capital has thrust it to the forefront of the global jihadist movement after years of internal feuding over the group's aims. Dream Advance to Conference Finals Erika de Souza scored 10 of her 18 points during a decisive fourth quarter and the host Atlanta Dream beat the Washington Mystics, 80-72, in the decisive Game 3 of their W.N.B.A. first-round series. Ronaldo agrees new deal Cristiano Ronaldo pledged his future to Real Madrid as he signs a new five-year deal Sunday which ties him to the Spanish giants until 2018. At Matadero, Red Bull Adds Money (and Energy) to Culture Matadero, a Madrid arts complex, shows the results of a new kind of corporate and artistic cooperation. GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares edge lower as policy uncertainty grips * Currencies hug tight ranges, Fed, ECB uncertainty cited The McEnroe of 'chess on ice?' He has overcome a fiery temper to become a champion in the world of curling -- a sport known as "chess on ice." Sweden's Niklas Edin is part of a younger generation with big dreams ahead of next year's Winter Olympics. Orphaned bear cubs released back into wild Sept. 17 - Orphaned Russian bear cubs are returned to the wild after several months in a rehabilitation centre dedicated to saving the bear population under threat. Tara Cleary reports. The Learning Network Blog News Quiz | September 24, 2013 See what you know about the news of the day. UPDATE 1-US regulator unveils plan for universal broadband * Cable group says gives phone companies unfair advantage Navigational Cells Located in Human Brains Grid cells, which provide a sort of dead reckoning navigation, had until now only been recorded in some animals. Rehabilitating veterans A golf program is helping medically retired veterans adjust to civilian life. Latest Boeing Dreamliner takes off The latest incarnation of Boeing's Dreamliner took off on its maiden flight Tuesday morning. Japan's wine secret Koshu grapes In the shadow of Mount Fuji, the Misawa family has been producing wine for 90 years. CNN's Pauline Chiou reports. Vietnam's VietJet seen close to major Airbus order (Reuters) - Vietnamese low-cost airline VietJet is in talks with Airbus about an order for as many as 100 jets worth up to $10 billion, sources familiar with the discussions said on Tuesday. Saudi group campaigns against ban on women driving DUBAI (Reuters) - A group of Saudi activists has begun another campaign for the lifting of a ban on women driving, urging women to get behind the wheel on October 26 in defiance, according to its... Beijing Journal Dilapidated Mansion Has Had Many Occupants, Maybe Even a Ghost Chaonei No. 81, in central Beijing, has housed missionaries, Red Guards and perhaps the spirit of a woman scorned. Leave Your Questions on Job Hunting In many ways, looking and applying for a job just isnt what it used to be. India's cinemas by satellite A new way of getting movies to theaters in India. Mallika Kapur reports on the significance. East Roundup Nova Throws for 3 Touchdowns as Rutgers Rallies Past Arkansas Gary Novas two scoring passes to Leonte Carroo in the final 10 minutes capped a 17-point rally for the Scarlet Knights, who edged the Razorbacks, 28-24. Sports Briefing | Pro Football Giants Webster Out Against Panthers Giants cornerback Corey Webster will not play in Sundays game against the Carolina Panthers. DealBook The Bankruptcy Question for BlackBerry Bankruptcy could eventually become an option for BlackBerry, though it has not signaled yet that it is under consideration. The Canadian version differs from Chapter 11. Shopping With Stephan Jaklitsch Just Add Rubber Duck When being up to your neck in hot water is a beautiful thing. Nadal reveals injury fear Crushing a string of opponents before dispatching Novak Djokovic in four sets in the U.S. Open final, Rafael Nadal was back to his ruthless best, with not a hint of the injury problems which have threatened to blight his career, even during a year which has seen him claim two grand slams.

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