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News Feed Latest worldwide news 10 things the U.S. does best Love it or hate it (and feel free to do both) the U.S. is the world' s undisputed leader, at least at these things. Landslides, floods kill 19 in Philippines Heavy monsoon rains have left at least 19 people dead, most of them children, in the northern Philippines, state media reported. Euro Tour denies U.S. takeover The chief executive of golf's European Tour has dismissed reports the organization could be bought out by its American counterpart the PGA Tour. India's cinemas by satellite A new way of getting movies to theaters in India. Mallika Kapur reports on the significance. Korean golf prodigy An 11-year-old female golf prodigy in South Korea has big plans. CNN's Ian Lee reports. Unilever to Buy Oil Derived From Algae From Solazyme Unilever plans to buy about three million gallons of the algae-produced oil as part of its aim to double the size of its business while reducing its environmental footprint. Greece, in Anti-Fascist Crackdown, Investigates Police The killing of the rapper Pavlos Fyssas has spurred a crackdown on the neo-fascist Golden Dawn party and an investigation into whether the police force has been infiltrated by party sympathizers or members. Rivals see UBS holding on to clients after trading loss GENEVA (Reuters) - Rich clients of Swiss bank UBS have not yet moved their millions to other banks after its $2.3 billion trading scandal last month, rival private bankers said. RPT-Fitch affirms SK Hynix; withdraws ratings Sept 26 (Reuters) - (The following statement was released by the rating agency) DealBook Chinese Internet Giant Alibaba Plans to Issue I.P.O. in New York The Chinese Internet company has ended talks with the Hong Kong stock exchange over an initial public offering. Raikkonen returns to Ferrari in 2014 Ferrari re-signs its 2007 world champion Kimi Raikkonen to partner Fernando Alonso next season. At least 29 killed in central Sudan's worst unrest for years KHARTOUM (Reuters) - At least 29 people have been killed in protests in Khartoum over fuel subsidy cuts, police said on Thursday, and more clashes broke out in Khartoum in the worst unrest seen in Sudan's central regions for years. Challenges Await Plan to Reduce Emissions A proposal from the Obama administration to limit carbon emissions might be curtailed in a legal quagmire if the required technology does not meet current standards. T Magazine Model-Morphosis | Kel Markey at Carven The photographer Greg Kessler captures the transformations of the Spring 2014 Fashion Week in Paris. India Ink Ahead of India-Pakistan Talks, Militants Kill as Many as 12 in Indian-Controlled Kashmir Three men dressed in Indian Army uniforms attacked a police station and an army base, officials said, just days before a planned meeting between leaders of India and Pakistan. Why India needs its own Oprah In India, many women are obsessed with lightening their skin. CNN writer Moni Basu recalls her own family's pressures to not get "too dark." Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. UPDATE 2-Sony near buying Ericsson out of phone venture-WSJ * Sony and Ericsson decline to comment on reported talks ArtsBeat HBO Orders Fifth Season of Boardwalk Empire Boardwalk Empire, the period crime-drama, was recently rewarded with five Emmys for its 2012 season, including the award for outstanding supporting actor in a drama, which went to Bobby Cannavale. Di Resta reveals Ferrari 'dream' Monza may be a long way from his birthplace in West Lothian, Scotland but Italy is unquestionably a home from home for Paul di Resta. Sports Briefing | Basketball Fever and Lynx Advance in W.N.B.A. Playoffs Tamika Catchings had 18 points and 12 rebounds as the Indiana Fever advanced to the W.N.B.A.s Eastern Conference finals. DealBook Detroit Spent Billions Extra on Pensions For decades, Detroits municipal pension fund made undisclosed payments to retirees, active workers and others, costing the city billions of dollars. Amanda Bynes' drunk driving case moved to mental health court LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The drunk driving case against troubled actress and former teenage star Amanda Bynes has been moved to the mental health court at the request of her attorney, a Los Angeles judge ruled on Tuesday. The TV Watch The Old Guard Keeps Its Grip Despite all the fear and anxiety, Netflix didnt steal Emmy night in the end as established series like AMCs Breaking Bad and Modern Family on ABC took top awards. U.S. backs market scheme for aviation emissions from 2020 MONTREAL (Reuters) - The United States supports a proposed market-based system to curb carbon emissions from the global aviation sector starting in 2020, but warned that concerns over measures to lower emissions in the interim threaten to undercut the broadly supported goal, a U.S. official said. Britain's FTSE 100 index edges higher, miners recover LONDON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index edged higher on Thursday, with a rise in metals prices on improving seasonal demand from China, the world's biggest consumer of industrial... Seeking Tacos in Their Purest Form A quest for the kind of tacos you might find on any corner of Mexico City. American Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Colombia An American Airlines plane flying from Costa Rica to Miami made an emergency landing on Colombia's San Andres Island on Thursday, CNN affiliate Caracol TV reported, citing civil aviation authorities. Bits Blog The Science Author Clive Thompson Does Not Think Tech Is Ruining Your Mind Clive Thompson, a science and technology writer, argues that technology is making us more intelligent and creating an ambient awareness of the people around us. Buzz Fly Reaches USGA Senior Amateur Semifinals Former PGA Tour player Buzz Fly beat Patrick Tallent 5 and 3 on Wednesday to advance to the semifinals in the rain- and fog-delayed USGA Senior Amateur. Colorado Farmers Arrested in Fatal Listeria Outbreak The owners of a cantaloupe farm were arrested Thursday on charges stemming from a 2011 listeria epidemic that killed 33 people in one of the nations deadliest outbreaks of food-borne illness. Helton Homers in Coors Finale, Bosox Top Rockies Todd Helton received a horse, hit a homer and got a hug from his two daughters as they ran out onto the field in the ninth inning. DealBook U.S. Manufacturer of Chip-Making Equipment Buys Japanese Rival The all-stock deal will create a big new producer of semiconductor and display manufacturing equipment with an expected market value of $29 billion. Cristina Camerota, Ellen Willett One partner is corporate recruitment team leader and the other creates and maintains employee work schedules for a concierge service. Israel's worries beyond al-Assad This week marks the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. Across Israel, families build primitive structures with branches or palm fronds as roofs. They do so to remember the biblical exodus from Egypt and 40 years of exile in the Sinai Desert. It is a celebration of survival. Cruz, Tea Party Hero, Rankles Senate G.O.P. Colleagues Many Republicans see Senator Ted Cruzs campaign against the new health care law as self-interested and potentially damaging to the partys electoral efforts. T Magazine Feeling For | A Reed Krakoff Clutch that Travels Well The designer explains why he created this document pouch, which can double as a chic clutch, for women on the go. REFILE-U.S., China agree Iran should respond positively to nuclear proposals NEW YORK, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The United States and China agree it is important for Tehran to respond positively to existing nuclear proposals by six major powers, U.S. officials said ahead of a meeting on Thursday between Iran and the five permanent U.N. Security Council members and Germany. Can a performer be an introvert? Yes. "What?! You do theater, you've been a television anchor, you dance like you're possessed at nightclubs, you emcee events, you interview celebrities, and you call yourself an introvert? Get out!" Oracle Completes Voyage to History, Winning Americas Cup Pulling off the greatest comeback in Americas Cup history, Oracle Team USA won eight straight races, dashing the title hopes of Emirates Team New Zealand.

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