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News Feed Latest worldwide news Rainbow laces spark criticism It was supposed to provide the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow but the latest effort to fight homophobia in football is in danger of fading into monochrome. The Week Ahead | Classical An Opening Gala, Then a Premiere In his second season as the Philadelphia Orchestras music director, the French Canadian conductor Yannick Nzet-Sguin has already galvanized this ensemble. Texas Monthly For Old 97s, a Collaboration That Never Ages In 1996, the Texas band recorded with Waylon Jennings, one of their musical heroes. The band members recall the session, which yielded two songs being released for the first time. LVMH names J.W. Anderson creative director for Loewe PARIS (Reuters) - LVMH has reached a deal with British fashion designer J.W. Anderson, appointing him creative director for its high-end handbag brand Loewe. A Minute With Hungarian violinist Kelemen - proud of Roma roots LONDON (Reuters) - Hungarian violinist Barnabas Kelemen has studied with the late virtuoso Isaac Stern and won Gramophone magazine's award for best chamber music CD of 2013, but what he is really proud of is his Roma heritage. Opera and Classical Music Listings for Sept. 27-Oct. 3 A selected guide to classical music performances in the New York area. Human-powered helicopter flies into aviation history July 11 - A team from Toronto has won the long-coveted Sikorsky prize by using human power alone to fly an aircraft. The team, called AreroVelo Inc., achieved the feat on June 13, securing a $250,000 prize that has been on offer for 33 years, but never before awarded. Rob Muir reports. Italian pasta baron's anti-gay comment prompts boycott call ROME (Reuters) - Guido Barilla, chairman of the world's leading pasta manufacturer, prompted calls for a consumer boycott on Thursday after telling Italian radio his company would never use a gay... Civil Behavior How to Introduce a Married Gay Couple An Army sergeant asks how to introduce his girlfriend to a married gay couple, one of whom is an officer. Roundup City Humbles United in Manchester Derby Sergio Agero scored twice as Manchester City rolled, 4-1, in the first derby between the rivals since the retirement of United Manager Alex Ferguson. Last year's top ten The top 10 Heroes In their own words Theater Review Not What Happened, a Next Wave Festival Play Not What Happened, by Ain Gordon, looks at how we interpret the past. Raikkonen switch to wake up Alonso? The man who made Formula One's bravest comeback - Niki Lauda - has given his seal of approval to Kimi Raikkonen's dramatic decision to return to Ferrari. Dozens killed in Mumbai collapse Rescuers in Mumbai are searching for survivors in the rubble of a residential building which collapsed early Friday, trapping an unknown number of people. Giants Snee and Baas Out Against Chiefs The Giants offensive line, coming off a dreadful performance in last Sundays loss at the Carolina Panthers, will be missing two starters when the 0-3 team visits the 3-0 Kansas City Chiefs. Pettersen wins new fifth major Suzann Pettersen denied 16-year-old amateur Lydia Ko a fairtytale first major triumph as the Norwegian took the Evian Championship in France Sunday. Cher saves 'best effort' for first album in 12 years LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Few musicians are able to keep their careers alive for more than five decades, but pop diva Cher says her latest album is her "best effort ever." Bus blast in Pakistan kills at least 17 At least 17 people were killed and more than 30 others wounded in an explosion that ripped through a bus carrying government employees in northwest Pakistan on Friday, authorities said. Amateur videos show aftermath of deadly car bomb outside Damascus Sept. 28 - Amateur videos appear to show the aftermath of a car bomb blast which reportedly killed at least 20 people and wounded dozens outside Damascus. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Potential blockbuster in Davis Cup Switzerland was drawn to face Serbia in the 2014 Davis Cup, which means Roger Federer could play Novak Djokovic. Federer, though, doesn't usually show up for first round ties. In another intriguing pairing, record champion the U.S. hosts Andy Murray's Great Britain. The laser light that could cut cyclist deaths It looks like a regular bike light, but one day a Blaze could save your life. Meet Andy Murray's Mum Tennis parents don't always have the best of reputations. Think Damir Dokic, John Tomic and Jim Pierce. However, Andy Murray's Mum is a very different breed. VietJet to order Boeing 737s shortly, prime minister says NEW YORK (Reuters) - Vietnamese budget airline VietJet is in talks to buy Boeing Co 737 airplanes and the contract should be signed "shortly," the nation's prime minister said on Friday. Gambian president says gays a threat to human existence UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Gambia's president warned the United Nations General Assembly on Friday that gays were a threat to human existence, along with excessive greed and obsession with world domination, and criticized other countries for regarding homosexuality as a human right. Venezuela takes on toilet paper hoard Venezuela takes over a toilet paper plant, with its vice president saying the government won't "allow hoarding or failures in the production and distribution" of essential goods. Batman's crime-ridden Gotham metropolis comes to Fox TV LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Batman's crime-ridden gritty fictional metropolis of Gotham City will be the focus of a new Fox drama, the latest comic book-inspired series to tap superheroes' ability to draw audiences to both film and TV. Last minute issuance rush raises hopes for the final quarter LONDON, Sept 27 (IFR) - Market participants are hoping that the strong primary market volumes in the past weeks will continue until the end of the year, countering a sharp drop in global bond issuance in the third quarter. CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Carlyle invests in Dr. Dre's Beats, valuing company at more than $1 bln Sept 27 (Reuters) - Beats Electronics LLC, a maker of headphones founded by rapper Dr. Dre and music producer Jimmy Iovine, will get a $500 million investment from Carlyle Group , a person familiar... Stars of the London Design Festival An annual showcase of contemporary design, the London Design Festival, which ended on Sunday, carpeted much of that city with exhibitions, parties and monumental constructions. Below are videos of standout goods and figures from the event. Peralta Plays 1st Game in Tigers' Loss to Marlins Jhonny Peralta is relieved that his long absence is over. 30 Seconds With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar The former Laker Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has a new childrens book out, and something to say about the expectations that come with being tall. Hot Dogs, New Jersey-Style A road trip across the Hudson River to sample a variety of New Jerseyan franks. Why Rouhani deserves praise The thaw in U.S.-Iran relations has evoked euphoria at one end of the spectrum and alarmism at the other. Dior's Raf Simons presents a flirty, flowery, feminine collection at Paris Fashion Week Sept 27 - Dior designer Raf Simons unveils a flowery, feminine Spring/Summer 2014 ready-to-wear collection bursting with colours and energy at Paris Fashion Week. Rough cut (no reporter narration). Ousted boss Diamond says to buy more Barclays shares LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Bob Diamond, who was ousted last year as the boss of British bank Barclays Plc, said the bank has grown stronger since he left and he plans to buy shares in its 6 billion pound ($9.6 billion) rights issue. Bartoli talks first grand slam win Marion Bartoli, the new Wimbledon women's singles champion talks to CNN's Amanda Davies. Dog Ziggity New Jerseys Own Hot Dogs A road trip to 10 joints shows that New York hot dogs may have nothing on these franks. Obama JUST SPOKE TO ROUHANI President Obama delivers a statement about foreign policy and the U.S. talks with Iran's new president. A Government Shutdown, by the Numbers A look at the costs, closures and other ramifications of a government shutdown. Steal My Vacation Norma Kamalis Provence The designer always returns to Provence because of the quality of its olive oil, which she considers the best in the world. Heres her take on getting a taste of the region.

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