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News Feed Latest worldwide news Strong Chinese Manufacturing Data Point to Turnaround The initial HSBC purchasing managers index for September shows expansion accelerating to a six-month high. Qatar shows new green credentials with first low-energy villa Sept. 4 - Sensitive to criticism over its high carbon dioxide emissions, Qatar has opened its first ultra-low energy villa to show a new commitment to environmental sustainability. The oil-rich emirate hopes the development in capital Doha will pave the way for more sustainable properties to be built in the desert nation. Jim Drury reports. UPDATE 4-Iran takes charm offensive to U.N., agrees to nuclear talks * U.N. assembly could see meeting between Obama and Rouhani Phonebloks A new concept in phones What if you could buy a smart phone that would last you for the rest of your life? Jorie Waterman, Laurence Jurdem The bride works for eBay; the groom is pursuing a doctorate in 2oth-century American political history. Week 3 Matchup Giants (0-2) at Panthers (0-2) Cam Newton is the first of several dual-threat quarterbacks the Giants will face, and Mark Herzlich, a third-year middle linebacker, will play a pivotal role in minimizing his options. Cardiome says intravenous heart drug faster than oral rivals (Reuters) - Cardiome Pharma Corp said an intravenous version of its drug to treat irregular heartbeat was found to be more effective than two rival oral drugs as it helped to bring patients' heartbeat back to normal levels in shorter time. Exchanges' ratings may suffer as operational risk rises SP NEW YORK (Reuters) - A spate of technical snafus at securities exchanges around the world are a sign of the growing risks they face and may trigger downgrades of their credit ratings, Standard and... Britain stops U.S. pop singer's export of Jane Austen ring LONDON (Reuters) - A campaign to prevent U.S. pop singer Kelly Clarkson from taking a ring owned by 19th century novelist Jane Austen out of Britain has raised enough money to save it, a museum said on Monday. Police UM's Henderson Appeared to Have Drugs The Oxford police chief says Mississippi guard Marshall Henderson appeared to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana and cocaine during a traffic stop in May. Murray's historic win Andy Murray won Wimbledon, breaking Britain's 77-year drought for a men's singles champion. TD Bank to pay $52.5 million in U.S. settlements over Ponzi scheme (Reuters) - Toronto-Dominion Bank will pay $52.5 million to settle U.S. civil regulatory charges that it failed to report suspicious activity in accounts linked to a Ponzi scheme by Florida lawyer Scott Rothstein, who is serving a 50-year prison term. ArtsBeat Video Reviews of Rush, Prisoners and Enough Said Times film critics on Rush, Prisoners and Enough Said. UPDATE 1-RPT-Air France-KLM defers decision on help for Alitalia * Italian minister wouldn't oppose higher Air France stake U.S. municipal bond funds see smallest outflows in five weeks Lipper WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. municipal bond funds reported $1.1 billion of net outflows in the week ended September 18, compared with $1.9 billion in outflows in the previous week, according to data... Scores Are Killed by Suicide Bomb Attack at Historic Church in Pakistan A suicide attack on a historic church in northwestern Pakistan killed at least 78 people on Sunday, in one of the deadliest attacks on the Christian minority in Pakistan for years. 'Breaking Bad' wins Emmy for best television drama series LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Breaking Bad" won the Primetime Emmy Award for best drama series on Sunday, the highest honors in U.S. television. Billionaire Soros weds consultant in third marriage NEW YORK (Reuters) - George Soros, the 83-year-old billionaire investor, philanthropist and supporter of liberal political causes, married for a third time on Saturday, tying the knot with education consultant Tamiko Bolton. Athletics Beat Twins 11-7, Capture AL West Again Wearing a gold robe and swim goggles, bearded right fielder Josh Reddick ran around the Oakland Athletics clubhouse guzzling beer as bubbly sprayed in every direction. Chinese Titan Takes Aim at Hollywood Wang Jianlin, reputed to be Chinas richest man, announced plans to build a movie-themed real estate development in what he billed as Chinas effort to become the world leader in filmmaking. Theater Review | New Jersey A Review of Proof, at the McCarter Theater Center Proof, at the McCarter Theater Center, is more concerned with the value of trust in relationships than with proving some mind-boggling equation that changes the worlds understanding of the cosmos. A Rutgers Walk-On Rushes to the Top The Scarlet Knights have two nonscholarship athletes starting in the backfield running back Paul James and fullback Michael Burton. Former Secretary of State Albright weighs in on U.S.-Russia deal Sept. 15 - Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright discusses the U.S.-Russia plan to rid Syria of chemical weapons, saying she's "a great believer in the combination of force and diplomacy. Gavino Garay reports. Monte Paschi set to approve new rescue plan * Bank needs to find private investors to avoid nationalisation Dell prices US$1.5bn high yield bond at 5.625% -source NEW YORK, Sept 23 (IFR) - Dell Inc. has priced a US$1.5 billion first lien high yield bond at par to yield 5.625%, a source close to the deal said on Monday. Yemen militants kill 8 officers in raid on police compound Militants killed at least eight police officers in south Yemen Friday morning, security officials said. Football End of Barca 'tiki-taka' reign? For the first time in over five years, a run of more than 300 competitive matches, Barcelona had less possession than the opposition. Is this the start of a new era? Well Ask Well Sleep or Exercise? The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to readers questions about fitness. T Magazine Backstage Beauty Report | Full, Dark Eyebrows Take the Stage at Marni Under the models visors hid statement eyebrows full, grey and slightly glittery. F1 design pushes boundaries Christina MacFarlane explores the evolution of F1 design with 4-time F1 World Champion Alain Prost. Television Review Genealogy Roadshow, on PBS, Traces Ancestry Genealogy Roadshow takes an Antiques Roadshow approach, inviting ordinary viewers questions about their ancestry. China says aims to train astronauts from other countries BEIJING (Reuters) - China aims to train astronauts from other countries who will conduct missions with their Chinese counterparts, state news agency Xinhua cited a senior official as saying on Monday. Former F.B.I. Agent Pleads Guilty in Leak to A.P. A former bomb technician, whom investigators said they identified after obtaining reporters phone logs, agreed to plead guilty to leaking classified details about a foiled bomb plot in Yemen, the Justice Department announced. Cartoonists who risk their lives In many ways, the Middle East makes a strange and perilous hotbed for caricature. For those that dare to satirize a taboo, the punishments can be harsh arrest, torture, exile, even death. Mexico scours for dozens missing amid floods as storms abate LA PINTADA, Mexico (Reuters) - Rescuers cleared mud from shattered houses on Friday, searching for dozens of people missing after a mudslide flattened their village in southwest Mexico as some of the most destructive storms to hit the country in decades abated. Jaguar's new wheels on show Even with a shaky economy, the CEO of Jaguar Land Rover explains why now is a good time to invest into his company. Egypt Bans Muslim Brotherhood Group An Egyptian court on Monday ordered the Muslim Brotherhood to be banned and its assets confiscated in a dramatic escalation of a crackdown by the military-backed government. "Practical" solar car hits the road in Sydney Sept. 16 - Among the teams competing in next month's 3000 kilometer World Solar Challenge race across Australia, is a group from the University of New South Wales who've built a solar-powered vehicle designed to look like a conventional car. In a field dominated by vehicles that look anything but conventional, the car provides a glimpse of what we could be driving on the roads in years to come. Lester Ranby was there for its first test drive. Radwanska Reaches Quarterfinals at Korea Open Top-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska advanced to the quarterfinals of the Korea Open on Thursday with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Estrella Cabeza Candela. US Airways, American push back on Justice Dept merger lawsuit WASHINGTON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - US Airways and American Airlines, whose proposed merger has been stalled by U.S. government opposition, urged a court on Friday to require the Justice Department to...

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