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News Feed Latest worldwide news Can Pakistan mend religious divide? Pakistan is reeling from the deadliest attack on a church in the country's history. Report Egypt court bans Brotherhood activities An Egyptian court Monday ordered a ban on activities of the Muslim Brotherhood and froze its finances, according to state-run news website Egynews. CORRECTED-New Issue-Bank of Ireland prices 500 mln euro 2020 bond Underlying govt bond Over Mid-swaps, equivalent to 243.6bp AP Sources NBA Set for NY-NY All-Star in 2015 The 2015 NBA All-Star weekend will be split between two New York arenas, with Madison Square Garden to host the game, two people with knowledge of the plans said Tuesday. Burger King Introducing a Lower-Fat French Fry The fast-food chain says its new Satisfries will have about 40 percent less fat and 30 percent fewer calories than the fries sold by its rival McDonalds. Snedeker's big battle Brandt Snedeker explains his rare health issue ahead of his FedEx Cup title defense. Michigan Signs Beilein Through '18-19 Fresh off the first Final Four appearance of his career, Michigan coach John Beilein has a new contract. Glowing moon created from recycled water bottles Sept. 16 - Hong Kong welcomes the traditional moon festival with a "rising moon" lantern made with 7,000 recycled water bottles. Tara Cleary reports. Environmental Damage in Bangladesh The garment and textile industries in Bangladesh have contributed heavily to what experts describe as a water pollution disaster. Tiger deception scares off crop-raiding elephants Sept. 24 - Using a system of sensors and speakers, researchers in California are exploiting elephants' natural survival instincts to stop them encroaching on farms and villages in India. By fooling the elephants into believing there are predators nearby, the researchers say crops and lives can be saved. Ben Gruber reports. Straight Sets Youngest Djokovic Is Adjusting to Life as a Pro Djordje Djokovic, 18, is the youngest of Novaks two tennis playing siblings, and has long been marked as a special talent. But he has only two wins in his first full season on the professional circuit. UPDATE 3-JPMorgan in talks to settle government probes for $11 bln -sources NEW YORK, Sept 25 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co is in talks with government officials to settle federal and state mortgage probes for $11 billion, two people familiar with the matter said on... Exclusive GTCR looks to sell U.S. hospital company Capella - sources NEW YORK (Reuters) - Private equity firm GTCR LLC is exploring a potential sale of Capella Healthcare, a hospital operator that may be valued at a little less than $1 billion, two people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The New Old Age Blog When Theres No Family For elderly adults without relatives, its hard to implement advance directives. Global Health Arsenic Contamination Threatens Water in Hanoi Aggressive pumping is draining aquifers, creating an opening for arsenic-contaminated water to leach into a major drinking-water aquifer that serves Hanoi, Vietnam, researchers say. Tony Blair on the Middle East Former UK PM Tony Blair on the Middle East on the heels of Kenyan mall shooting N.F.L. Roundup Linebacker for 49ers Is Arrested After Crash San Franciscos Aldon Smith was arrested Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence and marijuana possession, after his truck was involved in an accident. Target aims at online rivals with baby goods subscription plan Sept 25 (Reuters) - Target Corp will launch a free service on Wednesday that lets shoppers set up recurring deliveries of bulky baby goods, a move that mimics Amazon.com Inc and is aimed at attracting more moms. At War Blog Part II Lessons From Post-Soviet Afghanistan Haunt Debate on Syria Kristen L. Rouse, a captain in the Army National Guard, says the all-consuming flames of civil war are unforgiving, and the damage can never be undone. Wells Fargo fails to end U.S. mortgage fraud lawsuit NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal judge has rejected Wells Fargo Co's bid to dismiss a U.S. government lawsuit accusing the nation's largest mortgage lender of fraud, a victory for federal... On Pro Football No Quick-Fix Recipe for the Giants Coach Tom Coughlin realizes there are not many personnel options that will help turn around the Giants, who have been outscored by 115-54 to start the season. Phys Ed Why Runners Dont Get Knee Arthritis One of the most entrenched beliefs about running is that it can ruin knees by causing arthritis. But a new study finds that distance running is unlikely to contribute to the development of arthritis. Greenpeace Activists May Face Russian Piracy Charges Russian officials have opened a piracy investigation against Greenpeace members who scaled a Gazprom offshore oil platform in the Arctic. LPGA Tour Season to Open in Bahamas The LPGA Tour said Wednesday that it will open its season in January for the first time in 13 years, beginning with the Bahamas LPGA Classic on Jan. 23-26. Sislo Scores Winner in Devils Win Over Flyers Mike Sislo scored the winner at 7 minutes 34 of the third period in the Devils 2-1 preseason victory over host Philadelphia. Advertising Speaking of Sports, and Kardashians Participants in Advertising Week devote panels and presentations to the increasing popularity of sports on television, a reality show family and social media. IRS rides 1884 'dead horse' law to defense of tax preparer rules WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Tuesday defended its effort to regulate the tax return preparation business for the first time in U.S. history, basing its case largely on a 19th century law dealing with horses lost or killed in the Civil War. 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. ArtsBeat Video Watching the Finale of Dexter Mike Hale, a television critic for The Times, breaks down Sundays series-ending episode of Dexter on Showtime. Nadal on comeback triumph Fresh from his stunning win in New York, Rafael Nadal describes his relief after a painful comeback from injury. Michael Jackson Statue Removed From Soccer Stadium The statue, built by the Fulham teams former owner, stood outside Craven Cottage in London for more than two years. Nadal wins U.S. Open Rafael Nadal confirmed his status Monday night as the dominant force in men's tennis with a four-set win over world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the U.S. Open final. U.N. panel to blame mankind for global warming, explain 'hiatus' STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - A United Nations panel of experts met on Monday to review a draft report that raises the probability that climate change is man-made to 95 percent and warns of ever more extreme weather unless governments take strong action. 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. Bote Eastwood, a Homey Bar on the Lower East Side Eastwood is a friendly local bar mixing Scotland and Israel. Museum and Gallery Listings for Sept. 20-26 A critical guide to the visual arts in New York and the region. Al-Shabaab leader eyes the West He is merciless toward opponents, secretive to the point of being a recluse and a true believer in the cause of global jihad. And from his hideout somewhere in southern Somalia, Mukhtar Abu Zubayr, the emir of Al-Shabaab, planned the most devastating terror attack in Kenya since the U.S. Embassy bombing in 1998. UPDATE 3-Telefonica faces opposition to Telecom Italia plans * Italian politician says vital national interests at stake How impressive is the Chromebook Pixel? Very! I've been using a Chromebook Pixel for the past two days and a single phrase comes to mind blown away. Is it worth $1,299 or more? Take a look to see and then stack it up against your mobile computing needs. Future of Marc Jacobs at Louis Vuitton in doubt PARIS, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Marc Jacobs may be on the verge of leaving Louis Vuitton when his contract ends next month as designer's future at the French luxury brand remains unresolved, an industry source told Reuters.

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