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News Feed Latest worldwide news Giant Hornets Kill Dozens in China The Asian giant hornets, which can grow to two inches long, have left 42 dead and hundreds injured in Shaanxi Province. China's Xi sidesteps SE Asia pressure over South China Sea disputes JAKARTA (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping showed no sign of bending to Southeast Asian pressure to resolve increasingly irascible territorial disputes over the South China Sea on Thursday, simply repeating calls for dialogue. Thief caught green-handed by British police trap LONDON (Reuters) - A thief was caught not so much red-handed as green-faced in London after breaking into a car in that sprayed him with a liquid that glows emerald under ultraviolet light. Base Resources ready for titanium mining in Kenya after delays MOMBASA, Kenya, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Australian mining concern Base Resources expects to launch its long delayed $305 million Kenya titanium project shortly and export minerals before the end of the year. Juba Journal On Fashion Runway, South Sudan Takes Steps Toward a National Identity With her fashion shows, Akuja de Garang is trying to change perceptions of South Sudan, including those of its own people, even as interethnic tension and violence persist. Can doodling boost your memory? The common doodle has long been frowned upon in business meetings. But now researchers say doodling aids concentration by reducing a person's capacity to daydream whether in the workplace or the classroom. Arsenal and Wenger celebrate in style Arsenal produced the perfect party for manager Arsene Wenger as the Frenchman celebrated his 17th anniversary since taking charge with a 2-0 win over Napoli. Uncertain future for Berlusconi The former Italian prime minister could lose his parliamentary seat because of his tax fraud conviction. Ben Wedeman reports. Sketch Guy When Labeling Yourself Middle Class Can Hold You Back Investing and financial planning should be on the agenda of middle class families, not just wealthy people. Currents | QA Nick Offermans Sawdust Vies With Stardust The actor from Parks and Recreation talks about his other life, as a woodworker. Ally of Ivory Coast Strongman Sought by International Court An indictment unsealed by the International Criminal Court accuses Charles Bl Goud, a crucial ally of the Ivory Coast strongman Laurent Gbagbo, of crimes against humanity. Analysis Favorites? Broncos, by a Wide Margin By looking at points allowed and points scored, a better perspective on why Denver is the early favorite to win the Super Bowl. Sports Briefing | Soccer Manchester United Wins Manchester United ruined Luis Surezs return from a 10-match ban for biting by beating visiting Liverpool, 1-0, on Wednesday in the third round of Englands League Cup. Netiquette Saying farewell So many folks manage to lose their netiquette heads when they scramble, legs flailing and akimbo, toward the denouement of events and life chapters. So here is the ultimate (get it?) digital-etiquette guide to a polite big finish. NBA masterclass for African players African basketball players get a training masterclass from NBA stars in Johannesburg. In Practice Readers Ask About Subsidies and Other Health Care Law Provisions The Timess Tara Siegel Bernard is answering questions about the Affordable Care Act. Well The 5-Minute Empathy Workout Reading Chekhov A new study found that reading literary fiction leads to better performance on tests of empathy, social perception and emotional intelligence. Republicans Say Boehner Vows to Avert Federal Default A House Republican said Thursday that Speaker John A. Boehner has told colleagues that he was determined to prevent a default and was willing to pass a measure through a combination of Republican and Democratic votes. 'Physician to the Stars,' Rexford Kennamer, dies in Alabama BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Rexford Kennamer, the so-called "Physician to the Stars" who told actor Gary Cooper he had terminal cancer and whose high profile client list included Rock Hudson and Frank Sinatra, has died in Alabama at 93, his nephew said on Wednesday. GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, dollar fall on U.S. shutdown, debt ceiling worry * U.S. gov't remains shut down, debt ceiling deadline looms Two Higgs boson scientists tipped for Nobel prize LONDON (Reuters) - Two scientists who predicted the existence of the Higgs boson - the mysterious particle that explains why elementary matter has mass - are Thomson Reuters' top tips to win this year's Nobel prize in physics. Republicans Say Boehner Vows to Avert Federal Default A House Republican said Thursday that Speaker John A. Boehner has told colleagues that he was determined to prevent a default and was willing to pass a measure through a combination of Republican and Democratic votes. FOREX-Dollar stumbles to 8-month low as U.S. gov't shutdown lingers on NEW YORK, Oct 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar fell for a fifth straight session against a basket of major currencies on Thursday, dropping to an eight-month low, on concerns about the ramifications of... On Pro Basketball Mixed Opening Lines in Knicks Courtship of Anthony While Steve Mills, the Knicks new top executive, made it clear during N.B.A. media day that signing Carmelo Anthony to a contract extension was a priority, the teams star was more circumspect. Asian powers eye carrier club Want to be an Asian superpower? Then an aircraft carrier, it seems, is the minimum requirement for joining this elite club. Mars mission in limbo The effects of the U.S. federal government shutdown are threatening to ripple out into the solar system. Brooklyn Inquiry Finds Witness Who Says Police Coached Him to Lie A crucial witness said he lied nearly 20 years ago in giving evidence for a conviction handled by the former detective Louis Scarcella, whose cases and tactics are now being scrutinized. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Economix Blog Jobs Report May Be a Shutdown Casualty If Congress fails to reach a budget accord and government operations are halted for more than a day or two, the monthly jobs report is unlikely to be released on Friday, as scheduled. Plane crash near Lagos airport kills at least 16 Oct. 3 - At least sixteen people were killed when an Embraer passenger plane crashed shortly after take-off just outside Lagos airport's domestic terminal. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. YouTube stages music awards, Julie Andrews makes rare appearance Oct. 1 - The latest showbiz news including YouTube announces its first ever music awards show, and Julie Andrews hits Disney Hall's 10th anniversary red carpet. Roselle Chen reports. Florida high-schooler takes plea deal in sex crime case ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - A Florida high-school student charged in February with a felony sex crime over her affair with a younger girl accepted a plea deal on Thursday to avoid becoming a registered sex offender. 'Mall was always full of friends' CNN's Zain Verjee, @zainverjeecnn, explains why the Westgate terror attack felt so personal. U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment files for $400 mln IPO Aug 30 (Reuters) - U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc filed with regulators for an initial public offering up to $400 million, roughly a year after being acquired by China's Wanda Group. U.S. capital can't pay for Medicaid during shutdown WASHINGTON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Washington, D.C., officials said on Thursday the U.S. capital was not able to pay hospitals, long-term care providers and other organizations that participate in the... World's smallest autopilot to heighten UAV disaster response Sept. 30 - Dutch-based engineers have created what they say is the world's smallest auto-pilot attachment for unmanned aerial vehicles, a technology that will greatly expand their value in firefighting and search-and-rescue missions. It's called the Lisa/S autopilot, as Jim Drury reports. A Statue Is Removed, and Fans Are Thrilled The statue, built by the Fulham teams former owner, stood outside Craven Cottage in London for more than two years. Investors turn their backs on "robot" hedge funds LONDON (Reuters) - Investors in the $330 billion computer-driven hedge fund sector are pulling out money for the first time since 2008, data showed on Wednesday, signaling the possible start of a... The Lede Drones Are Flying, Despite U.S. Shutdown Pakistanis ask, Are the drones still flying? New "walking shark" species identified off Indonesia Sept. 5 - A new species of epaulette shark has been discovered in waters off a remote Indonesian island. Officially called Hemiscyllium halmahera, the shark was first seen by divers in 2008 as it "walked" along the sea floor, but has only now been identified as a new species. Rob Muir reports.

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