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News Feed Latest worldwide news No Seat at Table for Soccer Players Union Theo Van Seggelen, the general secretary of FIFPro, said a shift of date to a winter World Cup in 2022 would raise a host of potential concerns for his group. Cabrera Answers the Heckling With a Big Birdie A rain delay of nearly three hours made fans a little more boisterous when play resumed Friday at the Presidents Cup. Catholic rebel Kueng, 85, considers assisted suicide PARIS (Reuters) - Hans Kueng, Roman Catholicism's best known rebel theologian, is considering capping a life of challenges to the Vatican with a final act of dissent - assisted suicide. Upper Midwest struck by unusual autumn tornadoes, snowstorm CHICAGO (Reuters) - The upper Midwest was recovering on Saturday from an unusual autumn wallop from a fierce snowstorm that trapped dozens of people in vehicles in western South Dakota and a swarm of tornadoes that left at least 15 people injured in rural Nebraska and Iowa. GDF Suez appeals ruling to take down wind turbines near castle PARIS (Reuters) - GDF Suez has appealed a provisional court order to remove 10 onshore wind turbines after a couple who own a nearby castle sued for noise and light pollution, paving the way for lawsuits which may hamper France's efforts to promote renewable energy. Slender lead for U.S. at Muirfield Village The U.S. government might be closed for business but the Presidents Cup got underway Thursday. The home team began stronger but by the end of the day, it was only a one-point lead for the Americans. Phnom Penh Asia's urban star Cambodia's capital could be the region's next great urban getaway -- if you don't mind a bit of grit with your fine French wine. For Pasqualoni, a Case of Too Many Losses and Not Enough Backing UConn officials said they would conduct a national search for a coach to replace Paul Pasqualoni, who was fired last week. FOREX-Euro eyes 2013 peak, dollar undermined by Washington impasse * Yen near 5-week high vs dollar, little changed after BOJ Partial Victory for BP in Dispute Over Settlement A federal appeals court ordered a lower court judge to reconsider his interpretation of a settlement with claimants who filed billions of dollars of claims against BP after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster. ArtsBeat Acclaimed New Conor McPherson Work Coming to New York The Night Alive, which earned praise in a production at Londons Donmar Warehouse, will transfer to Atlantic Theater Company this fall with the British cast intact. Presidents Cup, Capsules Capsules on the foursomes matches Friday and Saturday morning at the Presidents Cup, and fourballs matches Saturday Gambling pro Archie Karas charged with defrauding casino SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - World-renowned professional poker player Archie Karas, has been arrested on charges of cheating and defrauding a casino after authorities say he was caught marking cards at a California blackjack table. Website development platform Wix.com files for $100 million IPO (Reuters) - Wix.com Ltd, which helps companies build and operate websites, filed with the U.S. regulators on Tuesday to raise up to $100 million in an initial public offering. On Religion Novels Pillorying Black Church Find Readers in Pews Books about a morally challenged minister find enthusiastic readers among churchgoers. Home Kits for Tortillas, Purple Tomatillos and More Recommendations for the week of Oct. 1. Peter Schlessel to Lead Universals Focus Features Mr. Schlessel, of FilmDistrict, is replacing James Schamus, the chief executive who helped found the studio 12 years ago. Domino 3.0 A beloved magazine returns from the dead (again). And this time its all about commerce. UPDATE 1-Kerry calls U.S. government shutdown a brief disruption NUSA DUA, Indonesia, Oct 5 (Reuters) - The partial shutdown of the U.S. government, which entered its fifth day on Saturday, is a "momentary episode" and does not change the U.S. commitment to Asia... Italy's Letta survives confidence vote Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta's coalition government survived a confidence vote Wednesday by a healthy margin, with 235 senators voting in favor to 70 against. Wal-Mart eyes acquisitions in China -WSJ CHICAGO, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc is open to potential acquisitions in China, the head of the retailer's Asia division said on Saturday, according to the Wall Street Journal. GDF Suez appeals ruling to take down wind turbines near castle PARIS (Reuters) - GDF Suez has appealed a provisional court order to remove 10 onshore wind turbines after a couple who own a nearby castle sued for noise and light pollution, paving the way for lawsuits which may hamper France's efforts to promote renewable energy. Philip Green's Hong Kong venture Arcadia Group owner Philip Green talks to CNN's Monita Rajpal about bringing British high street fashion to Hong Kong. DealBook UBS Brokers in Puerto Rico Create Headache for the Bank The Swiss banking giant, which manages $10 billion for the American commonwealths millionaires, began an internal investigation into the lending practices of some of its top-producing brokers. UPDATE 3-Evacuations ordered as Tropical Storm Karen nears U.S. coast NEW ORLEANS, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Authorities issued mandatory evacuation orders for low-lying areas south of New Orleans on Friday as a weakened Tropical Storm Karen closed in on the Louisiana coast after disrupting U.S. energy output in the Gulf of Mexico. A girl's very best friend $55 million necklace on sale in Singapore SINGAPORE (Reuters) - For someone with $55 million to spare on an egg-sized diamond, the world's most expensive necklace is on sale this month at a jewelery show in Singapore, reflecting Asia's... Shortcuts Opting to Blow the Whistle or Choosing to Walk Away Many employees are using their companies ethics procedures to report misdeeds, but the outcome is sometimes not what they expected or hoped. France filling the U.S. void? CNN's Christiane Amanpour asks French President Francois Hollande why he is so keen to project French power. UPDATE 1-Kerry calls U.S. government shutdown a brief disruption NUSA DUA, Indonesia, Oct 5 (Reuters) - The partial shutdown of the U.S. government, which entered its fifth day on Saturday, is a "momentary episode" and does not change the U.S. commitment to Asia or elsewhere, Secretary of State John Kerry said. Germany's Merck sees long-term growth in cancer drug Erbitux DARMSTADT, Germany (Reuters) - German healthcare company Merck KGaA expects to get a long-term boost from study results in June that showed its main cancer drug Erbitux has an edge over rival product Avastin. Stars share thoughts on government shutdown Oct 4 - Daniel Radcliffe, Elizabeth Banks and Amy Poehler give their take on the U.S. government shutdown. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Surveillance video shows gunmen inside Kenya Mall on day of deadly attack Oct. 4 - New images show armed gunmen walking around a supermarket in Westgate Mall on September 21, 2013, the day the deadly siege began. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). In Practice Problems at Health Care Web Site Not From Online Attack, Experts Say Computer experts say technical problems on health exchange Web sites more likely stem from databases overloaded by heavy traffic on the first and second days. Well Ah, Theres Nothing Like New Baby Smell New baby smell is not only real, but acts as a kind of sensory compensation for mothers, new research reveals. But nobodys exactly sure where it comes from. World Briefing | Africa Libya 27 Tortured to Death in Jails Run by Militias, U.N. Report Says Torture is widespread in Libyan jails run by militias that toppled the Qaddafi government in 2011, according to a United Nations report released Tuesday. RLPC-Investors mob buyout loan for Campbell Soup's European brands LONDON, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Some investors received token allocations on the 320 million euro ($435.05 million) leveraged loans backing the buyout of Campbell Soup's European businesses after the deal... Workspace In an Opera House, All the Office Is a Stage Peter Gelb, general manager of the Metropolitan Opera, has a ground-floor office that is used for daytime meetings and evening receptions. You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Blue Meth Candy A government shutdown looms. Ten companies say they have achieved return on investment through social media. A look at the small-business health insurance exchange in Washington. NHC says Karen continuing northwestward over central Gulf of Mexico (Reuters) - Tropical storm Karen was continuing north-northwestward over the central Gulf of Mexico and could be near hurricane strength late Friday and early Saturday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its bulletin. Television Review Witches of East End Sweep in on Lifetime Witches of East End, on Lifetime, offers a lighter alternative to much of the current Sunday night fare.

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