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News Feed Latest worldwide news Siemens' new CEO riles labour reps with news of job cuts * Says Siemens needs people-focused, sustainable programme David Sedaris on Films Hes Watched (and Rewatched) Anticipating the release of the first film adaption of his work, C.O.G., the writer David Sedaris discussed some of his favorite movies. GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar, shares fall as U.S. government shutdown looms * Stocks slide, but U.S. equity market on track for positive September REFILE-In historic step, Japan PM to hike tax; will cushion blow to economy * Japan PM Abe to announce sales-tax hike, stimulus package UPDATE 3-Church of England teams with U.S. investors to back new 034;ethical034; bank * Corsair-led consortium sees off competition for 314 RBS branches Rooftop algae a growth industry in Bangkok Sept. 23 - Urban algae farming is gaining a foothold in Bangkok with the rooftop of one big hotel supporting a small but flourishing algae industry. Algae is well known as a source of biofuel, but the species being cultivated on the roof of the Novotel produces Spirulina, a vitamin-rich, so-called "superfood". Tara Cleary reports. Water "the teeth" of climate change - World Bank June 19 - Growing pressure over water remains the most worrying symptom of climate change, argues the World Bank President, while a projected 2C rise in temperature by 2030 could submerge Bangkok. Well Scans More Likely if Doctors Have Financial Stake A new study suggests that doctors with a financial interest in M.R.I. machines may be more likely to order the scans even when clinical findings suggest they are unnecessary. Knicks Pick Up Woodsons Option for 2014-15 The Knicks announced on Monday that they elected to pick up the option on Coach Mike Woodsons contract for the 2014-15 season. Tiger's highs and lows Tiger Woods has completed a remarkable return to the top of the golfing world after dropping out of the top 50 following a sex scandal and then injuries which hindered his playing comeback. You're the Boss How I Hire Dont Tell Me You Work Too Hard and Care Too Much How do you get candidates to talk usefully about their weaknesses? World Briefing | Asia The Philippines Rebel Standoff Ends A deadly three-week standoff between government troops and Muslim rebels who held nearly 200 people hostage in the southern Philippines has ended with all of the captives safe. Half the Kingdom, by Lore Segal Manhattan hospital patients are catching dementia in Lore Segals novel. Monaco's F1 transformation The most famous race in Formula One -- the Monaco Grand Prix -- brings a change of pace to Monaco's Mediterranean idyll. Well What a Messy Desk Says About You It can be a good idea to clean up your desk. But not if youre looking to be creative. PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news -Sept 30 Sept 30 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Hype Machine in Overdrive, N.F.L. Pops Back to London The N.F.L., whose efforts to build an international following have been modestly successful, is back in London, with two games this season. Police rescue 92 babies from traffickers CNN's Fionnuala Sweeney reports on a Chinese police operation to crack down on a criminal gang trafficking in babies. Hungry City New York, All Wrapped Up in a Tortilla Every cart, truck and bodega holds a promise of taco greatness. Fashion designers look to patents to fight knockoffs NEW YORK (Reuters) - Design companies tending to the details of fashion shows have more to think about than skirt lengths and handbag clasps - they must decide whether to seek U.S. patent protection... CNN Documentary Is Off; Filmmaker Blames Pressure From Clintons The filmmaker, Charles H. Ferguson, said that he was unable to get access to prospective sources for a project on the life of Hillary Rodham Clinton. Wealth Matters Seeking Investments That Are Profitable and a Little Bit Green Many investors are no longer looking for companies in the vanguard of the green movement, but those that are making a profit while showing concern for social and environmental issues. Warner Bros studio strikes co-financing deal Sept 30 (Reuters) - Warner Bros Pictures, the film studio division of Time Warner Inc, announced a deal on Monday with RatPac-Dune Entertainment to co-finance as many as 75 movies. REFILE-In historic step, Japan PM to hike tax; will cushion blow to economy * Japan PM Abe to announce sales-tax hike, stimulus package Dot Earth Blog Why More Climate Science Hasnt Led to More Climate Policy Yet Why theres a gap between climate science and climate policy. World's most extreme golf courses Extreme golf gallery Wealth Matters Younger Generations Approach to Investing Three reports by big financial institutions show how the younger generations want to set themselves apart from the baby boomers. In Italy, Amanda Knox retrial begins The latest chapter in Amanda Knox's long legal battle begins in Florence, Italy, with a retrial over the 2007 killing of her British roommate Meredith Kercher. STXNEWS LATAM-Brazil's Fibria says to incorporate subsidiary Brazilian pulp maker Fibria SA's board voted to incorporate subsidiary Normus Enterprises and Holdings in order to reduce administrative costs and simplify its corporate structure, according to a securities filing on Monday. Report Shoe thrown at Rouhani Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's arrival in Tehran Saturday was marked by an incident during which a shoe was thrown by a protester in his direction, Iran's semi-official Fararu news agency said. T Magazine Model-Morphosis | Alana Zimmer at Haider Ackermann The photographer Greg Kessler captures the transformations of the Spring 2014 Fashion Week in Paris. 2 popes to be declared saints at same time Popes John XXIII and John Paul II will be declared saints in April, the Vatican said Monday. Big freighter traverses Northwest Passage for 1st time LONDON (Reuters) - A large freighter completed a voyage through the hazardous Arctic Northwest Passage for the first time this week, showing the potential for cutting shipment times and costs as global warming opens new routes. Turbo talk with Alain Prost The Art of Movement explores the evolution of F1 design with four-time F1 World Champion Alain Prost. Francis Sets a Date in April For 2 Popes to Become Saints The decision to declare John Paul II and John XXIII saints on April 27, 2014, was seen as a gesture intended to promote unity within the church. Vestas Joins With Mitsubishi for Offshore Turbines The venture will develop Vestass 8-megawatt offshore turbines, each of which can power roughly 8,000 households. Editing Wikipedia Pages for Med School Credit Students from the University of California, San Francisco, will be able to share their knowledge with the public and do research that has a life beyond the classroom. Nielsen Deal For Arbitron Is Complete The deal will allow Nielsen to better track the publics media consumption across television, radio and range of electronic devices. Growing Libya's new nation CNN's Christiane Amanpour speaks with Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan. Newmont joins race for Glencore's Las Bambas mine FT (Reuters) - Newmont Mining Corp the biggest gold miner in the United States, has joined the race for Glencore Xstrata's copper mining project in Peru, the Financial Times reported in its Tuesday...

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