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U.N. Climate change is man made
Scientists are 95% certain that human activity has caused at least half of climate change in the last 50 years, a U.N. report concludes.


Vatican Bank Publishes Its First Annual Report
The bank's president said the 100-page report was an attempt to meet the commitment to transparency that Catholics around the world "rightfully expect."


BRIEF-Iomart directors to sell 11.8 mln stg of company shares
Oct 1 (Reuters) - iomart group PLC * Proposed placing * Intention to sell in aggregate up to 11.8 million of existing ordinary


Lululemon lawsuit over sheer yoga pants gets lead plaintiff
* Louisiana sheriffs' fund to lead lawsuit over disclosures


Television Review Masters of Sex, on Showtime, Looks at Masters and Johnson
Masters of Sex is a romantic look at the lives of the sex researchers William H. Masters and Virginia Johnson.


Japan's tax, spending plan double-edged sword for central bank
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Japanese prime minister's policy mix announced on Tuesday of giving to the economy on the one hand and taking away with the other is set to complicate life for the central bank next year.


Body of Suspect in L.I. Shootings Is Discovered in the Hudson River
The body of Sang Ho Kim, 63, was discovered in the Hudson River, just south of the Bear Mountain Bridge.


Scientists more convinced mankind is main cause of warming
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Leading climate scientists said on Friday they were more convinced than ever that humans are the main culprits for global warming, and predicted the impact from greenhouse gas emissions could linger for centuries.


Iran Staggers as Sanctions Hit Economy
A currency shortage, created by Western sanctions, appears worse than previously thought, increasing pressure on leaders seeking to negotiate a nuclear deal.


Tracking the Affordable Care Act
Times reporters are covering the implementation of President Obamas signature health care law.


How Kenya turned to social media
Kenyans used social media to stay informed, donate money and organize blood donation drives after the Westgate attack.


China's wealth brings worries
Bruce Stokes of the Pew Research Center discusses a new survey on what concerns the Chinese public.


New app being tested to spot California whales so ships can avoid them
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Marine biologists have begun testing a smartphone application that would allow boaters and conservationists to identify whales outside San Francisco Bay so ships can avoid striking the endangered mammals.


U.S. farm law expires again with lawmakers split on new bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Overshadowed by the government shutdown, the U.S. farm subsidy law expired for the second time on Tuesday with lawmakers still deadlocked over how to confront cuts in food assistance programs for low-income Americans.


City Room New York Today Overdue
What you need to know in N.Y. for Monday a library returns, the weather stays glorious and elevators attract crime.


Billionaire Republican donor Adelson loses libel lawsuit
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire casino magnate and prominent Republican donor, has lost a $60 million libel lawsuit in which he claimed a Democratic group spread a false accusation that he had condoned prostitution in his casinos in Macau.


Personal Health A Youthful Glow, Radiating From Within
Business is booming in the anti-aging market, with many clamoring for lifts, tucks and fillers, but research has shown that youthfulness must come from within.


Ride on the new Formula One track
CNN's Rob Marciano experiences the thrills of the new $400 million Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.


Cheese trade thrives in the UAE
Cheese production is one of the oldest industries in the Gulf region but one Italian company found a gap in the market.


Recent Commercial Real Estate
Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased.


State of the Art A Whole New Idea Half a Camera
Married to a big-screen smartphone, Sonys QX cameras turn out great pictures, but the cameras themselves have flaws.


Entrepreneur starts his version of Harvard, tuition-free
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Minerva Schools of KGI doesn't yet have accreditation, a campus or even a full faculty roster, but it is offering something even Harvard can't - four years of free tuition...


UPDATE 2-BBC to shrink as it shares in UK spending cuts
* 2,000 jobs to be axed, senior manager roles to be cut


City Unveils Campaign to Improve Girls Self-Esteem
New York City officials and experts in adolescent health said it was the first campaign aimed at female body image that they knew of to be carried out by a major city.


Texas will no longer oppose American Airlines, US Airways merger
WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The Texas attorney general said on Tuesday that his state was dropping out of the U.S. Justice Department lawsuit seeking to block the merger of American Airlines parent...


Unrest in Central Sudan Leads to Arrests of 700
The lifting of gasoline subsidies by the government of President Omar Hassan al-Bashir prompted the latest protest, along with deaths and a crackdown on the news media.


Sudan Erupts in Deadly Protests as Gas Prices Rise
The police and activists differed on how many Sudanese were killed in protests this week after the government lifted gasoline subsidies, raising the price of gas and other commodities.


Editor's choice
Our best photos from the last 24 hours.


UPDATE 2-Frontier buyer cites global appeal for lower-cost airlines
Oct 1 (Reuters) - Airline pioneer William Franke is looking to bring more low airfares to U.S. air travelers, with his firm agreeing to purchase Frontier Airlines from Republic Airways Holdings.


Mars Science Lab launch delayed two years
NASA's launch of the Mars Science Laboratory -- hampered by technical difficulties and cost overruns -- has been delayed until the fall of 2011, NASA officials said at a news conference Thursday in Washington.


Japanese translation glasses seen as Olympic boon for tourists
Oct. 1 - Japan's biggest mobile carrier, NTT DoCoMo, has developed glasses that automatically translate foreign languages. It's hoped the glasses, unveiled by the company this week, will make life easier for foreigners visiting Tokyo during the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. Rob Muir reports.


Bikers chase SUV driver, video shows
A terrifying road rage incident involving a gang of bikers on Manhattan's west side has gone viral on the web after video of the incident surfaced online.


F.A.A. Panel Backs Easing of Device Rules
Passengers should be allowed to use the entertainment features on their phones and tablets throughout the flight, the panel said.


World Briefing | Africa Zimbabwe 81 Elephants Killed
Zimbabwean authorities say at least 81 elephants have been killed for their ivory tusks by poachers using cyanide poison in water holes in a vast western national park.


Bale mania in Madrid
Real Madrid officially unveil world-record transfer signing Gareth Bale to thousands of fans inside the Bernabeu Stadium.


De Niro to Replace James Gandolfini in HBO Drama
Robert De Niro, the Oscar-winning actor, has agreed to take over the part played by Mr. Gandolfini in the pilot of Criminal Justice. Mr. Gandolfini died in June.


'Don't get stuck in success'
Economist and author Noreena Hertz explains why it pays to not get stuck in your own success and make choices with your eyes wide open.


Meet the Rules of the Internet
Hello! Welcome to the Internet. It's a big place, so let me show you around.


Hardcover Business Best Sellers
Rankings are based on October figures.


Barracuda Networks files for IPO of up to $100 mln
Oct 1 (Reuters) - Barracuda Networks, a security and data protection company, filed for an initial public offering of up to $100 million, according to a regulatory filing on Tuesday.


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