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News Feed Latest worldwide news WRAPUP 5-Washington deadlocked as partial shutdown enters fifth day * Obama says will not negotiate with a gun to Americans' head Australia's Hend Masters Elements to Win in Taiwan Australia's Scott Hend mastered hostile weather to win his fourth Asian Tour title at the Taiwan Masters on Sunday. The world's entrepreneurial geniuses There are up to 7 billion geniuses in this world -- are you one of them? Deborah Voigt Reflects on Her Shifting Vocal Choices Deborah Voigt, who withdrew last month from the Washington National Operas season-opening production of Tristan und Isolde, talks about that decision and her future singing choices. China's first tourism law Travel operators in China have a huge new set of rules to follow now that the country's first tourism law is in place. Obama says expects Congress will raise debt ceiling before deadline WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said he does not expect to have to take any unusual steps to prevent the United States from defaulting on its debt because he believes Congress will raise the debt ceiling before a looming October 17 deadline. Protesters call out Sudan government Fresh demonstrations against the government took place in Sudan on Tuesday, despite the use of teargas on protesters a day earlier. Queens of Noise, by Evelyn McDonnell A hard-rock history of the Runaways. Domino 3.0 A beloved magazine returns from the dead (again). And this time its all about commerce. Libyan Government Demands Explanation After U.S. Raid A day after American commandos carried out raids in two African countries, Libyas interim government demanded an explanation from Washington for what it called the kidnapping of a Libyan suspect. Tire fears overshadow Vettel's title march Sebastian Vettel is potentially just a week away from becoming only the third Formula One driver to win four consecutive world titles, but outside of the German's continued dominance the big talking point of Sunday's Korean Grand Prix was another ugly tire issue. U.N. Climate Panel Endorses Ceiling on Global Emissions Top climate scientists on Friday embraced an upper limit on greenhouse gases while warning that it is likely to be exceeded within decades if efforts to curb emissions are not rapidly accelerated. Global Soccer A Tough Choice Play for Brazil or Spain? Diego da Silva Costa was born in Brazil, but he recently gained Spanish citizenship, and his new country wants him on its national team. What's the buzz? Colombian city claims world record as 13,800 meet for coffee BOGOTA, Oct 4 (Reuters) - A Colombian city claimed to set a world record on Friday after 13,800 people gathered in a town square for a cup of coffee, a feat designed to promote the beverage in a nation that grows the beans but consumes little. Team rebuilding world's first website Twenty years ago, a team of researchers shared the Web with the world. Now they want to show a generation that grew up online what it was like in its earliest days. Zoo tiger mauls employee's arm A tiger at an Oklahoma zoo severely injured an employee's arm Saturday after the worker broke protocol by sticking her hand inside the animal's cage, the zoo owner and local undersheriff said. Detroit bankruptcy could change municipal market, Chicago Fed says CHICAGO (Reuters) - Detroit's historic bankruptcy filing could upend long-established market views on the high standing of general obligation bonds, the form of debt sold most frequently in the U.S.... Floodgates reopen in New Orleans, oil platforms restaff as storm wanes HOUSTON (Reuters) - Massive barge gates shut to prevent flooding in New Orleans were reopened on Sunday and energy firms started returning workers to oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, after officials lifted evacuation orders as Tropical Storm Karen faltered. WRAPUP 3-Pentagon to recall most furloughed workers, easing shutdown pain * Republicans ready to negotiate, senior House member says Walking tied to fewer breast cancers in older women NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older women who take regular walks are less likely to get breast cancer than their less-active peers, according to a new study. The Ethicist Dead Mans Burden Against their will; for their own good. Sunday Routine | Pat Kiernan No News Is Good News Pat Kiernan, the morning news anchor for NY1, uses his day off to sleep until 8, take his family to Central Park and run errands in the car. President Maduro has 'bankrupted' Venezuela opposition CARACAS (Reuters) - Opposition leader Henrique Capriles accused Venezuela's "incompetent" President Nicolas Maduro on Sunday of bankrupting the nation in an increasingly radical blame-game over the OPEC member's economic distortions. UPDATE 1-PRESS DIGEST- Sunday British business - Oct 6 LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - British newspapers reported the following business stories on Sunday Canucks Pound Oilers for 6-2 Victory Dan Hamhuis and Jannik Hansen scored 18 seconds apart late in the first period Saturday and the Vancouver Canucks cruised to a 6-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Kathryn Tanner, Cyrus Stahlberg The bride works for a United States senator; the groom is a statistician. Obama Points to Legitimate Concerns Over Redskins Name The long-simmering debate over the Washington Redskins name took a new turn when President Obama said that he would consider changing it if he owned the team. Global Shopper Louis Vuitton Revives Travel for the Genteel Louis Vuittons pop-up store in Paris takes shoppers back to a golden age of travel. 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. Karzai Is Planning to Be There for a Successor. Right There. Hamid Karzai, Afghanistans president, is moving next door to the presidential palace after his final term ends, and he seems eager to exert influence over his successor. Mexican director Guillermo del Toro to release illustrated book NEW YORK (Reuters) - Mexican writer-director Guillermo del Toro is releasing an illustrated book of notes and drawings from his private journals and filmmaking diaries, his publisher said on Friday. The top films at the North American box office July 21 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting July 19, led by "The Conjuring," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) The Conjuring..........................$ 41.5 million 2 (1) Despicable Me 2........................$ 25.1 million 3 (*) Turbo..................................$ 21.5 million 4 (2) Grown Ups 2............................$ 20.0 million 5 (*) Red 2..................................$ 18.5 mill The Week Ahead | Pop How to Find Sugar Man Rodriguez, the subject of the 2012 documentary Searching for Sugar Man, plays at Barclays Center on Wednesday. UPDATE 1-Jana Partners takes large stake in Redbox operator Outerwall Oct 4 (Reuters) - Activist investor Jana Partners LLC reported a 13.5 percent stake in Outerwall Inc and said it intends to explore options, including a possible sale, for the operator of the Redbox... RPT-FEATURE-China gambles on theme park, whale sharks to lure punters from Macau casinos HENGQIN ISLAND, China, Oct 7 (Reuters) - It's being touted as China's answer to Orlando, a $5 billion resort and theme park complete with a mega rollercoaster and a whale shark tank situated on a sleepy southern island next to the world's biggest gambling hub Macau. Irish Say No to No Senate in Blow to Prime Minister A measure to abolish the upper house of Parliament, which Prime Minister Enda Kenny had championed, was widely expected to pass. UPDATE 1-Space thriller 'Gravity' lifts off with $55.6 mln debut LOS ANGELES, Oct 6 (Reuters) - "Gravity," a new 3D thriller about two stranded astronauts floating through space, soared to the top of weekend movie charts, setting a box office record for the month... Military jet deal done Nina Dos Santos interviews Tom Enders about the A400M plane. WRAPUP 5-Washington deadlocked as partial shutdown enters fifth day * Obama says will not negotiate with a gun to Americans' head Whats On Thursday Television highlights.

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