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News Feed Latest worldwide news Death toll in Egyptian clashes rises to 28 - state media CAIRO, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The casualty toll in clashes during protests in Egypt on Sunday has risen to 28 dead and 94 wounded, state news agency MENA quoted the health ministry as saying. Dot Earth Blog Why More Climate Science Hasnt Led to More Climate Policy Yet Why theres a gap between climate science and climate policy. Merkels Conservative Bloc Sounds Out Possible Partners Representatives of Chancellor Angela Merkels conservative bloc in Germany began a series of talks aimed at sounding out each sides willingness to compromise. UPDATE 2-Ormet says shutting Ohio aluminum smelter immediately NEW YORK, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Ormet Corp will immediately close its 270,000-tonne-per-year aluminum smelter in Hannibal, Ohio, a casualty of historically low metal prices and "uncontrollable" power... Michigan Signs Beilein Through '18-19 Fresh off the first Final Four appearance of his career, Michigan coach John Beilein has a new contract. The Boss Joel Peresman, Drawn to the Music At the age of 6, Joel Peresman saved 63 cents to buy his first single record. Now he is C.E.O. of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. Phys Ed Why Runners Dont Get Knee Arthritis One of the most entrenched beliefs about running is that it can ruin knees by causing arthritis. But a new study finds that distance running is unlikely to contribute to the development of arthritis. Dirndls and brass Oktoberfest mania spreads beyond beer festival Munich, Oct 6 (Reuters) - A decade ago, waitresses at Oktoberfest were the only ones in dirndls, the Bavarian peasant-inspired, corseted dresses featuring white blouses and coloured aprons, and trendy Berliners wouldn't dream of dancing to oompah music in public. Worries grow over Iraq security A string of car bombings in predominantly Shiite neighborhoods across Baghdad on Monday killed 37 people and wounded 155, adding to rising concern about sectarian violence across Iraq. Loose Ends High Tea for Two Tourists We wanted high tea the tradition, I imagined, where you look at tiny cakes and indulged in thoughts about roses or art. Tiger helps Turkey make history Living Golf looks a the country's plan to host the Turkish Airlines Open, its first ever European Tour event. Tribes of Saturday Night The Dating Scene? Hip, With a Bit of Minnesota Nice In Minneapolis, a merry little band of creative friends is aware that membership may be fleeting if love calls. World Bank, Rooted in Bureaucracy, Proposes a Sweeping Reorganization The new leader has a plan to sort the sprawling banks operations by the kinds of projects involved, like agriculture or energy, rather than by region. Cutting cyclist deaths with laser light It looks like a regular bike light, but one day a Blaze could save your life. Mongolian masters of contortion CNN's Nick Glass talks with the contortionists and stars of "O," a Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas, Nevada. GLOBAL MARKETS-Japanese stocks slide, dollar pinned near 8-mth low * Asian shares dip, Samsung Elec Q3 guidance tops expectations Ask Well Relieving Sore Muscles Sore muscles are a natural result of vigorous exercise. Sports massage, arnica, foam rollers and watermelon juice are among the remedies that may speed recovery. 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 of October by pulling in $55.6 million at U.S. and Canadian theaters. Streetscapes Plain or Painted? In Any Case, Unfaded Although some Greenwich Village row houses were built in plain brick, paint is now part of their personality. Teenager defies the odds 17-year old Charley Hull will be the youngest player in Solheim Cup history after receiving a wildcard pick. Austen ring bought back from singer A ring once owned by the 19th century novelist Jane Austen is to remain in Britain after a museum successfully raised funds to buy it from American singer Kelly Clarkson. Tweeter Home shares explode on apparent Twitter mix-up NEW YORK (Reuters) - Excitement for Twitter's coming IPO is running pretty high - so much so that some investors on Friday mistook the nearly worthless stock of long-dead electronics retailer Tweeter... Tiger seals U.S. Presidents Cup win Tiger Woods doesn't have a great record in team events, especially in light of his stellar solo achievements, but the world No. 1 helped the United States win the Presidents Cup for the fifth successive time Sunday. The best of African street art Africa street art can be anything from beautifully painted shop fronts, to spray can graffiti, to inspiring murals. You sent your street art photos to CNN iReport - here are the best. Logistics behind 'floating city' Isa Soares ventures below deck to see the operation behind the scenes at the Royal Princess cruise ship. World's best new skyscrapers A pair of buildings colloquially known as "Marilyn Monroe" has won the prize for best new skyscraper completed in 2012. 'Breaking Bad' teacher-turned-druglord gets obit in Albuquerque newspaper (Reuters) - Fans mourning the loss of the gritty drug drama "Breaking Bad" and its main character, chemistry-teacher-turned-meth-kingpin Walter White, memorialized the fictitious druglord on Friday with a real obituary in an Albuquerque newspaper. Balloon to study Comet ISON Exploring the heavens with spaceships and fancy orbiting telescopes like the Hubble is pretty routine stuff for NASA. But the space agency is going low-tech to get a good look at an eagerly anticipated comet. Zoos Aim to Ward Off a Penguin Killer Malaria, an unrelenting killer, is stalking penguins in captivity, which lack natural resistance to the avian version of the disease. Your Money Questions Often Asked About Health Law In the first week of the Obama administrations health care enrollment period, consumers had questions on insuring dependent children over 26 years old, immigrants and pre-existing conditions. Germany wins extra time in campaign to soften EU car emissions law BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Germany found unexpected allies on Friday in its campaign to protect its premium automakers, convincing EU diplomats to delay a vote on new carbon emissions limits to take effect from 2020. Assassinations of Muslim clerics in Kenya "boosting al Shabaab" * Police deny they have "death squad" singling out Muslims Doggie Weight Watchers With waistlines expanding, some chubby dogs are being sent to fitness programs to get slim and trim. 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... Lawmakers hover as more homeowners rent rooms to visitors LONDON (Reuters) - For British student Carly Connor a trip to London for a city break would be impossible if she had to pay for a hotel so instead she rents a room in a Londoner's home. Del Potro boosts London hopes with title in Japan (Reuters) - Top seed Juan Martin del Potro beat Canada's Milos Raonic in the battle of big-servers on Sunday to bag the Japan Open title and boost his chances of qualifying for the end-of-season ATP World Tour finals in London. Bangladesh and India inaugurate joint power transmission plant DHAKA, Oct 5 (Reuters) - The Prime Ministers of Bangladesh and India have inaugurated a joint power transmission plant through which Bangladesh will receive up to 500 megawatts (MW) of electricity, a senior official said. Terror leader 'ruthless', 'secretive' He is merciless toward opponents, secretive to the point of being a recluse and a true believer in the cause of global jihad. And from his hideout somewhere in southern Somalia, Mukhtar Abu Zubayr, the emir of Al-Shabaab, planned the most devastating terror attack in Kenya since the U.S. Embassy bombing in 1998. Obama calls impact of government shutdown 'heartbreaking' WASHINGTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Saying the U.S. government shutdown was having a "heartbreaking" impact on ordinary Americans, President Barack Obama on Saturday renewed his call on congressional Republicans to end the five-day stalemate and pass a funding bill without conditions. 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.

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