Sep 27, 2010
All eyes on Woods as U.S. arrive for Ryder Cup | Reuters
NEWPORT | Mon Sep 27, 2010 1:30pm BST
NEWPORT (Reuters) - The United States Ryder Cup team arrived at Cardiff airport on Monday and even before being reunited with their baggage captain Corey Pavin was fielding his first questions about Tiger Woods.
Unilever aims for big hair day with Alberto buy | Reuters
LONDON | Mon Sep 27, 2010 3:41pm BST
LONDON (Reuters) - Consumer goods group Unilever Plc/NV will buy U.S. hair and skin care company Alberto Culver for $3.7 billion (2.3 billion pounds) in the latest move to rebalance its portfolio towards higher growth lines.
Setback for Chavez in Venezuela vote | Reuters
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By Frank Jack Daniel and Patricia Rondon
CARACAS | Mon Sep 27, 2010 3:02pm BST
CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's opposition won a third of the seats in ...
Furyk captures Tour Championship and FedExCup | Reuters
ATLANTA | Sun Sep 26, 2010 11:00pm BST
ATLANTA (Reuters) - American Jim Furyk held his nerve over a shaky closing stretch to win the Tour Championship by one shot at East Lake Golf Club on Sunday, along with FedExCup honours and the $10 million (6.32 million pound) bonus.
Ben Folds, Nick Hornby take trip down Lonely Avenue | Reuters
NEW YORK | Sun Sep 26, 2010 6:02pm BST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - It may seem an unlikely pairing to fans of singer/songwriter Ben Folds and novelist Nick Hornby. But to them, collaborating on a new album due out this Tuesday seemed like a natural thing to do.
U.S. set to be a posse of one on China yuan at G20 | Reuters
WASHINGTON | Sun Sep 26, 2010 5:17pm BST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner faces a lonely campaign to make China's currency a major issue at the next Group of 20 summit as would-be allies shrink from confronting Beijing.
Venezuela gives BP approval to discuss assets sale
CARACAS | Sun Sep 26, 2010 4:07pm BST
CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela has granted BP (BP.L)(BP.N) permission to negotiate the sale of its assets in the South American OPEC member, Venezuelan Oil Minister Rafael Ramirez said on Sunday.
Israeli settlement freeze ends with peace talks in doubt | Reuters
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By Ari Rabinovitch
JERUSALEM | Mon Sep 27, 2010 12:49am BST
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel allowed its 10-month settlement construction freeze in the West Bank to expire on Monday, ..
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Observatory - Albatross Is Dethroned as Bird With Top Wingspan
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Sunday, Sept. 19
We arrived in the Simien Mountains National Park today. Back in the States, I have an office in the psychology department at the University of Pennsylvania. It is located in the Solomon Laboratories building, which was probably built shortly after Ben Franklin founded the university in the late 18th century. I share my office with another graduate
Green Column - Asia Begins Embracing Solar Power - NYTimes.com
HONG KONG — Developing nations in Asia, it seems, are finally seeing the light.
In May, the Asian Development Bank started a major drive to promote solar power across the region. Last year, the Indian government approved an ambitious National Solar Mission, which seeks a huge increase in the country’s solar-energy capabilities. Bangladesh, with the support of the World Bank, is aiming to have one million remote rural homes supplied with solar panels by the end of 2012.Two New Dinosaur Species Are Discovered in Southern Utah
Sizing Up Consciousness by Its Bits
By CARL ZIMMER
One day in 2007, Dr. Giulio Tononi lay on a hospital stretcher as an anesthesiologist prepared him for surgery. For Dr. Tononi, it was a moment of intellectual exhilaration. He is a distinguished chair in consciousness science at the University of Wisconsin, and for much of his life he has been developing a theory of consciousness. Lying in the ...
A Perk of Our Evolution - Pleasure in Pain of Chilies
By JAMES GORMAN
Late summer is chili harvest time, when the entire state of New Mexico savors the perfume of roasting chilies, and across the country the delightful, painful fruit of plants of the genus Capsicum are being turned into salsa, hot sauce and grizzly bear repellent.
Critic’s Notebook - In Arabian Desert, a Sustainable City Rises
The terra-cotta-like exterior of a residential building in Masdar, a visionary city being built 20 miles from Abu Dhabi. More Photos »
By NICOLAI OUROUSSOFF
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Back in 2007, when the government here announced its plan for “the world’s first zero-carbon city” on the outskirts of Abu
NATO Carries Out Airstrikes in Pakistan - NYTimes.com
Japan Will Ask China to Pay for Crash
Efforts Meant to Help Workers Batter South Africa’s Poor
Emily Mbongwa, 52, a factory worker who lost her job in Newcastle, South Africa, now takes care of other people’s children.
NEWCASTLE, South Africa — The sheriff arrived at the factory here to shut it down, part of a national enforcement drive against clothing manufacturers who violate the minimum wage. But women working ...
Nokia’s New Chief Faces a Culture of Complacency
Baghdad Journal - Iraq Waits for a Government on a Long Vacation
For Carl Paladino, Early Lessons Forged Combative Style
Carl P. Paladino with his wife, Cathy, and their children in 1988.
When his troubled son spent a night in the Erie County lockup on drunken-driving charges, Carl P. Paladino parked outside the jail and slept in his car, just to be close to him.
Chavez Allies Win Majority in Venezuelan Congress - NYTimes.com
U.S. Is Working to Ease Wiretaps on the Internet - NYTimes.com
Sep 26, 2010
Miliband attacks deficit cut plans | Reuters
MANCHESTER, England | Sun Sep 26, 2010 2:22pm BST
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - The Labour Party's new leader Ed Miliband attacked government plans for deep spending cuts and signalled a tough line on banks on Sunday but denied he would "lurch to the left" or be a stooge of the unions.
Nani and Owen salvage draw for Man United | Reuters
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By Martyn Herman
LONDON | Sun Sep 26, 2010 3:02pm BST
Miliband backs cautious deficit cuts | Reuters
LONDON (Reuters) - The new Labour Party leader Ed Miliband said on Sunday he supported "cautious" cuts in the budget deficit, saying government plans for spending cuts were economically dangerous and could inflict huge damage on society.
Netanyahu urges settler restraint as moratorium ends | Reuters
JERUSALEM | Sun Sep 26, 2010 1:58pm BST
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Israeli settlers to act with restraint after a limited construction moratorium expires on Sunday, a plea that appeared aimed at keeping Middle East peace talks alive.
India makes mad dash to ready Games Village | Reuters
NEW DELHI | Sun Sep 26, 2010 11:32am BST
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Workers removed rain water, scraped dirt and painted walls at the Commonwealth Games Village on Sunday as India raced to address complaints of filth and hygiene a week before the start of the showpiece event.
New York Fashion Week: what's hot on runway?
Models present creations from the Rosa Cha Spring 2011 collection show during New York Fashion Week September 14, 2010. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)
New York Fashion Week: what's hot on runway? (II)
Models present creations at the Milly by Michelle Smith Spring 2011 collection during New York Fashion Week September 15, 2010. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)
Bohento takes food to runway at Madrid Fashion Week
A model displays a creation from Spanish brand BOHENTO Spring/Summer 2011 collection during a show of Madrid Fashion Week, Sept. 17, 2010. (Xinhua/Chen Haitong)
Posters of "Detective Dee"
A poster of film "Detective Dee-The Mystery of Phantom Flame." (Photo: agencies)
Public fascination with Monroe endures
Green Design Festival launched in Athens to promote environment-friendly urban lifestyle
ATHENS, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- The third annual Green Design Festival opened in Syntagma Square in the center of Athens on Friday with the aim to promote an environment-friendly urban lifestyle.
The open-air event, which runs till Oct. 10 under the auspices of the City of Athens and the Greek Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change, invites Greek citizens and foreign visitors to take a look at experts' suggestions regarding everyday practices that protect the environment.
Summer of 1953: Marilyn Monroe's happy vacation in Canada
Actress Marilyn Monroe is seen in this handout image from a collection of previously unpublished photos of her in Alberta, Canada taken in the summer of 1953. The collection of more than 100 previously unpublished photos of Monroe can be seen for the first time in a new book "Marilyn: August 1953." The book, published this week by Calla Editions, features digitally restored black and white images of a then 27-year-old Monroe. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)
New York Film Festival kicks off
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- The 48th New York Film Festival opened on Friday night at Lincoln Center with David Fincher's latest movie "The Social Network" as the premier screening.
The film, which follows then-Harvard undergrad Mark Zuckerberg' s path to fame and riches, is about the founding of Facebook and is one of the most anticipated releases of the year.
Hawthorn Tree to close Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
Directed by Zhang Yimou, Under The Hawthorn Tree, is a pure love story that strikes a chord with the audience. (Photo: CNTV.cn)
BEIJING, Sept. 26 (Xinhuanet) -- Director Zhang Yimou's latest romance film "Under the Hawthorn Tree" will be screened at the closing of this year's Hong Kong Asian Film Festival, mtime.com reports.
World Heart Day observed in Nepal
KATHMANDU, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- The World Heart Day 2010 is being observed across the world on Saturday, with the theme " Workplaces Wellness: Take responsibility for your own heart health ".
In Nepal, this day is being marked organizing various programs such as conferences, seminar and workshop to create awareness about heart problems.
Czech Republic urges to use atomic energy for peaceful purposes
Somali pirates hijack ship with 12 Ukrainians
Yemen hunts 8 Qaida suspects over Sanaa agents attack: ministry
Pakistan plane leaves Sweden after no explosives found, Sep 26, 2010
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Profile: Russian President Dmitry Medvedev
Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev speaks during the St. Petersburg International Economic forum in St. Petersburg June 18, 2010. (Xinhua/Reuters File Photo)
BEIJING, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Sunday started a three-day visit to China. This is Medvedev's second state visit to the country since he assumed presidency in May 2008.
Panama seizes some 8 tons of cocaine in 48 hours
PANAMA CITY, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Panamanian police have seized nearly eight tons of cocaine in two operations in the past 48 hours, said a spokesman of the National Aeronavel Service (SENAN) on Saturday.
According to the SENAN, the second seizure occurred Friday on the Atlantic coast with an amount of almost five tons of cocaine, a record quantity so far this year, following a seizure of three tons of cocaine on Thursday.
2 killed in suspected honor killing in northern India
NEW DELHI, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- In a suspected case of honor killing, two decomposed bodies of a couple have been found in the northern Indian state of Haryana, a senior police official said Sunday.
"The bodies were of a couple who had recently eloped. The bodies were found in a field in the state's Sirsa district. The victims have been identified as Inderpal and Maya who were last seen on Sept. 17. The case seems to be that of honor killing," the official said.
At least eight shot in Los Angeles party gunfire, one dead
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- One person was killed and another seven or eight people were wounded in a gunfire ...
Pakistanis show rare unity to criticize U.S. court verdict
ISLAMABAD, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Pakistanis have taken to the streets across the country in recent days to criticize a United States court verdict to hand down 86-year jail term to a Pakistani neuroscientist, in which a widespread anti-American feeling emerges in Pakistan, experts say.
U.S. university student shot dead at party, 4 injured
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- A U.S. university student died after being shot at a private party overnight, the shooting also injured four other people, U.S. police reported Saturday.
Essex County prosecutor officer said that Jessica Moore, a 19-year-old Seton Hall University student in New Jersey, was convinced dead from her injuries at 3:20 p.m. local time.
Britain's opposition Labor party elects Ed Miliband as new leader
LONDON, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- The British Labor party, which was in power for 13 years until election defeat in May this year, Saturday chose Ed Miliband as its new leader.
In U.S.-ASEAN meeting, symbolism outweighs substance
U.S. President Barack Obama (L) shakes hands with Philippines President Benigno Aquino III (C) alongside Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak during a group picture at a meeting between President Obama and ASEAN leaders on the sidelines of the United Nations general assembly in New York, September 24, 2010. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Leaders of the United States and the ...
Israel must take urgent steps to solve conflict, Abbas says
UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Israel must stop all settlement activities, dismantle the barrier and end its "policy of blockade and closures" before a lasting Middle East peace agreement can be ...
Ready to go -- women's fashion in Milan
A model displays a creation as part of Just Cavalli spring-summer 2011 ready-to-wear collection during the Women's fashion week in Milan, Italy, Sept. 25, 2010. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaozhe)
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Man City halt Chelsea charge with Tevez winner | Reuters
By Martyn Herman
LONDON | Sat Sep 25, 2010 11:38pm BST
LONDON (Reuters) - Leaders Chelsea failed their first serious test of the Premier League season Saturday when a Carlos Tevez goal gave Manchester City a 1-0 home win over the champions who were unstoppable in their opening five matches.
Labour elects Ed Miliband in cliffhanger | Reuters
By Adrian Croft
MANCHESTER, England | Sat Sep 25, 2010 10:40pm BST
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Former cabinet minister Ed Miliband pipped his brother to win the leadership of the Labour Party on Saturday thanks to union backing and could take the party down a more left-wing path.
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Chelsea undone by Tevez and his City slickers | Reuters
By Martyn Herman
LONDON | Sat Sep 25, 2010 7:58pm BST
LONDON (Reuters) - Leaders Chelsea failed their first serious test of the Premier League season Saturday when a Carlos Tevez goal gave Manchester City a 1-0 home win over the champions who were unstoppable in their opening five matches.
Labour elects Ed Miliband as new leader | Reuters
MANCHESTER, England | Sat Sep 25, 2010 6:56pm BST
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - The Labour Party chose former Energy Secretary Ed Miliband as its new leader on Saturday after a cliffhanger vote.
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Games chief says all countries will take part | Reuters
NEW DELHI | Sat Sep 25, 2010 4:25pm BST
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The Commonwealth Games Federation chief said on Saturday there was a lot of work to be done amid security concerns before India's showcase event opens on October 3, but that all countries were expected to take part.
It's Time to Invest in Chile and Colombia
Most recently, it's been the "dreadfully run" group that seems to be attracting new members: Bolivia, Ecuador and Nicaragua have subscribed to the economic and political doctrines of Hugo Chavez's Venezuela.
Pressure has turned Wenger into a nutter, says Redknapp | Reuters
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By Ken Ferris
CHIGWELL, England | Sat Sep 25, 2010 12:50pm BST
CHIGWELL, England (Reuters) - The pressures of managing in the Premier ...
Japan refuses China demand for apology in boat row | Reuters
A Chinese fishing boat (blue), flanked by a Japan Coast Guard vessel, is moored at Ishigaki port on the southern Japanese island of Ishigaki, September 8, 2010.
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By Yoko Kubota and Chris Buckley
TOKYO/BEIJING | Sat Sep 25, 2010 9:05am BST
TOKYO/BEIJING (Reuters) - Japan refused to apologise on Saturday for detaining a Chinese boat captain, showing .....
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Social Network opens in NY to buzz, controversy | Reuters
NEW YORK | Fri Sep 24, 2010 10:16pm BST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Billed as an exhilarating, visceral tale about the founding of Facebook, "The Social Network" gave the opening of the New York Film Festival on Friday an aura of anticipation and a touch of controversy.