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News Feed Latest worldwide news RPT-DEALTALK-How Jack Ma can keep a tight grip on Alibaba after an IPO NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd founder Jack Ma wants to keep a tight grip on the Chinese e-commerce company he founded even after he takes it public, and U.S. law gives him several ways to do so. A Peaceful Voyage The artists Ilya and Emilia Kabakov, with the help of schoolchildren, launch a boat/art installation inspired by the Sept. 11 attacks. The Devils Plan of Succession, Carried Out Gradually Martin Brodeur is set to start his 21st season in the N.H.L., with Cory Schneider waiting in the wings to take over in goal. ArtsBeat Book Review Podcast The World After War Ian Buruma discusses Year Zero A History of 1945. Obama and Rouhani's historic call U.S. President Barack Obama confirms he spoke by phone with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, the first communication between U.S. and Iranian leaders since 1979. Burger King Introducing a Lower-Fat French Fry The fast-food chain says its new Satisfries will have about 40 percent less fat and 30 percent fewer calories than the fries sold by its rival McDonalds. Datapoints Why Verizon Wanted It All Verizon Communications move to buy the remainder of Verizon Wireless reflects the extraordinary profit advantage of wireless over landline service. Argentine farmers hoard soybeans as inflation hedge BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentine farmers are hoarding more soy this season than in past years, threatening to reduce much-needed export tax revenue as raw beans become the preferred unit of savings in an economy impaired by double-digit inflation. 'Testing ground' to end poverty Africa will be the testing ground for new strategies to reduce poverty and inequality, says Liberian President. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Isabel Marant Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Alfredo Piola. Recipes for Health Balkan Eggplant and Chile Pure A delicious spread that works well with warm pita bread or toasted pita triangles. Nairobi mall What went wrong? The chaotic response to the Westgate mall attack may have contributed to the casualty toll. David McKenzie reports QA Exporting an iPhoto Library to Aperture How to move photos from iPhoto to Aperture, and how to update a Google Calendar invitation. Sonar jamming moths hinder hungry bats Sept. 25 - A tiger moth native to the deserts of Arizona has developed a highly evolved sonar jamming system it uses to fend of attacks by hungry bats. The discovery, described in a paper published in the journal PLOS One, could have applications in the design of acoustic deterrents to protect bats from dangerous wind turbines. Rob Muir reports. Ibuprofen may ease arthritis patients' depression NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For people with a painful cartilage condition, common pain relievers may have small benefits for depression symptoms as well, a new study hints. Thieves rob prison in northern Italy ROME (Reuters) - Thieves in northern Italy broke into a prison and made off with a safe containing thousands of euros in the early hours of Wednesday, Italian media reported. Ctrl+alt+delete = error, admits Gates If you had to hold down three buttons to log on before reading this, Bill Gates says he's sorry. U.S. physician payments vary widely, mysteriously study NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Private insurance companies across the U.S. pay doctors dramatically different amounts for the same routine office visits and services, according to a new study. Dance Review Liz Gerring Dance Offers Mirrorlike Illusions in Glacier Liz Gerrings Glacier had its world premiere on Thursday at Montclair State Universitys Alexander Kasser Theater. Photos A 'cuddle' of baby pandas Pandas on display at China's Chengdu Panda Base Lotus hopeful on Raikkonen Eric Boullier, the Team Principal of Lotus F1, on the future of Kimi Raikkonen and the team's hopes for the remainder of the season. ArQule up on hope for lung cancer drug revival Sept 27 (Reuters) - ArQule Inc shares jumped 19 percent on hopes that additional data from a discontinued trial could revive its experimental drug, tivantinib, as a treatment for lung cancer. U.S. economy fuel? Fracking Fracking is providing a huge boost to the U.S. economy, but what exactly does the process entail? Richard Quest reports. N.F.L. Roundup Burleson, Lions Receiver, Is Injured in a Car Accident Detroit wide receiver Nate Burleson sustained a broken arm in an auto accident early Tuesday and could miss the rest of the season. Man evicted for 1964 Tokyo Olympics will be forced out again for 2020 Games Sept. 19 - A Tokyo resident whose home was flattened to make way for the enlarged 1964 Olympics stadium faces eviction again for the 2020 Games. Tara Cleary reports. 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. Getting Started The Broker-Free Sale Selling a home without a broker has become easier because of all the real estate information online, but it still involves a lot of work. Sports Briefing | College Football Texas Booster Discusses Call About Saban A top University of Texas booster who arranged a telephone conversation with Alabama Coach Nick Sabans agent said the talk lasted 45 minutes Ford buys small software startup to bolster 'connected car' offerings DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co has bought a five-year-old software company for less than $10 million in a move the No. 2 U.S. automaker hopes will beef up its in-car connectivity that is critical... Alex Rodriguez to fight suspension The Yankees didn't make the playoffs this year for only the second time in 19 seasons, but star third baseman Alex Rodriguez has his own post-season battle to contend with. UPDATE 2-Mexico's America Movil may launch KPN offer in October MEXICO CITY, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Mexican phone company America Movil, embroiled in an increasingly complex bid for Dutch telecom KPN, said on Friday that it might go ahead with its formal offer next... Djokovic's No. 1 milestone Novak Djokovic admitted that this year could have been better for him at the grand slams. He won the Australian Open but lost two finals and had clay-court king Rafael Nadal on the ropes at the French Open. Gadgetwise Playing Around With a Toy Camera Despite its cuteness, the tiny Bonzart Lit digital camera can help you make some compelling images. Tensions rise in Greek following arrests of far-right Golden Dawn party members Sept. 28 - Hundreds of Golden Dawn supporters protest outside police headquarters in Athens. Linda So reports. Dubai's Majid Al Futtaim says to wait for stability in Egypt, Syria before investing ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Dubai's Majid Al Futtaim Holding (MAF), the sole franchisee of hypermarket chain Carrefour in the Middle East, will not pursue investments in Egypt and Syria until stability returns to the two countries, a senior company official said on Saturday. QA Can Immunity to the Common Cold Come With Age? As immunity to different viruses builds up over time, it decreases the number of viral types that can make one sick, an expert says. U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment files for $400 mln IPO Aug 30 (Reuters) - U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc filed with regulators for an initial public offering up to $400 million, roughly a year after being acquired by China's Wanda Group. Music Review Earth, Wind Fire Performs at the Beacon Theater Earth, Wind Fire played its decades-old Top 10 hits, as well as some newer songs, at its show at the Beacon Theater. Economix Blog Five Years Later, Poll Finds Disapproval of Bailout Nearly 6 in 10 Americans express dissatisfaction with the governments 2008 rescue of financial institutions, and only about a third approve, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll. France moves closer to fining Google over data privacy PARIS, Sept 27 (Reuters) - France's data protection watchdog moved closer to fining Google for the way it stores and tracks user information after the search engine ignored a three-month ultimatum to bring its practices in line with local law.

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