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News Feed Latest worldwide news London keeps global edge as top transport finance hub LONDON (Reuters) - London remains the top financing centre for the global transport industry, although it faces stiff competition from New York and capitals in Asia Pacific as companies seek to tap more funding sources, a survey showed on Friday. U.N. Investigates New Alleged Chemical Attacks in Syria Inspectors were looking into reports that chemical weapons were used seven times, including three after the Aug. 21 attack that set off an international crisis. Billy Corgan's 'miserable success' Billy Corgan on how the success of Smashing Pumpkins' early music didn't bring him happiness. Well Eating the Color Purple Even though its officially autumn, the summer crop of eggplant is still in full swing at farmers markets across the country. T Magazine Seven Days of Style | Lizzy Caplan Gets Randy, Saks Gets Smelly and Moschino Celebrates Plus, Kanye Wests latest odd move, LVMHs new wunderkind and more as we run the numbers from the last week in style and culture. Food safety group demands U.S. probe in tainting of alfalfa crop Sept 27 (Reuters) - A food-safety advocacy group demanded on Friday that the U.S. government investigate how a Washington state alfalfa crop became tainted with a genetically modified trait that was illegal when the seed was purchased. Pentagon finalizes $7.8 bln in F-35 contracts with Lockheed WASHINGTON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The Pentagon on Friday said it had finalized two contracts with Lockheed Martin Corp valued at $7.8 billion for 71 more F-35 fighter jets, citing what it called significant reductions in the cost of new radar-evading warplane. 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. Private bank clients urged to avoid U.S. securities GENEVA (Reuters) - Some Swiss bankers are advising clients to steer clear of U.S. securities ahead of a new law that would tax people with over $50,000 invested in stocks or bonds of U.S. companies... Theater Review All the Way Stars Bryan Cranston as Lyndon B. Johnson Bryan Cranston is Lyndon B. Johnson in All the Way, a play set immediately after President Kennedys assassination. How good is the iPhone 5S camera? Very soon, you will be sick of slow-motion videos. They will fill up your Facebook, Instagram and Vine feeds. The amateur clips will show pets jumping and playing, objects falling and breaking, and people dancing about in glorious, high-quality slow motion. T Magazine On View | Friendly Sculptures Derived From Scary Weather The artist Nathalie Miebach creates whimsical pieces that represent complex scientific data related to unusual weather patterns. UPDATE 4-UK's Royal Mail privatisation subscribed in hours-sources LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Britain's Royal Mail privatisation garnered orders for all of the shares on offer in the space of a few hours on Friday, sources said, marking a strong start for a selloff... If Congress doesn't raise debt ceiling, U.S. will be "deadbeats" Obama Sept. 20 - President Barack Obama challenged Congress to approve an increase in the U.S. debt ceiling. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). A Statue Is Removed, and Fans Are Thrilled The statue, built by the Fulham teams former owner, stood outside Craven Cottage in London for more than two years. Tokyo Electric gets OK to seek restart of world's largest nuclear plant TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Power Co took an initial step forward on Thursday in its plan to recover from the Fukushima nuclear disaster by winning approval from a previously reluctant local governor to apply to restart a plant in northwestern Japan. The 30-Minute Interview Jeffrey I. Sussman Jeffrey I. Sussman Mr. Sussman is the founder and president of the Property Group Partners, which develops and manages office buildings. Army, militants fight on in Philippines At least 158 people have been killed since fighting broke out earlier this month between separatist rebels and soldiers in the Philippines, state news reported Wednesday. Soros Angela Merkel was the creator of the European crisis George Soros explains to Reuters' Chrystia Freeland how German Chancellor Angela Merkel's actions in 2008 could lead to the disintegration of the European Union. Consequently, a disorderly default of European sovereignties may lead to a global financial meltdown worse than 2008. He explains his analysis here. EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks down for week, vulnerable to further drop MEXICO CITY, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Mexican stocks fell sharply on Friday as investors cashed in on a recent rally, and after finishing lower for the week, Latin American equities could be susceptible to a more losses next week as U.S. lawmakers struggle to avert a government shutdown. Mexico's IPC stock index failed for the third time in two weeks to break past the 42,000 level, while Brazilian stocks have slumped back from their highest since May during the last two weeks. * The region's Fracking Here to stay? CNN's Richard Quest talks to Texas Gov. Rick Perry about the economic boom hydraulic fracturing has brought to his state. Giving Drug Advice Along With Music Following a European trend in the wake of overdose deaths, an electronic dance music festival near Atlanta will offer advice on safer practices for the use of party drugs like Ecstasy. 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. Jets Lineman Crosses to the Other Side Will Campbell, a sixth-round draft choice who played on the defensive line at Michigan, is making the transition to being an offensive guard for the Jets. Well Scans More Likely if Doctors Have Financial Stake A new study suggests that doctors with a financial interest in M.R.I. machines may be more likely to order the scans even when clinical findings suggest they are unnecessary. Unlikely Debate on Gay Rights in California Town The issue of a gay pride month arose in June and has split the Central Valley farming community of Porterville ever since. Pakistan quake death toll rises to 359 The death toll from the strong earthquake that struck southwestern Pakistan this week has risen to 359 as rescue workers struggle to reach victims, authorities said Friday. The Director of A.C.O.D. and His Family Discuss Divorce Stuart Zicherman, the writer-director of A.C.O.D., and his parents and sister riff on their own experience with divorce. Former Tigers Outfielder Gates Brown Dies at 74 Gates Brown, an outfielder who played his entire 13-year major league career with the Detroit Tigers, has died. He was 74. Wimbledon's wild card returns home Goran Ivanisevic, 2001 Wimbledon champion, is back in Croatia. CNN's Pedro Pinto reports. 10 hotels in James Bond movies Where to slurp a shaken martini or cheat at poker just like a vacationing secret agent. Golf Channel Gets European Tour for 10 More Years Golf Channel has a new 10-year deal with the European Tour to show all of its tournaments through 2024. UPDATE 2-U.S. Treasury official named lead on Detroit bankruptcy DETROIT, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The executive director of President Barack Obama's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness was named on Friday to manage more than $300 million in federal, state and private aid packages given to Detroit, which has filed for bankruptcy. UPDATE 1-U.S. clears Arkansas Medicaid expansion proposal Sept 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. government approved Arkansas' proposal to use federal money targeted for expanding the Medicaid health program for the poor to help low-income residents buy private insurance under President Barack Obama's healthcare law. Gonzalez, Wieters Lead Orioles Past Blue Jays 3-2 Miguel Gonzalez pitched seven innings of two-hit ball, Matt Wieters homered and drove in two runs, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Thursday night. UPDATE 2-U.S. Treasury official named lead on Detroit bankruptcy DETROIT, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The executive director of President Barack Obama's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness was named on Friday to manage more than $300 million in federal, state and private aid packages given to Detroit, which has filed for bankruptcy. VietJet to order Boeing 737s shortly, prime minister says NEW YORK (Reuters) - Vietnamese budget airline VietJet is in talks to buy Boeing Co 737 airplanes and the contract should be signed "shortly," the nation's prime minister said on Friday. Today's Economist Economic Statecraft, Women and the Fed Janet Yellens nomination to head the Federal Reserve would reflect her qualifications and also create a role model in a world short of opportunity for women, an economist writes. 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 offer for Dutch telecom KPN, said on Friday it may proceed with its formal offer next... Can a case boost your iPhone 5's WiFi? Check the Linkase The Linkase for iPhone 5 boasts up to a 50 percent boost in Wi-Fi signal strength thanks to a small electromagnetic waveguide extension. Does it work? See for yourself in these mobile speedtests where Wi-Fi is usually terrible.

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