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News Feed Latest worldwide news The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES, Sept 29 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Sept. 27, led by "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2" according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 $ 35.0 million 2 (1) Prisoners...........................$ 11.3 million 3 (*) Rush................................$ 10.3 million 4 (*) Baggage Claim.......................$ 9.3 million 5 (*) Don Jon......................... Opinionator | The Stone The Enigma of Chinese Medicine If a system of medical treatment practiced for thousands of years cant meet Western scientific standards, should it be dismissed? Siemens cuts 15,000 jobs in six billion euro savings drive MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - Siemens is to shed 15,000 jobs over the next year, a third of them in Germany, as part of a 6 billion euro ($8.1 billion) cost cutting program, a spokesman said on Sunday. 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. Square Feet Someday Worth Billions, but Now, They Need a Desk As tech start-ups push demand for office space in San Francisco, RocketSpace is responding with long tables, Internet access and rules against getting too big. Carnival puts cruise fleet under microscope after ship fire MIAMI BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Carnival Corp has launched a comprehensive review of its entire fleet after a fire crippled one of its ships last month, and will share its findings across the industry, Carnival Cruise Lines' chief executive told a conference on Tuesday. Bats Rodriguez, Too, Calls It a Season With one meaningless game to go, Alex Rodriguez joined a host of Yankees in saying he was done playing for 2013. East Roundup Rare Rushing Feat by a Princeton Quarterback Helps the Tigers Crush Georgetown Quinn Epperly became the first Princeton player in 20 years to score four times in a game, and the Tigers scored 50 points for the first time since 2000. ArtsBeat Minnesota Orchestra Musicians Reject Latest Contract Offer The musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra voted Saturday to reject managements latest proposal for a new contract in the yearlong labor dispute. Old Atrocities, Now Official, Galvanize Afghanistan The details and names of nearly 5,000 people killed by the Afghan Communist government in 1978 and 1979 were unearthed by Dutch investigators and made public by the Netherlands national prosecutors office. Nokia's cheap smartphones drive Windows in Europe -research FRANKFURT, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Microsoft's Windows platform has reached a 9.2 percent share in the smartphone operating system (OS) market in key European markets, driven by Nokia's low and mid-range models, market research firm Kantar said on Monday. Sprint investors need patience, possibly up to two years - SoftBank founder NEW YORK/TOKYO (Reuters) - SoftBank Corp's bid to revive U.S. wireless operator Sprint Corp could take as long as two years, the Japanese telecoms group's founder said on Monday, dampening investor hopes of a quick turnaround. At U.N., Syria compares rebel violence to 9/11 attacks UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Syria's foreign minister on Monday compared what he described as an invasion of foreign terrorists across his country to the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States, remarks that Washington dismissed as offensive and disingenuous. Turkey presents reforms aimed at pressing Kurdish peace process ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey on Monday announced reforms seen as designed to salvage a peace process with Kurdish insurgents, including changes to the electoral system, broadening of language rights and permission for villages to use their original Kurdish names. Dot Earth Blog Why More Climate Science Hasnt Led to More Climate Policy Yet Why theres a gap between climate science and climate policy. FACTBOX Apple ends Coke reign as top brand Sept. 30 - Coca-Colas 13-year reign as the worlds top brand is over, and its Apple taking the top spot as tech firms dominate. Your Money Auto Leases Entice, but Theyre Still Costly A car lease may seem like a steal, but it still costs several thousands more than buying a new car, not to mention a newish used car. Stephanie Sellars, Peter Straus The couple was married at the Bronx Zoo. Cleric Driving could harm ovaries A leading Saudi cleric warned women who drive cars could cause damage to their ovaries and pelvises and that they are at risk of having children born with "clinical problems." For the Washington Area, a Second Lightning Strike A shutdown of much of the federal government would hurt the capital region, already hobbled by sequestration and a stalled economy. Breakingviews Sacrilege at Microsoft? Sept. 25 - Jeffrey Goldfarb and Breakingviews columnists suggest that it may be time for Bill Gates to part ways with the $270 billion software company he founded and still chairs. Meet the Rules of the Internet Hello! Welcome to the Internet. It's a big place, so let me show you around. Greece Arrests Senior Members of Far-Right Party The arrests of Golden Dawn members, including the leader of the party and top members in Parliament, are part of a widening Greek crackdown on extremism. Talk of Dynasty Adds to Buzz Surrounding Young Blackhawks Chicagos Stanley Cup championship in June was its second in four years, and the Blackhawks, with a talented nucleus intact, are the only team with two titles in the salary cap era. Analysis Week 4 Quick Hits Corners Cover for Patriots Flaws If not for the stability at cornerback, the Patriots defense would get gouged because it doesnt have a four-man rush thats explosive enough to force big plays. Britain Plans to Require Community Service for Jobless Benefits A top ministers announcement applies to the long-term unemployed in the Conservative Partys latest effort to crack down on welfare dependency. Ashton, asked about Iran sanctions, says she wants best atmosphere for talks WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, asked if new sanctions should be imposed on Iran as talks about its nuclear program unfold, said she wanted to go to the Oct. 15-16 talks with Iran in Geneva with "the best possible atmosphere." 2 trains crash in Chicago Two commuter trains crashed Monday near Chicago, injuring dozens of people, CNN affiliate WLS reported. Dot Earth Blog Why More Climate Science Hasnt Led to More Climate Policy Yet Why theres a gap between climate science and climate policy. Ford C-Max Hybrid Owners Get Rebate for Disappointing Mileage Ford will pay owners of the car $550 to compensate for what they will spend on gas beyond what the original rating had led them to expect. Calls to end child marriage The story was horrific An 8-year-old girl died from internal injuries suffered on her wedding night with a 40-year-old man. It caused outrage -- and numerous calls to end child marriage in Yemen. T Magazine Live Stream | Emanuel Ungaros Spring 2014 Collection at Paris Fashion Week A streaming video of the latest womens collection from Emanuel Ungaro at Paris fashion week. Recipes for Health Perciatelli With Baby Broccoli, Tomatoes and Anchovies Five dishes with vegetables that can be prepared in the time it takes to boil water and cook the accompanying pasta. Exxon to Extend Health Care to Married Same-Sex Couples The Exxon Mobil Corporation, which has drawn criticism for policies related to its gay and lesbian workers, said that it would extend health insurance to married same-sex couples effective Oct. 1. Life's a blur -- literally -- for these kids Yash Gupta, 17, collects used eyeglasses and donates them to children in need. This is how we pick Fed chief? David Gergen has a few words for the recent selection process for a new chief of the Federal Reserve It stinks. Chat Chow A Taste of Childhood, With a Cherry on Top A family trip on the Staten Island Ferry to visit the citys only Dairy Queen franchise triggers a cascade of memories. Theater Listings for Sept. 27-Oct. 3 A guide to theater productions in New York, with a special note of shows in previews or about to open. Well Statins Tied to Cataract Risk In one of the largest studies ever done on the subject, researchers have found that taking statins, the widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs, is associated with an increased risk for cataracts. Siemens' new CEO riles labor reps with news of job cuts MUNICH/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Weekend news of 15,000 job cuts at Germany's Siemens has put the German engineering group's new chief executive, Joe Kaeser, on a collision course with workers' representatives only two months after he took the helm.

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