We at the London Globalist are feeling a little bit worse for wear this morning having spent last night celebrating the return of Fresher’s Week at LSE. Whilst we obviously did miss the carpet and the pole dancing of our favorite Monday night out, the new Moonies at Borderline did bring about the usual respectable dancing we have come to both expect and love. Thankfully this morning we are still able to bring you a special edition of Breakfast and the Papers (in bed). You may not be able to rule the world from under the covers in the twenty first century, but we think you can definitely cover the Global Headlines. The London Globalist is also happily celebrating National Coffee Day. We will of course be drinking a lot of our favorite flat whites to make sure we are all prepared for the societies re-launch on Thursday- get sending in those article!

America
Argentina found to be in contempt of court
After refusing to pay debt owed to two American Hedge Funds, Argentina has been held in contempt by a judges ruling in New York. After the financial funds bought the countries debt at a discount in 2001, Argentina is now officially in default having refused to repay their American lenders.
Judge Holds Argentina in Contempt of Court

Obama and Modi have dinner at the White House
Narendra Modi doesn’t just read the papers with his Breakfast, but holds power meetings to entice American business leaders and entreprenuers to invest in Indian infrastructure. Achieving feats of international diplomacy is also on the cards of discussion at afternoon tea at the White House as the Indian leader continues his state visit to the US.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/PM-Narendra-Modi-meets-top-US-CEOs-pitches-for-big-ticket-investments/articleshow/43816289.cms

From Detroit- is Water access a human right?
Water shortages is not something you would often associate with a nation often referred to as the leader of the free world. However, in the bankrupt city of Detroit, a court has ruled if does not have the jurisdiction to prevent households from being cut off from water services if their utility bills remain unpaid
https://news.vice.com/article/detroit-bankruptcy-judge-says-he-cant-stop-controversial-water-shutoffs

Forbes releases annual Rich List
Founder of Microsoft and philanthropist Bill Gates tops the annual New York rich list, with the top 400 in the list holding a net income of $2.29 trillion. We at the Globalist are debating whether this staggering or sickening, what are your thoughts?
http://www.forbes.com/sites/forbespr/2014/09/29/forbes-announces-its-33rd-annual-forbes-400-ranking-of-the-richest-americans/

A 10% restaurant Discount for brandishing your weapon
At a restaurant in Louisiana America an unusual discount is being offered with your order. 10% off when you brandish your gun at the counter. No its not an attempt at armed robbery, the Louisiana restaurant owner seems to believe this will make him feel safer…hmm we tend to disagree.
http://gawker.com/louisiana-restaurant-offers-10-percent-discount-for-gun-1640287542

Asia

Occupy Central -Hong Kong protests
Hong Kong police have been condemned for using a disproportional use of force on protesters at pro-democracy rallies in Hong Kong. Questions remain over whether the movement will be able sustain support long enough to change China’s planned restrictions on the 2017 electoral campaign.
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/occupycentral-updates/1389314.html

China’s constrains social media coverage of Hong Kong protests
China has banned Instagram and heightened social media restrictions over coverage of the protest movement in Hong Kong. Chinese state media the Global Times published yesterday ‘Hong Kong electoral reform framework will not change because of Occupy Central. The games being played by the protestors are destined to lead to checkmate.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-29411270

Can a robot ensuring Thai Food’ Authenticity?
Thailand are set to use robotics to make sure that the global supply of Thai food is up to the taste buds of its national standard. The Thai Delicious Committee machine will analyse the content of goods and be capable of determining the quality of how delicious the Thai cuisine actually is. We feel Pad Thai is on the cards for dinner this evening.
http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/29/6864239/thai-food-robot-can-analyze-authenticity

Kim Jong Un- The plot thickens
The North Korean Leader has had surgery on both ankles, North Korean state media has reported after suffering an injury earlier in June. Rumors have been spreading across local and international media as Kim Jong Un has not made a public appearance in over a month
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-09-30/north-korea-s-kim-said-hospitalized-after-ankle-surgery.htmlfrom

Europe

Apple’s tax affairs to be investigated by the European Commission
Brussels will today begin what is set to be a prolonged investigation into the tech-giant Apples offshore accounting. Whilst his keynote speech earlier this month may be seen as a global triumph, it is reported CEO Tim Cook’s company holds up to $100 billion in profits in offshore accounts, a move to avoid the 35% Corporation Tax in America.
http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/yes-the-iphone-6-is-a-miracle-but-its-apples-tax-affairs-that-deserve-a-double-take-9763417.html

Bloodiest day of Fighting in Ukraine since the signing of the truce deal
Seven are killed and 27 wounded in the last 24 hours in Eastern Ukraine ,as fighting between Kiev and Moscow backed separates continues to cause tensions in Eastern Europe. The ceasefire looked tenuous, as Kremlin backed fighters tried to recapture the strategic stronghold of Donetsk airport.
http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/seven-ukrainian-soldiers-killed-in-attack-on-donetsk-airport-by-kremlin-backed-insurgents-12-killed-in-last-day-366316.html
Greece- International Creditors

Spain court halts Referendum on Catalonian Independence
A constitutional court in Spain has halted plans for a regional referendum on Catalonian Independence, as the national Government seek to challenge the regions to self-rule of Spain’s wealthy North Eastern Territory. Catalonia’s separatist movement, was planning to hold a decisive vote on the 9th November, with polls suggesting up to 80% of inhabitants support the an independent future.
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/sep/29/catalonia-independence-referendum-spain-court-vote

Middle East/Africa

Netanyahuh gives insight into Islamic Militants at UN General Assembly
In a speech to the UN General Assembly Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated militant group IS and Palestinian Organisation Hammas, were ‘branches of the same posinious tree’. Netanyahu also went to equate the Iranian Government with the Islamic State, warning Western poers against bringing Hassan Rouhani’s country into the regional coalition.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/29/netanyahu-un-speech_n_5901574.html

How much? The Cost of the War against ISIS
The cost of US military action in the international fight against the Islamic State militants has been estimated to be heading close to around $1 billion. According to a report released by the Centre for Strategic and Budgetary assessment yesterday, the cost to Washington is set to only rise
http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2014/09/29/isis-campaign-already-costs-close-to-1b.html

Afghanistan to sign security deals with the West
Hours after coming to power, Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani looks set to sign an agreement with NATO and the US to secure long term security from the Western world, with international troops now expected to remain the county beyond the end of the year.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/09/29/us-afghanistan-bsa-idUSKCN0HO14H20140929