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News Feed Latest worldwide news Heavy metal guitarist forms Turkish political party ISTANBUL (Reuters) - A Turkish rock guitarist has co-founded a new political party ahead of elections next year in the hope of translating months of summer protests into change at the ballot... UPDATE 1-Power struggle in Czech election winner hits coalition talks * Social Democrats in chaos as party splits after election Education Recruiters Without Borders Companies Scout Globally A survey suggests that institutions that focus on providing graduates with broad skills are winning more recognition, irrespective of their country or region. China cabinet lowers administrative barriers for starting new firms SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China has eliminated some registered capital requirements for establishing new companies, the government said on Sunday, in a move to support long-term growth by cutting red tape and supporting small businesses. Energy firms take fresh punt on New Zealand deepwater WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand is hoping the first deepwater wells to be drilled in the country in nearly 15 years will reignite interest in its offshore oil and gas basins, mostly ignored since some early discoveries in the 1970s. Today's Economist A Very Expensive Tea Party In the long term, the recent shutdown and fight over the debt ceiling may help unseat the United States dollar as the go-to currency of other nations, an economist writes. T Magazine The Look | Saoirse Ronans Plum Benefits The actress contrasted a masculine suit with feminine lace at the BFI London Film Festival Awards on Saturday. White House Officials Career Twitters Out Colleagues of Jofi Joseph, a National Security Council employee unmasked as an acerbic commentator on Twitter, say he was funny and smart. But many also saw a negative tendency. A new reason to fear Halloween CNN affiliate KTVK takes a look at the levels of bacteria in Halloween masks sold at stores. Polls open in Georgia to elect new president Oct. 27 - Georgian voters head to the polls in a presidential election to end the decade-long rule of Mikheil Saakashvili. Rough Cut. (No Reporter Narration). Exclusive In rare Chinese move, Sinopec seeks partner for Canada shale BEIJING (Reuters) - Sinopec Group wants to sell half of its two biggest shale gas fields in Canada to spread costs and accelerate their development as the Chinese energy company focuses increasingly... Vettel clinches fourth straight world title Sebastian Vettel wraps up a record equaling fourth successive world title Sunday with another superbly judged drive to win the Indian Grand Prix. Police lose hope in teen search Three weeks of exhaustively scouring every corner of New York City have left police with little hope of finding a lost autistic boy alive. Yet they keep looking for the 14-year-old, who ran away from school. Lawmaker Offers Strong Defense of U.S. Surveillance Efforts in Europe Representative Mike Rogers, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said the National Security Agencys surveillance program was designed to protect the countries from the threat of terror. Has Italy found fountain of youth? Italian spring water reportedly has healing powers, as CNN's Ben Wedeman reports. Peruvian archaeologists unearth pre-Incan tomb at Lima site LIMA (Reuters) - An archaeological site in the midst of Peru's bustling capital has yielded yet another pre-Incan prize, an undisturbed Wari tomb containing two corpses wrapped in ceremonial fabric,... Special Report Economy-class activist investor crashes the corporate party LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Shareholder activists come in different flavors. One is the deep-pocketed investor, such as Carl Icahn or Dan Loeb, who takes big stakes in companies and forces management to... British actor Tim Roth to play Blatter in film LONDON (Reuters) - Actors Tim Roth and Gerard Depardieu have agreed to star in a film about FIFA president Sepp Blatter, senior FIFA officials have confirmed. Brit conquers 47th annual World Conker Championships Oct. 15 - They came, they saw, they conkered. British man wins World Conker Championships. Sharon Reich reports. A New Brooklyn Fare for Manhattan, Prized White Truffles and More Recommendations for the week of Oct. 22. Kohl's makeover could lift shares Barron's (Reuters) - Skeptics who think that Kohl's Corp is a bland stock should reconsider, according to a report in financial weekly Barron's October 28 edition. 2014 playoffs Ronaldo vs. Zlatan Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic will go head-to-head for a place at the 2014 World Cup after Portugal and Sweden were drawn together in the European qualification playoffs. Prospect Parks Closing Is Scaled Back A plan to close Prospect Park entirely from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday to accommodate a visit from President Obama has been changed to include only parts of the park. 'Snake Man' moves like a serpent The "Snake Man" is real. The mythical creature with the body of a serpent and face of a human folds himself into a tight coil for the gasping crowds, before slithering into his next impossible position. New York Fed examines mortgage real estate investment trusts -FT Oct 27 (Reuters) - The New York Fed is examining banks' exposure to a type of mortgage-backed security that is vulnerable to a sharp rise in interest rates, the Financial Times reported, citing... Pee-powered cell phone points to 'smart toilet' technology Aug. 13 - Does the call of nature hold the answer to a new form of renewable energy? Scientists in the UK are confident that it does. With backing from both the British government and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the researchers have developed a method for charging mobile phones with human urine. Matthew Stock reports. Promised Fix for Health Site Could Squeeze Some Users The White House said that it would fix the insurance marketplace by Nov. 30, raising the question of how people whose current policies do not comply with the law will get new coverage in time. Fracking Fight Focuses on a New York Towns Ban A lawsuit against a zoning ordinance that effectively banning hydraulic fracturing in Dryden, N.Y., could decide the future of the oil and gas industry in the state. In Fed and Out, Many Now Think Inflation Helps Some economists say more inflation is just what the American economy needs to escape from a half-decade of sluggish growth and high unemployment. Styles Q + A Lori Goldstein With Her Magic, Fashion Becomes Art The stylist has spent decades transforming a studio filled with shoeboxes and garment racks into artistry. UPDATE 3-AbbVie beats forecast as Humira sales surge Oct 25 (Reuters) - AbbVie Inc on Friday reported stronger-than-expected results for the third quarter, as booming sales of its Humira arthritis treatment and Synthroid thyroid replacement drug more than offset lower demand for other medicines. Officials 3 brothers die after candle lit A fire that swept through a Bronx apartment killing three young brothers was caused by a candle and occurred a day after the power company cut off electricity for unpaid bills, officials said. Company hosting Obamacare data has technical glitch -U.S. official WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - A data center that hosts the key website for the healthcare exchanges that are at the heart of President Barack Obama's signature healthcare reform law lost... Corner Office Susan Docherty of G.M. What if You Were in My Shoes? Susan Docherty of General Motors says that by asking potential hires how they would perform her job, she gets an idea of how they think on their feet. The Lede Islamists Repress Syrias Citizen Journalists In northern Syria this month, opposition activists say a radio station that aired criticism of Qaeda-linked militants was closed down by the Islamists and one citizen journalist was kidnapped. Marcia Wallace of 'Newhart' dies Marcia Wallace, whose four-decade television career included playing the secretary on "The Bob Newhart Show" and Bart's fourth-grade teacher on "The Simpsons," has died, her agent said Saturday. Phys Ed How Music Can Boost Our Workouts Making music and not just listening to it while exercising makes the exercise easier, a remarkable new experiment finds, suggesting that the human love of music may have evolved, in part, to ease physical effort. GLOBAL MARKETS-Record high on Wall Street lifts Asian spirits * Upbeat earnings from Microsoft, Amazon.com drive Wall St to record high Inspectors prepare for Syria The inspectors tasked with destroying Syria's chemical weapons have been in hostile areas before, but never when the war is still raging on the ground. N.H.L. Roundup Rangers and Devils Win on Road The Rangers squeezed past the Red Wings in the final seconds of overtime, while the Devils got a pair of power-play goals in a defeat of the Bruins.

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