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News Feed Latest worldwide news In White House Pitches, Rosy View of Health Care Site Before the health insurance exchange Web site went live, President Obama and other top officials confidently promoted it as being simple to use and ready for customers. NEWSMAKER-In Libya's east, a former rebel commander tests Tripoli BREGA, Libya, Oct 27 (Reuters) - For Libyan militia leader Ibrahim al-Jathran, shutting down half the country's oil production with an armed militia is not a crime, it is the start of a just battle for a fair share of country's petroleum wealth. As Iraq seeks U.S. arms, bombs kill another 55 BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A dozen bombings in Iraq killed 55 people on Sunday as the prime minister prepares to travel to Washington to seek President Barack Obama's help in confronting a wave of sectarian violence fuelled by Syria's civil war. T Magazine Food Matters | Fifteen Tons of Groceries, Sailing Down the Hudson The Vermont Sail Project explores more responsible food distribution methods (the to in farm to table) by transporting edible cargo using a wind-powered barge. Duke Stuns No. 16 Virginia Tech, 13-10 The numbers suggested it was the same old Duke 0-for-11 on third-down conversions, a 387 to 198 deficit in total offense, and a whopping 3927 to 2033 disadvantage in time of possession. Macy's joins Barneys in NYC 'shop-and-frisk' scandal NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York civil rights leaders on Saturday decried the city's brewing "shop-and-frisk" scandal, in which major retailers Barneys and Macy's are accused of profiling black shoppers who say they were detained by police after buying luxury items. Oceans face 'deadly trio' of threats, study says OSLO (Reuters) - The world's oceans are under greater threat than previously believed from a "deadly trio" of global warming, declining oxygen levels and acidification, an international study said on Thursday. Sports Briefing | Tennis Gasquet Takes 10th Title With Kremlin Cup Victory Top-seeded Richard Gasquet of France won the 10th title of his career by rallying to beat the qualifier Mikhail Kukushkin of Kazakhstan in the final of the Kremlin Cup in Moscow. UPDATE 2-UPS quarterly profit rises, sees strong holiday volumes (Adds Wall Street estimates, details on segments, share move) WORLD-NEWS-SCHEDULE AT 2200 GMT/6 PM ET Editor Will Dunham + 1 202 789 8015 Global Picture Desk + 65 6870 3775 Global Graphics Desk + 65 6870 3595 TOP STORIES Billionaire PM cements Georgia grip, ally elected president TBILISI - A little-known ally of billionaire Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili wins a landslide victory in Georgia's presidential election, cementing the ruling coalition's grip on power after Mikheil Saakashvili's 1 Kenya Outcry as rape suspects ordered to mow grass Outraged Kenyans are demanding justice for a teenage girl who was allegedly gang-raped, dumped in a sewage ditch, and left for dead. RPT-UPDATE 1-Chile court freezes Glencore hydro project to weigh appeal SANTIAGO, Oct 25 (Reuters) - A Chilean appeals court has preventively blocked a recently approved $733 million hydroelectric dam to weigh an environmental appeal, a surprise setback for owners Origin... Polio cases suspected in Syria The World Health Organization said Saturday it is investigating a possible outbreak of polio in Syria, where an ongoing civil war has decimated the public health infrastructure. Bacon, Warhol sales to test health of global art market LONDON (Reuters) - A triptych by British post-war painter Francis Bacon and works by pop master Andy Warhol will provide a health test for the global art market when they go on sale in New York next month. Strategies Riding Out the Political Storm Investment strategists say its likely that long-term investors who stick to a well-thought-out plan can ride out awkward periods like the current conflict in Washington with few ill effects. Comcast to offer HBO in basic TV package (Reuters) - Comcast Corp customers will soon be able to buy premium movie and TV channel HBO and its HBO Go online service in a pared-down basic cable package that includes about 10 channels plus Internet access, for an introductory price of about $50 a month. Suu Kyi to get Sakharov Prize Better late than never. Advertising Winning Sports Fans Hearts by Giving Them Somewhere to Go Procter Gamble is transporting trailers with about 20 restrooms stocked with the companys Charmin toilet paper to N.F.L. stadiums for pregame revelers to use. Economic Scene New Front in the Fight With Infant Mortality The Affordable Care Acts benefits for pregnant women have the potential to lower infant mortality rates and change what Americans expect from their government. Wanted Pregnant cows to help South Dakota ranchers recover from storm (Reuters) - Ranchers in South Dakota who lost large parts of their cattle herds to a winter storm are not asking for blankets or food to help them recover. They want pregnant cows and heifers of breeding age, said a group organizing donations on Tuesday. Motorsport Lorenzo sets up decider Jorge Lorenzo set up a thrilling last race finale with MotoGP title leader Marc Marquez by claiming the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Motegi. Check In Hotel Review Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro A piece of Old World elegance by Copacabana Beach, this 232-room hotel is more than just a place for cleaning off the sand. Qatar 2022 As it happened A decision on the future of the Qatar 2022 World Cup has been delayed by FIFA. Off the Charts For Some, Joblessness Is Not a Temporary Problem People who do not find a new job quickly tend to remain unemployed for a long time. Education A Film School With a Sense of Place Lodz Film School is one of the few left in the world where students still learn on 35-millimeter and 16-millimeter film, but students also praise the schools unique way of teaching. Teacher sends class nude photos A teacher's assistant at the University of Iowa accidentally sent her class explicit photos. CNN affiliate KCCI reports. Wall Street's love affair with Facebook hinges on mobile SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc finally earned Wall Street's love in the second quarter. Now it needs to make the relationship last. Design Notebook House Haunters For designers who specialize in haunted houses, its high season. What scares them is how little time there is to furnish the home of your nightmares. The Simpsons Springfield to Brazil The Fox TV show will go on the road to Brazil in an episode in March that features Homer as a World Cup referee. Prince Charles in no hurry to become king - Time magazine LONDON (Reuters) - Prince Charles' passion in life is his charitable work and he wants to get as much done as he can before becoming king when, in the words of an aide, "the prison shades" close,... 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. Dance Listings for Oct. 25-31 A selected guide to dance performances in the New York area. Sports Briefing | College Basketball Louisville Suspends Starting Forward Without providing details, Coach Rick Pitino said starting power forward Chane Behanan had broken a team rule. Attacks in Iraq kill 7 officers Seven police officers were killed and nine were injured Tuesday in a series of attacks at security checkpoints in the western Iraqi province of Anbar, police said. Canada Pension Plan forms real estate venture with Brazil's BTG TORONTO, Oct 25 (Reuters) - The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board expanded its real estate presence in Brazil on Friday, saying it has formed a partnership with Banco BTG Pactual to invest in... Letters Railroad Memories A reader responds to A Boy Who Played With Trains (The Working Life, Oct. 20). URGENT-Nasdaq says claims in Facebook IPO capped at $41.6 mln WASHINGTON, Oct 25 (Reuters) - The total value of the claims that market makers can recover after suffering losses due to Nasdaq OMX Group Inc's botched handling of Facebook Inc's initial public offering is $41.6 million, the exchange operator said Friday. BlackRock shares could rise further Barron's (Reuters) - Shares of money manager BlackRock Inc have even more room to climb, keeping up its recent streak, Barron's reported in its October 28 edition. 5 people, 2 dogs dead at Phoenix condo complex Police in Phoenix, Arizona, found a horrific scene Saturday morning at a condominium complex, where five people and two dogs were dead of gunshot wounds, a police spokesman said. The dead included the apparent shooter. The world's best city is ... How many have you been to? And do you agree with the rankings?

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