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News Feed Latest worldwide news Syrian man in Tom Hanks-like limbo at Dubai airport DUBAI (Reuters) - A Syrian man has been stranded at Dubai airport for 16 days in a case with echoes of the Tom Hanks film "The Terminal". Walter White laid to rest with mock funeral "Breaking Bad's" Walter White has been off the air since late September, but his legacy is still looming over Albuquerque, New Mexico, where the series was set and filmed. Lawyers Challenge Judges Authority in Trial of Chinese Activists The trial of the three activists has drawn attention as a gauge of how far the Chinese Communist Party will go to stamp out the nationwide New Citizens Movement. Bounty survivors struggle -- with living Sailing the Atlantic on a perfect blue-sky day, HMS Bounty survivor Jessica Hewitt knew this would have been a beautiful moment to share with Claudene Christian. Around The Country College Football Around the Country Teams, players and games that stood out in the ninth week of college football. We ride along with the Nokia Drive Ride-along and interview Nokia's Aaron Dannenbring UPDATE 2-Gabon awards oil blocks; says can double production LIBREVILLE, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Gabon has awarded 13 oil and gas blocks to 11 companies as part of a major deepwater licensing round, which the Central African country hopes will double its output to 500,000 barrels per day (bpd), the oil minister said. Ibrahimovic Stars as Champions League Goals Flow Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic produced high-scoring displays in the Champions League. Iraqi PM flies to U.S., seeking arms to fight militants BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki travelled to the United States on Tuesday to press for urgent help and arms to combat the worst upsurge of violence in years. Fish 'n fashion stars of Red Sea photo contest October 29 - Dozens of underwater photographers film fish, corals and fashion models in the Eilat Red Sea competition. Sharon Reich reports. The Sun That Did Not Roar The Sun appears to slack off at the height of the solar cycle, the solar maximum, usually a time of roiling activity as the stars magnetic fields reverse. Countdown to Ryder Cup Tom Watson, American captain at the 2014 Ryder Cup, reflects on his 36-year long history with the golf competition. Sports Briefing | Soccer Fighting in Brazil Disrupts Clubs The Brazilian league leader Cruzeiro will have to play one home match away from its stadium because of fan violence. Neuer says Bayern keeper's role easier under Guardiola (Reuters) - Manuel Neuer is better suited to new Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola's style of passing the ball out from the back than he was to the tactics of predecessor Jupp Heynckes, said the Germany goalkeeper. Campaign Spotlight A Premium Brand Reaches Out to the Discerning Vodka Fan BBDO New York has introduced a global campaign for Belvedere Vodka, starting with television spots and expanding to print, outdoor and digital advertising. Estuaries in Puerto Rico's capital get 'mega clean up' SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Reuters) - A flotilla of fishing skiffs and kayaks plied through the channels and lagoons that comprise the San Juan estuary system Saturday, as volunteers dove beneath bridges and trudged through the thick mangrove forest lining its coasts. Its the Economy Why Apple Wants to Bust Your iPhone The benefits, annoyances and miscalculations of planned obsolescence. Blatter's African call fuels re-election speculation Is Sepp Blatter angling for another term as head of world football? The FIFA president had vowed this would be his last, but Friday's comments about Africa's under-representation at the World Cup has fueled speculation sparked by his earlier claim that he has "a mission" to complete. UPDATE 1-Airbus won't deliver fewer than 25 A380/yr -CEO in paper * Airbus won't deliver fewer than 25 A350s in coming years Malmo Weathers Storm to Clinch Swedish Title Malmo FF secured its 17th Swedish league title, beating Elfsborg, 2-0, in the next-to-last round. NASCAR's pit crew pioneer Christmas Abbott, 5'3 and 115 pounds, is the first woman to join a NASCAR pit crew team. Why Facebook is full of giraffes If you've spent any time on Facebook in the past day or so, you may be wondering What's up with all the giraffes? National Briefing | Midwest Ohio Worrisome Carp Are Found in a Tributary of Lake Erie Four grass carp, a species imported from Asia decades ago, were captured last year in the Sandusky River, signalling a potential threat to native fish. Telefonica gives Italy assurances on Telelecom Italia future ROME, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Telecom Italia will remain an Italian company and investments in technology and employment levels will be guaranteed, the chairman of Spanish rival Telefonica said on Tuesday after a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta. Rookies Bruising Running Helps Open Up Packers Attack Led by Eddie Lacy, the top N.F.L. rookie rusher, Green Bay now has a formidable running game to complement the passing of Aaron Rodgers. Egyptian Satirist Returns to TV With Careful Barbs In his first show since the military ousted President Mohamed Morsi in July, Bassem Youssef skewered the leadership with caution, in a test of what the government was prepared to allow. AMC Orders a Fifth Season of The Walking Dead The zombie apocalypse drama is more popular than anything else on AMC. Letter from India Dangers Come With Freedom for Indian Women Women are quickly gaining new freedoms in India, but new dangers are also arising because women are expanding their perimeter. Oklahoma high court says drug-induced abortion law unconstitutional OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct 29 (Reuters) - The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that a state law meant to restrict the use of abortion-inducing drugs instead bans them altogether, rendering the law unconstitutional and paving the way for the measure to reach the U.S. Supreme Court. U.N. inspectors hold 'very productive' nuclear talks with Iran VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog and Iran held "very productive" talks this week on how to advance a long-blocked investigation into Iranian atomic activities and will meet again in Tehran next month, they said in a rare joint statement on Tuesday. National Briefing | Southwest Texas Deal Reached Over Claims That Company Misused Visas Infosys was accused of misusing temporary visas to bring Indian technology workers to the United States, justice officials said. GLOBAL MARKETS-Cautiously optimistic Fed will spring no surprises * US stocks at historic highs on hopes Fed maintains stimulus Estuaries in Puerto Rico's capital get 'mega clean up' SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Reuters) - A flotilla of fishing skiffs and kayaks plied through the channels and lagoons that comprise the San Juan estuary system Saturday, as volunteers dove beneath bridges and trudged through the thick mangrove forest lining its coasts. Wozniacki ends wait for title The wait is over for Caroline Wozniacki as she collects some silverware in Luxembourg. A Poet With Words Trapped Inside Ntozake Shange, suffering from the effects of two strokes and a neurological disorder, is unable to write or type, and even voice recognition software is working against her, auto-correcting her very personal style. Dining | New Jersey Tailgate Parties Far Beyond Burgers and Dogs Some football fans are turning to caterers to help elevate the banquet-style celebrations that occur on stadium parking lots. UPDATE 2-Grand Theft Auto V revs up Take-Two's results SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Take-Two Interactive Software raised its fiscal 2014 results forecast on Tuesday after reporting that second-quarter revenue quadrupled, driven by record-breaking sales of the video game "Grand Theft Auto V." Swiss banks tout stability and secrecy to lure rich GENEVA (Reuters) - Switzerland's banking industry is relying on its stability and expertise to ensure it has a bright future as a leading center for managing the assets of the rich, despite a... At War Blog Share Your Views For Veterans Day Our colleagues at In Transit Blog A New Ethiopian Lodge With a Focus on Conservation The Bale Mountain Lodge in Ethiopia is within a park known for its biodiversity and employs a resident naturalist.

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