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News Feed Latest worldwide news Iran border guards killed fighting bandits near Pakistan report DUBAI (Reuters) - About 20 Iranian border guards were killed in clashes with "bandits" on the southeastern frontier with Pakistan overnight and several others were seized, Iranian media said on Saturday. For the Canadiens, Whatevers in a Name Is on the Back The Montreal Canadiens longtime equipment manager this season is making players name bars that are linguistically accurate, accents and all. Clowns in Mexico City? You cant be serious! Oct. 24 - Hundreds of clowns from across the Americas converge in Mexico City to attend the 18th annual clown convention to hone their clowning skills. Tara Cleary reports. One Play Saved a Game and May Have Saved the Jets Season If not for speedy linebacker Demario Davis, whose tackle in the Sept. 8 game against the Bucs helped them win the game, the Jets would not be contending for a playoff berth. Chinese court rejects Bo Xilai appeal A court in eastern China on Friday upheld the guilty verdict and life sentence against former Communist Party leader Bo Xilai, effectively dashing his last hope of clearing his name under Chinese law, state media reports. Australians spared mega-fire Oct. 23 - Bushfires around Sydney burn on but weather that could have caused a catastrophic mega-fire did not materialize. Paul Chapman reports. T Magazine Gallery | The Buildings and Statuary of Central Park, in Gorgeous Watercolor Drawings of New Yorks most famous sanctuary, by the artists Andrew Zega and Bernd H. Dams, are the subject of a new exhibition at Didier Aaron, on the Upper East Side. Critic on the Road Germanys Culinary Stars Long overlooked by gastronomic tourists, Germany is flexing its culinary muscle, with chefs who honor their roots while heading in new directions. To Expand Offshore Power, Japan Builds Floating Windmills The projects backers say that offshore windmills could be a breakthrough for this energy-poor nation. Czech left poised to win election, may face tough coalition talks PRAGUE, Oct 26 (Reuters) - The main opposition centre-left Social Democrats looked set to win most votes in a Czech parliamentary election ending on Saturday but new protest parties were also... 'Stan the Man' makes mark Stanislas Wawrinka talks to CNN about his 2013 success and his Olympic gold with Roger Federer. UPDATE 1-Orrick, Pillsbury in talks to form big 10 U.S. law firm NEW YORK, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Two U.S. law firms are in advanced merger discussions to create one of the 10 largest in the country, according to the firms' chairmen. Angry Over Syrian War, Saudis Fault U.S. Policy Saudi Arabia is threatening to break with the United States and pursue a more robust role in supporting the rebellion against the Syrian government. But officials worry about alienating a friend and helping jihadists. Man arrested with four guns at New York's Kennedy airport (Reuters) - A Tennessee man faces six felony weapons charges after police found two rifles, two handguns and high-capacity ammunition in luggage he was trying to check at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport on Saturday, an official said. ThyssenKrupp could set up steel processing in Brazil -report FRANKFURT, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Germany's ThyssenKrupp could seek a partner to set up steel processing in Brazil if it fails to sell its steel mill in the Latin American country, the Wall Street Journal Deutschland reported, citing sources. Wealth Matters With Giving Season in Full Force, Seeking to Understand Donors A new report challenges some accepted wisdom about how people give money and why they sometimes dont. Results trickle in from Madagascar's first election since coup ANTANANARIVO, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Results trickled in from Madagascar's presidential election on Saturday, though it was too early to identify a dominant candidate in the vote that many hope will save a cash-starved economy left crippled by a coup. Di Resta reveals Ferrari 'dream' Monza may be a long way from his birthplace in West Lothian, Scotland but Italy is unquestionably a home from home for Paul di Resta. Special Report W.T.A. Championships The Ambitious Coach Behind Serena Williams Q. and A. with Patrick Mouratoglou, the Frenchman who has helped Serena Williams win four Grand Slam titles since becoming her coach and confidant in mid-2012. U.S. bishop may have exposed Catholics to hepatitis during Communion Oct 25 (Reuters) - Catholics in North Dakota were warned to watch for symptoms of hepatitis A after a bishop with the disease served Communion at four churches, putting worshipers at risk, state officials said. Science of whiskey drinking The smell of grass or a bar bathed in a red glow can affect your enjoyment of whiskey. CNN's Jim Boulden reports. Brasil Insurance sees fewer acquisitions in 2014 as economy sags SAO PAULO, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Brasil Insurance expects a slowdown in acquisitions next year, as family businesses are more hesitant to sell with a weaker economy hurting valuations. Italy's Etna volcano erupts Oct. 26 - Europe's most active volcano, Italy's Mount Etna, erupts, sending lava and ash into the sky. Nathan Frandino reports. 'Black Stars' putting African art on map When art expert Safia Dickersbach cast a dart at a map of Africa, she had no idea it would spark an eight-year love affair with a country she had never seen before. After tough week, White House buys time for Obamacare website fix WASHINGTON, Oct 26 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama promised on Saturday that his troubled healthcare website was just weeks away from a cure as he struggled to convince Americans he is on top of what has become a self-inflicted wound to his signature first-term achievement. Solving great white mystery When coming face to face with the monstrous jaws of a great white shark, you'd probably want to be armed with more than a wet towel. Guthrie Opens 3-Shot Lead in First Trip to China The only three Americans in the 78-man field were easy to find Thursday in the BMW Masters. Tibetans Call Chinas Policies at Tourist Spot Tacit but Stifling Behind closed doors, many Labrang Monastery monks complain about intrusive government policies that they say are strangling their culture and identity. Tall in the saddle in North Korea Oct. 25 - North Korea opens a horse riding club in Pyongyang. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Vettel dominates Indian GP practice GREATER NOIDA, India (Reuters) - Sebastian Vettel promised to treat the Indian Grand Prix like any other race, despite a fourth successive title beckoning, and lived up to his word in Friday practice with the sort of domination Formula One fans have come to expect. Restaurant Takeaway A Tangy Pub Cheese With Potato Bread Chips Wylie Dufresne at Alder uses wine, rather than beer, to make a bar snack. Amazons Revenue Soars, but No Profit Is in Sight Low prices and a heavy investment in building warehouses ate into the companys earnings. YouTube tries to fix its comments YouTube comments are rough. They dabble in all forms of trolling, bullying, racism, sexism and other offensive -isms, interspersed with endless spurts of nonsensical chatter. Any thoughtful comments are typically lost in a roiling sea of "LOLs," insults and spam. T Magazine Accommodations | A New Hotel in L.A. Celebrates its Koreatown Surroundings Andrew Zobler, the man behind the NoMad in Manhattan, took cues from the busy, 24-hour neighborhood to create the Line hotel, its two restaurants, bakery and nightclub. ArtsBeat WQXR to Celebrate Polish Music With Online Festival Three 24-hour marathons to be streamed by Q2, the Web station run by WQXR, will celebrate the music of Witold Lutoslawski, Krzysztof Penderecki and other Polish composers. Pilotless jets within reach? "We're ready to take control" confirms Bob Fraser, a well-seasoned pilot who has been flying for 37 years. JPMorgan makes $5 bln settlement; SP 500 record Oct. 25 - Summary Tech leads SP 500 to lifetime high; JPMorgan Chase announces $5.1 billion in mortgage-related settlements; durable goods orders and consumer sentiment show effect of Washington dysfunction; UPS benefits from online shopping boom. Conway G. Gittens reports. Giants Hillis Goes From Watching Monday Night Football to Playing in It Peyton Hillis, who had been discarded by three teams in the last three years before the Giants signed him last week, scored a pivotal touchdown in the their first victory of the season Monday. Duchene Scores Twice in Avs' 4-2 Win Over Carolina Matt Duchene scored two goals and had an assist, and the Colorado Avalanche extended their strong start by beating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Friday night. Dot Earth Blog Exploring Solar, Efficiency, Gas and More with Amory Lovins and Joel Makower A spirited discussion with Amory Lovins of energy innovations that will matter in the next few decades.

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