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News Feed Latest worldwide news Myanmar's best treasures Myanmar's turnaround from social pariah to becoming this year's must-see destination has been remarkable. BRIEF-Royal Mail says Singapore's GIC stake in co above 4 pct Oct 25 (Reuters) - Royal Mail PLC * Gic pvt ltd raises stake in Royal Mail to above 4 percent LeBron's Heat Facing Toughest Road Yet to Title The Miami Heat enter the 2013-14 NBA season as favorites to win a third consecutive title but with several teams sporting beefed up rosters the reigning champions face their biggest challenge to the crown yet. EU agency backs new drugs from Actelion and Lundbeck LONDON (Reuters) - European regulators have recommended approval of Swiss firm Actelion's new pulmonary arterial hypertension drug Opsumit and a novel antidepressant called Brintellix from Denmark's Lundbeck. Bits Blog LinkedIns New Mobile App Called a Dream for Attackers LinkedIns new mobile app has been panned by security researchers who fear it could be a tool for hackers or government snoops. The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | Math, Oct. 23, 2013 If given the total amount spent in the United States on health care and the percentage of that amount that is spent on drugs, can you calculate the amount spent per person on those items? Russias World Cup Spotlight Dimmed by New Racism Accusations Yaya Tour, a player from Ivory Coast, said that black players might boycott the international tournament in 2018 if the country did not curb abuse by fans. The Getaway Looking for a Bus or Train? New Sites Aim to Help Start-ups are trying to make searching across multiple bus and train companies as easy as comparing airline carriers. 'Miracle journey' to EPL dream A "miracle" journey has propelled Gael Bigirimana from war-torn Burundi to soccer stardom in the English Premier League -- and a chance trip to the grocery store led to his big breakthrough. T Magazine The Look | Naomie Harris Gets Jazzed Up The actress was honored at Elles 20th annual Women in Hollywood event last night in Beverly Hills. Alex Ferguson on... It is the much-anticipated book many in football have been waiting for, while others have feared its publication. Senator Paul plans 'hold' on Yellen Fed nomination WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican U.S. Senator Rand Paul threatened on Friday to put a 'hold' on the nomination of Janet Yellen to be chair of the Federal Reserve unless he gets a vote on a bill he has sponsored to put the central bank under more scrutiny. Modern Love Recalling Painful Lessons in Forgiveness It is so perilous to love people because eventually you will hurt them. Madagascar counts presidential election, economy at stake ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) - Counting began on Friday in Madagascar's presidential election which voters hope will encourage investors and donors to return to the Indian Ocean island, four years after a coup sent its economy reeling. Odd Bedfellows in Realigned Big East Bond Over Basketball The league lost several football-oriented big names and picked up several new programs, mostly from the Midwest. The Toll of War Wars toll weighs heavily on millions inside Syria, as government services, like bakeries, begin to crumble. 1 million to watch fireworks festival Expect debilitating traffic jams and crammed subways as hordes of joyous, beer-guzzling, gimbap eating, DSLR-toting visitors hit the streets of Seoul this Saturday for the city's most explosive festival of the year. Poland Fires Coach for Missing Out on World Cup Poland Coach Waldemar Fornalik was fired after his teams 2-0 loss to England in a World Cup qualifying match. New Moon Probe Raises Questions About What to Do Next in Space While scientists are excited about what the experiment may yield, they are also concerned about the absence of future moon voyages on NASAs schedule. On Location | Ghent, N.Y. For Her Next Production ... While making a movie, Carrie Schoenfeld built a fossil-fuel-free country house with her husband. Showtime Renews Homeland and Masters of Sex Once a critics darling, Homeland has been receiving some critical mockery. But lately its ratings have been rising. Senator Paul plans 'hold' on Yellen Fed nomination WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican U.S. Senator Rand Paul threatened on Friday to put a 'hold' on the nomination of Janet Yellen to be chair of the Federal Reserve unless he gets a vote on a bill he has sponsored to put the central bank under more scrutiny. The aerodynamics of F1 Christina MacFarlane explores the role aerodynamics play in boosting a Formula One car's performance. Blackhawks vs. Blackhawks CNN's Amanda Davies looks at how international members of team will go from friends to rivals at the Winter Olympics. Well Vitamin D Ineffective for Preventing Osteoporosis A new analysis suggests that taking vitamin D supplements does not help prevent osteoporosis in middle-aged adults. Britains Economy Picks Up Speed in Third Quarter The countrys economy grew at its fastest pace in more than three years, building on an unexpected turnaround that has buoyed the government. Why Saudi driving ban can't last Mohammed Jamjoom reflects on growing up in Saudi Arabia, the last country in the world that doesn't allow women to drive. SEC's Gallagher slams effort to adopt political disclosure rules WASHINGTON, Oct 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission should not waste time drafting rules to force companies to disclose information like campaign contributions or government payments for energy projects, a top SEC official said Friday. World Briefing | Middle East Iraq U.S. Pledges $1 Million to Help Relocate Iranian Exiles The exiles, who are considered terrorists in Iran, were originally permitted to seek refuge in Iraq by Saddam Hussein after the 1979 Iranian revolution. Things I wish I'd known at 15 International day of the girl 'To my 15-year-old self' The 30-Minute Interview Dana L. Moskowitz She and three other principals bought Winoker Realty after its founder died in an accident; they renamed it Evo Real Estate Group. Well After a Stroke, Running a Half-Marathon Six years ago I suffered a stroke that forced me to relearn how to walk. The other day I ran a half-marathon. ArtsBeat New York Philharmonic to Stream Video Performances Next Week The Philharmonic will stream some recent notable performances next week, including a 2008 concert led by Lorin Maazel in North Korea and a Chinese New Year gala conducted this year by Long Yu. Samsung Electronics reports record third-quarter as chip profit hits three-year high SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's quarterly operating profit matched estimates with a 26 percent rise to a new record, powered by a strong recovery in its memory chip business as smartphone sales growth eases sharply. Well After a Stroke, Running a Half-Marathon Six years ago I suffered a stroke that forced me to relearn how to walk. The other day I ran a half-marathon. Spain Emerges From Two-Year Recession The third-quarter numbers could be a boon for the conservative government, but skeptics point to a long road ahead to full recovery. Federer Rallies Past Istomin at Swiss Indoors Roger Federer rallied past Denis Istomin, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, in the Swiss Indoors in Basel. Canadian feeder cattle exports seen surging after Tyson move WINNIPEG, Manitoba/CHICAGO, Oct 25 (Reuters) - A decision by Tyson Foods Inc to stop buying slaughter-ready Canadian cattle looks to accelerate the movement of lighter Canadian cattle to U.S. feedlots, industry sources say, damaging the already fragile Canadian beef sector. Myanmar's best treasures Myanmar's turnaround from social pariah to becoming this year's must-see destination has been remarkable. Square Feet Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased.

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