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News Feed Latest worldwide news Over How Outing Lost Its Power to Shock The announcement that a public figure is gay barely registers as newsworthy now, but that was not always the case. Seoul business travel guide Etiquette, tricky addresses, best hotels by business hub. Here's what many business travelers wish they'd known before arrival. German-Swiss tax deal could be revived, conservatives say BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives want to revive a bilateral tax agreement with Switzerland in coalition talks with the Social Democrats, who blocked the proposed tax deal... Google releases Nexus 5 phone Google on Thursday released its latest candy-themed mobile operating system Android 4.4, more deliciously known as Kit Kat. '12 Years A Slave' Agonizingly magnificent Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave is an agonizingly magnificent movie the first great big-screen dramatization of slavery. Based on actual events, it begins in 1841 and tells the story of a free black man from Saratoga Springs, N.Y., a musician named Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), who walks around in a natty gray suit, secure in the courtly modesty of his life as a husband and father of two. But then he accepts an offer to go to Washington, D.C., with a pair of traveling entertainers, and when they're out at a restaurant drinking wine, we get the queasy feeling this is too good to be true. It is. Solomon isn't being hired for his talents. He's being trafficked. EU cars on track to meet 2015 carbon emissions goal EEA BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU car emissions fell 2.6 percent in 2012 from 2011, official figures showed on Wednesday, adding to a fierce Brussels debate on how quickly automakers can improve vehicle fuel efficiency. Philadelphia Inquirer Majority Owners Seek to Buy Out Others The majority owners said they wanted to provide stability to the newspaper after a month of upheavals and lawsuits. Sandy Hook demolition begins but no major gun control measures passed yet Oct. 27 - The fatal shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School renewed the debate on the nation's gun laws, but Congress has been unable to move forward on any major legislation. Produced by Nathan Frandino. Sketch Guy When the Financial Past Is Not Prologue Relying on historical averages to plan for the future is not as useful as basing decisions on values, goals and resources. 5 reasons why Roma are Europe's best No team in European football has made a better start to the 2013-14 season than Roma; no team in Italian football history has ever made a better start to a Serie A season.. Sebelius Apologizes for Health Sites Malfunctions Kathleen Sebelius, the secretary of health and human services, said she was responsible for what she called the HealthCare.gov debacle. India aims for Mars India joins an elite space club as it prepares to send its first orbiter to the Red Planet. Movie Review In Sweet Dreams, Rwandan Entrepreneurship Sweet Dreams looks at how a Brooklyn ice cream company helped a group of Rwandan women start their own business. Movie Review Golden Slumbers, A Film About Cambodian Cinema Golden Slumbers a film about Cambodian cinema, whose history was wiped clean by the Khmer Rouge gleans traces of the erased past through interviews. Hon Hai says to focus on content creation to drive value KAOHSIUNG (Reuters) - The world's largest electronics assembler Hon Hai Precision Industry said on Thursday it will turn new software development centers in southern Taiwan into a data and cloud power base to focus on content creation. UPDATE 1-Google, Oracle, Red Hat experts to help fix Obamacare website WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Experts from top technology and Internet companies including Google Inc, Oracle Corp and Red Hat Inc have joined the Obama administration's effort to fix its troubled... Horsemeat found in canned beef at two UK retailers -food agency LONDON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - A batch of canned sliced beef containing horsemeat has been removed from the shelves of retailers Home Bargains and Quality Save, Britain's Food Standards Agency said on Thursday . TABLE-Foreign brokers set to buy Japanese stocks TOKYO, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Friday. Japanese Stocks BUY 15.7 million shares SELL 12.9... Cicely Williams, Tarek Fadel The couple met at Yale, from which they received advanced degrees. Senate banking panel eyes November 14 for Yellen hearing Senate aide WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate Banking Committee is considering holding a hearing on Janet Yellen's nomination to head the Federal Reserve on November 14, a Senate aide said on Monday. Sports Briefing | Soccer Chelsea Eliminates Arsenal Csar Azpilicueta seized on a defensive blunder and Juan Mata scored a slick second goal as Chelsea dumped its London rival Arsenal out of the League Cup with a 2-0 victory. Oracle shareholders give Ellison's pay a thumbs down SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A majority of shareholders opposed Oracle Corp Chief Executive Larry Ellison's pay in a non-binding vote on Thursday following complaints that the world's third-richest man makes too much as his company struggles against smaller rivals. Exclusive | Gardiner Home Lot An Undiluted Pedigree in the Hamptons A 3.7-acre property in East Hampton is the only lot from the original settlement still owned by descendants of the family that settled on it. Nadal on comeback triumph Fresh from his stunning win in New York, Rafael Nadal describes his relief after a painful comeback from injury. Kerry Will Visit Saudi Arabia in an Effort to Repair Frayed Relations Secretary of State John Kerry will meet with King Abdullah, a major ally, in his first stop on a nine-day trip to the Middle East, Europe and North Africa. Chocolate Factory, Trade War Victim A power struggle between the European Union and the Russian-backed Customs Union is squeezing Roshen, the largest confectioner in Ukraine. NSA denies Google, Yahoo hack The National Security Agency's director flatly denies reports the agency secretly broke into links connecting Google and Yahoo data centers. Bits Blog Adobe Hacking Attack Was Bigger Than Previously Thought The company said a tally of stolen usernames and passwords now tops 38 million records. Poland, Wedded to Coal, Spurns Europe on Clean Energy Targets A fossil-fuels holdout, Poland has actively worked to block the European Unions effort to more tightly control greenhouse gas emissions. REFILE-Lawyer 'wanted no part' of case against Chevron in Ecuador NEW YORK, Oct 31 (Reuters) - A New York lawyer testified on Thursday that he quit a team that was suing Chevron Corp over environmental pollution in Ecuador in 2010 for "ethical" reasons. Putin All welcome at Games Russian President Vladimir Putin says all are welcome to the Winter Olympics regardless of sexual orientation. Where's the best falafel in Dubai? Arva Ahmed's food tours seek out most authentic dishes in Dubai. Western U.S. states, British Columbia team up to battle climate change SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The leaders of the three U.S. states along the Pacific Coast and the Canadian province of British Columbia agreed on Monday to align carbon-cutting policies in the coastal region, which together is equivalent to the world's fifth-largest economy. RPT-UPDATE 1-China demands U.S. explain spying allegations linked to Australian missions (Repeats story published late Thursday; no change to text) Netiquette Saying farewell So many folks manage to lose their netiquette heads when they scramble, legs flailing and akimbo, toward the denouement of events and life chapters. So here is the ultimate (get it?) digital-etiquette guide to a polite big finish. Wealth Want to buy an Irish castle? For those of means, the price is right. Sports Briefing | Golf L.P.G.A. Tour Will Admit 16-Year-Old The L.P.G.A. Tour waived its age requirement Monday for Lydia Ko, clearing the way for her to join the tour in 2014. T Magazine Countess Marina Cicogna, A Woman of the World The 79-year-old Italian who is also an award-winning movie producer, photographer of the jet-set and hostess of truly legendary parties continues to live her life on her own terms. Observatory A Dogs Tail Wag Can Say a Lot When watching a tail wag to the left, dogs showed signs of anxiety, scientists found. When the tail went in the opposite direction, they remained calm. Tennis greats gather for reunion A group of exclusive players, including Roger Federer and Andy Roddick, met on the sidelines of the U.S. Open.

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