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News Feed Latest worldwide news New York Mayor Bloomberg looks ahead to golf, speaking Spanish NEW YORK (Reuters) - A golfing holiday and learning to speak Spanish "like a native" are at the top of New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's list of activities he'll pursue when his term ends in... Gadgetwise Tap and Swipe for a Good Cause The Global Gaming Initiative seeks to connect mobile games and charity; its first project raises money to buy bicycles for impoverished communities. Twitter's 'anti-Facebook' IPO tactics win over some investors NEW YORK (Reuters) - Institutional investors who met with Twitter Inc this week say they are optimistic about its initial public offering and see little sign of the irrational exuberance that... Frugal Traveler Churches and Cheap Seafood Off the Coast of Chile Chilo, an archipelago off the southern part of the country, offers a number of choices for frugal-friendly exploration. On Location | Red Hook, Brooklyn Three Feet High and Rising After seeing his house knee-deep in water, New Yorks chief urban designer is determined to keep it from happening again. Recipes for Health Brown Rice Bowl With Oven-Baked Miso-Glazed Tofu, Red Peppers and Kimchi One marinade can be used for a variety of vegetable toppings in this dish. Tehran Journal Former American Embassy in Iran Attracts Pride and Dust To hard-liners, the dilapidated building is a monument to Irans revolution; to others, it is a relic to be forgotten, even as the Nov. 4 anniversary of the 1979 hostage-taking approaches. As Buffalo Sabres Rebuild, Fans Say Team Should Also Reform The Sabres have been so widely criticized for a handful of violent incidents that fans in Buffalo and commentators across the continent are calling for Coach Ron Rolstons ouster. Most unequal place in U.S. Dreams can fade quickly for many in Lake Providence, Louisiana, where the level of income inequality is greater than in any county or parish in the U.S. What's got into the Saudis? It was certainly an unprecedented surprise when Saudi Arabia announced -- on 18 October, only a day after its election to one of the 10 rotating seats on the U.N. Security Council -- that it was turning down the chance to participate in the world's top forum for discussion of international issues. Fitch Affirms Department of Bas-Rhin at 'AA'; Outlook Negative PARIS/FRANKFURT, October 31 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Department of Bas-Rhin's Long-term foreign and local currency ratings at 'AA', and its Short-term foreign currency rating at 'F1+'.... National Briefing | Rockies Utah Ex-Lover Testifies Against Doctor in Wifes Killing A mistress of a former Utah doctor accused of killing his wife testified Wednesday that he had once described how he could induce a heart attack in someone that would appear natural. U.S. demand for trucks, other vehicles drives strong GM profit DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Co on Wednesday posted a better-than-expected third-quarter profit as the U.S. automaker's new lineup of pickup trucks and other revamped models boosted North... Kindergarten wars CVs for toddlers? In Hong Kong's educational pressure cooker, the kindergarten place race begins at birth. The road to recovery in Rockaway Beach Oct. 28 - New Yorkers are unlikely to ever forget the wrath of Hurricane Sandy and the damage it left behind. Jillian Kitchener reports. Israel 'takes action in Syria' A White House official has confirmed Israeli warplanes struck a military base near the Syrian city of Latakia. Restored to former glory CNN's Robyn Curnow looks at a building in Johannesburg, South Africa, which is being restored to its former glory. Bosnia mtel Q3 profit down 11 pct due to economic crisis SARAJEVO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Bosnia's second-largest telecoms firm, mtel, posted third-quarter profit of 78.7 million Bosnian marka ($55 million) on Thursday, down 11 percent on lower revenue that the company said was due to a worsening economic situation. Will press charter damage journalism? British newspaper publishers have failed in their bid to block a new government-backed royal charter on press regulation, clearing the way for a new system of regulation proposed by UK lawmakers but opposed by news publishing companies. The Tv Watch Homeland on Showtime Gets a Jolt of Energy Almost midway through a sluggish third season, Homeland gets a jolt of energy and a potentially redeeming plot turn. Saudi women warned over driving Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry issued a warning to women caught driving and anyone engaging in demonstrations Saturday, as activists have called on the country to defy a Saudi de facto ban on women driving. Museum and Gallery Listings for Nov. 1-7 A critical guide to the visual arts in New York and the region. 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. Amid Debate, Turkey Unveils Rail Tunnel Under Bosporus The ceremony coincided with the 90th anniversary of the modern Turkish state and during debate about the tunnels safety. AIG quarterly profit beats estimates Oct 31 (Reuters) - American International Group Inc reported a better-than-expected third-quarter operating profit, helped by strong growth in its property and casualty business. White House lists two dozen leaders to meet with Obama on deficit WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two dozen business, labor and civic leaders, including the chief executives of major U.S. corporations such as Ford, IBM and Wal-Mart, will meet President Barack Obama to discuss how to control the federal deficit, said the White House on Monday. Mobile Ads Fuel a Jump in Profit at Facebook Profits doubled in the third quarter, and the social network reported that mobile ads now accounted for about half its advertising revenue. In Practice Timetable for Opening of Small Business Exchanges May Not Represent a Delay It is not clear whether the Nov. 30 date represents a delay, although some media have characterized it that way. Tepco can't yet be trusted to restart world's biggest nuclear plant governor NIIGATA, Japan (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Power Co must give a fuller account of the Fukushima disaster and address its "institutionalized lying" before it can expect to restart another nuclear station, the world's largest, said a local government official who holds an effective veto over the utility's revival plan. U.S. Senate panel passes plan to restrict, not end, surveillance WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee approved legislation on Thursday to tighten controls on the government's sweeping electronic eavesdropping programs, but allows... Around The Country College Football Around the Country Teams, players and games that stood out in the ninth week of college football. World's most dramatic runways Arriving at an air terminal is rarely a memorable event. Time Warner Cable Reports Record Quarterly Loss of TV Subscribers The cable company lost 306,000 television subscribers in the third quarter, hurt by a contract dispute that resulted in a blackout of CBS programming. City to Fit All Streetlights With Energy-Saving LED Bulbs The phaseout is part of a long-term plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent by 2017 and, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said, would save taxpayers money. McIlroy Bolts Out to the Lead at HSBC Champions The graceful combination of power and balance. The bounce in his step after every birdie. His name at the top of the leaderboard. For at least one round, Rory McIlroy finally looked like the former No. 1 player in the world instead of a guy who hasn't won a tournament all year. UPDATE 3-Avon's turnaround stalls; shares plummet Oct 31 (Reuters) - Avon Products Inc's quarterly sales slipped, missing forecasts and sending its shares plummeting as investors questioned whether its turnaround plan was working. Feminism isn't a drag for Kurd men Last April, images of Kurdish men dressed in drag started making the rounds on Facebook. Tiger dropped by EA Sports Tiger Woods' face has adorned the cover of EA Sports video games for well over a decade, but the world No. 1 has been dropped by the developer. 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. Jets Forgo Film Review When Woes Are Obvious Coach Rex Ryan skipped watching tape of the Cincinnati Bengals rolling over the Jets on Sunday, a move he used in 2010 after the Patriots embarrassed the Jets.

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