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News Feed Latest worldwide news Top films at the North American box office Sept 8 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Sept. 6, led by "Riddick" at No. 1, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Riddick.............................$ 18.7 million 2 (1) Lee Daniels' The Butler.............$ 8.9 million 3 (5) Instructions Not Included...........$ 8.1 million 4 (3) We're the Millers...................$ 7.9 million 5 (4) Planes..............................$ 4.3 million 6 (2) Federer Beats 'Baby Federer' to Keep Up Tour Finals Bid Roger Federer ended Grigor Dimitrov's seven-match winning streak and showed the Bulgarian he has some way to go to live up to his 'Baby Federer' tag with a 6-3 7-6 (2) quarter-final victory at the Basel Open on Friday. Giants 15, Eagles 7 No Touchdowns, No Matter Giants End Road Losing Streak The Giants used efficient offense, solid defense and five field goals to stop an eight-game road skid and hand Philadelphia its 10th straight home loss. World Briefing | Middle East Saudi Arabia Women Warned of Arrest Over Driving Protest The warnings came on the eve of the planned protest by female activists who have obtained drivers licenses abroad Solar sail set for deep space voyage in 2015 Oct. 23 - NASA has plans to launch a lightweight, highly efficient solar sail in 2015 to explore as far as three million kilometres into deep space. The sail, propelled by the Sun's rays, will also be tested as an early warning system for potentially damaging solar emissions headed for Earth. Rob Muir reports. Black Sea, southeast European nations pledge emissions cut by 2027 BELGRADE (Reuters) - Nine countries in the Black Sea region and southeast Europe agreed on Thursday to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in large power plants and oil refineries by 2027 as part of plans to forge closer ties with the European Union. Syrian rebels clash with government forces in Damascus (WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT) Oct. 26 - New amateur videos posted on social media websites appear to show military strikes and deadly clashes throughout Syria. Nathan Frandino reports. Vettel clinches fourth F1 world title Sebastian Vettel clinched a record equaling fourth successive world title Sunday with another superbly judged drive to win the Indian Grand Prix. UPDATE 1-Tullow Oil suspends work at two Kenya exploration blocks NAIROBI, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Tullow Oil said on Saturday it had suspended drilling operations on two blocks in northwest Kenya due to security concerns, after local residents held protests demanding for more jobs at the sites. Sports Briefing | Boxing Kazakhs Delight Home Crowd at Amateur Boxing Championships Kazakhstan bolstered its reputation as the new powerhouse of amateur boxing by winning four titles in front of a home crowd at the world amateur boxing championships in Almaty. Education A Film School With a Sense of Place Lodz Film School is one of the few left in the world where students still learn on 35-millimeter and 16-millimeter film, but students also praise the schools unique way of teaching. China Introduces a New Lending Rate The rate, set by a group of banks, is another step aimed at a more market determined financial system in the country. Protesters march in Washington against NSA spying WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Protesters marched on Capitol Hill in Washington on Saturday to protest the U.S. government's online surveillance programs, whose vast scope was revealed this year by former spy agency contractor Edward Snowden. Kenyan Deputy Leader Dealt Blow at Hague The International Criminal Court reversed a ruling that would have allowed William Ruto, the deputy president, to be present only on key occasions. Being a thinker? Pocket your smartphone There's a story about a man who spent his hours daydreaming. He may have been at Ford; he may have been at IBM. He was simply a man who spent his time in his office, feet up on the desk, looking at everything and nothing. Gambling Debate Entangles Disney in Florida Disney has long led the fight against the expansion of casinos in the state, but it also owns the Marvel superheroes, whose images appear on slot machines. Where St. Vincents Once Stood A look at the transformation of the St. Vincents Hospital site in the West Village, a mega-work-in-progress. Hasegawa, Lee Share Lead in Asia-Pacific Amateur Shohei Hasegawa of Japan and Lee Chang-woo of South Korea battled 25 mph gusts and temperatures in the mid-50s to share the lead going into the final two rounds of the Asia-Pacific Amateur. Cicely Williams, Tarek Fadel The couple met at Yale, from which they received advanced degrees. BlackRock shares could rise further Barron's (Reuters) - Shares of money manager BlackRock Inc have even more room to climb, keeping up its recent streak, Barron's reported in its October 28 edition. Take a balloon trip - into outer space? Want space travel but don't have pockets deep enough for Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic or the courage levels to match Felix Baumgartner, the daredevil space-jumper? A balloon trip to (almost) space and back might just be the answer. EU leaders want action over U.S. spying claims European Union leaders are meeting for a second day Friday at a summit overshadowed by anger over allegations the United States has been spying on its allies. Living With Cancer Brains on Chemo Forgetfulness, trouble concentrating and word loss are common manifestations of the condition known as chemo brain. For many cancer patients (and the people who love them), this can be a mystifying experience, writes Susan Gubar. S Korea to get first nude beach? Cold water and nude beaches don't necessarily mix well. Hotshots Africa's new photographers It wasn't too long ago when the image of Africa was plagued by photographs of starving children, war, wildlife photography and portraits of African tribes exoticizing the "dark continent." But Africa for the past few years has been immersed in digital technology and culture and the digital age in Africa can now be witnessed through art and photography. Higher rates fail to boost demand at Fed's reverse repo test NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve on Monday doubled the interest rate on overnight loans it pays Wall Street dealers and money market funds, but it did not generate much additional... North Korean leader attends meetings with military officers Oct. 26 - North Korea's state media broadcast video of leader Kim Jong-un attending meetings with military officers and political instructors of the Korean People's Army. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Giant sea creature recovered off California coast Oct. 15 - An 18-foot-long oarfish is recovered by a snorkeler near Catalina Island. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Jamie Dornan Named as New Lead in Fifty Shades Mr. Dornan, an Irish actor and underwear model, will be the new male lead in the movie adaptation of Fifty Shade of Grey, the books author, E.L. James, confirmed. No. 20 S Carolina Rallies Past No. 5 Mizzou in 2OT Hobbled by a sprained left knee, Connor Shaw asked Steve Spurrier if he could play Saturday night at Missouri. Figure of fun to major champion This time it'll be Jason Dufner who laughs last and loudest. Scientists go with their gut for bacterial bio-fuel Oct. 8 - Scientists in South Korea say they have produced gasoline from genetically modified Escherichia coli, a bacteria more commonly associated with food poisoning in humans. The researchers, from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, say their work could one day lead to a new and sustainable source of clean fuel. Rob Muir reports. Gunman kills four, commits suicide at Phoenix apartment complex (Reuters) - A gunman killed four members of a family and their two dogs and then shot himself to death at a Phoenix apartment complex on Saturday, police said. Carl Icahn on right track re Apple- T. Rowe Price's Spencer Oct. 24 - T. Rowe Price Global Tech Fund manager Josh Spencer, whose funds top holding is Apple, says Carl Icahn is right about the buyback- but says the magnitude may be a bit too much. Bobbi Rebell reports. Global Economy No Halloween horrors in store from the Fed LONDON (Reuters) - Back in May and June, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke played a trick on markets by sketching out a timetable for reducing the central bank's $85 billion-a-month bond buying. Investors recoiled in horror and bond yields surged. Nadal on comeback triumph Fresh from his stunning win in New York, Rafael Nadal describes his relief after a painful comeback from injury. Obama, buoyed by election win, faces new battles WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama had little time to savor victory on Wednesday after voters gave him a second term in the White House where he faces urgent economic challenges, a looming fiscal showdown and a still-divided Congress able to block his every move. Open Games in Moscow to Test an Antigay Law An organization called the Russian L.G.B.T. Sport Federation plans to hold gay-friendly Olympics just three days after the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. N.F.L. Roundup Newton Helps Push Carolina Over .500 Cam Newton and the Panthers moved to 4-3 and kept the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers winless with a 31-13 victory on Thursday night. Twitter IPO pegs valuation at modest $11 billion SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Seeking to avoid a repeat of Facebook Inc's much-maligned public debut, Twitter Inc revealed more modest ambitions on Thursday, saying its initial public offering would raise up to $1.6 billion and value the company at up to $10.9 billion.

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