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News Feed Latest worldwide news A Poet With Words Trapped Inside Ntozake Shange, suffering from the effects of two strokes and a neurological disorder, is unable to write or type, and even voice recognition software is working against her, auto-correcting her very personal style. Germany, Brazil to propose anti-spying resolution at U.N. UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Germany and Brazil are drafting a U.N. General Assembly resolution that would demand an end to excessive spying and invasion of privacy after a former U.S. intelligence contractor revealed massive international surveillance programs, U.N. diplomats said on Friday. Did 'White Widow' spy on Kenya? The manager of a Nairobi apartment complex speaks about former tenant and terror suspect Samantha Lewthwaite, dubbed the "White Widow." Couple adopts subway kittens The famous frisky felines who fouled up traffic on the New York City subway this summer have found a forever family. Hawaii lawmakers to hold special session to consider gay marriage HONOLULU (Reuters) - Hawaii, which had a pioneering role in the acceptance of same-sex marriage in the United States two decades ago, could become the 15th state to extend marriage rights to gay... 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. Syrian man in Tom Hanks-like limbo at Dubai airport DUBAI (Reuters) - A Syrian man has been stranded at Dubai airport for 16 days in a case with echoes of the Tom Hanks film "The Terminal". UPDATE 1-G4S chief for Britain resigns from security group LONDON, Oct 24 (Reuters) - G4S, the world's biggest security services firm, said its UK chief executive Richard Morris had resigned and been replaced by the group's chief operating officer Eddie... Fast-food giants in Africa Sub-Saharan Africa's economic renaissance is fueling an investment drive by fast food joints looking to tap the continent's growing middle class. Bob Greene, Pianist and Jelly Roll Morton Devotee, Dies at 91 For decades, Mr. Greenes love for a jazz legends music appeared to know no bounds. Astronaut Scott Carpenter, fourth American in space, dies at 88 DENVER (Reuters) - Astronaut Scott Carpenter, who in 1962 became the fourth American in space and the second to orbit the Earth, died on Thursday in Colorado at age 88 of complications from a stroke, his wife Patty Carpenter said. FTSE chalks up third week of gains, led by RBS * G4S gains as HSBC upgrades and floats breakup potential Exposures Gorgeous Glimpses of Calamity Man-made perils to the universes garden of life are evident from space. New Rules Set to Help Womens Offenses in College Basketball The N.C.A.A. has instructed officials to restrict physical play this season, after scoring fell to a record low in 2012-13. 10 best golf courses in Africa With courses this beautiful, you don't even need to play golf to enjoy these green hills of Africa. Sinosphere Blog Court Upholds Life Sentence for Bo Xilai Though the fallen Chinese politicians story has been full of twists, the High Peoples Court in the city of Jinan did exactly what everyone expected it would do. World's spectacular train stations From priceless art to cutting-edge architecture. Take a peek at the world's most spectacular train stations. Microsoft beats profit forecasts, shares jump SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp cruised past Wall Street's quarterly profit and revenue forecasts on Thursday, helped by strong sales of its Office and server software to businesses, sending its shares up more than 5 percent after hours. Datapoints Insurers Stocks, Unhurt by the Dawn of the Health Care Law The Affordable Care Act doesnt seem a negative for big insurance companies, if their stock prices are any indication. Theyre outpacing the broader market. AbbVie beats forecast as Humira sales surge (Reuters) - AbbVie Inc on Friday reported stronger-than-expected results for the third quarter, when booming sales of its Humira arthritis treatment and Synthroid thyroid replacement drug more than offset lower demand for other medicines. Why Yemen must conquer graft Yemen expert Peter Salisbury says the voice of Yemen's poor must be heard if it is to break free from the past. Alex Ferguson on... It is the much-anticipated book many in football have been waiting for, while others have feared its publication. Shortcuts Dealing With a Client Who Calls and Calls and ... A constant problem for freelancers and small-business owners is deciding whether to turn down business from a demanding customer. World Briefing | Africa Mali Suicide Bombing Kills 2 U.N. Peacekeepers A suicide bombing believed to have been carried out by Islamists linked to Al Qaeda killed two United Nations peacekeeping soldiers from Chad on Wednesday at a checkpoint in Mali, officials reported. ArtsBeat Joel Grey, M.C. in Cabaret, to Publish Memoir Mr. Greys book will cover both his work and his personal life. Analysts raise Netflix targets but ask if shares now too high (Reuters) - Strong subscriber gains by Netflix Inc prompted analysts to sharply raise price targets on the stock, even as some worried that the shares are getting expensive as the online online video... Gadgetwise Vacuum Tubes in a Speaker, but Lacking Old-Time Warmth Samsungs new sound bar has the conveniences of todays technology, and the company has tried to replicate the rich tones of last centurys audio. 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. UPDATE 5-Billionaire PM cements grip in Georgia, ally elected president TBILISI, Oct 27 (Reuters) - A little-known ally of billionaire Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili won a landslide victory in Georgia's presidential election on Sunday, cementing the ruling... Williams Scores 11, Nets Top Heat 108-87 Deron Williams got his first preseason action. LeBron James and Chris Bosh didn't need any more. F1 season off to a racing start Ed Foster of Motor Sport Magazine previews the Formula One season with Amanda Davies. 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. SEC's Gallagher slams effort to adopt political disclosure rules WASHINGTON (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. 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. 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.-based money market funds see $43.8 billion net inflow Lipper NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors poured $43.8 billion into money market funds in the latest week as the threat of a U.S. default faded, data from Thomson Reuters' Lipper service showed on Thursday. Colorado federal case tests U.S. warrantless surveillance NEW YORK (Reuters) - Prosecutors have for the first time formally notified a criminal defendant of evidence against him gathered under the U.S. Foreign Surveillance Intelligence Act. Matter A Far-Flung Possibility for the Origin of Life A leading expert on the origin of life suggests that based on available evidence, Mars might be a more likely place for life to have started than Earth. Ryder Cup 2014 David vs. Goliath? If it were a heavyweight boxing contest it would probably be ruled a mismatch -- the journeyman's champion up against one of golf's greatest legends. The 2014 Ryder Cup captaincy clash is a classic story waiting to happen. BlackRock launches first retail alternative funds NEW YORK (Reuters) - BlackRock Inc is launching its first alternative mutual funds for retail investors.

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