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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. ArtsBeat Matthew Barney Film in the Lineup at Australia Arts Festival Isabella Rossellini, John Zorn and Matthew Barney are among the artists on the program at the 2014 Adelaide Festival. Special Report Help wanted in Fukushima Low pay, high risks and gangsters IWAKI, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Tetsuya Hayashi went to Fukushima to take a job at ground zero of the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl. He lasted less than two weeks. Countdown to Ryder Cup Tom Watson, American captain at the 2014 Ryder Cup, reflects on his 36-year long history with the golf competition. 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. Woods Says the Next Step Is Up to Golf Channel Tiger Woods issued a veiled challenge to Golf Channel over a column written by analyst Brandel Chamblee that a series of rules violations by Woods amounted to cheating. Chelsea rejoice as Wenger's Mourinho hoodoo continues LONDON (Reuters) - Jose Mourinho got the better of old adversary Arsene Wenger once again as Chelsea showed their strength-in-depth by reaching the League Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over London rivals Arsenal on Tuesday. Immelt says GE can succeed in China independently Jan 19 - In an interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt touts the conglomerate's success with joint ventures in China, but says GE has succeeded on its own. Red Sox on brink of championship after beating Cards ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - Boston broke a 1-1 tie with a pair of seventh-inning runs to support another brilliant outing by starter Jon Lester in a 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday that put the Red Sox on the brink of winning the World Series. Zombie car that nobody loved Here's the short, tragic story of a little car in China that nobody wanted. ArtsBeat Matthew Barney Film in the Lineup at Australia Arts Festival Isabella Rossellini, John Zorn and Matthew Barney are among the artists on the program at the 2014 Adelaide Festival. Square Feet Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Russia demands Ukraine payment, raising fears of new gas war MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian gas export monopoly Gazprom demanded Ukraine pay an overdue gas bill urgently on Tuesday, raising fears of a new "gas war" and increasing pressure on Kiev as it tries to build ties with Europe. EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil stocks slip as OGX fall offsets gain in Itau * Brazil Bovespa falls 0.97 percent, Mexico IPC up 0.39 percent SAO PAULO, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks fell for the fourth session in five on Tuesday as shares of oil company OGX plunged on investor concerns over a possible bankruptcy filing, offsetting a jump in shares of lender Itau Unibanco. Mexico's IPC index rallied for a third straight session, while Chile's bourse fell slightly. Brazil's benchmark Bovespa stock index fell 0.97 percent a day after rising the most in ne Rachel Pomerance, David Berl The bride is an editor; the groom is a lawyer. UPDATE 1-Tech companies seek fast action on U.S. 'patent troll' bill WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Technology companies on Tuesday urged fast action on a patent reform bill in testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, including tackling what they termed the rising tide of costly lawsuits by "patent trolls." Storm death toll rises as wind, rain batters northern Europe LONDON/AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Hurricane strength winds battered northern Europe on Monday, killing more than a dozen people, cutting power and forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and train journeys. 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. Fernandez-Castano Wins BMW Masters Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano called it the perfect win, even though his final hole Sunday to win the BMW Masters was anything but perfect. Dish wins dismissal of Harbinger's LightSquared lawsuit Oct 29 (Reuters) - Charlie Ergen's Dish Network Corp won dismissal on Tuesday of a lawsuit brought by Phil Falcone's Harbinger Capital Partners in a fight over LightSquared Inc, a wireless communications business that is in bankruptcy. Sports Briefing | Tennis Serena Williams Romps in Opener Top-ranked Serena Williams breezed past Angelique Kerber, 6-3, 6-1, to open her bid for a fourth ATP Championships title in Istanbul. UPDATE 2-"Guardians" TV sales rescue DreamWorks' quarter Oct 29 (Reuters) - DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc reported quarterly results ahead of Wall Street estimates, helped by a strong pay-TV showing for "Rise of the Guardians", a fantasy film featuring Jack Frost, Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy. Rice Offers a More Modest Strategy for Mideast In an interview, Susan E. Rice, President Obamas national security adviser, said the presidents goal was to avoid having events in the region swallow his foreign-policy agenda. Boyd Leads No. 9 Clemson Past Maryland 40-27 The offense clicked on the ground and in the air, amassing 551 yards on 98 plays. The defense came up big during a pivotal stretch of the third quarter, and special teams contributed 16 points. Monthlong Chase Around New York City for Banksys Street Art A little army has been scurrying to wherever in New York the anonymous street artist and trickster known as Banksy has placed his almost daily graffiti. Jonas Brothers It's over for now The Jonas Brothers, which recently canceled a planned 19-show national tour, are no longer a group. Immelt says GE can succeed in China independently Jan 19 - In an interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt touts the conglomerate's success with joint ventures in China, but says GE has succeeded on its own. UPDATE 4-New York retailers, police trade blame on 'shop and frisk' NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York police and retailers Macy's Inc and Barneys New York Inc traded blame on Tuesday over complaints by black customers who were stopped by police after making luxury purchases, in a case that has roiled civil rights leaders. The Lede Syrians Flee What Some Called the City of Death Of the many Syrians evacuating Moadhamiya in the latest civilian exodus from the Damascus suburb, some were reported to be weak and being transported on stretchers and in wheelchairs. Street Style Blazer The best of readers photos from the week of Oct. 21. Activist shareholder Icahn ups stake in Talisman Energy CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - Activist investor Carl Icahn increased his stake in struggling Canadian oil producer Talisman Energy Inc to 6.96 percent on Monday, according to a U.S. Securities and... Bomb Mailed To Official Of Britain In Ulster The parcel, which was defused and caused no injuries, was the fourth letter bomb sent to Northern Ireland authorities in the past week. London's coolest gravestones The best -- and wackiest -- tombs in this great cemetery city don't always belong to the most famous. Joost Luiten in a Role Reversal Over When to WD Joost Luiten was first alternate at the British Open, and he wasn't very happy when Peter Hanson played only five holes before he withdrew with a bad back. Hanson knew he couldn't finish the tournament. He felt he had to tee off so it would count as a start toward the minimum 15 required to remain a PGA Tour member. Breakingviews The City has huge scope to expand Oct. 28 - Finance has rightly been in the sin bin for six years and the cleanup isn't over. But Hugo Dixon says Mark Carney is right to stress that the City is good for Britain, Europe and the world. New Parent, Old Parent When to Decide if Your Child Needs Outside Help Parents who have weathered a childs emotional struggles are asked to share their lessons with newer parents. SAC Capital plea deal may come early next week WSJ NEW YORK (Reuters) - The settlement U.S. prosecutors are hammering out with SAC Capital Advisors, Steven A. Cohen's multibillion-dollar hedge fund, over criminal charges related to insider trading could be announced early next week, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. South Carolinas Clowney Savors a Rare Moment of Joy South Carolinas victory over then-No. 5 Missouri in double overtime Saturday was a triumphant moment in an otherwise trying season for defensive end Jadeveon Clowney. China leaping forward on carbon footprint - World Bank June 19 - China has set very aggressive goals to cut its carbon footprint as well as short-lived climate pollutants, says World Bank President Jim Yong Kim. Well Now, a Kiss Isnt Just a Kiss Why do we lock lips in romantic relationships? Its complicated, according to researchers at Oxford University. Its less about sex and more about assessing potential mates than you may think.

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