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News Feed Latest worldwide news China pulls plug on 'vulgar' shows Chinese authorities have banned satellite broadcasters from buying the rights to more than one foreign-made program per year in a bid to tackle "vulgar" and "excessive" entertainment in Chinese television. Haitian-Dominicans not citizens? Some Dominicans who have never traveled outside of their country of birth could suddenly find themselves outsiders. UPDATE 5-China suspects Tiananmen crash a suicide attack, sources say BEIJING, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Chinese authorities investigating what could be Beijing's first major suicide attack searched on Tuesday for two men from Muslim-dominated Xinjiang after three people... Bachelet may win Chile election in first round, poll shows SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Center-left former President Michelle Bachelet holds a huge lead in Chile's presidential election this year and may attract enough support to win outright in the first round, a key poll showed on Tuesday. EU presidency proposes new weakening of EU car rules BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Lithuania, holder of the EU presidency, has made a new proposal to weaken rules on how much carbon new cars can emit from 2020, in line with demands from Germany and its luxury manufacturers, EU diplomats said. Rapper 50 Cent gets probation in domestic violence case LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - American rapper 50 Cent on Monday struck a deal with Los Angeles prosecutors for three years' probation and 30 days of community service after allegedly kicking the mother of his child and destroying her property during a June altercation. Bits Blog New Vulnerability Found in Apps Using Wi-Fi A mobile security company, Skycure, said that the vulnerability was present in hundreds of iOS apps they tested, including stock management and news apps. The mystery of F1 star's missing helmet It could have been lifted straight from the case histories of Inspector Jacques Clouseau or Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot as Formula One driver Nico Rosberg asks for help to find his missing helmet. Women's leadership style Flexibility, autonomy, support -- that's the culture at one company where eight of 15 executives are women. Why, Kelly Wallace asks, aren't more companies trying to achieve the same? Memo From Britain British Tabloids on Trial, Along With Ex-Editors The trial of former editors in Rupert Murdochs media empire is expected to be aggressive and detailed, with the potential for more revelations about the inner workings of British tabloid journalism. US STOCKS-Dow, SP 500 end at highs on stimulus hopes, IBM * Consumer confidence sinks on worries about government shutdown F.D.A. Shift on Painkillers Was Years in the Making The F.D.A.s move to tighten restrictions for prescribing painkillers is a rare victory by lawmakers from states hard hit by prescription drug abuse over well-financed lobbyists for business and patient groups. At home with the Di Restas The Circuit travels to Southern Italy to explore Force India driver Paul di Resta's Italian ancestry. Ohio Governor Defies G.O.P. With Defense of Social Safety Net Gov. John R. Kasich of Ohio has critiqued his partys views on poverty programs and moved to expand Medicaid in his state. Wealth Want to buy an Irish castle? For those of means, the price is right. Campaign Spotlight A Premium Brand Reaches Out to the Discerning Vodka Fan BBDO New York has introduced a global campaign for Belvedere Vodka, starting with television spots and expanding to print, outdoor and digital advertising. 'Bad Grandpa' tops 'Gravity' at North American box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Prankster comedy "Jackass Presents Bad Grandpa" kicked Sandra Bullock's 3D space thriller "Gravity" from the top of weekend box office charts in the United States and Canada, starting off with $32 million in ticket sales over its first three days. Reese Accepts Some Blame And Expresses Some Hope General Manager Jerry Reese did not attempt to deflect the criticism leveled at him after an 0-6 start, but he tried to emphasize that the Giants were still in the chase for the playoffs. UPDATE 1-Higher insurance rates boost Hartford Financial's profit Oct 28 (Reuters) - Insurer Hartford Financial Services Group's third-quarter operating profit beat analysts' average estimate as pricing rose 8 percent in its property and casualty commercial... Nokia Gives Upbeat Forecast for Telecom Equipment Unit The forecast for Nokia Solutions and Networks offers hope for a pickup in what will be the Finnish companys main business after the sale of its phones division to Microsoft. 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. Crouching World Championship, Hidden Tiger Three years ago at Sheshan International, hundreds of fans wanting an autograph stood outside the clubhouse where Tiger Woods was signing his scorecard at the HSBC Champions. They excitedly began chanting in Chinese, "We want Tiger! We want Tiger!" Dolly Parton tired, sore, resting after crash Dolly Parton suffered minor injuries in a traffic crash at a Nashville intersection on Monday, according to the singer and police. Four French hostages kidnapped in Niger freed NIAMEY/PARIS (Reuters) - Four French hostages kidnapped in Niger by al Qaeda's north African wing have been released following secret talks with officials from the West African country, ending three years in captivity. ArtsBeat My Morning Jacket Plans a Resort Rock Festival, Yoga Included My Morning Jacket will preside over a four-day, all-inclusive rock festival at a resort south of Cancn in January. Yoga classes available. Top U.S. insurers fall off healthcare sector rally wagon NEW YORK, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Health stocks continue to head the market, but the latest leg of the rally has come without the help of a group that led the charge for most of the year health... Filling up on petrol station offices (Reuters.com) - Seeking a place to work out of the office that is quieter than a bustling coffee shop and provides drinks, printers, Wi-Fi and even petrol? 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. Motherlode Blog Debating Bribes and Rewards KJ DellAntonia and Bruce Feiler debate the question Should you bribe your kids? Marc Andreessen Why I hate going public - Felix TV The Netscape co-founder and high-profile venture capitalist tells Reuters' Felix Salmon that he hates selling companies -- nearly as much as he hates taking them public. What will his investors say? UPDATE 2-Arch Coal cuts metallurgical production view; shares drop (Recasts with lower production outlook; adds CONSOL Energy results, analyst comment, Morgan Stanley note) Well Home Births Pose Special Risks Women who choose to give birth at home may be increasing the likelihood of some health risks for their babies. Pistorius to face additional gun charges in murder trial JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius will face two additional gun-related charges at his trial for the murder of his girlfriend due to start in March next year, prosecutors said on Tuesday. Activist investor Ackman remains convinced Herbalife will fail OXFORD, England Oct 29 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor William Ackman is still convinced that U.S. nutrition company Herbalife will fail as he sits on hundreds of millions in unrealized losses,... China's anti-pollution drive risks running out of gas BEIJING, Oct 30 (Reuters) - A chronic shortage of natural gas is hurting China's plan to move away from burning coal to heat homes and offices, raising the prospect of more choking air pollution this winter and beyond. British SMEs more confident but funding concerns persist survey LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's small and medium-sized businesses are more confident about their prospects than they have been for three years but still want banks and the government to do more on... Pilotless jets within reach? "We're ready to take control" confirms Bob Fraser, a well-seasoned pilot who has been flying for 37 years. Haitian-Dominicans not citizens? Some Dominicans who have never traveled outside of their country of birth could suddenly find themselves outsiders. Rory McIlroy bests Tiger Woods in China Rory McIlroy has had a 2013 to forget but chose a lucrative exhibition match with World No.1 Tiger Woods in China to give promise of a return to his stellar best at season's end. Torres Scores Late to Give Chelsea Win Over City Chelsea seized on a defensive blunder in the 90th minute to beat Manchester City, 2-1, in the Premier League.

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