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News Feed Latest worldwide news Buying spree puts Qatar emir's daughter atop art's 'power list' LONDON (Reuters) - The daughter of the emir of Qatar was named as the art world's most powerful figure on Thursday after the tiny Gulf state went on an unprecedented spending spree at auction houses and in private sales around the world to fill its new museums. Seven to watch this season There's a slight frisson in the mountain air... In Practice Conservative Group Tests New Attack on Health Law A new Web video from Americans for Prosperity criticizes President Obama for his promise that those with health care coverage could keep their current plans. DealBook Chegg Seeks to Raise Up to $172.5 Million in I.P.O. The initial public offering for the start-up focused on textbook rental and academic services is expected to be one of the more closely watched among the technology community. McIlroy Finds Form to Surge Clear of WGC Field Rory McIlroy enjoyed one of his best rounds of a disappointing season to storm into a two-shot lead over a star-studded field at the $8.5 million WGC-HSBC Champions tournament on Thursday. The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Oct. 4, led by "Gravity," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Gravity.............................$ 55.6 million 2 (1) Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 $ 21.5 million 3 (*) Runner Runner.......................$ 7.6 million 4 (2) Prisoners...........................$ 5.7 million 5 (3) Rush................................$ 4.4 million UPDATE 2-Bankrupt Alabama county gets $300 million more BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct 31 (Reuters) - Alabama's bankrupt Jefferson County on Thursday approved a reworked settlement plan for its landmark $4.2 billion municipal bankruptcy that increases already... Facebook shares recover as investors shrug off falling usage (Reuters) - Facebook Inc shares steadied on Thursday after wobbling in the wake of post-earnings comments by company executives about slowing use and a strategy of not increasing the frequency of ads... Fannie Mae Sues 9 Banks Over Libor The government-controlled mortgage company is seeking $800 million in damages Observatory Algorithm Can Identify Dolphin Whistles In the past, researchers charted the signature whistles of bottlenose dolphins on a spectrograph, which maps sound waves visually. But the algorithm, also used to identify songs, is much faster. Jeremy Lin I don't focus on race Jeremy Lin on whether it's more difficult to make it as an Asian-American player in the NBA. Green makeover will be struggle for Germany's RWE FRANKFURT/DUESSELDORF (Reuters) - A latecomer to renewable energy, Germany's RWE is trying to turn itself green at a time when it lacks the two resources it needs most time and money. Batista's OGX sells stake in gas unit to Brazil fund, E.ON RIO DE JANEIRO/SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian tycoon Eike Batista's oil company OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA agreed on Thursday to sell its 67 percent stake in its natural gas unit for 344... Amazon species found since 2010 A titi monkey that purrs like a cat is just one of hundreds of species discovered in the Amazon in recent years, according to the World Wildlife Fund. Another surprise? A vegan piranha. Knicks 90, Bucks 83 Knicks Show Promise, and Flaws, in Debut The Knicks blew an enormous second-half lead before pulling away from the Bucks in a season-opening victory that was more about survival than execution. Housing case before U.S. justices close to settlement -lawyer WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - A case before the U.S. Supreme Court that could limit housing discrimination claims is close to a settlement, potentially removing an opportunity for the justices to... 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 them to continue. German BND spy agency sees shale depressing oil prices for decades BERLIN, Oct 31 (Reuters) - The U-S.-led shale boom will have a lasting impact on global energy prices and push crude oil prices down to $80 a barrel, according to an analysis by Germany's BND intelligence agency obtained by Reuters on Thursday. 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. Camille Grammer's big fight Camille Grammer accuses her ex-boyfriend of leaving her bruised and battered from a fight while she was recovering from cancer surgery. REFILE-Twitter-backer Benchmark Capital raises new venture fund SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Benchmark Capital, the firm behind companies ranging from eBay to Twitter, is raising a new venture fund, according to a person familiar with the situation. Earthquake Shakes Remote Area of Taiwan Taiwans government-backed Central News Agency said that the 6.3-magnitude tremor was felt all over the island, but that no injuries or damage had been reported. EU-U.S. talks on NSA spying concerns A European Union delegation is meeting White House officials over revelations that the NSA spied on European leaders and their citizens. Insight Water, wealth and whites - South Africa's potent anti-fracking mix NIEU-BETHESDA, South Africa (Reuters) - Stretching across the heart of South Africa, the Karoo has stirred emotions for centuries, a stunning semi-desert wilderness that draws artists, hunters and the toughest of farmers. Denmark's badminton duo Opposites attract in brutal 'hobby' Mathias Boe is smiling, like a lot of people do when he explains that badminton is his full-time job. It may seem to many like a hobby, but the Dane has become a national hero with his playing partner Carsten Mogensen -- and their success is proof that opposites do attract. Outrage mounts across Europe as more information released about alleged NSA spying Oct. 30 - Europeans continue to react angrily about claims that the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) has been tapping into phones and email traffic across the continent, with many people saying they are also not surprised by the spying reports. Produced by Nathan Frandino. Display (no reporter narration). World Briefing | Europe Greek Police Say 10 Officers Have Links to Golden Dawn An internal investigation found that the officers had ties to the neo-fascist party, but that no signs of organized cells affiliated with the group had been discovered. World's most dramatic runways Arriving at an air terminal is rarely a memorable event. Facebook Eases Privacy Rules for Teenagers Teenagers will now be able to post items that can be seen by the public, making it easier for the social network to turn a post into an ad that can be shown widely. Senate Republicans block Obama nominee for housing post WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked President Barack Obama's nominee to oversee mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, likely derailing his chances of securing the position. European Parliament Rejects New Subsidies for Fishing Fleets Lawmakers also voted to provide financial support for ecologically friendly measures meant to prevent overfishing, but they maintained some handouts to the commercial fishing industry. Shoppers give apparel retailer Body Central a miss; shares fall Oct 31 (Reuters) - Women's apparel retailer Body Central Corp reported a larger-than-expected quarterly loss as it struggled to attract customers, sending its shares down 20 percent after the bell. Molina Healthcare forecasts weak 2013 on higher expenses (Reuters) - Molina Healthcare Inc forecast a full-year profit below market estimates, citing higher administrative expenses related to the Affordable Care Act and delays in patient enrollments due to... Hawaii's Kauai Island moves to curb gene-altered crops, pesticide testing Lihue, Hawaii (Reuters) - Lawmakers on the tropical island of Kauai, Hawaii, on Wednesday approved a hotly contested measure aimed at reining in widespread pesticide use by companies testing new genetically modified crops on the island. Gasquet Stays in the Running Richard Gasquet beat Fernando Verdasco, 7-5, 6-7 (6), 6-3, in the second round of the Paris Masters to stay in the race for a World Tour Finals spot. Barnes Noble to Release New Version of the Nook The new device comes as the bookseller, the nations largest bookstore chain, continues to face questions about its long-term viability. Senators Warn Obama Before Iraq Leaders Visit An influential group of senators sent a strongly worded letter to warn that the Iraqi premiers mismanagement of the countrys politics had contributed to the surge of violence there. Pogue's Posts Blog Terrific Sound in a Tiny Package The Jambox Mini is small enough to fit in a coat pocket and delivers sound that is richer, crisper and louder than the feeble speakers on your phone, tablet or laptop. Afghan Officials to Meet Freed Taliban Official in Pakistan The announcement that a delegation would meet with Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, a senior Taliban leader, was a potential breakthrough in peace talks. Tiananmen incident 'terror attack' Five suspects have been detained in Monday's deadly crash in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, which has been identified as a terrorist attack, Beijing police said Wednesday.

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