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News Feed Latest worldwide news The biggest wave ever surfed? Brave or reckless? A group of thrill-seeking surfers plunged into raging waters during one of the biggest storms to hit Europe in recent times -- one of them thinks he might have broken the record for riding the biggest wave, while another is recovering in hospital after taking "the hardest beating by man or woman anywhere in the ocean." Colombian team don knock-off shirts after forgetting kit BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombian side Independiente Santa Fe were forced to play in knock-off versions of their own shirts bought from street vendors outside the stadium after forgetting to bring their change uniforms to an away game at the weekend. Phys Ed How Music Can Boost Our Workouts Making music and not just listening to it while exercising makes the exercise easier, a remarkable new experiment finds, suggesting that the human love of music may have evolved, in part, to ease physical effort. Eternal flame re-lit at JFK's gravesite Oct. 29 - Temporary flame had been burning since spring during repairs. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Ukrainian Chocolates Caught in Trade War Between Europe and Russia A power struggle between the European Union and the Russian-backed Customs Union is squeezing Roshen, the largest confectioner in Ukraine. 8 States Teaming Up to Support Electric Cars California, New York and six other states said they would work jointly to adopt a range of measures to make it easier to own an electric car. Lakers End Preseason With 111-106 Win Over Jazz Steve Blake scored 13 of his 19 points in the third quarter, Pau Gasol and Nick Young each had 16, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 111-106 Friday night in the preseason finale for both teams. Newsmaker RBS decision due in weeks - Osborne Oct. 22 - UK finance minister George Osborne says hell make a decision on splitting RBS into a good and bad bank within the next few weeks. Russell Peters' good impression Known for his impressions of different accents, Russell Peters talks about how his time in Hong Kong inspired him. World Briefing | the Americas Brazil Consortium Wins Oil Rights The Brazilian authorities on Monday awarded a license to develop oil production in a coveted deep-sea area to a consortium of five companies. Global Soccer From Mutineer to Magician for Liverpool The decision by Liverpools owner and its manager to retain the services of Luis Surez is looking like the right call, despite his formerly rebellious ways. Farro or Bulgur With Black-Eyed Peas, Chard and Feta A spiced up version of a classic Greek preparation black-eyed peas cooked with greens. Polio hits Syria amid civil war Polio, not seen for a decade, has returned to Syria. Atika Shubert reports on the crisis that leaves 500,000 at risk. NEWSMAKER Carney on IMF, inflation how he got his new job Incoming Bank of England governor Mark Carney explains where he differs with the IMF on austerity, central bank inflation targeting and how he was made Bank of England chief even though he's Canadian. Facing Vote on European Subsidies, Fishermen Cling to Way of Life A vote by the European Union on Wednesday could determine whether to continue supporting the big-fleet approach or steer the fishing industry toward a more ecological future. 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. Bulls End Preseason With 94-89 Win Over Nuggets Derrick Rose scored 15 points and the Chicago Bulls ended the preseason with a 94-89 win Friday over the Denver Nuggets. Neymar stars for Barca in El Clasico win Brazilian striker marks his El Clasico debut with a goal as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Nou Camp on Saturday to consolidate their lead at the top of La Liga. Kenyan Leader Must Attend Most of Hague Trial The International Criminal Court reversed a ruling that would have allowed Deputy President William Ruto to be present only on key occasions. Nigeria 70 Boko Haram members killed More than 70 members of the Islamist extremist group Boko Haram have been killed during a Nigerian military operation in the northeastern state of Borno, an Army spokesman told CNN Friday. Youre the Boss Blog A Year Late, S.E.C. Weighs in With 585 Pages of Crowdfunding Rules Both those representing the industry and those looking to protect investors seemed reasonably satisfied, but crowdfunding portals will face some challenges. Medtronic heart valve reduces death, stroke in study Oct 29 (Reuters) - Medtronic Inc's CoreValve heart valve implant lowered death and stroke rates in frail, elderly patients with severe aortic stenosis who were considered too ill for surgery, according to data from a late-stage clinical trial. 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. LPGA Waives Off Age Limit to Grant Teen Ko Membership New Zealand's 16-year-old golfing prodigy Lydia Ko has been granted full membership to the LPGA Tour from the start of the 2014 season after the governing body waived the age limit clause, the tour said on Monday. Seoul business travel guide Etiquette, tricky addresses, best hotels by business hub. Here's what many business travelers wish they'd known before arrival. Boris Charmatz Brings Flip Book to MoMA Boris Charmatzs Flip Book, an ever-evolving piece inspired by a book of images of Merce Cunninghams dance works, is to be presented Friday through Sunday at MoMA. State TV Syrian president fires top official Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has fired his vice premier, Qadri Jamil, "due to his absence from office without notice," state television reported Tuesday. Dogged by dissent, Israel frees 26 Palestinian prisoners OFER PRISON, West Bank (Reuters) - Israel freed 26 Palestinian prisoners on Wednesday, the second stage of a limited amnesty designed to help U.S.-sponsored peace talks that have been dogged by divisions on both sides. The 30-Minute Interview Jody L. Kriss Jody L. Kriss Mr. Kriss is a founder and principal of East River Partners, a company based in New York that acquires and redevelops brownstone properties in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Palin follows Trump method James Moore says Palin, like the real estate magnate, has profitably monetized speculation about the possibility of a candidacy Dance Review Into Sunlight, Robin Beckers Look at Vietnam Era A dance by Robin Becker commemorates two simultaneous events from 1967. Front Burner New Confections, Coconut Chips and More Recommendations for the week of Oct. 29. Theater Review House of Dance by Tina Satter at Abrons Arts Center Even the hopes are shabby for would-be stars in House of Dance, by Tina Satter. Photos Pandas artificially bred Pandas on display at China's Chengdu Panda Base India Ink Narendra Modi and the Calculus of Tea The tea stall campaign seeks to draw a contrast between Mr. Modis humble beginnings as the son of a tea vendor, and Rahul Gandhi, his Congress Party rival who is the son and grandson of previous Indian prime ministers. Snatched away U.S. kids 'living a tragedy' When Ronald Soza dropped off his teenaged kids at school one recent morning, the family thought it would be a day like any other. They had no idea Soza was about to be deported. Every year immigration officials snatch thousands of undocumented parents, leaving their American kids to fend for themselves. U.S. lawmakers call for action to curb Internet child trading CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers called Tuesday for federal action to prevent parents from giving unwanted adopted children to strangers met on the Internet, and the Illinois attorney general urged Facebook and Yahoo to police online groups where children may be advertised. Breakingviews Credit Suisse shoved into more restructuring Oct. 24 - The Swiss bank's Q3 was marred by a bigger fall in fixed income than most U.S. peers. Achieving decent returns from lower risk is a struggle. But reducing pay faster would help, says Breakingviews Smart cabs, social games Mobile phones are driving commerce in Africa, spawning a wave of exciting mobile tech startups. Genworth profit soars as U.S. mortgage insurance loss narrows Oct 29 (Reuters) - Life and mortgage insurer Genworth Financial Inc's third-quarter profit rose three-folds as losses narrowed in its U.S. mortgage insurance business.

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