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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. Blue Solutions shares jump in stock market debut PARIS (Reuters) - Blue Solutions shares rose nearly 30 percent above the issue price in their debut in an initial public offering that was more than 15 times oversubscribed, indicating strong... UPDATE 1-China Construction Bank buys Brazil's BicBanco for $725 mln (Adds details from filing and background about midsize bank segment) Record for Frankel half-sister Qatari Sheikh Joann Al Thani has broken the world record paid for a yearling filly by splashing out $8.38 million for a daughter of 2001 Epsom Derby winner Galileo at the Tattersalls bloodstock auction in Newmarket, eastern England. 'Love Boat's' MacLeod on his 'great ride' Gavin MacLeod keeps upbeat attitude, reflective of characters on "Mary Tyler Moore" and "Love Boat." But he's had his share of challenges. Movie Review About Time, a British Confection From Richard Curtis A Hugh Grant wannabe (Domhnall Gleeson) and his father (Bill Nighy) indulge the supernatural talent shared by the men in their family. UPDATE 1-Australia's Macquarie H1 net profit up 39 pct; tops forecast SYDNEY, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Australia's top investment bank Macquarie Group Ltd booked a 39 percent increase in first-half net profit on Friday, underpinned by a strong performance from its funds business and a swing to profitability in its securities arm. Fairfax Financial takes loss on investments TORONTO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd , the Canadian property and casualty insurer run by investment guru Prem Watsa, reported a third-quarter loss on Thursday, due largely to unrealized losses in its investment portfolio. Currents | Furniture More Than a Chaise, a Thing of Beauty In addition to his furniture for Baker, Jacques Garcia offers a recent collection he designed for a Marrakesh hotel. U.S. Jobless Claims Fall Benefits claims declined 10,000, in line with expectations, as the impact of a California computer glitch worked its way out of the report. Tiny photos Between art, science A magnified image of marine plankton has won a prestigious international photography contest for tiny works that exist, in the words of the winning photographer, in the "limbo between art and science." What I Love Christian Sirianos Walk-Up World The Season 4 winner of Project Runway lives in a Chelsea rental with plenty of room for his favorite things. China's Alibaba to launch online fund sales service media BEIJING (Reuters) - Alibaba Group Holdings has secured approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) to act as a third party for the online sale of fund products, local media group Caixin reported on its website. Wife finds footballer's head on step Brazilian police are investigating the murder of a former pro footballer whose decapitated head was left in a bag on his doorstep. Firefly, by Janette Jenkins, and More Four novels that explore the needs and fragility of human psychology, and two books about life (and the search for life) far from Earth. Tehran Journal Former American Embassy in Iran Attracts Pride and Dust To hard-liners, the dilapidated building is a symbol of the 1979 revolution; to others, it is a relic to be forgotten, even as the Nov. 4 anniversary of the hostage-taking approaches. UPDATE 3-Bombardier profit dips as plane deliveries, orders fall * Management evaluating CSeries entry-into-service date, no change so far Wealth Matters When Having a Nanny Cam Isnt Enough Tips on how to avoid pitfalls in the employment of household help. Einhorn's Greenlight up 4.3 percent in third quarter NEW YORK (Reuters) - David Einhorn's hedge fund Greenlight Capital rose 4.3 percent in the third quarter, bringing the fund's net return for the year to 11.8 percent, according to an investor letter... Intel Is Said to Weigh Sale of Online Cable TV Venture Intel has been frustrated with cable content providers and might sell to Verizon, people with direct knowledge of the discussions said. Bacon, Warhol sales to test health of global art market LONDON (Reuters) - A triptych by British post-war painter Francis Bacon and works by pop master Andy Warhol will provide a health test for the global art market when they go on sale in New York next month. As Talks Open, Democrats Show Signs of Division President Obama and congressional Democrats, astonishingly united in recent fiscal fights, are showing some divisions as budget negotiations opened to avert another crisis in coming months. Astronomers Find Earthlike Planet, but Its Infernally Hot Kepler 78b, a planet 400 light-years away, is the first planet that seems to be of similar size and made of the same mixture of rock and iron as Earth. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. U.S. military dedicates first national monument to combat dogs SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - The United States' first national monument to a soldier's best friend, recognizing the sacrifices of dogs in combat, was dedicated by the U.S. military on Monday. Stung by scandal, South Korea weighs up cost of curbing nuclear power SEOUL (Reuters) - It started with a few bogus safety certificates for cables shutting a handful of South Korean nuclear reactors. Now, the scandal has snowballed, with 100 people indicted and Seoul under pressure to rethink its reliance on nuclear power. Russian lawyer says Snowden to start website job MOSCOW (Reuters) - Former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden has found a job working for a website in Russia, where he was granted asylum after fleeing the United States, a Russian lawyer helping him said on Thursday. McIlroy Bolts Out to the Lead at HSBC Champions The graceful combination of power and balance. The bounce in his step after every birdie. His name at the top of the leaderboard. For at least one round, Rory McIlroy finally looked like the former No. 1 player in the world instead of a guy who hasn't won a tournament all year. DealBook From Anonymity to Scourge of Wall Street A onetime engineer who earned his law degree at night has been behind the governments campaign to punish Wall Street for the financial crisis. Contractors See Weeks of Work on Health Site Experts involved in fixing the online health insurance marketplace say the technological problems are extensive. Amid Debate, Turkey Unveils Rail Tunnel Under Bosporus The ceremony coincided with the 90th anniversary of the modern Turkish state and during debate about the tunnels safety. Sports Briefing | College Football Irishs Golson Explains His Ban Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson said poor judgment on a test was the reason he was suspended for the fall semester. Gadgetwise Tap and Swipe for a Good Cause The Global Gaming Initiative seeks to connect mobile games and charity; its first project raises money to buy bicycles for impoverished communities. 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. FOREX-Dollar gains post-Fed while euro slides on inflation data * Euro zone inflation at four-year low, unemployment high Over 200 private deals may be advertised under new SEC rules WASHINGTON (Reuters) - More than 200 private securities deals are expected to take advantage of new rules that allow hedge funds and other firms to reach investors through Internet and television... Costumes that gross out Still think Halloween is just for the kids? You won't -- not when you've seen CNN's gut-twisting, down-right disgusting mob of morbid maniacs. Recipes for Health Red Rice or Farro With Miso-Roasted Squash, Leeks, Red Pepper and Tofu One sweet-and-salty marinade works for the tofu and the vegetables in this dish. Police have video of Toronto mayor, won't detail contents TORONTO (Reuters) - Police said Thursday they have obtained a video "consistent" with media accounts that it shows Toronto Mayor Rob Ford smoking crack cocaine, but they would not confirm the contents of the video. 'The Exorcist' still turns heads at 40 Pea soup. That crucifix. Those stairs.

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