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News Feed Latest worldwide news CEE MARKETS 2-Stocks retreat, currencies ease post-Fed By Jason Hovet and Radu Marinas PRAGUE/BUCHAREST, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Central European stocks weakened on Thursday after the Federal Reserve sounded less concerned about the economy than some had expected, weighing on riskier assets that have been supported by U.S. monetary stimulus. Warsaw, Prague and Budapest stock markets fell 0.3-0.8 percent on the day. Hungarian pharmaceuticals firm Richter bucked the trend and rose as high as 0.6 percent after reporting higher than expected thi Moldovan dancer admits Concordia captain affair Prosecution witnesses at the trial of Captain Francesco Schettino painted a picture of chaos aboard the Costa Concordia on the night the cruise liner sank, as they testified Tuesday in Italy. Court rejects Bo Xilai appeal A court in eastern China on Friday upheld the guilty verdict and life sentence against former high-flying politician Bo Xilai, effectively ending one of the messiest political scandals to hit the ruling Chinese Communist Party in decades. Cat trained to smuggle drugs into prison caught by prison worker Oct. 23 - Guards at a Moldovan prison catch a cat being used to traffic drugs attached to its neck. Sharon Reich reports. Oracle shareholders give Ellison's pay a thumbs down SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A majority of shareholders opposed Oracle Corp Chief Executive Larry Ellison's pay in a non-binding vote on Thursday following complaints that the world's third-richest man makes too much as his company struggles against smaller rivals. UPDATE 1-Republican cautions against blocking Yellen's Fed nomination WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - A senior Republican on the Senate Banking Committee said on Thursday he would oppose efforts to block the nomination of Janet Yellen as Federal Reserve chairwoman with... Protests as Palestinians released Israel released 26 Palestinian prisoners early Wednesday, part of an agreement that fueled new peace talks. But Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said all prisoners must be released before any peace deal. Google sued over Nortel patents it had tried to acquire SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - The group that owns thousands of former Nortel patents filed its first patent lawsuit on Thursday against a familiar target Google, the company it outbid in the Nortel bankruptcy auction. Gadgetwise Review Western Digital My Cloud Western Digitals new external hard drive, My Cloud, has a faster processor and a smoother setup than its predecessor. World Brief | Middle East Iran Denies Halt to 20 Percent Uranium Enrichment The top nuclear official in Iran contradicted assertions made last week by an influential lawmaker that Iran had stopped the enrichment. REFILE-US STOCKS-Wall St edges up in wake of Fed; Exxon a boost * Exxon Mobil shares rise after results beat Wall Street forecast Expedia quarterly profit beats; shares soar (Reuters) - Online travel agency Expedia Inc reported a third-quarter profit that beat Wall Street estimates and said business referrals from review site TripAdvisor Inc. have improved, sending its... A Poet With Words Trapped Inside Ntozake Shange, suffering from the effects of two strokes and a neurological disorder, is unable to write or type, and even voice recognition software is working against her, auto-correcting her very personal style. Obama halted NSA spying on IMF and World Bank headquarters WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has ordered the National Security Agency to stop eavesdropping on the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank as part of a review of intelligence gathering activities, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. India Ink Image of the Day October 29 A lotus pond on the outskirts of Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. Package tours Not always lame The tendency to disparage group tours is misplaced. Even seasoned travelers can benefit from guided trips. Well New Years Baby? You May Pay More While medical conditions and encounters dont care whether its 2013 or 2014, health insurance and subsidies generally play by the calendar year. Having a child early in the year presents some special challenges. Boy steals show during Pope speech Oct. 31 - A young boy takes center stage during a speech by Pope Francis at a family event, refusing to leave his side. Sarah Toms reports Quartet into World Cup finals Michael Lang celebrates Switzerland's 2-1 win in Albania that booked the Swiss' place in Brazil in 2014. Colombia, Germany and Belgium also sealed qualification. Oil Spill in North Dakota Raises Detection Concerns A Tesoro Logistics pipeline that ruptured in North Dakota spilled more than 865,000 gallons of oil, one of the largest inland oil pipeline accidents in the United States. 'Egypt's Jon Stewart' in hot water Bassem Youssef, the comedian known as "Egypt's Jon Stewart," is drawing fire for his criticism of Egypt's military. Whats on Wednesday Television highlights. The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | Math, Oct. 30, 2013 Can you interpret a graph to find the period of greatest change for the price of Google stock? Obama halted NSA spying on IMF and World Bank headquarters WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has ordered the National Security Agency to stop eavesdropping on the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank as part of a review of intelligence gathering activities, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. Clowns in Mexico City? You cant be serious! Oct. 24 - Hundreds of clowns from across the Americas converge in Mexico City to attend the 18th annual clown convention to hone their clowning skills. Tara Cleary reports. Reuters Asks The World Islamic Forum... why choose London? Oct. 31 - The World Islamic Economic Forum is underway... Not in Dubai or Kuala Lumpur, but in London. Reuters asks why, following David Cameron's decision to launch an Islamic bond next year. New Parent, Old Parent If Your Child Was Bullied, When Did You Intervene and When Did You Stay Out? Seeking advice from parents whose children were bullied, and asking when they chose to do something about it. REFILE-US STOCKS-Wall St edges up in wake of Fed; Exxon a boost * Exxon Mobil shares rise after results beat Wall Street forecast New Confections, Coconut Chips and More Recommendations for the week of Oct. 29. Colombian guerrillas free hostage Colombia's FARC guerrilla group has released an American hostage who spent more than four months in captivity, officials said Sunday. Tool Kit Gadgets to Help the Party Host A robotic bartender will soon join a group of gadgets to help you throw a holiday or tailgate party to remember. Sports Briefing | Soccer Fighting in Brazil Disrupts Clubs The Brazilian league leader Cruzeiro will have to play one home match away from its stadium because of fan violence. Facebook shares back on roller-coaster, but analysts see value (Reuters) - More than a dozen brokerages increased their price targets on Facebook Inc shares on Thursday. Gadgetwise Review Western Digital My Cloud Western Digitals new external hard drive, My Cloud, has a faster processor and a smoother setup than its predecessor. 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. ArtsBeat Work by Britten Resurfaces at American Ballet Theater A Benjamin Britten orchestration of Chopin piano music that was believed to be lost will re-enter the repertory on Friday night when American Ballet Theater uses it for its performance of Michel Fokines Les Sylphides. Weekend Miser Daniel Lopatin Music at MoMA PS1, and Drama at Theater 167 Daniel Lopatin and Nate Boyce team up at MoMA PS1; nearby, at Theater 167, a play echoes violence in Malawi. The Appraisal As Landlord of Brooklyn Duplex, de Blasio Gets High Approval Ratings Renters past and present at a Brooklyn duplex owned by the mayoral contender Bill de Blasio and his wife, Chirlane McCray, report no complaints. DealBook Fantex Adds Another Athlete to Its I.P.O. Roster Vernon Davis, a tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, is joining Arian Foster as another client of Fantex, whose proposition for initial public offerings tied to athletes is causing a stir. UPDATE 3-Avon's turnaround stalls; shares plummet Oct 31 (Reuters) - Avon Products Inc's quarterly sales slipped, missing forecasts and sending its shares plummeting as investors questioned whether its turnaround plan was working.

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