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News Feed Latest worldwide news Music Review Esa-Pekka Salonen Leads New York Philharmonic Esa-Pekka Salonen led the New York Philharmonic Wednesday night in a program including his own Violin Concerto. A Library of Classics, Edited for the Teething Set Childrens publishers have found a market for board-book versions of Moby-Dick, Sense and Sensibility and other literary novels. Telecoms provider Colt Group's profit falls as voice revenue dips Oct 31 (Reuters) - European telecoms provider Colt Group SA reported a 4.4 percent drop in core earnings due to lower voice revenue, changes in its product mix and lower data margins. UPDATE 1-Obamacare controversy hits close to home for Capitol Hill staff WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Republican lawmakers opposed to Obamacare have been grappling with a predicament of their own making as they decide whether to move their staff into the new insurance marketplaces tied to President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul. Blackhawks vs. Blackhawks CNN's Amanda Davies looks at how international members of team will go from friends to rivals at the Winter Olympics. India Ink A Conversation With Jazz Pianist Vijay Iyer A conversation with celebrated Jazz pianist, composer, and scholar Vijay Iyer. India Ink A Landmark Turn in Indias Medical Negligence Law The Supreme Courts 60.8 million rupee award took into consideration the complex socioeconomic conditions of Dr. Kunal Saha, the pain his wife endured, the doctors loss of income and his copious legal expenses. The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Sept. 20, led by "Prisoners," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Prisoners...........................$ 21.4 million 2 (1) Insidious Chapter 2................$ 14.5 million 3 (2) The Family..........................$ 7.0 million 4 (6) Instructions Not Included...........$ 5.7 million 5 (*) Battle of the Year..................$ 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. Currents | Goods Something for Pandora A Ceramic Box With a Lid The pieces were inspired by the work of the Austrian decorative artist Dagobert Peche. News Analysis Drone Issue Hovers More Than Ever, Even as Strikes Ebb Scrutiny of drones has been driven by pressure from advocacy groups, media leaks and demands in both the United States and Pakistan for greater transparency in the program. Abuse video shocks Saudi Arabia A video that appears to show a Saudi man beating a migrant worker is causing growing outrage in Saudi Arabia. Bitcoins made simple Go to an ATM Start-up firm Robocoin launched the worlds first bitcoin ATM in a Vancouver coffee shop this week. Reuters correspondent Julie Gordon spoke with their CEO about how the new kiosk makes buying and selling the digital currency easier. News Analysis Drone Issue Hovers More Than Ever, Even as Strikes Ebb Scrutiny of drones has been driven by pressure from advocacy groups, media leaks and demands in both the United States and Pakistan for greater transparency in the program. What's for Dinner? Anchovies Elevate a Pan-Seared Chicken Dish What was once timid and a little dull turns vibrant, tangy and impossible to stop eating when you add anchovies, capers and lemon. Art in Review Michaela Eichwald Ergriffenes Dasein Artist, Writer, Mentalist Ms. Eichwald paints effortlessly in ways at once nasty and nice, fluid and crusty, weird and astute. Image of Hindenburg Haunts Hydrogen Technology One of the strongest psychological impediments to hydrogen fuel cell technology is the searing image of the Hindenburg catching fire and crashing in 1937. 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. Google outrage over U.S. spying The National Security Agency's director denies reports the agency secretly broke into links connecting Google and Yahoo data centers. Bell Guides No. 17 Oklahoma Past No. 10 Texas Tech Blake Bell knew he would likely have to match Texas Tech's high-powered offense with big plays of his own if Oklahoma was to knock the Red Raiders from the ranks of the unbeaten. Joost Luiten in a Role Reversal Over When to WD Joost Luiten was first alternate at the British Open, and he wasn't very happy when Peter Hanson played only five holes before he withdrew with a bad back. Hanson knew he couldn't finish the tournament. He felt he had to tee off so it would count as a start toward the minimum 15 required to remain a PGA Tour member. Recipes for Health Millet Polenta With Mushrooms and Broccoli or Broccoli Raab A savory mix of mushrooms that would pair well with a variety of grains. Doctor and Patient A Vital Measure Your Surgeons Skill The dexterity of a surgeons hands can account for much of the differences in how well patients do, a new study confirms. Rentokil039;s largest shareholder Invesco looks to slash stake LONDON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Rentokil039;s largest shareholder Invesco Perpetual is looking to sell 217 million pounds ($348.85 million) worth of shares in the British pest control firm. 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. Sports Briefing | Soccer Chelsea Eliminates Arsenal Csar Azpilicueta seized on a defensive blunder and Juan Mata scored a slick second goal as Chelsea dumped its London rival Arsenal out of the League Cup with a 2-0 victory. Bionic bicep offers strength of Hercules In the past, if you wanted to be able to be able to lift more weight you would have to spend months bulking up at the gym. Now, with a new invention from a group of engineering students at the University of Pennsylvania, you can just strap on an external bicep and you are ready to go. Ballot Breakdown Baylor Looking to Cross the Line Breaking down The Associated Press college football poll after Week 9 of the regular season. Shares of China's classifieds website 58.com soar in debut (Reuters) - Shares of 58.com Inc , an online classifieds company dubbed the Craigslist of China, rose more than 45 percent in their trading debut, a sign that the cloud over U.S.-listed Chinese... This Weeks Movies Nov. 1, 2013 The New York Times film critics on "Ender's Game," "Dallas Buyers Club" and "About Time." Santander UK deluged with USD9bn demand for Yankee Tier 2 NEW YORK, Oct 31 (IFR) - Santander UK was swamped by more than USD9bn of orders on Thursday, allowing it to launch a USD1.5bn 5.0% 10-year Tier 2 Yankee bond a staggering 15bp tighter than other... Lockheed signs deal to design largest ocean thermal electric plant WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Leading U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin signed a contract on Wednesday to design the biggest power station fueled by differences in ocean temperatures, a 10-megawatt plant that would provide electricity for a new Asian resort. Shopping With Laura Bohn All in a Daybeds Work The versatile piece is as useful in wide-open spaces as it is in tiny ones. It also serves as an impromptu guest room. UPDATE 2-Doubts emerge over troika's return to Greece amid budget hole BRUSSELS, Oct 31 (Reuters) - International inspectors are set to put on hold a trip to Athens because they have been unable to bridge differences with Greece over how to close a 2 billion-euro ($2.7 billion) hole in its 2014 budget, euro zone officials said. Economix Blog Slower Growth Its Not Just Government The Federal Reserves finding of growing underlying strength in the broader economy is belied by the deceleration of expansion in both the private sector and over all, an economist writes. As Interest Fades in the Humanities, Colleges Worry With the growing money and attention devoted to science and technology, university administrators are concerned that the humanities are being eclipsed. Opera Review Tosca Returns to the Metropolitan Opera The main singers in the Mets lastest revival of Tosca, in Luc Bondys gritty, spare staging, are veterans of this production. The Pour Pairings for Tasting Menus A 30-Piece Puzzle Multicourse meals really test the sommelier. Solving great white mystery When coming face to face with the monstrous jaws of a great white shark, you'd probably want to be armed with more than a wet towel. 'Pimp my ride' Karachi-style CNN's Saima Mohsin reports on the growing trend of bomb-proofing your car in Pakistan.

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