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News Feed Latest worldwide news Barclays promotes Attea to co-head of US securitized products NEW YORK, Oct 31 (IFR) - Barclays has promoted Martin Attea to co-head of its US securitized-products group, replacing Diane Rinnovatore, who has left the firm after 16 years, according to sources... Strong quake rocks Taiwan Nov. 1 - A magnitude 6.6 earthquake shakes Taiwan but no casualties reported. Paul Chapman reports. Danone to invest in Russian dairy farms MOSCOW (Reuters) - French food group Danone will co-finance the construction of new dairy farms in Russia, partnering local firm Damate, with the aim of securing long-term milk supplies in the... Senate panel passes plan to restrict but keep mass surveillance WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate Intelligence Committee approved legislation on Thursday that would tighten controls on the government's sweeping electronic eavesdropping programs but allow them to continue. Disgraced NY politician inspires 'The Weiner Monologues' play NEW YORK (Reuters) - Anthony Weiner, the New York City mayoral candidate undone by a sexting scandal, stands in a schoolyard - the butt of his classmates' jokes. A chorus of reporters breaks out into a sexually charged dance number during a Weiner press conference. Well Children, Too, Need Flu Shots Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months or older, though many parents dont think of flu as being very serious, especially if their child has no health problems. Tennis Federer takes revenge Revenge proved sweet for Roger Federer and now he has World No.2 Novak Djokovic in his sights at the Paris Masters. Tunisian blogger fights censors Zied Mhirsi talks about his blog which earned global attention and played a role in the country's revolution. UPDATE 1-Oracle to pay $199.5 mln to resolve false claims case * Oracle denied engaging in fraud, but agreed to settle (Adds details of case, Oracle comment) Philadelphia Inquirer Majority Owners Seek to Buy Out Others The majority owners said they wanted to provide stability to the newspaper after a month of upheavals and lawsuits. Factory activity hits one-year low in Oct Markit NEW YORK (Reuters) - The pace of growth in the U.S. manufacturing sector hit a one-year-low in October as factory output slowed sharply, an industry report showed on Friday. Beijing car crash 'a terrorist 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. Ghostly haunts 10 of Asia's scariest We wouldn't go in there either. The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | Editing Practice, Nov. 1, 2013 Can you identify that or which as the better word to complete the sentence from the article? RPT-Fitch Affirms Baidu at 'A' with Stable Outlook Nov 1 (Reuters) - (The following statement was released by the rating agency) Syria chemical weapons destroyed Syria has destroyed all its declared chemical weapons mixing, filling and production facilities, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said Thursday. Over How Outing Lost Its Power to Shock The announcement that a public figure is gay barely registers as newsworthy now, but that was not always the case. 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. UPDATE 3-Berkshire Q3 profit up 29 pct; operating results miss Nov 1 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc posted a 29 percent jump in third-quarter profit as it recorded big gains on investments made during the financial crisis, but operating... Philadelphia Inquirer Majority Owners Seek to Buy Out Others The majority owners said they wanted to provide stability to the newspaper after a month of upheavals and lawsuits. Murray's historic win Andy Murray won Wimbledon, breaking Britain's 77-year drought for a men's singles champion. Klum ages for Halloween, McGregor set for Broadway Nov 01 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Heidi Klum becomes an old woman for Halloween, Ewan McGregor is headed to Broadway, and Kanye West postpones his tour. Bob Mezan reports. Twitter Illiterate? Mastering the @BCs Only about 18 percent of American Internet users are active on Twitter, so here are some tips if youre still new to the microblogging service. Your Money Out of Network, Not by Choice, and Facing Huge Health Bills Consumers may face big payments to doctors who participate in their care, in an emergency or in a hospital, but are not in their insurance network. Field Notes Irreverent, Sure, but Relevant, Too Let the rice and laughter flow at some weddings, comedians and other performers administer the I dos. World Briefing | The Americas Mexico Junk Food Tax Is Approved Aiming to curb unhealthy consumption habits, Mexicos Congress on Thursday approved new taxes on sugary drinks and junk food. Pentagon Says Shabab Bomb Specialist Is Killed in Missile Strike in Somalia The strike is the latest evidence that the Obama administration has escalated operations against the Shabab after the bloody siege at a shopping mall in Kenya. N.F.L. Roundup Dolphins Top Bengals With Safety in Overtime A rare safety in overtime helped the stubborn Miami Dolphins upset the Cincinnati Bengals. Insolvent "Gherkin" owner IVG to restructure with court consent FRANKFURT, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A German court started insolvency proceedings for the co-owner of London's landmark Gherkin tower, German property group IVG Immobilien, which will continue to reorganise... Fat Dad A Fat Dad Halloween (Hide the Candy) Every year after trick-or-treating, I used to hide my candy in a little paisley suitcase under my bed. Just to be safe, I even locked it so my dad would not devour the contents in one night. How 'swarm robots' are learning from insects In the dystopian future imagined within the popular Terminator franchise, robots learn to think, self-replicate and eventually kill their human masters. UPDATE 1-Direct Line says oper profit rises; sees lower restructure costs Nov 1 (Reuters) - Direct Line Insurance Group, Britain's largest motor insurer, reported a 6 percent rise in third-quarter operating profit, and expected restructuring costs for this year and next to... Cilics Return Raises Questions About Antidoping Protocols The suspension of Marin Cilic, a former top 10 player, has created concerns about the way tennis handles doping violations. Sports Briefing | Baseball Matt Williams to Manage Nationals Williams, a former major league third baseman, will be introduced Friday as the teams fifth manager since it moved to Washington from Montreal in 2005. Budget Negotiations Open With Signs of Conciliation Lawmakers hand-picked by their leadership to negotiate a budget agreement said they were willing to make concessions, but there were warning signs that Republicans and Democrats remained far apart. We ride along with the Nokia Drive Ride-along and interview Nokia's Aaron Dannenbring 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. Pope prays for victims, survivors of migrant tragedies Nov. 1 - Pope Francis conducts a mass for All Saints Day, asking for prayers for survivors of recent migrant tragedies in Niger and in Italy as well as the victims. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Three males injured in Los Angeles airport shooting, hospital says Nov. 1 - Ronald Reagan UCLA Emergency Center confirms that at least three males are among those injured after a gunman opened fire with an assault rifle in an airport terminal, killing a Transportation Security Administration agent. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Dance Review Boris Charmatzs Leve des Conflits Extended at MoMA In Leve des Conflits Extended (Suspension of Conflicts Extended), 24 dancers are cycling through a sequence, whose core concept is mathematical.

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