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News Feed Latest worldwide news "TransWall" brings new perspective to touch screens Oct. 29 - South Korean researchers have developed a double-sided touch screen for use as an entertainment platform or for public information displays. Called "TransWall", the screen responds to touch on both sides from multiple users. Rob Muir has more. TREASURIES-U.S. bond prices fall as Fed seen more hawkish * Fed statement says downside risks have diminished * Analysts say Fed statement more hawkish than expected * Treasury sells $29 bln in 7-year notes at high yield of 1.87 pct * U.S. private job... Director finds echoes of Egypt in Cairo's traffic chaos ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Someone once told Egyptian filmmaker Sherief Elkatsha that you can tell much about the personality of a nation from the conduct of its drivers. New Moon Probe Raises Questions About What to Do Next in Space While scientists are excited about what the experiment may yield, they are also concerned about the absence of future moon voyages on NASAs schedule. 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. Up-Tempo Spread Making Waves Across the SEC Gus Malzahn and his no-huddle offense have faced more than their fair share of doubters and critics over the years, dating back to his days as a high school coach in Arkansas. Serena Williams Pushes Her Limits in WTA Semifinal Win The No. 1-ranked woman, playing in her 81st match of the year, looked exhausted at times but held on to eliminate Jelena Jankovic. Price Career is dream come true The pro golfer on becoming the International Captain at the 2013 Presidents Cup and trying to beat the American's winning streak. Are Roma best team in Europe? Nobody would have predicted this. After a Goof, Wainwright Takes a Jab at Himself The Cardinals ace and Gold Glove finalist didnt make an error in the regular season, but also didnt catch an easy pop-up in the World Series opener. Contributing Op-Ed Writer Italy The Nation That Crushes Its Young No other country in Europe spends so much on making its past comfortable -- at such cost to its future. GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares slip, dollar gains as Fed seen less dovish * World equity markets dip after hitting highest in almost six years David Beckham tells fans he's 'very interested' in Miami team MIAMI (Reuters) - Retired England soccer star David Beckham told a live online Facebook event in London on Wednesday that he is "very interested" in launching a Major League Soccer team in Miami, appearing to confirm media reports he had chosen the Florida city over other destinations. Bits Blog Do People Want to Build Their Own Customizable Smartphone? Motorola announced a new experimental phone called Project Ara, which allows people to plug in electronic blocks to make up their own personalized smartphone. Climate risk to 'rise in key cities' A new report ranks the countries most at risk from climate change, and warns that many at "extreme" risk are the ones the global economy will be relying on for growth. T Magazine A Picture and a Poem | Higher Powers by Maureen N. McLane and Daniel Arsham Maureen N. McLanes reference to oceans in her verse inspired the artist Daniel Arsham to illustrate a statue of Neptune he once saw on a French island. Sexism or just all-American fun? Women dancing on the fringes of competitive sport has been labeled an echo from an age of sexism and misogyny. Hear the case for and against. EU must solve crisis 'for Nobel' The migrants that died on the shores of Lampedusa in early October have yet to change the European approach to migration and refugees -- and protecting Europe against refugees rather than protecting the refugees themselves is unfortunately still the guiding principle. Daily Digit Fiat cuts targets Oct 30 - Italian automaker Fiat has cut its 2013 financial targets as a third-quarter revenue slump in crucial Latin American markets offsets a strong performance at Chrysler, the No.3 U.S. automaker it controls. David Pollard reports Rocker Lou Reed of Velvet Underground dies at 71 NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lou Reed, the pioneering musician who fronted influential rock band The Velvet Underground in the 1960s and won mainstream acclaim with solo songs "Walk on the Wild Side" and "Perfect Day", died on Sunday aged 71. Week 8 N.F.L. Matchups The Cowboys Dez Bryant and Detroits Calvin Johnson are not the only similar elements in a matchup of teams that are strong on offense and terrible on defense. Cancellation of Health Care Plans Replaces Website Problems as Prime Target Consumers produced letters from insurance companies that contradict President Obamas reassurances that if people like the insurance they have, they will be able to keep it. Qatar defends 2022 project There's nearly a decade to go before a ball is kicked at soccer's 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. But the tiny Gulf state, which won the right to host the event nearly three years ago, is embroiled in controversy over the treatment of the huge migrant labor force within its borders. Artist creates 3D faces on pumpkins Oct. 17 - Ohio graphic artist Deane Arnold has developed a passion for carving 3D, life-like expressions into pumpkins. Jillian Kitchener reports. Warily, Schools Watch Students on the Internet New ways to monitor students around the clock raise questions about whether educators can or should legally discipline children for online outbursts. Big Deal Palaces-in-the-Making A demand for stand-alone mansions, driven by the rare opportunity they offer wealthy buyers for complete privacy and autonomy. 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. Polio outbreak in Syria threatens whole region, WHO says GENEVA (Reuters) - Polio has broken out among young children in northeast Syria after probably originating in Pakistan and poses a threat to millions of children across the Middle East, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. Recipes for Health Brown Rice Bowl With Oven-Baked Miso-Glazed Tofu, Red Peppers and Kimchi One marinade can be used for a variety of vegetable toppings in this dish. UPDATE 1-Mosquitoes known to carry dengue, yellow fever seen in California (Recasts with more on insect's feeding habits; how it arrived in California still unknown) ArtsBeat Besides Location, a Beatles Connection Helps in Real Estate Market A home in Liverpool that John Lennon lived in and left when he was 5 years old sells for nearly $800,000. Watch wildfires from the sky A line of wildfires nearly 1,000 miles long threatens the state of New South Wales, Australia Netflix to Add Dexter in Deal With CBS Corp. The deal is not exclusive, but for Netflix it represents access to a show that had been only available to Showtime subscribers. Heads Up Competing to Tell Jack the Rippers Story With this fall marking the 125th anniversary of the Jack the Ripper murders in London, tour operators are battling over customers interested in the macabre tale. The human cost of Iran sanctions In July, Iran lost one of its most acclaimed playwrights and directors when Mahmoud Ostad-Mohammad passed away in Tehran at the age of 62. Moore Wins CIMB Classic in Playoff Ryan Moore won the thunderstorm-delayed CIMB Classic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in a playoff with Gary Woodland, birdieing the first hole for his third PGA Tour victory. Top 10 stopover stays TOKYO (Reuters) - Spending a night between destinations in a stopover city and need a place to stay? Online boutique hotel experts Mr Mrs Smith (www.mrandmrssmith.com) have come up with 10 hotels for a memorable stopover. Reuters has not endorsed this list. Top U.S. health official says still confident in healthcare contractor WASHINGTON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Wednesday said she has not lost confidence in Quality Software Services Inc, one of several contractors that helped develop the troubled federal health insurance exchange website. Gadgetwise A Review of the Bowers Wilkins P7 Headphones Bowers Wilkins, a company known for its hi-fi speakers, rounded out its roster of luxury headphones with the P7. Krista Dahl, Julius Kusuma The bride manages guides at an art museum; the groom is a research scientist.

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