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News Feed Latest worldwide news Whats on Monday Television highlights. Israeli planes reportedly strike Syrian military base Israeli warplanes attack a military base near the Syrian city of Latakia, an Obama administration official confirms. Audience revenue falls 15 percent Oct 31 (Reuters) - Audio-chip maker Audience Inc reported a 15 percent fall in quarterly revenue, hurt by weak sales to smartphone makers. Why parents should let kids get a fright Jeff Pearlman says parents should not be afraid to let their children get a good scare on Halloween. Pushing out of comfort zone can help kids confront fear, feel brave and accomplished U.N. Rise in young girls giving birth A 16-year-old girl pleads with her parents not to barter her into a marriage. Iraqi Leader Calls on U.S. to Help Fight Terror Threat In a speech in Washington, Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki did not acknowledge that political tensions have contributed to security problems. How 'Black Sox' threw series Bob Greene says when the Chicago White Sox purposely lost the World Series in 1919, one clever reporter let the team's manager say it without saying it U.S. Fed balance sheet increased in latest week NEW YORK, Oct 31 (Reuters) - For details of the Federal Reserve's balance sheet, see Berdych, Stepanek to lead Czech title defense against Serbia PRAGUE (Reuters) - World number seven Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek will lead the Czech Republic when the title holders take on Serbia in the Davis Cup final in Belgrade on November 15-17. Refugees inside their own country The ongoing violence in Syria has left millions of people displaced. And while many Syrians fled to neighboring countries to escape the bloodshed, others have remained despite being in harm's way, though they have been forced from their homes. Colombian team don knock-off shirts after forgetting kit BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombian side Independiente Santa Fe were forced to play in knock-off versions of their own shirts bought from street vendors outside the stadium after forgetting to bring their change uniforms to an away game at the weekend. British Tabloid Editors Charged in Hacking Scandal Had Affair, Prosecutors Say Rebekah Brooks and Andy Coulson, former editors of the now-defunct News of the World, are charged with conspiracy in connection with the phone hacking. Tunisia's blogging doctor Zied Mhirsi tells Errol Barnett about helping the country's most vulnerable population groups. The Who's Roger Daltrey performs at the U.S. Capitol Oct. 30 - The Who's frontman, Roger Daltrey, performs Ben E. King's classic "Stand by Me" at an unveiling ceremony of a bust of Winston Churchill in the U.S. Capitol. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Aircraft noise linked to increased health risks Oct. 29 - UK researchers say long-term exposure to aircraft noise increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. A five year study focusing on the noise produced by planes flying in and out of Heathrow reveals a higher rate of hospitalisation for people living near the airport than for those who live in quieter environments. Jim Drury has more. Rare Roman eagle found in London A Roman sculpture of an eagle with a writhing serpent firmly gripped in its hooked beak was unveiled Wednesday in London, where archaeologists found it on a site earmarked for a hotel development. 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. Economix Blog How No-Strings Aid Affects the Poor A new study in Kenya shows that giving money to the poor without dictating how they use it can have a powerful impact on their quality of life, not just a one-time effect on consumption. Walker Tower Penthouse Under Contract If a deal closes, it will mark a new high for a condominium sale in downtown Manhattan. Movie Review | 'a Perfect Man ' Liev Schreiber as a Womanizer in A Perfect Man In A Perfect Man, Liev Schreiber plays an architect who, after his affairs lead his wife to leave him, begins to rethink his behavior. Exhausted Serena digs deep for WTA title An exhausted but elated Serena Williams is left celebrating her 11th title of the season to round off 2013 by claiming the WTA Championships in Istanbul Sunday. Fiscal cliff All it takes is a superhero - Felix TV Reuters blogger Felix Salmon takes to kids toys to explain one of the most vexing problems facing Washington the fiscal cliff. (December 12, 2012) T Magazine At the Milan Interiors Firm Studio Peregalli, Old World Traditions Live On The partners Roberto Peregalli and Laura Sartori Rimini have a knack for conjuring bygone historical eras, while adding a gentle, personal touch. Foreign Support for Syrian Rebels Is Hindering Deal, Assad Says A meeting between President Bashar al-Assad of Syria and the special United Nations envoy illustrated the wide gulf between the various sides in Syrias conflict. Movie Review Last Love Stars Michael Caine Sandra Nettelbecks Last Love stars Michael Caine as a cantankerous widower whose two children are concerned about his relationship with a young Parisian. Art in Review Sophie Calle Absence The art of Sophie Calle often takes the form of a missing-persons investigation, with Ms. Calle acting as a tireless, probing detective of her own emotional life. On Tennis Much Left to Learn for Younger Version of Federer Although he has slipped to No. 6, Roger Federer had little trouble in his first meeting with Grigor Dimitrov, a young Bulgarian opponent sometimes called Baby Fed. Malmo Weathers Storm to Clinch Swedish Title Malmo FF secured its 17th Swedish league title, beating Elfsborg, 2-0, in the next-to-last round. Cuba's currency shakeup Cuban officials say they will end a dual currency system that many complained kept wages and productivity low. 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. Turbulent tennis love matches Speculation abounds that sport's foremost golf and tennis love match have called it quits. Double major winner Rory McIlroy and former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki are staying tight lipped on their alleged break up, but when it comes to sport the path of true love rarely runs smooth. Ellie Mae misses estimates due to lower mortgage volumes Oct 31 (Reuters) - Ellie Mae Inc, whose software is used by mortgage professionals, reported a lower-than-expected third-quarter profit, hurt by lower mortgage volumes and higher RD spending,... Hashtag Nation What Would Mr. Roper Say? Suzanne Somerss commentary on the Affordable Care Act in The Wall Street Journal did not go unnoticed. Did 'White Widow' spy on Kenya mall? Only last week Kenya police sources say officers investigating the Westgate mall massacre were called to a meeting to explain why Samantha Lewthwaite, the so-called "White Widow," continues to elude them. Your Money Adviser An Autumn Check of Your Flexible Spending Account Flexible spending accounts allow you to set aside pretax money for medical expenses, but you lose the money if it is not spent by the annual deadline. Secret Service report could help Brown A Secret Service report on Chris Brown's alleged assault on a man in Washington on Sunday offers insight into the singer's possible defense strategy. Jay-Z can help stop profiling Jay-Z hasn't dumped plans for a business deal with Barneys, despite allegations that the store racially profiled two black shoppers. Roxanne Jones says he could take this moment to fight the practice Iraqi Leader Calls on U.S. to Help Fight Terror Threat In a speech in Washington, Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki did not acknowledge that political tensions have contributed to security problems. Trichet Europe's new challenge CNN's Nina Dos Santos asks the former president of ECB, Jean-Claude Trichet, where he thinks Europe's recovery stands. UPDATE 1-Energy Future plans to make interest payment on Friday - source Oct 30 (Reuters) - Energy Future Holdings (EFH), the embattled Texas power generator, is planning to make a $270 million interest payment due on Friday, according to a person familiar with the...

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