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News Feed Latest worldwide news DealBook Barclays Profit Rises to $1.2 Billion, But Fixed-Income Trading Slumps Barclays also became the latest bank to acknowledge that it had received inquiries from regulators investigating possible manipulation of foreign exchange markets. A perpetual rough sand, shells, 'browns' of Libyan golf TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Among the rubbish-strewn bushes and occasional bullet shells on the rocky ground, nine flimsy flags flapping in the breeze mark the holes of a golf course along Tripoli's... Police tips for women drivers? Police in China's capital are in a jam after publishing guidance for "inadequate" women drivers online. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic venues The countdown to the 22nd Winter Olympic Games is well and truly underway, with just 100 days to go until Sochi 2014. Pogue's Posts Blog Terrific Sound in a Tiny Package The Jambox Mini is small enough to fit in a coat pocket and delivers sound that is richer, crisper and louder than the feeble speakers on your phone, tablet or laptop. Americans furious with U.S. spying revelations demonstrate in Washington Oct. 26 - After recent revelations from Edward Snowden linked to the U.S. spying, angered Americans call for congressional action on Capitol steps. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Sebelius Apologizes for Health Sites Malfunctions Kathleen Sebelius, the secretary of health and human services, said she was responsible for the HealthCare.gov debacle. T Magazine Home/Work | In Belgium, a Housewares Designer Finds Transcendence in Simplicity After stints as an industrial design student, a runway model and a handbag designer, Michael Verheyden found his calling as a maker of wonderfully elemental objects. Indian Tech Giant Will Pay $34 Million to Settle Visa Abuse Case Infosys acknowledged major errors and omissions in records it kept on temporary technology workers it brought to the United States, but denied systemic fraud. 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. Sports Briefing | College Basketball North Carolinas Hatchell Has Leukemia Coach Sylvia Hatchell was found to have leukemia and will step away temporarily from her coaching duties. Investors flood U.S. stock funds at fastest pace since 2000TrimTabs NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors sent $45.5 billion into U.S.-based equity mutual funds and exchange-traded funds from the start of October through Friday, the fifth-highest month on record, data from... Chocolate Factory, Trade War Victim A power struggle between the European Union and the Russian-backed Customs Union is squeezing Roshen, the largest confectioner in Ukraine. Tech Today Facebook's stock rises from the ashes Oct 30 - After plummeting from its IPO price, we take a look at all the events that led to the dramatic swing in Facebook's stock. U.S. National Guard shooting suspect indicted in Tennessee NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - A National Guard recruiter accused of wounding three superiors and threatening a fourth after he was relieved of duty was indicted Wednesday on nine federal charges, including attempting to kill U.S. employees. 'Little Giant' wants Grand Slam glory Pedro Pinto meets reigning U.S. Open doubles champion Sara Errani, who advanced to the semifinals in singles last year. Driverless shuttles seen as viable public transport alternative Sept. 17 - A collaboration between French company Induct and a Singapore university aims to replace conventional shuttle buses with a driverless, electric alternative. The team are currently testing the vehicle on a two kilometre test route virtually devoid of other traffic, but hope eventually to increase its range. Rob Muir has more. Senators Warn Obama Before Iraq Leaders Visit An influential group of senators sent a strongly worded letter to warn that the Iraqi premiers mismanagement of the countrys politics had contributed to the surge of violence there. U.S. tells U.N. it won't spy on world body UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations said on Wednesday that the United States has pledged not to spy on the world body's communications after a report that the National Security Agency had gained access to the U.N. video conferencing system. Lessons on U.S. income gap Income inequality is going up, up, up in America. In Brazil, meanwhile, it's been dropping for years. Likely outcome? A meeting in the middle Krista Dahl, Julius Kusuma The bride manages guides at an art museum; the groom is a research scientist. White House concerned over Senate vote on mortgage regulator WASHINGTON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - The Obama administration expressed concern on Wednesday that Republicans may block a vote in the U.S. Senate on the nomination of the president's choice to regulate... In Transit Blog A Dubai Hotel With Villas Over the Water Anantara Hotels has opened a resort in Dubai that has overwater villas and a spa that includes a Thai massage suite. Giants 15, Eagles 7 Second Win Has Giants Humble but Hopeful The Giants used efficient offense, solid defense and five field goals to stop an eight-game road skid and hand Philadelphia its 10th straight home loss. EU environment ministers call for action on climate BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) - Thirteen European environment ministers urged the European Union on Monday to adopt ambitious energy and climate goals for 2030 or risk falling behind the rest of the world. Thinking Entrepreneur How a Start-Up Retailer Can Manage Cash Flow In the last of a three-part series, a business owner talks about how she can come up with the cash to stock her store. N.B.A. Game of the Week A Chance to Settle a Grudge The Nets, with an overhauled roster featuring Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, will host the Miami Heat. 'Miracle journey' to EPL dream A "miracle" journey has propelled Gael Bigirimana from war-torn Burundi to soccer stardom in the English Premier League -- and a chance trip to the grocery store led to his big breakthrough. Sports of The Times Jackie Robinsons Legacy Recedes on Baseball Rosters With African-American representation in Major League Baseball falling to its lowest numbers in decades, the obvious question is whether baseball can reverse the trend. UPDATE 1-Obamacare website security at 'high risk' before launch -memo BOSTON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - The security of the Obama administration's healthcare website was at "high risk" because of lack of testing before it opened for enrollment on Oct. 1, according to a government memorandum reviewed by Reuters on Wednesday. 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. Sports Briefing | Tennis Li to Face Kvitova in Semifinals Li Na reached the semifinals of the WTA Championships in Istanbul with a victory over Victoria Azarenka, who was wincing in pain from a back injury. Autonomous quadcopter takes humans out of flying equation Sept. 19 - A group of Austrian students has designed a quadcopter which flies autonomously using only the computing power of a smartphone. The reasearchers say the drone could one day be used for search and rescue scenarios or fighting fires without putting humans in harm's way. Jim Drury reports. Mary Finch Hoyt, Aide to Rosalynn Carter, Dies at 89 Before serving as Rosalynn Carters press secretary, Mrs. Hoyt worked on several Democratic presidential campaigns. UPDATE 1-Skyworks forecasts strong qtr as demand rises for analog chips Oct 30 (Reuters) - Chipmaker Skyworks Solutions Inc forecast current-quarter results above analysts' estimates as it sells more analog chips used to connect machines to the Internet, sending its shares up 5 percent in extended trading. 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. British Open Spots Up for Grabs in Australia Under New System Three slots at next year's British Open will be up for grabs at the Australian Open in November as part of a new qualifying system for golf's oldest major championship. In a Surprise, Pakistan Says Fewer Civilians Died by Drones Pakistan sharply reduced its official estimate of civilian deaths caused by American drone strikes in the tribal belt, highlighting how contentious statistics are in the C.I.A.s covert campaign. Gadgetwise Tap and Swipe for a Good Cause The Global Gaming Initiative seeks to connect mobile games and charity; its first project raises money to buy bicycles for impoverished communities. TV Sports Fox Failed to Keep Lens on the Ball The philosophy that what goes on between pitches in late innings is not riveting came back to haunt Fox in Game 4 of the World Series when it missed Koji Ueharas pickoff throw.

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