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News Feed Latest worldwide news Kings Beat Oilers 2-1 in Shootout Anze Kopitar scored the deciding goal in a shootout and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Sunday night for their seventh victory in nine games. Sports Briefing | Soccer Chelsea Pulls Out Last-Minute Win Chelsea seized on a defensive blunder in the 90th minute to beat Manchester City, 2-1, in the Premier League. Bruised by Romney criticism, Bain Capital thanks investors (Reuters) - Bain Capital LLC, the private equity firm co-founded by defeated presidential candidate Mitt Romney, thanked its investors on Thursday for their support and patience over the last year as it confronted "political hyperbole and distortion." How science can boost peace The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded on October 11 to The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), the body overseeing the destruction of Syria's chemical arsenal. Since its creation in 1993, OPCW has helped eliminate roughly 80% of world's declared chemical stockpile -- a remarkable achievement. Eugene Fama, King of Predictable Markets An interview with the economist and, now, Nobel laureate whos known as the father of the efficient-markets theory. Blatter's African call fuels re-election rumors Is Sepp Blatter angling for another term as head of world football? The FIFA president had vowed this would be his last, but Friday's comments about Africa's under-representation at the World Cup has fueled speculation sparked by his earlier claim that he has "a mission" to complete. New FBI Director James Comey is sworn into office Oct. 28 - President Obama says new FBI director is "uniquely" qualified to tackle traditional and non-traditional threats. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Why the global economy will not affect India Nov. 14 - Tulsi Tanti, the chairman and managing director of Suzlon Energy, sits down with Chrystia Freeland to discuss the global economy and how India will not be affected like European countries have been. UPDATE 1-Polish coal miner Kompania Weglowa to merge mines, cut jobs * To merge mines, cut jobs, mostly in administration (Adds quote on merging mines) Blatter's African call fuels re-election speculation Is Sepp Blatter angling for another term as head of world football? The FIFA president had vowed this would be his last, but Friday's comments about Africa's under-representation at the World Cup has fueled speculation sparked by his earlier claim that he has "a mission" to complete. JR Alters the Blocklong Layout Its Known For JR Music and Computer World has abandoned its familiar horizontal shopping bazaar on Park Row in Lower Manhattan for a vertical one. Clowns in Mexico City? You cant be serious! Oct. 24 - Hundreds of clowns from across the Americas converge in Mexico City to attend the 18th annual clown convention to hone their clowning skills. Tara Cleary reports. Poland's Kompania Weglowa to shed mines, jobs to restore profits KATOWICE, Oct 28 (Reuters) - The European Union's biggest coal miner, Kompania Weglowa, plans to shed almost half of its 15 mines and cut more than 7,000 jobs by 2020 in a bid to restore profitability, the Polish state-owned company said on Monday. Microsoft shareholders advised to vote against director Thompson SEATTLE, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis has recommended that Microsoft Corp shareholders vote against the re-election of board member John Thompson, the lead independent director... Have to Ask What the App Costs? Its Not for You Apps and digital concierges are reaching out to the affluent with carefully curated and vetted offerings. Japan jobless rate falls to 4.0 pct in September TOKYO, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Japan's jobless rate fell slightly in September and the availability of jobs held steady at the highest level in more than five years, government data showed, pointing to steady progress in the battle to end 15 years of deflation. Brassard's OT Goal Gives Rangers Win Over Detroit Derick Brassard's breakaway goal in the closing seconds of overtime gave the New York Rangers a 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night. The Sun That Did Not Roar The Sun appears to slack off at the height of the solar cycle, the solar maximum, usually a time of roiling activity as the stars magnetic fields reverse. White House mounts push to win confirmation for housing nominee WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Monday ramped up efforts to win confirmation for President Barack Obama's pick to regulate Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and the Senate scheduled a vote to try to break through Republican opposition. Spying anger spreads across Europe The Spanish government summons the U.S. ambassador after further allegations of American surveillance of world leaders. T Magazine Seven Days of Style | Rihannas Abu Dhabi Moment, 50 Shades of Jamie Dornan and New Model Rules Plus, Giorgio Armani Day comes to New York, the fall of the necktie, the latest in Kanye West news and more, as we run the numbers from the last week in style and culture. INSIGHT-Delays, clashes hinder attempts to salvage Batista's OGX SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO/NEW YORK, Oct 28 (Reuters) - A ttempts to save Eike Batista's flagship oil company, the business most responsible for the meltdown of his once high-flying industrial empire,... Giants Hillis Goes From Watching Monday Night Football to Playing in It Peyton Hillis, who had been discarded by three teams in the last three years before the Giants signed him last week, scored a pivotal touchdown in the their first victory of the season Monday. Three U.S. states, British Columbia to ink climate pact WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California governor Jerry Brown said on Thursday he plans to sign an agreement to formally align the state's climate and clean energy policies with those of Oregon, Washington state and the Canadian province of British Columbia. Baylor Climbs to No. 5 in AP College Football Poll Baylor climbed to No. 5 in The Associated Press college football poll, the best ranking for the Bears in 60 years. T Magazine By the Numbers | Giorgio Armanis Dolce Vita A look at the multibillion dollar empire and sweet, sweet life of the titanic Italian designer. Dance Review Houston Ballet Opens Its Joyce Theater Run The Houston Ballet is presenting works by Stanton Welch, Ben Stevenson and, most notably, Mr. Morris, in Chelsea. Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions Oct 28 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2100 GMT on Monday 10 things India does best How does Indian outshine the world? Start with jewelry and barbers then keep counting. Nasdaq says FINRA caps Facebook IPO claims at $41.6 million WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The total value of the claims that market makers can recover after suffering losses due to Nasdaq OMX Group Inc's botched handling of Facebook Inc's initial public offering is $41.6 million, the exchange operator said Friday. Accusations of Racism Haunting Russia Yaya Tour, a player from Ivory Coast, said that black players might boycott the World Cup in 2018 if the country did not curb abuse by fans. T Magazine In Antwerp, A Derelict House With a Squatter Turns Into a Graceful Estate The Belgian architect Vincent Van Duysen is renowned for the pared-down aesthetic of his residences and home furnishings, but his greatest triumph might be his Herculean rehabilitation of his own home. Five killed as car ploughs into crowd in Beijing's Tiananmen Square BEIJING (Reuters) - Five people were killed and dozens injured on Monday, the government said, when a car ploughed into pedestrians and caught fire in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, the site of 1989 pro-democracy protests bloodily suppressed by the military. Chris Brown fight charges reduced Singer Chris Brown was scheduled to make his first court appearance Monday afternoon on a charge stemming from a weekend fight in Washington. Critics Notebook Arcade Fire Lightens Up (a Bit) on Reflektor Reflektor, Arcade Fires new album, sways to Haitian-influenced dance rhythms, but its lyrics revolve around big subjects love, death, individuality, the afterlife, technology. Minnesota Upsets No. 25 Nebraska 34-23 When Philip Nelson picked Minnesota, he envisioned program-lifting wins like this. Senate leader McConnell a big loser on Election Day WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell set two top goals for the 2012 election a Republican takeover of the Senate and the defeat of President Barack Obama. Discover Myanmar's treasures After decades of a military junta rule, the south-east Asian country of Myanmar is opening up, and the government is working hard to welcome a plane loads of visitors from around the world. China Introduces a New Lending Rate The rate, set by a group of banks, is another step aimed at a more market determined financial system in the country. 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.

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