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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-No clear outcome as Madagascar election results dribble in * Under 3 pct of results counted nearly 24 hours after vote Can microchips save the rhino? In a bid to end rampant poaching, Kenya is implanting microchips in every rhino nationwide, an extensive process that will include sedating hundreds of animals. Russia Without Top Women Players in Fed Cup Russia will send an inexperienced team when it faces Italy in the Fed Cup finals next week in Sardinia. Contractors Describe Limited Testing of Insurance Web Site Democrats and Republicans were united in expressing anger and dismay over failures with the Oct. 1 opening of the online health insurance exchange. How to be Parisian a cheat sheet Paris can be intimidating -- don't worry, says a writer who lived there for almost 20 years. Follow a few rules (actually 11) and you'll fit in. UPDATE 1-Iranian capital takes down some anti-American posters DUBAI, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Tehran authorities have taken down some anti-American posters, amid signs Iran is seeking better relations with the United States as the two sides prepare to hold talks over its nuclear programme. Caroline Huddleston, Brian Haley The bride manages real estate development projects; the groom is an associate at an investment firm. China slams Japan PM's comments Oct. 27 - China warns Japan not to take provocative actions, otherwise it will fight back. Rough Cut. (No Reporter Narration). Sports Briefing | Baseball Strasburg Has Surgery Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg had bone chips removed from his surgically repaired right elbow. Bits Blog Internet Archive Will Shield Visitors Inspired by recent revelations of the depth of the N.S.A.s monitoring of online behavior, the Internet Archive is taking a step to ensure the privacy of its users. Sketch Guy When the Financial Past Is Not Prologue Relying on historical averages to plan for the future is not as useful as basing decisions on values, goals and resources. Two Republican congressmen defend U.S. spying abroad WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two Republican congressmen on Sunday defended Washington's surveillance programs abroad in reaction to protests from allies, after the wide scope of the eavesdropping was revealed this year by former spy agency contractor Edward Snowden. T Magazine The Look | Saoirse Ronans Plum Benefits The actress contrasted a masculine suit with feminine lace at the BFI London Film Festival Awards on Saturday. Social change in Kenyan slums African Voices meets Aggrey Otieno, a human rights activist who tackles high rates of maternal mortality in his hometown. Window-shop for health insurance now, buy later NEW YORK (Reuters) - Frustrated by the new U.S. federal and state health insurance exchanges? Mystery girl Maria's parents found The girl taken by police from a Roma couple in Greece has been proven to be the daughter of a Bulgarian woman. Corner Office Always Thank Your Star Players, Cheggx2019;s C.E.O. Says Dan Rosensweig, president and C.E.O. of Chegg Inc., the online and mail-order textbook rental service, admires people who arenx2019;t afraid to think big. German Minister Demands Complete U.S. Answers Germany's interior minister is pressing for "complete information" from Washington on the alleged U.S. surveillance of Chancellor Angela Merkel's cellphone and any other snooping. Is Spain snubbing siestas? Austerity is threatening one of the nation's favorite pastimes -- the siesta. Strategies Riding Out the Political Storm Investment strategists say its likely that long-term investors who stick to a well-thought-out plan can ride out awkward periods like the current conflict in Washington with few ill effects. ParkerVision gets $173 mln in Qualcomm lawsuit; shares slide Oct 24 (Reuters) - Chipmaker ParkerVision Inc said a jury awarded it damages of $173 million from Qualcomm Inc for infringement of its patents but its shares fell nearly 60 percent as it had sought... Blackberry not a strategic fit for us SAP CFO in magazine FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German business software group SAP is not interested in bidding for troubled smart phone maker Blackberry, its chief financial officer told a German magazine. Gunman kills four, commits suicide at Phoenix apartment complex (Reuters) - A gunman killed four members of a family and their two dogs and then shot himself to death at a Phoenix apartment complex on Saturday, police said. U.S. shutdown's impact on travelers Never mind that visit to the Statue of Liberty in New York City. Forget visiting Independence Hall in Philadelphia. And that hiking adventure at Yellowstone National Park? You might want to tweak your travel plans. International Real Estate House Hunting in ...Warsaw The market in Poland had a boom starting in 2004, when the country joined the European Union, and ending in 2009, when the repercussions of the American mortgage lending crisis began to be felt. Dance Review San Francisco Ballet in Ratmansky and Morris Works New York premieres by Alexei Ratmansky and Mark Morris are on a program from the San Francisco Ballet at the David H. Koch Theater. Art in Review Annette Kelm Ms. Kelm shows obvious debts to Dsseldorf School photographers like Candida Hfer, but her affinities lie with American post-conceptualism Netflix Hits Milestone and Raises Its Sights The video service said on Monday that it had surpassed 30 million U.S. subscribers and it reported third-quarter results that beat most expectations. Ghana's pioneering heart surgeon Errol Barnett meets Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, a heart surgeon and founder of Ghana's first and only Cardiothoracic center. Inside the Walls of Fez Relying on instinct, hospitality and a bit of technology, the author discovers the rewards of exploring the Moroccan citys medina without a guide. From mud house to Roma camp If fate had dealt "Maria" a different hand, she would have grown up in Bulgaria surrounded by decay and poverty. Russia Team Depleted Russia will send an inexperienced team when it faces Italy in the Fed Cup finals next week in Sardinia. Arts, Briefly Celebrity Apologizes for Blackface Costume Julianne Hough was criticized over the weekend after donning blackface at a Halloween party in Beverly Hills, Calif. No. 23 N. Illinois Improves to 8-0 Jordan Lynch threw four touchdown passes and caught another as No. 23 Northern Illinois reached its best start as a major program with a 59-20 victory over Eastern Michigan on Saturday. Syrian rebels clash with government forces in Damascus (WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT) Oct. 26 - New amateur videos posted on social media websites appear to show military strikes and deadly clashes throughout Syria. Nathan Frandino reports. Black Sea, southeast European nations pledge emissions cut by 2027 BELGRADE (Reuters) - Nine countries in the Black Sea region and southeast Europe agreed on Thursday to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in large power plants and oil refineries by 2027 as part of plans to forge closer ties with the European Union. Ed Lauter, Actor With a Familiar Face, Dies at 74 Mr. Lauter, a recognizable figure known for his menacing characters, acted for five decades and was in Trouble in the Curve last year. Ethiopia opens Africa's largest wind farm to boost power production ASHEGODA, Ethiopia (Reuters) - Africa's biggest wind farm began production in Ethiopia on Saturday, aiding efforts to diversify electricity generation from hydropower plants and help the country become a major regional exporter of energy. 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. Dance Listings for Oct. 18-24 A selected guide to dance performances in the New York area.

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