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News Feed Latest worldwide news German, Brazilian U.N. draft urges halt to excessive spying UNITED NATIONS, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Germany and Brazil circulated a draft resolution to a U.N. General Assembly committee on Friday that calls for an end to excessive electronic surveillance, data collection and other gross invasions of privacy. Greeks Question Media, and New Voices Pipe Up Amid the Greek financial crisis, small radio stations, magazines and websites take a bigger role in the nations civic discussion. G.O.P. Filibuster of 2 Obama Picks Sets Up Fight Senate Republicans thwarted the confirmation of two of President Obamas nominees, one to an appeals court and another to a home-lending oversight post. Hundreds of bodies found in Bosnia mass grave Investigators in Bosnia have uncovered a mass grave thought to contain several hundred bodies of victims of the conflict that followed the breakup of the former Yugoslavia two decades ago. FAU's Carl Pelini Resigns After Drug Allegation Florida Atlantic coach Carl Pelini and defensive coordinator Pete Rekstis resigned Wednesday after acknowledging to university officials that they had used illegal drugs. UKs Osborne Sticking to austerity paid off Oct. 22 - The UKs Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne says the UK has seen the benefits of sticking with a clear economic plan, but admits the job is far from done. Kerry Plans Brief Stop in Egypt, His First Since Military Takeover, State Media Report The secretary of state will visit Egypt on Sunday, a day before Mohamed Morsi, the deposed president, is to make his first court appearance. Manna Dey, 94, the Voice of Many a Bollywood Star, Dies Mr. Dey was an acclaimed playback singer for Bengali as well as Bollywood films, but like most Bollywood singers, he was not seen onscreen. Intensive' exercise may benefit heart failure patients NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Some doctors caution people with heart failure against pushing themselves too hard physically. But a new analysis of past studies suggests heart patients may actually benefit more from relatively intensive exercise. 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. Well Babies Can Learn Music in the Womb A new study suggests that babies can learn a melody they hear while still in the womb, and recognize it after they are born. China's anti-pollution drive risks running out of gas BEIJING (Reuters) - A chronic shortage of natural gas is hurting China's plan to move away from burning coal to heat homes and offices, raising the prospect of more choking air pollution this winter and beyond. Well Youre Going to Need a Bigger Bowl In this weeks Recipes for Health, Martha Rose Shulman offers hearty vegetarian meals in a bowl (or on a plate) inspired by the Korean dish bibimbap. Enrollment in Obamacare very small in first days documents WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Enrollment in health insurance plans on the troubled Obamacare website was very small in the first couple of days of operation, with just 248 Americans signing up, according to documents released on Thursday by a U.S. House of Representatives committee. Serena I apologized to Maria Serena Williams refuses to get drawn into a pre-Wimbledon war of words with Maria Sharapova Sunday -- claiming she has apologized to her Russian rival for comments made about her personal life. Morgan Stanley sues former adviser, claims he falsified records NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley's wealth management division sued former financial adviser Denis O'Brien on Thursday, claiming that he falsified 206 client telephone numbers just before... Moving the 2022 Qatar World Cup One of the NFL's most high-profile team owners has warned against moving the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Lauda on F1's danger years Three-time World Champion Niki Lauda talks about the dangers of racing F1 cars in the 1970's. Book says Obama aides considered replacing Biden with Clinton NYT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's top aides considered replacing Vice President Joe Biden with Hillary Clinton for Obama's 2012 re-election campaign but decided it would not significantly help, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing a new book about the campaign. Dance Review Into Sunlight, Robin Beckers Look at Vietnam Era A dance by Robin Becker commemorates two simultaneous events from 1967. T Magazine Editors Letter | The Luxury of Simplicity To do simple right isnt as easy as it looks. If knowledge is power and simplicity requires knowledge, then Socrates might agree with our issues premise that simplicity is very powerful. F.C.C. Plans Sweeping Changes to Bolster AM Radio The Federal Communications Commission has proposed loosening or eliminating rules that govern nighttime transmissions by AM stations. Baidu's Qunar doubles in debut as Chinese stocks make a U.S. comeback (Reuters) - Shares of Qunar Cayman Islands Ltd doubled in their market debut, underscoring revived investor interest in Chinese companies as they return to the U.S. IPO market after a series of... Mickelson Schedule Cuts Will Come but Not Before Majors Phil Mickelson plans to play in the week before each of the major championships next year despite making as yet unspecified cuts to his overall schedule for 2014, the British Open champion said on Wednesday. U.S. factory growth hits fastest pace in 2-1/2 years NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest pace in more than two years in October, according to an industry report, signaling a strong start to fourth-quarter factory activity despite a government shutdown during the first half of the month. UPDATE 1-German, Brazilian U.N. draft urges halt to excessive spying UNITED NATIONS, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Germany and Brazil circulated a draft resolution to a U.N. General Assembly committee on Friday that calls for an end to excessive electronic surveillance, data collection and other gross invasions of privacy. Everton ready to send message against Spurs Martinez (Reuters) - Everton can send out a message that there is more than one team on Merseyside capable of challenging at the top of the Premier League if they beat Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. California city fumes over hot sauce factory Oct. 30 - Irwindale, California City Manager says the fumes in the area near a Sriracha hot sauce plant are "horrible" and is taking the company to court. Gavino Garay Reports. Motorbike gunmen in deadly attack Armed militants killed six Shiite Muslims on Friday in Pakistan's volatile Balochistan province, an incident suspected to be "sectarian terrorism," police said. 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. DealBook Building a Portfolio With a Focus on a Single Sector Water Rebuffing a strategy of diversification, the venture capital firm XPV Capital believes it can find success by developing expertise in one area. Japan, Russia agree on next step toward peace treaty TOKYO (Reuters) - Foreign ministers from Japan and Russia on Friday agreed to hold a vice ministerial-level meeting early next year to work toward the resolution of an island dispute and signing of a peace treaty formally ending their World War Two hostilities. Sports Briefing | Tennis Police Question Hingis Martina Hingis has been questioned by the Swiss police after her estranged husband, Thibault Hutin, said he was attacked by her and her family, a police spokesman said. Penn State to Pay Nearly $60 Million to 26 Abuse Victims The settlements in the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse case have been unfolding since mid-August, but Penn State waited until Monday to announce them all at once. CORRECTED-Investors show concern over Blackstone home-rental bond NEW YORK, Nov 1 (IFR) - Kroll, Moody's, and Morningstar held phone conversations with cautious bond investors Friday following a three-city roadshow by structuring lead Deutsche Bank for the... Special Report ATP World Tour Finals Del Potro's Right Hand Rocks the Stars Juan Martn del Potros powerful forehand could disrupt the leadership of mens tennis, both at the ATP World Tour Finals, next week in London, and beyond. Advertising Spanish Message With One Word That Needs No Translation As the holidays approach, the toy maker Mattel is making a playful appeal to Latina mothers and their children. New Chief of the F.C.C. Is Confirmed The Senate voted unanimously to confirm President Obamas two picks for the Federal Communications Commission, Tom Wheeler as chairman and Michael ORielly as a commissioner. 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. Insolvent German DIY chain Praktiker attracts second bid-sources FRANKFURT, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Insolvent German home improvement retailer Praktiker has attracted a second offer for its stores, this time for more of the shops, two people familiar with the situation...

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