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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.N. envoy says no preconditions for Syria peace talks BEIRUT (Reuters) - The United Nations envoy to Syria said on Friday there would be no preconditions for long-delayed peace talks, an assertion likely to anger an opposition movement that says it will only attend if the goal is to remove President Bashar al-Assad. Breakingviews Ranking Big Oil Nov 1 - Antony Currie and Christopher Swann drill into the quarterly results of the major players in black gold and explain why Conoco and Chevron are the standouts, for very different reasons. UPDATE 8-Brent sheds nearly $3 on strong dollar, spread narrows * U.S. manufacturing expands at fastest rate in 2-1/2 years (Updates prices to settlement, adds CFTC data) AIG hopes to make decision on ILFC sale or IPO in Q4-CEO NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Insurer American International Group hopes to make a decision on the sale or initial public offering of its ILFC aircraft leasing unit in the fourth quarter, the company's... Samsung beats Apple in satisfaction Samsung tablets have edged out iPads for the first time in JD Power's biannual customer-satisfaction survey, although some observers say the results don't quite add up. Court Blocks Stop-and-Frisk Changes for New York Police A federal appellate panel says Judge Shira A. Scheindlin, who has been overseeing litigation on the tactic, violated a judicial code of conduct. X-rated Japanese erotica sets throats clearing at UK shows LONDON (Reuters) - Giant genitalia in action and ribald humor take center stage at a British Museum show of erotic art from feudal Japan that runs until next January. NYC Marathon to be run under massive security measures NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York City Marathon returns to the streets of the Big Apple on Sunday after a two-year absence, with massive security measures in place after the tragic April bombings at the Boston Marathon. In Transit Blog In-Flight Devices, Yes. But What About the Power? After the F.A.As approval of the use of electronic devices on flights, airlines will need to provide the power for smartphones and tablets. Boris Charmatz Brings Flip Book to MoMA Boris Charmatzs Flip Book, an ever-evolving piece inspired by a book of images of Merce Cunninghams dance works, is to be presented Friday through Sunday at MoMA. Holiday DVDs From Robert Altman, William Wyler and More The holiday seasons new videos include masterpieces from the likes of Robert Altman, William Wyler, George Stevens and Philip Kaufman. EU cars on track to meet 2015 carbon emissions goal EEA BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU car emissions fell 2.6 percent in 2012 from 2011, official figures showed on Wednesday, adding to a fierce Brussels debate on how quickly automakers can improve vehicle fuel efficiency. Shooting at Los Angeles International airport Nov. 1 - A gunman with a high powered rifle was shot by law enforcement at Los Angeles International Airport according to media reports. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Turkey and Iran Suggest a Thaw in Stands on Syrian Conflict While the two countries support opposing sides in Syria, their foreign ministers signaled that mutual concerns over rising sectarianism could bring them closer together. Government defends tax hike A tax hike proposed by President Franois Hollande has French soccer clubs set to strike for the first time since 1972. Cilics Return Raises Questions About Antidoping Protocols The suspension of Marin Cilic, a former top 10 player, has created concerns about the way tennis handles doping violations. Watch Friday's Show! November 1, 2013 Beckham wants to be club owner David Beckham stressed his desire to launch a new Major League Soccer franchise on Wednesday, as the former England captain revealed his passion about becoming a future club owner. Special Report ATP World Tour Finals Tennis Looks to Mix It Up to Ensure an Entertaining Future There is a push to encourage more variety in play and court speed with an eye on the net and, in a Darwinian entertainment landscape, an eye on the clock. Tropical depression chugs toward Mexico's west coast, could worsen into storm MEXICO CITY, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A tropical depression bore down on the northwestern coast of Mexico on Friday and could become a tropical storm over the weekend, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Fairfax struggles to raise funds for BlackBerry bid sources NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd is struggling to raise financing for its $4.7 billion bid for BlackBerry Ltd, with several large banks reluctant to participate. Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions Nov 1 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1430 GMT on Friday Ex-Bolshoi star denies attack Bolshoi Ballet star soloist Pavel Dmitrichenko pleaded not guilty Tuesday to masterminding an acid attack on the theater's artistic director, Sergei Filin, a court spokesman told CNN. U.S. lays out strict limits on coal funding abroad WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States said Tuesday it plans to use its leverage within global development banks to limit financing for coal-fired power plants abroad, part of Washington's international strategy to combat climate change. Syria Destroys Chemical Sites, Inspectors Say While Syria met an important deadline, it still has 1,290 metric tons of chemical weapons it must destroy by mid-2014, inspectors said. Affair rocks phone hacking trial The courtroom claim that Rebekah Brooks, a protege of global media baron Rupert Murdoch's, and Andy Coulson, a former spin doctor for British Prime Minister David Cameron, had a six-year affair has set British media abuzz. Well Home Births Pose Special Risks Women who choose to give birth at home may be increasing the likelihood of some health risks for their babies. Art in Review David Shaw Eat Out David Shaws beautiful, trippy exhibition occupies the main gallery at the Feature Inc. gallery. Strong quake rocks Taiwan Nov. 1 - A magnitude 6.6 earthquake shakes Taiwan but no casualties reported. Paul Chapman reports. GLOBAL MARKETS-Euro falls on potential ECB rate cut; stocks slip * Global equity markets fall although factory activity gains * Euro under pressure after biggest fall vs dollar in 6 mths * Oil declines on strong dollar * Bond prices fall on rosy surveys of factory... Sports Briefing | Tennis Cilic Wins in Return From Doping Ban In his first match since returning from a four-month doping ban, Marin Cilic beat a qualifier, Igor Sijsling, 5-7, 6-1, 6-4, to reach the second round of the Paris Masters. Get the strength of Hercules The Titan Arm, is the brainchild of four mechanical engineering students who built an upper-body exoskeleton that can more than double the average person's strength U.S. preterm births fall to 15-year low, still worst in developed world NEW YORK (Reuters) - The rate of preterm births in the United States dropped to a 15-year low of 11.5 percent in 2012, according to a report released on Friday, but the country still came in dead last among industrialized nations on this measure of infant health. TREASURIES-U.S. bond prices sink on strong factory data * U.S. factory activity strongest in 2-1/2 years -ISM * Longer-dated yields set for biggest weekly rise since September * Fed's Plosser proposes QE3 bond purchase limit * Treasuries earn 0.49 percent... Netherlands to send peacekeepers, helicopters to Mali AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Netherlands said on Friday it would send combat helicopters and around 380 troops to boost a U.N.-led peacekeeping mission trying to stabilize Mali after a coup and an Islamist incursion. Cartoonists draw dangerous lines In many ways, the Middle East makes a strange -- and at times perilous -- hotbed for caricature. 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. CORRECTED-Costa Rica aims to sell 16 mln tns carbon credits on new exchange SAN JOSE, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Costa Rica expects to sell 16 million tonnes of carbon credits over eight years on its new carbon exchange, Latin America's first, a venue that allows polluters to offset... U.S. municipal bond market indicators DAILY INDICATORS LATEST PREVIOUS Last Date Bond Buyer 30-Day Visible Supply 8.043 Bln 6.102 Bln 11/01/13 Bond Buyer Competitive Supply 2.152 Bln 2.210 Bln 11/01/13 Bond Buyer Negotiated Supply 5.891... Autonomous RoboBee no flight of fancy Oct. 29 - Researchers from Harvard University say the tiny robotic bees they unveiled last year should be ready for work in the real world by 2023. Called RoboBees, the miniature drones are being developed by Harvard's School of Engineering and Wyss Institute, to assist in crop pollination and search and rescue. Ben Gruber reports.

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