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News Feed Latest worldwide news India Ink A Conversation With Jazz Pianist Vijay Iyer A conversation with celebrated Jazz pianist, composer, and scholar Vijay Iyer. Batista's OGX files for bankruptcy protection in Brazil RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA, the Brazilian oil company controlled by former billionaire Eike Batista, sought court protection from creditors on Wednesday in Latin... Man who ranted about zombies shot and killed by California homeowner LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A California man shot dead after breaking into a young family's suburban home over the weekend had ranted about zombies hours before he showed up screaming threats in their backyard and smashed into their house, authorities said on Monday. Art Review Rituals of Rented Island, Performance Art at the Whitney Rituals of Rented Island, at the Whitney Museum of American Art, collects the ephemera of 1970s performance art in New York. White House lists two dozen leaders to meet with Obama on deficit WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two dozen business, labor and civic leaders, including the chief executives of major U.S. corporations such as Ford, IBM and Wal-Mart, will meet President Barack Obama to discuss how to control the federal deficit, said the White House on Monday. Sports Briefing | College Football Irishs Golson Explains His Ban Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson said poor judgment on a test was the reason he was suspended for the fall semester. Violent protest in Mali's Gao over talks to heal north GAO, Mali (Reuters) - Thousands of residents in Mali's northern city of Gao fought street battles with the police on Friday and torched the mayor's house during a protest over talks aimed at healing divisions in the north. Most spectacular train stations Whether they are designed by cutting-edge architects or decorated with priceless works of art, train and metro stations have become unlikely sites of some of the world's most exquisite architecture and design. How to recruit a diamond in the rough Danish footballer Rasmus Ankersen had been looking forward to the new season. He was lining up for top division club FC Midtjylland, and at just 19 had been identified by coaches as having a bright future in the game. In Transit Blog Hotel Yoga? Everyones Invited. Yoga classes at hotels have long been a popular guest amenity, but now some properties are opening them up to the public as well. Federal court reinstates part of Texas abortion law A federal appeals court Thursday reinstated a key part of a new Texas abortion law, considered to be among the most restrictive in the country. Ask Well Glucosamine and MSM for Joint Pain? Many people swear by the dietary supplements glucosamine and MSM for lessening the creaking and soreness of knees, backs, hips and other joints. But the science on their effectiveness is mixed. Earthquake Shakes Remote Area of Taiwan Taiwans government-backed Central News Agency said that the 6.3-magnitude tremor was felt all over the island, but that no injuries or damage had been reported. Jobless Rate in Euro Zone Stays at Record In a sign of weak growth, a slower than expected rise in inflation could put pressure on European officials to further stimulate the economy. Pilot on danger of inflight calls A 777 captain explains why he's relieved U.S. regulators didn't relax the rules on inflight calls. U.S. panel allows import probe of steel rebar from Mexico, Turkey WASHINGTON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A U.S. trade panel on Friday cleared the way for the Commerce Department to continue an investigation that could lead to duties on steel rebar imports from Mexico and Turkey. U.S. jobless claims declined by 10,000 last week WASHINGTON, Oct 31 - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits declined largely as expected last week as the impact of a California computer glitch worked its way out of the... Writing on the Wall, by Tom Standage Twitter and Facebook are just the latest incarnations of a tradition that dates back 2,000 years, Tom Standage says. News Analysis Facebooks Ad Warning Sounds a Note of Caution for Twitter Advocates for the social network say that it captures one of the greatest concentrations of human attention on the planet, and therefore offers a boundless opportunity for advertisers. World Briefing | The Americas Mexico Junk Food Tax Is Approved Aiming to curb unhealthy consumption habits, Mexicos Congress on Thursday approved new taxes on sugary drinks and junk food. Ecuador's economy grew 3.5 pct in second quarter QUITO, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Ecuador's economy grew 3.5 percent in the second quarter that ended in June vs the same period a year earlier, driven by expansion of construction, communications and oil... Fed's Kocherlakota makes no comment on policy in prepared remarks (Reuters) - Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Narayana Kocherlakota did not comment on the U.S. economic outlook or monetary policy in remarks prepared for delivery to a community forum in St. Paul, Minn. on Friday. Theater Review Grasses of a Thousand Colors, at the Public Theater Wallace Shawn has written and stars in Grasses of a Thousand Colors, a nasty and erotic fairy tale at the Public Theater. Cacao fever! Why people pay $6 for a chocolate bar - Felix TV People craving the best ingredients and flavors are changing the economics of chocolate, making it possible for chocolate makers such as Madecasse and Cacao Prieto to produce expensive chocolates, support farmers in the developing world and turn the simple candy bar into an artisanal experience. (November 27, 2012) Rooftop algae a growth industry in Bangkok Sept. 23 - Urban algae farming is gaining a foothold in Bangkok with the rooftop of one big hotel supporting a small but flourishing algae industry. Algae is well known as a source of biofuel, but the species being cultivated on the roof of the Novotel produces Spirulina, a vitamin-rich, so-called "superfood". Tara Cleary reports. Fairfax struggles to raise funds for BlackBerry bid -sources NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd is struggling to raise financing for its $4.7 billion bid for BlackBerry Ltd, with several large banks declining to loan it the money because they worry the smart phone maker will not be able to reverse its rapidly declining fortunes, according to people familiar with the matter. UPDATE 2-Fairfax struggles to raise funds for BlackBerry bid -sources NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd is struggling to raise financing for its $4.7 billion bid for BlackBerry Ltd, with several large banks declining to participate on concerns... UPDATE 2-Rio Tinto in Mozambique withdraws expatriate families over safety * Move is sign of concern over deteriorating security * This includes kidnappings, attacks in centre and north * President seeks to reassure, does not see return to war By Manuel Mucari MAPUTO, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Mining company Rio Tinto is withdrawing expatriate employees' families from Mozambique for their safety in a sign that an upsurge in kidnappings and violence is worrying investors. Other major companies developing big coal and gas reserves in the former Portuguese UPDATE 1-Energy Future interest payment buys time to restructure NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Energy Future Holdings made an interest payment of about $270 million to subordinated bondholders on Friday, setting the stage for a few more months of restructuring talks... Beverly Hills securities broker target of Wall Street complaint (Reuters) - A Beverly Hills securities broker, whose clients included Hollywood stars, is being accused by Wall Street's industry-funded watchdog of lying to regulators and selling worthless... Australia shares slip as Fed anxiety, miners hurt; Macquarie surges SYDNEY, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Australian shares slipped 0.3 percent on Friday morning, treading cautiously into a new month as global anxiety over the U.S. Federal Reserve's stimulus-tapering plans... Wall St. ends higher after factory data; Dow, SP up for week NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Friday after surprisingly strong manufacturing data overshadowed expectations that the Federal Reserve might reduce stimulus earlier than expected. TSA agent killed, six hurt in Los Angeles International Airport shooting Nov. 1 - A gunman opens fire with an assault rifle in LAX, killing a TSA agent and injuring at least six others before he was shot and captured. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Dot Earth Blog A Risk Communicator Says Industry Should Embrace Labeling of Genetically Modified Foods A longtime risk communicator says industry should drop its fierce opposition to GMO labels. Orcas in captivity Gabriela Cowperthwaite, director of "Blackfish," talks about why she made the movie. Colorado Goalie Varlamov Freed on Bond in Domestic Violence Case Colorado Avalanche goaltender Semyon Varlamov was released from jail on Thursday after posting a $5,000 bond following his arrest for allegedly kicking and stomping his girlfriend inside her Denver apartment, authorities said. 'Stan the Man' makes mark Stanislas Wawrinka talks to CNN about his 2013 success and his Olympic gold with Roger Federer. German journalists urged to shun Google and Yahoo FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The union representing German journalists advised its members on Thursday to stop using Google and Yahoo because of reported snooping by U.S. and British intelligence. Burden-sharing back on the agenda as AQR gets under way * Lack of agreed backstops puts bondholders in firing line Theater Review J. Smith-Cameron Stars in Juno and the Paycock The Irish Repertory Theater revives Juno and the Paycock, Sean OCaseys classic about a buffeted Dublin family, with J. Smith-Cameron in the title role.

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