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News Feed Latest worldwide news Rebel Stronghold Falls to Congolese Army In a turning point in an insurrection that has roiled the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the last major population center controlled by the M23 fell to the military. In Practice Timetable for Opening of Small Business Exchanges May Not Represent a Delay It is not clear whether the Nov. 30 date represents a delay, although some media have characterized it that way. Obama will use executive powers to conserve lands Interior secretary WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will use his executive powers to protect more mountains, rivers and forests from development if Congress does not act to preserve such wild spaces, the U.S. Interior Secretary said on Thursday. U.N. diplomats talking too much? Turn off microphone, says Britain UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Britain's U.N. Ambassador Mark Lyall Grant suggested a new tactic on Tuesday to stop diplomats at the United Nations from speaking for too long - turn off their microphone. 7 killed when knife-wielding inmates riot in Mexico prison Seven inmates were killed during a prison riot Saturday in Mexico's Gulf Coast state of Tamaulipas, authorities said. F.A.A. Moves to Ease Electronics Ban, Opening the Runways to Angry Birds The change, expected before the end of the year, will allow passengers on most flights to use tablets, MP3 players and other personal electronic devices. US STOCKS-Wall St ends higher after factory data; Dow, SP up for week NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Friday after surprisingly strong manufacturing data overshadowed expectations that the Federal Reserve might reduce stimulus earlier than expected. Mitsui buys stake in New York City power plant from GDF Suez Nov 1 (Reuters) - Japanese trading company Mitsui Co Ltd acquired a 20.6 percent interest in the 561-megawatt Astoria I natural gas-fired power plant in New York City from the North American unit... Television Review Big History, a New Series, Debuts on H2 Big History, a new series on H2, examines underrecognized trends, values and movements that helped to propel great events and cultures. Big Ticket Treetop Park Views for $16 Million A four-bedroom condominium with a corner living room commands 40 feet of park frontage. Video In Performance Kristen Sieh and Libby King of RoosevElvis The actresses perform an excerpt from the new work by the theater collective the TEAM, at the Bushwick Starr. FAU Assistant Coach Says He Saw Pelini Use Drugs A Florida Atlantic assistant coach told the school he personally witnessed former Owls head coach Carl Pelini using marijuana last month, and that he also witnessed him using cocaine in the past year. Kimye forever Kim, Kanye get engaged Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are now engaged, according to E! News, the network that airs Kardashian's reality show. Giant mirrors make town so very happy A sun-starved Norwegian town has finally seen the light -- by installing giant mirrors on the surrounding mountains to reflect rays onto its market square. Wealth Management News - November 1 To access the newsletter, click on the link http//share.thomsonreuters.com/assets/newsletters/wm/WealthManagement_Nov1.htm If you would like to receive this newsletter through your email, please register at https//forms.thomsonreuters.com/wealthmanagementnews/ For an index of our newsletters click on App Smart A Roundup of Worthy Apps for the New iPads To showcase what makes a tablet special, try apps beyond the usual Web browser and e-book reader. Crouching World Championship, Hidden Tiger Three years ago at Sheshan International, hundreds of fans wanting an autograph stood outside the clubhouse where Tiger Woods was signing his scorecard at the HSBC Champions. They excitedly began chanting in Chinese, "We want Tiger! We want Tiger!" Cat trained to smuggle drugs into prison caught by prison worker Oct. 23 - Guards at a Moldovan prison catch a cat being used to traffic drugs attached to its neck. Sharon Reich reports. Moore and Kutcher settle, Gaye estate files lawsuit Oct. 31 - The day's top showbiz news including Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher are close to finalizing their divorce, and Marvin Gaye's estate files a lawsuit again Robin Thicke. Roselle Chen reports. 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 that the smartphone maker will not be able to reverse its fortunes, according to people familiar with the matter. 10 golden rules for soccer books Global sporting superstars David Beckham and Alex Ferguson have a story to tell... Currents | Goods Something for Pandora A Ceramic Box With a Lid The pieces were inspired by the work of the Austrian decorative artist Dagobert Peche. Obama tells Iraqi leader that U.S. wants 'inclusive' Iraq WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama pressed Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki on Friday to build a more inclusive democracy in his country and said the United States would cooperate with Iraq as it tries to push back a resurgent al Qaeda. UPDATE 1-Container Store shares double in debut as IPO market stays hot Nov 1 (Reuters) - Shares of Container Store Group Inc doubled in their U.S. market debut on Friday as investors encouraged by a recent run of impressive "first-day pops" piled into the stock. CNN Heroes announced Today CNN announced the Top Ten Heroes of 2013. Anderson takes a look at each of their causes. Alibaba restructures Alipay's parent, Jack Ma's share reduced BEIJING (Reuters) - The online payment affiliate of China's biggest e-commerce company Alibaba Group Ltd will be restructured to attract new strategic investors, in a move that will reduce the shareholding of Alibaba's founder Jack Ma in the affiliate. Emerging economies nearing half of global warming emissions OSLO (Reuters) - Total greenhouse gas emissions by China and other emerging nations since 1850 will surpass those of rich nations this decade, complicating U.N. talks about who is most to blame for global warming, a study showed on Thursday. Room for Debate Giving Stilettos the Business Are spiky heels an appropriate fashion statement for the office? China's restive far west A connection to Xinjiang, a restive autonomous region in western China, has emerged in the investigation into the jeep that plowed into crowds in Tiananmen Square on Monday, killing five and injuring at least 38. Bitcoin Pursues the Mainstream Advocates of the digital currency bitcoin say it is ready to emerge from its fringe status and become a common method of retail payment. Time Warner Left Bruised in Fee Battle With CBS The cable company lost 306,000 television subscribers in the third quarter, hurt by a contract dispute that resulted in a blackout of CBS programming. Matsuyama Withdraws From HSBC With Injury Hideki Matsuyama of Japan has pulled out of the HSBC Champions because of a back injury. Jeff Schmid Leads PGA Assistant Championship Jeff Schmid shot a 6-under 66 on Friday to open a four-stroke lead after the second round of the PGA Assistant Championship. 'Magnificent Delusions' of U.S.-Pakistan relations ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Even as Pakistan's ambassador to the United States, Husain Haqqani was one of the most eloquent critics of Pakistan's military, the nuclear-armed country's most powerful institution. UPDATE 2-Spirit Aero posts profit, says asset sale progressing Nov 1 (Reuters) - Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc, a major supplier of aircraft components to Boeing Co and Airbus, on Friday reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit as it cut costs, and its shares rose 7.8 percent to a year high. Strong earthquake rattles Taiwan, no reports of casualties TAIPEI (Reuters) - An earthquake of 6.6 magnitude struck Taiwan on Thursday shaking high-rise buildings but there were no reports of casualties or major damage, residents and media said. Youre the Boss Blog A Start-Ups Documentary Series Tells Stories of Start-Ups How much money does it take? What was your credit like? How much did you spend on marketing? What lessons did you learn? F.D.A. Finds 12% of U.S. Spice Imports Contaminated The imports, from countries like Mexico and India, are said to be tainted with insect parts, whole insects, rodent hairs and other things. Lorenzo sets up thrilling MotoGP finale Jorge Lorenzo set up a thrilling last race finale with MotoGP title leader Marc Marquez by claiming the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Motegi. TBR Inside the List Keith Richardsx2019;s autobiography, x201C;Life,x201D; hits the hardcover nonfiction list at No. 1, unsurprisingly.

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