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News Feed Latest worldwide news Building Blocks A Modern Flood Barrier Aims to Protect Verizons Landmark Building The portable wall should protect Verizon equipment from inundation and keep stock exchange communications open should another hurricane strike. World Briefing | Asia North Korea Work Seen at Missile Site Commercial satellite imagery taken a few weeks ago suggests that North Korea is upgrading its main launch facility with the possible intention of handling both larger and more mobile missiles, a Washington-based research institute that monitors the country said. Saudi comics mock driving ban Saudi Arabian women defy authorities over female driving ban. CNN's Mohammad Jamjoom reports. Ex-reporter claims hacking at Trinity Mirror paper-Sky LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - A former reporter on a tabloid owned by Trinity Mirror has claimed the newspaper hacked into the phones of celebrities, Sky News reported on Thursday, potentially broadening a scandal that has so far largely affected Rupert Murdoch's News Corp . WRAPUP 6-Fed maintains strong stimulus as U.S. growth stumbles * Monthly bond purchases of $85 bln extended * Fed makes no change to forward guidance on rates * Fed acknowledges slowdown in housing market By Pedro da Costa and Alister Bull WASHINGTON, Oct 30... U.S. factory, housing data suggest economy losing steam WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. manufacturing output barely rose in September and contracts to buy previously owned homes recorded their largest drop in nearly 3-1/2 years, the latest signs the economy's... Greeces Aggressive Pursuit of Tax Evaders Appears to Collect More Anger Than Money New tax collection laws that were intended to cast a broader net have only fueled the publics ire at the wealthy. Memo From Japan With a Plants Tainted Water Still Flowing, No End to Environmental Fears Recent accidents have raised questions about whether the environment is facing new dangers more than two and a half years after the original disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Gun charges for Pistorius at murder trial South African Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius will face two additional gun-related charges when he goes on trial for murder next year, a prosecutor said. Worries grow over Iraq security A string of car bombings in predominantly Shiite neighborhoods across Baghdad on Monday killed 37 people and wounded 155, adding to rising concern about sectarian violence across Iraq. French clubs plan tax strike French football clubs are going on strike to protest the country's planned 75% tax for high earners, claiming it will make them less competitive against European rivals and cause further financial hardship. T Magazine Artists on Artists | Will Cotton on the Elegant Iraq War Watercolors of Steve Mumford Though their subjects couldnt be more different Cotton paints candy-colored dreamscapes, Mumford, war zones the two men have long had a close kinship. 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 America's largest-ever corporate bankruptcy filing. French clubs plan tax strike French football clubs are going on strike to protest the country's planned 75% tax for high earners, claiming it will make them less competitive against European rivals and cause further financial hardship. U.S. durable goods orders, sentiment suggest politics hurting economy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Orders for a wide range of U.S.-made capital goods plummeted in September and consumer sentiment weakened sharply in October, signs that a budget battle in Washington has held... Ko 'Super Excited' About Pro Debut, and Playing for Money New Zealand's 16-year-old prodigy Lydia Ko is "super excited" about making her professional debut next month in Florida, and expects the novel experience of competing for money to be on her mind for at least her first few events. Football FIFA chief riles Ronaldo Sepp Blatter apologizes for a bizarre impersonation of Cristiano Ronaldo that his club Real Madrid claims puts FIFA's impartiality in the upcoming the Ballon d'Or awards in doubt. The 30-Minute Interview Steve Berkowitz Mr. Berkowitz is the chief executive of Move Inc., a public company based in San Jose, Calif., that operates real estate Web sites for consumers and professionals, like Realtor.com and ListHub.com. Beckham 'passionate' about being club owner David Beckham stresses his desire to launch a new Major League Soccer franchise on Wednesday, as the former England captain reveals his passion about becoming a future club owner. Bats At Fenway, Looking for a Replay of 1918 The Red Sox return to Boston with a chance to clinch a World Series at home for the first time since Babe Ruth was part of their team. Zombies take to the streets Hundreds of zombies took over the streets of suburban Atlanta to benefit a local organization. UPDATE 3-Starbucks 2014 profit forecast falls short, shares drop Oct 30 (Reuters) - Starbucks Corp conservatively forecast 2014 profit below Wall Street's view, despite fourth quarter profits that jumped 34 percent on strong traffic gains and an increase in spending by its customers. Central America Independence Day For one weekend in September more than 155 million people in six neighboring countries in one continent pull out all the stops to honor the birth of their nations. Lou Reed, 1942-2013 Outsider Whose Dark, Lyrical Vision Helped Shape Rock n Roll Mr. Reed was a singer, songwriter and guitarist whose work with the Velvet Underground in the 1960s had an impact on generations of rock musicians. Dance Review Rosas Performs En Atendant and Cesena at BAM En Atendant and Cesena, two pieces that allude to the religious turmoil and massacres surrounding the Papal Schism, were performed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. South Africa prison inmates 'tortured' South African authorities have taken over the running of a private prison following allegations inmates were abused and tortured. CNN's Arwa Damon reports. Sketch Guy The Perils of Ascribing Meaning to a Random Event Dont make big financial decisions based on one or two events that might not even be related, a financial planner writes. Euro Tour denies U.S. takeover The chief executive of golf's European Tour has dismissed reports the organization could be bought out by its American counterpart the PGA Tour. White House faces tough sell in Congress on delay of Iran sanctions WASHINGTON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Top Obama administration officials have been pushing U.S. lawmakers hard to hold off on new sanctions over Iran's nuclear program, but some key lawmakers said on Wednesday they had not yet been convinced to support a delay. UPDATE 2-Visa profit falls as U.S. consumer spending weakens * Says 2014 expectations slightly lower than they were in July Malmo Weathers Storm to Clinch Swedish Title Malmo FF secured its 17th Swedish league title, beating Elfsborg, 2-0, in the next-to-last round. UPDATE 1-Cargill bans Zilmax from beef supply until issues resolved CHICAGO, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Cargill Inc, one of the world's largest beef processors, threw a wrench into Merck Co.'s plans to reintroduce its feed additive Zilmax, stating it will not accept Zilmax-fed beef into the Cargill supply chain "until we are 100 percent confident the animal welfare issues are resolved." Well Learning Moderation From the Marathon Runners are a tribe of extremists they love rituals. They relish going out in the dark and the rain. That approach had always suited me fine. Golf Tiger dropped by EA Sports Tiger Woods' face has adorned the cover of EA Sports video games for well over a decade, but the world No. 1 has been dropped by the developer. Booty on Blackbeard's ship Rrrrrchaelogists have recovered five big six pounders from t' wreck o' t' famed scurvy dog Blackbeard's ship off t' coast o' North Carolina. Well Flu Shots Tied to Heart Benefits The flu vaccine is tied to a lower risk of death in those with cardiovascular disease, a new review has found. Corner Office Never Duck Tough Questions, Says Drugstore.comx2019;s Chief Dawn Lepore, chairwoman and chief executive of Drugstore.com, says good leaders direct employeesx2019; energies toward the mission at hand. European Parliament Rejects New Subsidies for Fishing Fleets Lawmakers also voted to provide financial support for ecologically friendly measures meant to prevent overfishing, but they maintained some handouts to the commercial fishing industry. Jonas Brothers pop-rock band splits up Oct 29 - The Jonas Brothers break-up after eight years together. Bob Mezan reports. On Tennis On Road to Fed Cup Final, Top Russians Jump Off Russia, once the dominant force in womens tennis, is playing the Fed Cup finals against Italy without any of its top-ranked players.

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