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News Feed Latest worldwide news What Instagram ads will look like Instagram is easing users into ads with a first look at what the paid posts will look like. Mountain mirrors to bring light to dark Norwegian town Oct. 22 - Three giant mirrors have been erected on a mountainside in Norway, to bring much needed sunlight to residents of a small town. The town is situated at the bottom of a narrow valley where the sun doesn't shine during the long Nordic winter, but its hoped the mirrors will change all that and bring its residents out of the shade and into the light. Jim Drury reports. Syria submits plan to destroy its chemical weapons - OPCW BEIRUT, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Syria has submitted a declaration of its chemical weapons programme and a plan to eliminate them to the world's chemical weapons watchdog, the organisation said on Sunday, meeting the first major deadline of the destruction plan. Well New Years Baby? You May Pay More While medical conditions and encounters dont care whether its 2013 or 2014, health insurance and subsidies generally play by the calendar year. Having a child early in the year presents some special challenges. Samsung Electronics reports record third-quarter, warns of slower smartphone growth SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's quarterly operating profit surged 26 percent to a new record, matching estimates and powered by a strong recovery in its memory chip business as smartphone sales growth eases sharply. GLOBAL MARKETS-Record high on Wall Street lifts Asian spirits * Upbeat earnings from Microsoft, Amazon.com drive Wall St to record high Sports Briefing | Tennis Li to Face Kvitova in Semifinals Li Na reached the semifinals of the WTA Championships in Istanbul with a victory over Victoria Azarenka, who was wincing in pain from a back injury. Syria meets deadline for chemical weapons destruction plan Syria has met its deadline for submitting a plan for getting rid of its chemical weapons, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said Sunday. Jamie Dornan Named as New Lead in Fifty Shades Mr. Dornan, an Irish actor and underwear model, will be the new male lead in the movie adaptation of Fifty Shade of Grey, the books author, E.L. James, confirmed. Dubai launches much-delayed passenger services at new airport DUBAI, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Dubai officially launched passenger services at its new Al Maktoum International airport on Sunday after a delay of nearly four years, with three airlines agreeing to operate from the facility for now. China zombie car that nobody loved Here's the short, tragic story of a little car in China that nobody wanted. Trade for Beason Seemed Minor, but the Giants Get Big Results Linebacker Jon Beason, acquired from Carolina earlier this month, has led the Giants in tackles the last two games and helped rejuvenate the entire defense. Building Blocks Tracking Privilege Signs as They Vanish Promotional signs installed by large corporations on mom-and-pop storefronts proliferated from the 1930s but are difficult to find in these days of computer graphics and printed vinyl. Federer suffers another Basel final loss to Del Potro BASEL (Reuters) - Roger Federer's unhappy season continued on Sunday when he lost to Juan Martin del Potro in the final of the Basel Open for the second year running. Tiger helps Turkey make history Living Golf looks a the country's plan to host the Turkish Airlines Open, its first ever European Tour event. Whats on Wednesday Television highlights. Bunge's new chief challenges status quo in first months on job CHICAGO, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Soren Schroder is shaking up Bunge Ltd five months after taking the helm of the 195-year-old agricultural trading house. U.S. shutdown's impact on travelers Never mind that visit to the Statue of Liberty in New York City. Forget visiting Independence Hall in Philadelphia. And that hiking adventure at Yellowstone National Park? You might want to tweak your travel plans. Art in Review Christoph Ruckhberle Frhstck im Freien Mr. Ruckhberle is back in New York with an arresting show that makes us remember what all the fuss was about. Kanye West, Kim Kardashian engaged on her birthday (Reuters) - Rapper Kanye West popped the question to his reality star girlfriend Kim Kardashian at San Francisco's Major League Baseball stadium he rented for her 33rd birthday. Lou Reed, Rock n Roll Pioneer, Dies at 71 Mr. Reed, punk-poet, guitarist and songwriter, was a founder of the rock group the Velvet Underground, whose music and lyrics influenced multiple generations. Publishing Executive at Amazon to Depart Laurence Kirshbaum also worked at Random House and eventually became the chairman and chief executive of the Time Warner Book Group. UPDATE 3-AbbVie beats forecast as Humira sales surge Oct 25 (Reuters) - AbbVie Inc on Friday reported stronger-than-expected results for the third quarter, as booming sales of its Humira arthritis treatment and Synthroid thyroid replacement drug more than offset lower demand for other medicines. Company hosting Obamacare data has technical glitch -U.S. official WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - A data center that hosts the key website for the healthcare exchanges that are at the heart of President Barack Obama's signature healthcare reform law lost connectivity on Sunday, said a spokeswoman for the Department of Health and Human Services. Gadgetwise With Skylanders, Swap Characters, or Their Halves Activision added a twist to its new Skylanders game, Swap Force players can swap the top and bottom halves of 16 new figures. Travel agents not quite dead yet The Internet killed the travel agent, we were told. But a few specialists are clinging to life. World Cup trophy trip The FIFA World Cup Trophy will visit 89 countries before Brazil 2014 -- and it will travel in style. Immelt Economic efficiencies drive China ahead Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says a large and educated workforce is fueling China's strength and not simply a deflated yuan. Theater Review | New Jersey A Review of The White Snake, Adapted From a Chinese Fable A serpent transforms herself into a maiden and falls in love with a poor but upright man. Trouble follows. Ronan Farrow The Youngest Old Guy in the Room Mr. Farrow, 25, the son of Mia Farrow, already has the rsum of someone twice his age and in the last year has come into his own as a public figure. NATO Reduces Scope Of Its Afghanistan Plans The reduced scope reflects fears that the United States Congress and European parliaments might discontinue funding unless American and NATO troops oversee how the money is spent. Music Review Handels Aci, Galatea e Polifemo at White Light Festival This years White Light Festival began with Handels little-known dramatic cantata Aci, Galatea e Polifemo. Sports Briefing | Tennis Li to Face Kvitova in Semifinals Li Na reached the semifinals of the WTA Championships in Istanbul with a victory over Victoria Azarenka, who was wincing in pain from a back injury. Serving Museum Patrons Something More With the opening of a multimillion-dollar restaurant, the Brooklyn Museum joins the ranks of culture centers offering high-end dining experiences to their visitors. Helping Arab states in transition CNN's John Defterios reports on Europe's attempt to reboot relations with countries affected by the Arab Spring. The 30-Minute Interview Jody L. Kriss Jody L. Kriss Mr. Kriss is a founder and principal of East River Partners, a company based in New York that acquires and redevelops brownstone properties in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Kurdish fighters seize Syrian border post from Islamists BEIRUT (Reuters) - Kurdish militants seized a Syrian border post on the frontier with Iraq early on Saturday, fighters and monitors said, after three days of clashes with an al Qaeda-linked group which had held the crossing since March. Time Warner Cable Reaches Agreement to Distribute Al Jazeera America The contract is vital for Al Jazeera because Time Warner Cable supplies television to millions of households in New York and Los Angeles, essential markets for cable channels. Main opposition party in Bangladesh begins three day strike Oct. 27 - Bangladesh's main opposition party begins a three day strike to demand a caretaker government during upcoming national elections. Gavino Garay reports. Square Feet Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased.

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