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News Feed Latest worldwide news Bondholders lose bid to lift stay in Argentina litigation NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Friday said it would leave a freeze in place on an order requiring Argentina to pay $1.33 billion in favor of bondholders suing for repayment in the wake of the country's 2002 default. GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks slip on central bank fears, euro on the ropes * Global stock markets lower, worried by central bank policies * Euro remains under pressure after biggest fall vs dollar in 6 mths * European shares lower but head for 4th week of gains * Solid... 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 declining to participate on concerns that the smartphone maker will not be able to reverse its fortunes, according to people familiar with the matter. Sanford Weill Lures Zarin Mehta to Green Center Sanford Weill is bringing in Mr. Mehta, the former president of the New York Philharmonic, to help run the Green Music Center in Sonoma County. Japan yakuza and banks Mobster connections? As Japanese authorities widen their investigation into ties between financial institutions and organized crime, an investigative reporter says the current allegations have left with a sense of "dj vu." Carlos Slim increases stake in NY Times Oct 6 (Reuters) - Carlos Slim, the Mexican billionaire who loaned the New York Times Co $250 million, has upped his stake in the company for the third time in two months. World Briefing | Africa Kenya Soldiers Punished Over Looting The Kenyan military said Tuesday that it dismissed and jailed two soldiers for looting from the Westgate mall in Nairobi last month, as security forces fought off armed militants. Troubled Start for Health Law Has Democrats Feeling Anxious Democrats say that the laws woes are cutting into the momentum they gained after the government shutdown, and that the troubles could cost them in the 2014 midterm races. BRIEF-Shunfeng wins bid to acquire main China unit of Suntech * Says wins bid for acquisition, reorganisation of Wuxi Suntech, Suntech Power's main China unit Diaspora, Africa's secret weapon? How the African Diaspora can boost Africa's prosperity, dispel myths about the continent, and invest in business. Bottled Water Sales Rising as Soda Ebbs By the end of the decade, sales of water whether plain, flavored or carbonated will surpass those of sodas like Coke and Pepsi. T Magazine Art Matters | Boo! A Naturally Spooky Show in an Abandoned House in Zurich In the spirit of Halloween, heres a peek at the ghost of a Swiss exhibition that went up in September that was quite literally doomed from the start. 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. Movies Flop Contributes to a Loss for Sony After showing signs of a financial turnaround in the spring, Sony said Thursday that it swung back to a loss in the summer quarter. Wolverines Hoping for Another Banner Season John Beilein hopes his team has learned the right lessons from last season's NCAA tournament run, when Michigan came within a few points of a national title. Critics Notebook The Body and Raimes Halloween Shows in Brooklyn The bands Raime (electronica) and the Body (metal) put on Halloween night shows in Brooklyn that were genuinely eerie. Syrian man in Tom Hanks-like limbo at Dubai airport DUBAI (Reuters) - A Syrian man has been stranded at Dubai airport for 16 days in a case with echoes of the Tom Hanks film "The Terminal". Gadgetwise Review JBL Spark Bluetooth Speaker The JBL Spark Bluetooth has mediocre sound quality, and needs to be plugged into the wall, but it is colorful. Publisher Houghton Mifflin announces IPO at $14-$16/share Nov 1 (Reuters) - Textbook publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Co announced an initial public offering of 18.25 million shares at $14-$16 per share, raising as much as $292 million for the selling shareholders including John Paulson's hedge fund. TV Sports On Fox, a Sterile End to a Series Modern celebrations of World Series wins have a lack of spontaneity, with security preventing fans from going on the field and interviews conducted on a stage. Back to St. Louis on the Way to Brazil Vedad Ibisevic, who spent part of his teenage years in the American Midwest, scored the goal that sent Bosnia-Herzegovina to the World Cup. T Magazine In Fashion | Minimalist Dressing Made Simple Its easy to be dressy and pared-down at the same time the trick lies in the cut and the fabric. Ohio Governor Defies G.O.P. With Defense of Social Safety Net Gov. John R. Kasich of Ohio has critiqued his partys views on poverty programs and moved to expand Medicaid in his state. Well Babies Can Learn Music in the Womb A new study suggests that babies can learn a melody they hear while still in the womb, and recognize it after they are born. Flight diverted to Phoenix after undisclosed threat (Reuters) - A United Airlines commuter flight carrying 47 people from San Francisco to San Antonio was diverted to Phoenix on Thursday after an undisclosed threat was made against the plane, authorities said. Benefits of being an outsider CNN's Kristie Lu Stout meets Trend Micro's Eva Chen, who has capitalized on her non-tech background. EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil real hovers 6-week low, Mexico peso dips MEXICO CITY, Nov 1 (Reuters) - The Brazilian real slumped 1 percent to its weakest level in more than six weeks on Friday and Mexico's peso slid on fears of a withdrawal of U.S. stimulus which has... Pundit Was Out of Line With Woods Cheat Remarks McIlroy Golf Channel television pundit Brandel Chamblee was out of order earlier this month when he implied world number one Tiger Woods had cheated, Rory McIlroy said on Thursday. Well Babies Can Learn Music in the Womb A new study suggests that babies can learn a melody they hear while still in the womb, and recognize it after they are born. Zombies on bicycles ride through Key West Oct. 21 - Thousands of costumed zombies pedaled beside the Atlantic Ocean in Key West for the 4th annual Zombie Bike Ride. Jillian Kitchener reports. Advertising Stand Clear of Closing Doors! Protect Your Manicure The beauty company LOreal is testing a kind of virtual vending machine inside a New York City subway station, which will offer advice and sell cosmetics to passers-by. ArtsBeat Nas Gives a Benediction for a Harvard Hip-Hop Fellowship An anonymous donor established a fellowship for the study of hip-hop, naming it after Nas. U.S. Teams Up With Operator of Online Courses to Plan a Global Network The classes, offered in partnership with the California company Coursera, will include weekly sessions in which students will meet in person. Restaurant Review Hearth in the East Village Hearth relies on its strengths, not the latest fad. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Sports Briefing | Baseball Rodriguez Back on the Attack With the World Series over, Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez resumed his criticism of Major League Baseball and Commissioner Bud Selig. UPDATE 3-Berkshire Q3 profit up 29 pct; operating results miss Nov 1 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc posted a 29 percent jump in third-quarter profit as it recorded big gains on investments made during the financial crisis, but operating... Cohen's SAC will close London office by year-end NEW YORK (Reuters) - Steven A. Cohen's SAC Capital Advisors will shut its London office by the end of the year as the hedge fund downsizes in response to a long-running insider trading investigation,... Ex-Brazilian footballer's head found A former professional footballer was killed and his severed head was found on the doorstep of his home by his wife, according to Rio de Janeiro police. Today's Economist The Beginning of the End of the Financial Crisis The actions taken on Columbus Day 2008 stabilized the financial system but reverberate today, an economist writes.

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