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News Feed Latest worldwide news ArtsBeat Banksy-Altered Painting Brings $615,000 at Auction A thrift-store painting is now worth well over half a million dollars, thanks to the imprimatur of Banksy. T Magazine In Tbilisi, Georgia, Bold New Buildings Rise From the Ruins of Dead Empires The historic citys shiny new skyline is a source of both aesthetic and political controversy. Snorkeler finds rare giant oarfish off California coast (Reuters) - A California marine instructor's leisurely weekend snorkel turned into the discovery of a lifetime when she found the carcass of a massive, eel-like creature of a species thought to have inspired legends of giant sea serpents. China bans officials sending new year cards at public expense BEIJING (Reuters) - China's ruling Communist Party on Friday banned officials from sending or printing new year cards or calendars if they have been paid for with public funds, the latest step in the government's crackdown on waste, extravagance and graft. News Analysis Womens Flexibility Is a Liability (in Yoga) Those extreme yoga poses that feel like theyre pulling your hips out of the sockets? They might. Parker, Spurs Hold Off Lakers 91-85 Without Duncan Although the Spurs and the Lakers hadn't played a game without Tim Duncan or Kobe Bryant on the court in 17 years, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili haven't gone anywhere. Australia's Nine to raise up to $658 mln in IPO - prospectus SYDNEY, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Australia's Nine Entertainment Co Pty Ltd is seeking to raise up to A$697 million ($658 million) in an initial public offering (IPO), according to its prospectus filed on... New Zealand/Australia Morning Call-Global markets -----------------------(0720 / 1820 GMT)----------------------- Stock Markets SP/ASX 200 5,411.12 -14.37 NZSX 50 4,913.83 +4.11 DJIA 15,615.55 +69.80 Nikkei 14,201.57 -126.37 NASDAQ 3,922.04 +2.34 FTSE 6,734.74 +3.31 SP 500 1,761.64 +5.10 Hang Seng 23,249.79 +43.42 SPI 200 Fut 5,414.00 +24.00 TRJCRB Index 274.96 -2.90 Bonds A Goalkeepers Revenge Stoke Citys Begovic Scores Goal Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic scored a goal 12 seconds into the match on Saturday when the wind grabbed a clearing pass. Congolese Army Takes Rebel Stronghold The army retook one of the last remaining strongholds of the M23 rebels Wednesday, with fighters fleeing as the military sought to extinguish the 18-month-old insurrection, officials said. Centrica set to drop 2 bln stg offshore wind farm plans -report Nov 3 (Reuters) - British energy supplier Centrica Plc is likely to drop plans to build a 2 billion-pound wind farm because of insufficient government subsidies, the Telegraph reported on Sunday, citing three sources. No shutdown in U.S. Midwest as business activity index surges WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Business activity in the U.S. Midwest surged past expectations in October as new orders hit their highest level since 2004, countering recent evidence of soft economic growth. Bug parts, rat hair in your spices You may inadvertently be getting more than you bargained for when you put paprika in your chicken paprikash. 'Phantom Goal' Game Will Not Be Replayed, Says German Court Hoffenheim lost its appeal for a replay of a Bundesliga match won by Bayer Leverkusen with a goal that should not have been allowed. Merkel still needs to focus on euro zone Sept 23 - Investors liked the German election result but what's first on Merkel's to do list when it comes to the rest of the euro zone? The EU's top economic official tells Reuters what he thinks she must focus on. Sonia Legg reports Plants With Spirit What to grow in your own prayer garden. Western Union's shares tumble as outlook disappoints (Reuters) - Shares of Western Union Co fell as much as 19 percent on Wednesday, after the money transfer company said it did not expect earnings growth in 2014 due to higher compliance costs. Climate warriors go nuclear Among environmentalists they're dirty words nuclear energy. But that's how four "top gun" scientists want to save the planet. Denver Broncos coach John Fox taken to hospital (Reuters) - John Fox, coach of the Denver Broncos, was taken to a hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday after feeling light-headed while playing golf, the National Football League team said in a statement on its website. Zaha Hadid 'I wouldn't build a prison' She wouldn't build a prison. But the world's most famous female architect, Zaha Hadid, says she's willing to work in countries which have faced criticisms over their human rights records. How much should Zlatan be taxed? It's said nothing is certain in life except for death and taxes -- as French football is finding out to it's cost over a bitter taxation dispute. A Goalkeepers Revenge Stoke Citys Begovic Scores Goal Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic scored a goal 12 seconds into the match on Saturday when the wind grabbed a clearing pass. Breakingviews Apple's asterisks Oct 29 - The iPad maker beat expectations, expanded in China and should have a new product soon. Jeffrey Goldfarb talks to Rob Cyran about the two ways investors can interpret Apple's latest results. Estonia flush with oil shale - for now. Nov 1 - Euro zone member Estonia is the first country in the world to meet almost all its energy needs through oil shale, and its economy is reaping the rewards. But as Ivor Bennett reports, the benefits may not last for long. Mashable Names Jim Roberts to Oversee Content Expansion The editor, Jim Roberts, worked for much of his career at The New York Times and worked briefly at Reuters. Amnesty Bill Stirs Opposition in Thailand The bill, which could allow former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to return home, is stirring anger among government supporters and the opposition. UPDATE 2-U.S. mutual fund group rejects Treasury report on asset managers WASHINGTON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A U.S. Treasury research report that could pave the way for tougher regulation of asset managers lacks empirical evidence to back up its claims and should be scrapped,... FEATURE-Chip designers see dollar signs in Bitcoin miners SUNNYVALE, California, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Tucked away in an air conditioned data center in Silicon Valley is a hodgepodge of black boxes, circuit boards and cooling fans owned by 27-year-old Aaron Jackson-Wilde, a modern-day prospector looking for Bitcoins. Kerry sees signs Egypt moving back towards democracy CAIRO (Reuters) - A day before Egypt's deposed Islamist president goes on trial, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday expressed guarded optimism about a return to democracy in the country during a tour partly aimed at easing tensions with major Arab powers. Philadelphia Inquirer Majority Owners Seek to Buy Out Others The majority owners said they wanted to provide stability to the newspaper after a month of upheavals and lawsuits. 'The longer the distances, the bigger my dream' Former runner May El-Khalil explains how creating the Beirut Marathon helped her heal after a near-fatal accident. Arts, Briefly ABC Extends the Lives of Some New Sitcoms ABC has announced the short-term fates of its remaining freshman comedies, with The Goldbergs and Trophy Wife both receiving full-season orders. A Childhood Home, and Poets Muse Julie Carlson, a founder of Remodelista, on the house in Wellfleet, Mass., that served as a peculiar kind of inspiration. Crime Scene When It Comes to New York City Nuisances, Hes a One-Man Task Force The police are familiar with Robert Gluckstadt because he calls them every time something annoys him, particularly on the subway. UPDATE 2-East Libya movement launches government, challenges Tripoli * Dissent on the rise in eastern Libya over lack of development, security Fat Dad A Fat Dad Halloween (Hide the Candy) Every year after trick-or-treating, I used to hide my candy in a little paisley suitcase under my bed. Just to be safe, I even locked it so my dad would not devour the contents in one night. Paulson hedge funds backing recovery in Greek banks ATHENS (Reuters) - Funds run by billionaire investor John Paulson see Greece's recapitalised banking sector as an attractive investment play on the country's recovery after a deep six-year slump. Emblaze-Danker group offers to buy Israel's IDB Development JERUSALEM, Nov 3 (Reuters) - An investment group led by mobile technology firm Emblaze has offered to buy up to 100 percent of debt-ridden conglomerate IDB Development . Inside Art Renaissance Prayer Book Is Set for Auction An illuminated Renaissance prayer book which once sold for $13.3 million is scheduled to come up for auction in January. Reshuffling at Time Inc. to Set Table for Spinoff The appointment was part of a reorganization of Time Inc. as it prepares to be spun off from its parent company, Time Warner.

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