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News Feed Latest worldwide news World Briefing | Europe Norway Good Yarn for a Fall Night Norways public broadcaster was set to broadcast 12 hours of knitting starting Friday night, complete with sheep shearing and needle tips. Amazon species found since 2010 A titi monkey that purrs like a cat is just one of hundreds of species discovered in the Amazon in recent years, according to the World Wildlife Fund. Another surprise? A vegan piranha. Solar charity takes aim at Africa's kerosene lamps Sept. 24 - Non-profit groups aiming to replace Africa's deadly kerosene lamps with safe, solar alternatives say their campaign is gaining momentum. The award-winning Solaraid project says the dangerous lamps could be eliminated from the continent by 2020. Jim Drury has more. Sinosphere Blog China Says Terror Group Was Behind Tiananmen Attack A Chinese official said the deadly attack that killed five people was instigated by the East Turkestan Islamic Movement. U.S. Navy says notice of possible F/A-18 orders posted in error WASHINGTON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy erroneously posted a notice about a possible order of up to 36 more Boeing Co F/A-18 fighter jets or EA-18G electronic attack planes due to "pre-decisional and internal budget discussions," a top Navy admiral said Friday. DIARY-Japan - Nov 4 - For real-time forecasts and updates of Japanese economic indicators click. For top news click - All events in Tokyo unless stated otherwise. - Times in GMT. Asterisks** indicate GMT is previous... Around the Country College Football Around the Country Teams, players and games that stood out in the tenth week of college football. Mali killings French President Francois Hollande called an emergency meeting with ministers Sunday, a day after two French journalists were killed in northern Mali. Smart, Cowboys Want Wiggins, Jayhawks to Prove It Marcus Smart has a simple message for Andrew Wiggins Prove it. UPDATE 3-Embraer investigated for bribery in Argentine, Dominican deals * Embraer cooperating with authorities, flagged to investors Well Eat Your Broccoli Five ways to prepare broccoli, with cooking and without, to benefit from its many nutrients. Intel Is Said to Weigh Sale of Online Cable TV Venture Intel has been frustrated with cable content providers and might sell to Verizon, people with direct knowledge of the discussions said. UK's Frieze Art Fair gets smaller, but big players still hopeful LONDON (Reuters) - The Frieze Art Fair got smaller in 2013, but industry insiders said that would make it no less important for international players who flock to London every October to see cutting-edge contemporary works. Figure of fun to major champion This time it'll be Jason Dufner who laughs last and loudest. INSIGHT-U.S. farm kids lavish shampoos and drugs on their prize cattle DALLAS, Nov 3 (Reuters) - For more than a century, ranchers and their kids have paraded cattle around the dusty show ring at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, in a rite of passage that is part farm... Activists Feel Powerful Wrath as Russia Guards Its Arctic Claims The detained crew of a Greenpeace ship appears to have grossly underestimated Russias readiness to assert and expand its sovereignty in an Arctic region potentially rich with natural resources. GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares eke out gains, dollar holds firm * Markets quiet Monday with Japan and Singapore on holiday Pope Francis to name first cardinals in February Pope Francis will create new cardinals of the Catholic Church for his first time on February 22, the Vatican announced Thursday. Well After a Stroke, Running a Half-Marathon Six years ago I suffered a stroke that forced me to relearn how to walk. The other day I ran a half-marathon. Kim Jong Un watches live artillery North Korea's state media releases a video of its leader Kim Jong Un watching an artillery drill and a shooting contest by soldiers. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Television Review Time of Death Tracks Terminal Patients to the End Eight people fall ill and die in the course of Time of Death, a six-part documentary on Showtime. PGA Tour to Be Part of New Tour in China The PGA Tour will be partners in a new tour in China that starts next year with 12 tournaments. 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. Robots or Aliens as Parents? Colleges Gauge Applicants Creativity More universities are including offbeat essay topics on students admissions applications to separate the highly creative from the highly ordinary. Column Europe faces deflation threat - James Saft (Reuters) - Europe faces a threat of deflation, which it seems unlikely to be willing to fight. Yemen deaths Rebels trade blame Dozens of people have been killed by sectarian clashes in Yemen's northern province of Saada in the past several days, according to local officials. Winning Lottery Numbers for Nov. 2, 2013 Lottery numbers for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. ArtsBeat Video Reviews of Enders Game, Dallas Buyers Club and About Time Times critics on Enders Game, Dallas Buyers Club and About Time. The world's best city is ... Not the same as last year's. Cond Nast Traveler has announced its latest Readers' Choice Awards. How many have you been to? 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. East Libya movement launches government, challenges Tripoli BENGHAZI/TRIPOLI, Libya (Reuters) - Leaders of an autonomy movement in Libya's oil-rich east unilaterally declared a regional government on Sunday, in a challenge to the weak central government as new violence erupted in the restive region. UPDATE 1-Jos. A. Bank may sweeten bid for Men's Wearhouse Oct 31 (Reuters) - Apparel retailer Jos. A. Bank Clothiers said it may consider raising its $2.3 billion offer for Men's Wearhouse Inc if it was allowed access to its larger rival's books for due... Off the Shelf The Frackers and the Birth of an Energy Boom A new book focuses on the half-dozen Texas and Oklahoma energy companies behind the surging growth of hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas in the last two decades. Kerry Says He Sees Signs That Egypt Is on Path to Democracy In Cairo, Secretary of State John Kerry indicated that additional steps needed to be taken to establish an inclusive, civilian-led government. X-rated Japanese erotica sets throats clearing at UK shows LONDON (Reuters) - Giant genitalia in action and ribald humor take center stage at a British Museum show of erotic art from feudal Japan that runs until next January. Reviving Italy's 'Old Lady' If the "Old Lady" of Italian football needs a sharp reminder of where she wants to be, Wednesday's European Champions League clash should provide it. Five Austin startups to watch It's the innovation hotbed deep in the heart of Texas, the town where the tech and Web world's movers, shakers and up-and-comers descend every spring to learn, network and party at South by Southwest Interactive. No. 12 UNC Beats UNC Pembroke 82-63 in Exhibition James Michael McAdoo had 19 points and 10 rebounds to help No. 12 North Carolina beat UNC Pembroke 82-63 in an exhibition game Friday night. Els to Skip Dubai Event Over 'Farcical' Tour Demands Former world number one Ernie Els has described as "farcical" the European Tour's increased playing demands and will register his disapproval by skipping next week's flagship season-ending event in Dubai. Australian GP Albert Park flyover Get a bird's-eye view of Melbourne's Albert Park F1 race track.

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