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News Feed Latest worldwide news Sports Briefing | Tennis Ferrer Beats Nadal to Reach Final in Paris David Ferrer upset top-seeded Rafael Nadal, 6-3, 7-5, on Saturday to advance to the final of the Paris Masters. China's restive far west A connection to Xinjiang, a restive autonomous region in western China, has emerged in the investigation into the jeep that plowed into crowds in Tiananmen Square on Monday, killing five and injuring at least 38. Recipes for Health Millet Polenta With Mushrooms and Broccoli or Broccoli Raab A savory mix of mushrooms that would pair well with a variety of grains. Where's the best falafel in Dubai? Arva Ahmed's food tours seek out most authentic dishes in Dubai. UPDATE 1-UN feeds record 3.3 million Syrians but malnutrition rising * Civilians in besieged areas beyond reach of aid agencies Voters Anger Over Shutdown Is Inspiring Democrats to Run Previously reluctant Democrats in places like Arkansas, Florida, Nebraska and New Jersey are suddenly deciding to challenge Republicans for House seats. Mobile tech 'Feel' objects in thin air Touch technology has come a long way in the last decade. Just six years ago, most phones used traditional keypads; today, almost all smartphones have a touchscreen, and the technology has spread to tablets, handheld consoles and laptops as well. Webber beats Vettel to Abu Dhabi pole The sun may be setting on Mark Webber's Formula One career, but the veteran Australian driver lit up Abu Dhabi on Saturday by snatching pole position from all-conquering Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel. The final days of the Sumatran tiger? Ever heard of a Balinese Tiger? How about a Javan Tiger? Jets 26, Saints 20 Running Free and Playing Error Free, Jets Smack Down Saints A week after a humbling loss to the Bengals, the Jets run for 198 yards, commit no turnovers and head into the bye week with a 5-4 record. Fisheries chief says some EU cod stocks facing collapse BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union's fisheries chief proposed on Wednesday a cut of up to a third in the amount of cod the bloc's fishermen can catch next year, warning that stocks are at risk of collapse in some areas. From NZ family farm to the U.N. From a farming family to prime minister and the U.N. Helen Clark is this week's Leading Woman. Parker, Dawkins Put on Show in Duke Scrimmage Freshman phenom Jabari Parker went coast-to-coast with rebounds, Rodney Hood slashed to the rim and Andre Dawkins knocked down 3-pointers. 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. Beckham's 'passion' to be 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. Possessed Lisa Kron Life Through Gray-Tinted Glasses The playwright, who wrote the book for a musical depicting a family tug of war, possesses her own reminder of how complicated our stories can be. Possessed Lisa Kron Life Through Gray-Tinted Glasses The playwright, who wrote the book for a musical depicting a family tug of war, possesses her own reminder of how complicated our stories can be. CORRECTED-Investors show concern over Blackstone home-rental bond NEW YORK, Nov 1 (IFR) - Kroll, Moody's, and Morningstar held phone conversations with cautious bond investors Friday following a three-city roadshow by structuring lead Deutsche Bank for the... Sketch Guy An Eye for Bargains Can Be Bigger Than the Stomach Indigestion results when consumers lose the connection between their money and their needs, as when a sale price induces the purchase of unnecessary items. Raikkonen threatens Lotus The simmering row between departing Kimi Raikkonen and his Lotus team came to a boil Friday as the Finn threatened to boycott the final two races of the F1 season because he has not been paid. US STOCKS-Wall St rises, buoyed by results, manufacturing data NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Friday, rebounding following two days of losses as solar companies jumped on results and strong data on manufacturing. Critics Notebook city.ballet., Web Series, Shows Human Side of Dancers The web series city.ballet., produced and conceived by the actress and City Ballet board member Sarah Jessica Parker, explores different facets of the company. Zitos Tenure With Giants Is Over The San Francisco Giants parted ways with the left-handed pitcher Barry Zito, declining to exercise his $18 million contract option for next season. Cuba's currency shakeup Cuban officials say they will end a dual currency system that many complained kept wages and productivity low. The Chatter The Chatter for Sunday, Nov. 3 Notable quotes from business articles that appeared in The New York Times last week. RBS keeps bad bank at home Nov 1 - The Royal Bank of Scotland will create an internal "bad bank" to fence off its riskiest assets. It's part of a series of measures intended to speed up the sale of the government's stake and restore confidence in the lender. But, as Joanna Partridge reports, some believe the restructuring is just a "cosmetic exercise". EU prepares new GMO maize cultivation approval draft BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union is on course to approve cultivation of a new type of genetically modified maize for the first time in more than a decade, according to a draft proposal from the bloc's executive seen by Reuters. 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... ArtsBeat Popcast Sky Ferreiras Time, Finally Jon Caramanica and Ben Ratliff discuss Night Time, My Time, the debut album by Sky Ferreira. 'Chicks bashing each other' Roller derby is a full on, high-impact sport. And Cape Town's Rollergirls aren't scared of a few bruises. Warriors Beat Kings 98-87 Klay Thompson scored 27 points, Stephen Curry had five 3-pointers among his 22 points, and the Golden State Warriors limited Sacramento to 34.5 percent shooting from the field Saturday night in a 98-87 victory over the Kings. Talks on Antarctic Marine Reserve Fail to Reach Agreement Talks aimed at creating one of the worlds largest marine reserves in the waters off Antarctica ended in failure in the face of resistance from Russia, China and Ukraine, delegates said. Aiming for Truly Sustainable Buildings A growing list of eco-friendly construction technologies enables developers to go beyond LEED certification. Exclusive Tri Pointe nears $2.7 billion deal for Weyerhaeuser unit sources NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tri Pointe Homes Inc is near a deal to buy Weyerhaeuser Co's homebuilding division for about $2.7 billion, which would make it one of the 20 largest homebuilders in the United... CORRECTED-Investors show concern over Blackstone home-rental bond NEW YORK, Nov 1 (IFR) - Kroll, Moody's, and Morningstar held phone conversations with cautious bond investors Friday following a three-city roadshow by structuring lead Deutsche Bank for the... Kosovo vote, key to Serb integration, marred by violence, boycott MITROVICA, Kosovo (Reuters) - An election in Kosovo designed to help end years of de facto ethnic partition was marred by violence and intimidation by Serb hardliners on Sunday, undermining a fragile EU-brokered pact between the Balkan country and former master Serbia. Gadgetwise Vacuum Tubes in a Speaker, but Lacking Old-Time Warmth Samsungs new sound bar has the conveniences of todays technology, and the company has tried to replicate the rich tones of last centurys audio. Op-Ed Columnist The Tumbling Boundaries of Gay Rights Conservative donors funding a new gay-rights project run by a group usually associated with Democrats? Were not in Kansas anymore. Banksy's latest prank on New York art world hangs in thrift shop NEW YORK (Reuters) - The renegade graffiti artist Banksy snubbed the art world again on Tuesday when he dropped off one of his paintings at a New York City thrift store. Analysis Peyton Manning Halfway to Another M.V.P. Season In a midseason assessment of N.F.L. awards, the Broncos quarterback stands above all others. Jamaal Charles of the Chiefs and J. J. Watt of the Texans are the best players on each side of the line.

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