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News Feed Latest worldwide news Dar es Salaam by dala dala The Tanzanian capital's hordes of tooting, rattling buses provide a fascinating, if somewhat uncomfortable, way to see its sights. French to Strike, but This Time Owners Call It A group representing Frances professional soccer owners plans to cancel matches next month to protest a tax on salaries of more than one million euros. U.S. pending home sales fall by most in more than three years in September WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes fell by the most in more than three years in September, a sign that a softer economy and a rise in mortgage rates are hurting... 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. Chocolate Factory, Trade War Victim A power struggle between the European Union and the Russian-backed Customs Union is squeezing Roshen, the largest confectioner in Ukraine. Del Potro Beats Federer in Swiss Indoors Final Juan Martn del Potro defeated Roger Federer, 7-6 (3), 2-6, 6-4, in the final of the Swiss Indoors in Basel for the second straight year. UPDATE 1-Obamacare website gets new tech experts; oversight pressure grows WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - The Obama administration said it has brought in experts from top technology companies including Google Inc and Oracle Corp to fix the HealthCare.gov website, as Republicans press for details about the botched Oct. 1 launch that prevented millions of Americans from signing up for new insurance plans. In Transit Blog F.A.A. Approves Use of Devices on Flights The Federal Aviation Administration has approved in-flight use e-readers, tablets and smart phones in airplane mode. Learning From Veterans, Giants Lineman Earns Trust and Playing Time Center Jim Cordle, set to play against the Eagles on Sunday in his fourth N.F.L. start, has helped solidify the offensive line after injuries to David Baas and others. ArtsBeat Anatomy of a Scene Video of About Time Richard Curtis narrates a scene from his comedy featuring Domhnall Gleeson and Rachel McAdams. Rituals of Rented Island A new show at the Whitney takes a look at performance arts beginnings. McIlroy Beats Woods in 18-Hole Exhibition Rory McIlroy won for the first time this year even if it was an 18-hole exhibition against Tiger Woods. 10 of the most scenic cemeteries Sinister, scary stories draw some visitors to cemeteries, but burial grounds are often beautiful. Moore Wins CIMB Classic in Playoff Ryan Moore won the thunderstorm-delayed CIMB Classic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in a playoff with Gary Woodland, birdieing the first hole for his third PGA Tour victory. In Michigan, Sidelines Are Offices Of Neurologists The in-state rivals Michigan and Michigan State have one thing in common a neurologist on their sideline at all their football games, both at home and on the road. It's a dog's high life French design for pets PARIS (Reuters) - Parisian poodles are used to being pampered by their doting owners, groomed to perfection and adorned with luxury leashes and collars. Booker Joins the Senate And Casts His First Vote Cory A. Booker of New Jersey, who won his seat in a special election, was the first African-American to be elected to the chamber since Barack Obama in 2004. F1 season off to a racing start Ed Foster of Motor Sport Magazine previews the Formula One season with Amanda Davies. Can euro zone strikes derail recovery? Oct 31 - Europe may be showing signs of recovery but a string of strikes in Spain, Italy and Portugal is serving as a reminder that the euro zone may not be out of the woods yet. Sonia Legg reports UPDATE 1-Sub-Saharan Africa to grow 6 pct next year - IMF ABUJA/LAGOS, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Sub-Saharan Africa's economic growth is expected to increase to 6 percent in 2014, from 5 percent this year, supported by investment in infrastructure and production... SP 500's rally ends after Fed; Expedia up late NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell on Wednesday, with the SP 500 snapping a four-day streak of gains after the Federal Reserve said it had a weaker growth outlook for the economy, even as it held steady with its stimulus program for the time being. Breakingviews Why Twitter likes Facebook Oct 31 - Jeffrey Goldfarb talks to Rob Cyran about Facebooks latest results and how a rising tide of mobile ad revenue may lift Twitter and other rivals as well as Mark Zuckerbergs firm. James Blake wins Mercury music prize for 2013 best UK/Irish album LONDON (Reuters) - Songwriter and singer James Blake won the 2013 Barclaycard Mercury Prize for best album on Wednesday for "Overgrown", with the winner announced at the end of a star-packed concert and awards event in London. Superfund Status Sought for Queens Industrial Site The location in Ridgewood, home to an auto repair shop, a construction firm, a warehouse and a deli, was once used by a company that sold thorium to the government for research on atomic bombs. T Magazine Art Market | Restoration Hardwares Next Move? A Quarterly Journal for Art Lovers The sleek, beautifully produced publication is one of the tentpoles of RH Contemporary Art, the furniture retailers grand entre into the art world. Football UEFA punishes CSKA CSKA Moscow will play its next home European Champions League match with part of its stadium closed as punishment for racism offenses. Can a case boost your iPhone 5's WiFi? Check the Linkase The Linkase for iPhone 5 boasts up to a 50 percent boost in Wi-Fi signal strength thanks to a small electromagnetic waveguide extension. Does it work? See for yourself in these mobile speedtests where Wi-Fi is usually terrible. In Shadows, Hints of a Life for Snowden Edward J. Snowden, a former National Security Agency contractor, would start work on Friday at a major internet company, the lawyer said, but the assertion could not be verified. Aziz Ansari gets 'Buried Alive' Aziz Ansari's never pulls punches in his stand-up, but there is a joke in his new comedy special that really pushes the envelope (forget worrying about a spoiler; we couldn't tell it here if we wanted to). Let's just say it involves child molestation, and the audience loves it. BlackRock launches first retail alternative funds NEW YORK (Reuters) - BlackRock Inc is launching its first alternative mutual funds for retail investors. T Magazine Bookshelf | An Erotic Magazine for Voyeurs and Literati Alike The new quarterly magazine Adult is jampacked with stylishly naughty content aimed at the smart set. Internet Subscribers Aid Growth by Comcast Increases on the broadband side and decreases on the television side are again evident in the cable companys financial results. The business of social brains Neuroscientist Matthew Lieberman explains that we can make ourselves happier and more productive by building on our social intuition as new research reveals that our need to connect with other people is even more fundamental than our need for food or shelter. Ex-Madoff trader implicates other workers in decades-long fraud NEW YORK (Reuters) - A former trader at Bernard Madoff's investment firm described on Thursday how he helped create false trades with two other former employees to prop up Madoff's $17 billion Ponzi scheme. Obama halted NSA spying on IMF and World Bank headquarters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has ordered the National Security Agency to stop eavesdropping on the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank as part of a review of intelligence gathering activities, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. David Beckham 'passionate' about being club owner David Beckham stressed his desire to launch a new Major League Soccer franchise on Wednesday, as the former England captain revealed his passion about becoming a future club owner. Out There Astronaut and a Writer at the Movies Watching the new film Gravity with the astronaut Michael J. Massimino, who flew missions to service the Hubble Space Telescope, gives insight into the films fidelities, and its flaws. 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. U.S. factory, housing data suggest economy losing steam WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. manufacturing output barely rose in September and contracts to buy previously owned homes recorded their largest drop in nearly 3-1/2 years, the latest signs the economy's... Hingis Quizzed by Swiss Police for Alleged Assault Martina Hingis has been questioned by the Swiss police after her estranged husband, Thibault Hutin, said he was attacked by her and her family, a police spokesman said.

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