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News Feed Latest worldwide news Editors Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Spurt of attacks in Iraq; 8 dead Eight people were killed on Thursday in shootings and bombings across Iraq, police in Tikrit said. Inspiration for 'Contact' still listening From a remote valley in Northern California, Jill Tarter is listening to the universe. QA Editing Microsoft Word Files on an Android Tablet Google Play has several apps for working with Microsoft Word files on Android tablets. Jellyfish prompt nuclear shutdown There's been another shutdown, but instead of spineless politicians, you can blame invertebrate sea creatures. Looking for a Way Around Keystone XL, Canadian Oil Hits the Rails Despite higher costs, Canadian oil companies are rapidly expanding their ability to transport crude by rail, hoping to tap hungry markets in Asia. Gadgetwise Review Western Digital My Cloud Western Digitals new external hard drive, My Cloud, has a faster processor and a smoother setup than its predecessor. Special Report ATP World Tour Finals Federer or Nadal? With the mens season about to end with the ATP World Tour Finals, there is increasing discussion about who the greatest tennis player of this generation might be. Russia's Medvedev fires space agency chief MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev dismissed the country's space agency (Roskosmos) chief Vladimir Popovkin on Thursday, three months after the latest botched satellite launch. World Briefing | Europe The Netherlands Troops for Mali The Netherlands will contribute about 380 military and police personnel to a United Nations peacekeeping force that is trying to restore stability in Mali, Prime Minister Mark Rutte said. Mens Paths Cross in Deadly Instant at Airport Federal agents combed the airport for clues about a man wielding an assault rifle who killed a Transportation Security Administration officer on Friday. Exclusive Charter weighs bid for Time Warner Cable by year-end -sources NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Charter Communications Inc is weighing a bid for Time Warner Cable Inc before year-end and is trying to devise a deal structure that would lure the No. 2 U.S. cable operator's shareholders, people familiar with the matter said. Amanda Senatore, Parker Hatfield The bride works for an investment management firm; the groom is an exhibit designer. T Magazine Gallery | The Buildings and Statuary of Central Park, in Gorgeous Watercolor Drawings of New Yorks most famous sanctuary, by the artists Andrew Zega and Bernd H. Dams, are the subject of a new exhibition at Didier Aaron, on the Upper East Side. Circus Review Big Apple Circus in Luminocity, at Damrosch Park Big Apple Circuss Luminocity engages toddlers and jaded circusgoers alike. Augusto Odone, maker of "Lorenzo's Oil," dies ROME (Reuters) - Augusto Odone, whose invention of "Lorenzo's Oil" to prolong the life of his son was made into an Oscar-nominated film, has died at the age of 80 in Italy, his family said on Friday. Hong Kong's kindergarten wars CVs for babies? Some parents go to extreme lengths to get their children into top kindergartens. Sao Paulo choking on its own smog study Oct. 21 - Sao Paulo, host city of the first World Cup soccer match next year, has a major pollution problem. A recent study says air pollution in the southern Brazilian city causes three times more deaths than breast cancer or traffic accidents and costs the state US$160 million per year. Tara Cleary reports. China blames weather for hampering efforts to banish smog BEIJING (Reuters) - China's battle against a persistent air pollution crisis, which all but shut down a city of 11 million this week, is being hampered by tough weather conditions, an environmental official said on Tuesday. U.S. stocks gain for fourth week Nov. 01 - More signs of a recovery in manufacturing helped power stocks higher after two down days. Fred Katayama reports. Bahrain police close art display on pro-democracy uprising DUBAI (Reuters) - Bahraini authorities have shut and dismantled an exhibition on anti-government protests staged by the main Shi'ite opposition group al-Wefaq, saying it violates the law and incites hatred. UPDATE 1-Twitter-backer Benchmark Capital raises new venture fund SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Benchmark, the firm behind companies ranging from eBay to Twitter, is raising a new venture fund, according to a person familiar with the situation. Fannie Mae Sues 9 Banks Over Libor The government-controlled mortgage company is seeking $800 million in damages Asia's tennis superstars Open Court looks at how Li Na and Kei Nishikori have raised tennis' popularity in Asia. Tropical Depression churns toward Mexico's Pacific coast MEXICO CITY, Nov 2 (Reuters) - A tropical depression took aim at the Pacific coast of Mexico on Saturday, threatening heavy rains in a broad swath of western Mexico near the same area where other storms have caused major flooding over the past couple of months. Arrests in Mexico drug tunnel raid Three people are in custody and could face federal charges after investigators found a newly-completed, "highly sophisticated" drug tunnel linking San Diego to Tijuana, Mexico, according to U.S. authorities. U.S. Says It Wont Back New International Coal-Fired Power Plants The Obama administration acted aggressively to impose its environmental policies in coal projects financed by the World Bank and others. Bruker Corp cuts forecast due to weak demand in microelectronics Nov 1 (Reuters) - Bruker Corp, a maker of scientific instruments, cut its full-year forecast after reporting lower-than-expected quarterly results, partly due to weak demand from microelectronics customers. Murray's historic win Andy Murray won Wimbledon, breaking Britain's 77-year drought for a men's singles champion. Emerging economies nearing half of global warming emissions OSLO (Reuters) - Total greenhouse gas emissions by China and other emerging nations since 1850 will surpass those of rich nations this decade, complicating U.N. talks about who is most to blame for global warming, a study showed on Thursday. EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil leads Latam currencies lower on Fed worries RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 1 (Reuters) - The Brazilian real led Latin American currencies down on Friday as investors tested new technical levels after the currency sold off about 2 percent in the previous... Sinosphere Blog Strident Video by Chinese Military Casts U.S. as Menace The film, Silent Contest, shows a senior Chinese military official criticizing military exchanges with the United States and warning that the Americans will use them for infiltration. Hedge fund Silver Point buys 19 percent stake in Canada's Postmedia TORONTO (Reuters) - U.S. hedge fund Silver Point Capital LP has bought a 19 percent stake in Canadian newspaper company Postmedia Network Canada Corp , a regulatory filing showed. Your Money An Intriguing Product Thats Too Complex for Many Alternative mutual funds have been gaining in popularity, but some advisers urge caution. Dance Review Keigwin Company at the Joyce, With City Ballet Guests Keigwin Company celebrates its 10th anniversary at the Joyce with some City Ballet dancers making guest appearances. Players Can Struggle When Heckling Turns Into Hate College coaches and administrators concerned about their tweeting athletes also should be wary of their tweeting fans. UPDATE 1-UN feeds record 3.3 million Syrians but malnutrition rising * Civilians in besieged areas beyond reach of aid agencies Twins study shows smoking damage A study of identical twins confirms smoking is aging. Q. and A. How the Pakistani Taliban Became a Deadly Force Formally founded in 2007, a group traces its roots to cross-border radicalization spread by the Afghan Taliban and fighters from Al Qaeda. Asian Legoland Water Park opens The inflatable-armbands community is rejoicing -- Asia's first Legoland Water Park opened in Malaysia this week.

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