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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-Liquidating Hypo Alpe Adria not an option-chairman * Public finances face more hits from nationalised bank (Adds quotes and background) Tropical Depression churns toward Mexico's Pacific coast MEXICO CITY (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. Saudi man beats servant A video of a man beating a worker has Saudi authorities looking for the culprit, as CNN's Mohammed Jamjoom reports. Disgraced NY politician inspires 'The Weiner Monologues' play NEW YORK (Reuters) - Anthony Weiner, the New York City mayoral candidate undone by a sexting scandal, stands in a schoolyard - the butt of his classmates' jokes. A chorus of reporters breaks out into... FOREX-Euro gets a brief reprieve, Aussie perky ahead of rate meeting * Aussie climbs above 95 US cents ahead of RBA rate decision The origami kayak Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, is believed to date back as far as the 17th century. Traditionally done with a single sheet of paper, its elegant principles have come to influence package design, mathematics and -- more recently -- an unusual new folding kayak. Marathon Style Runners in the New York City Marathon showed their style during the race. Red Bulls Blow Lead and Settle for Draw New York scored two goals in the first 32 minutes but Houston got two in the second half to tie the first game of their M.L.S. playoff series. Supreme Court weighs fight over changing clothes at work (Reuters) - Steel workers who do their jobs wearing flame-retardant gear tried to convince the Supreme Court on Monday that they should be paid for the time they spend "donning and doffing" such items before and after their shifts. DealBook SAC Nears an Insider Trading Guilty Plea, but Legal Cases Arent Shut A plea deal for SAC Capital Advisors would resolve a criminal case involving insider trading charges, but the firms owner, Steven A. Cohen, would still face a civil lawsuit. Jeffrey Trammell, Stuart Serkin They work together at Trammell Company, a legislative and corporate consultancy in Washington, where Mr. Trammell is its president and Mr. Serkin its chief financial officer. TBR Inside the List Keith Richardsx2019;s autobiography, x201C;Life,x201D; hits the hardcover nonfiction list at No. 1, unsurprisingly. Retro Report Hopeful Glimmers in Long War on Cancer A Retro Report and a medical writer reflect on the grand hopes and stuttering progress of Richard Nixons war on cancer. Fillys Death Overshadows a Triumph at the Breeders Cup New Years Day stamped himself as an early Kentucky Derby favorite by winning in the Juvenile less than three hours after Secret Compass fell and was euthanized. Inspiration for 'Contact' still listening From a remote valley in Northern California, Jill Tarter is listening to the universe. Illegal immigrants' route to Europe The death of more than 300 African migrants in a shipwreck off the Italian island of Lampedusa in early October has shone a spotlight on illegal immigration to Europe. Seoul business travel guide Etiquette, tricky addresses, best hotels by business hub. Here's what many business travelers wish they'd known before arrival. Know your sharks? Find out here Take our shark quiz and test yourself on the ocean's most fearsome predators. In the East at Dawn, an Eclipse on Sunday Early risers in the eastern United States will wake to a rare site on Sunday morning a partial eclipse. A brief total eclipse will then sweep across the Atlantic and Central Africa. World Briefing | Africa Central African Republic U.N. Is Warned About Genocide Threat The country has slipped into chaos since rebels seized the capital and ousted President Franois Boziz in March. Dissolving into Liu Bolins camouflage art Nov. 4 - Internationally renowned Chinese artist Liu Bolin mystifies Venezuelans with his "invisibility art". Tara Cleary reports. Antiques Hydrangea Hyperbole at New York Botanical Garden Seed-catalog hyperbole, endangered artifacts competing for attention, and Egypt-inspired vintage jewelry. Europe's energy challenges Isa Soares meets Antnio Mexia, CEO of Portugal's largest national energy provider, EDP. In court, defiant Mursi says he is still Egypt's president CAIRO (Reuters) - Ousted Egyptian leader Mohamed Mursi, given his first public forum since his overthrow in a trial where he could face execution, declared on Monday he was still Egypt's legitimate president and shouted "Down with military rule!" Living Together Van Base With Fan Base For one family on an epic 23,000-mile journey, home is wherever the VW takes them so long as their followers keep paying. Seeking More Pay for Delayed Play With the pace of delayed television viewing increasing, networks want advertisers to pay for seven days of commercial viewing to cover computer screens and tablets as well as TV sets. A Good Appetite Spaetzle at Home Crank Up the Fluegelhorn and Fill the Steins Add leeks and cabbage, cover with cheese, and bake until everything is bubbling and crunchy on top. U.S. business spending plans slumped sharply as debt fight heated up WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Orders for a wide range of U.S.-made capital goods sank more than previously estimated in September, a sign companies cut their investment plans sharply as Washington hurtled to the brink of default. Books of The Times Song of Spider-Man, Glen Bergers Take on a Troubled Show Glen Bergers new book looks at the making of the Spider-Man musical that seemed to be doomed on several fronts. Saints High-Octane Offense Sputters The early loss of the sparkplug running back Darren Sproles took away a key component to its success. Pakistan summons U.S. ambassador The U.S. ambassador to Islamabad is summoned to Pakistan's Foreign Ministry after Pakistan Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud is killed, reportedly by a U.S. drone strike. Treasure trove of Neapolitan jewels shown in rare Rome exhibition ROME (Reuters) - A rarely seen Neapolitan collection of sumptuous jewellery, hidden away for centuries and estimated to be more valuable than England's crown jewels, opened in Rome on Tuesday. Wichita State Routs Oklahoma Baptist 73-29 Wichita State newcomer Kadeem Coleby had 12 points on 6-of-9 shooting to help the No. 16 Shockers rout Oklahoma Baptist 73-29 in an exhibition game Saturday night. Eisenhttenstadt Journal East German Model City Rusts, Quarter-Century After Berlin Walls Fall The dwindling number of people who call Eisenhttenstadt home seem condemned to confront a depressingly persistent question What becomes of a model city once the model goes bust? Roma's record 100% run ends Roma's hopes of a record-extending 11th successive Italian Serie A victory are thwarted Sunday by a team that hadn't won in six matches. East Roundup Notre Dame Has Few Stops Against Navy, Until the End Navy punted only twice and had no turnovers or penalties, but Notre Dame made a stop on a late fourth-and-4 to survive a back-and-forth game. UPDATE 1-Velti to sell businesses to Blackstone, US ops file for bankruptcy Nov 4 (Reuters) - Ireland's Velti Plc said it would sell its mobile marketing business in the United States, Britain and India to a unit of Blackstone Group LP, and that it had filed for bankruptcy... Texas Clinics Stop Abortions After Court Ruling After a court let new limits take effect, many clinics prepared to shut down, leaving those seeking their services distraught. Merck Serono, Kadimastem collaborate on cell-based drug screening TEL AVIV (Reuters) - Merck Serono and Israel's Kadimastem signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at advancing their stem cell-based drug screening collaboration initiated in 2012, the companies said on Monday. Eisenhttenstadt Journal East German Model City Rusts, Quarter-Century After Berlin Walls Fall The dwindling number of people who call Eisenhttenstadt home seem condemned to confront a depressingly persistent question What becomes of a model city once the model goes bust?

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