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News Feed Latest worldwide news Shares of China's classifieds website 58.com soar in debut (Reuters) - Shares of 58.com Inc , an online classifieds company dubbed the Craigslist of China, rose more than 45 percent in their trading debut, a sign that the cloud over U.S.-listed Chinese... Greeks Question Media, and New Voices Pipe Up Amid the Greek financial crisis, small radio stations, magazines and websites take a bigger role in the nations civic discussion. Malaysia's Tenaga exits bid for Ireland's Bord Gais unit KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Malaysian state power firm Tenaga Nasional Bhd has scrapped its bid for the retail arm of Ireland's Bord Gais Eireann, the Southeast Asian firm's chief financial... Things I wish I'd known at 15 International day of the girl 'To my 15-year-old self' Fed Cup Final Given Its Own Date in Calendar Organizers of the Fed Cup have moved back the date of the 2014 final by a week to avoid competing with other events. Marcia Wallace, Simpsons Voice Actor, Dies at 70 Ms. Wallace was the voice of Edna Krabappel on the The Simpsons and earlier Carol Kester, the receptionist on the 1970s sitcom The Bob Newhart Show. Taking the perfect action shot Hanging out of an open-door helicopter high above San Francisco Bay, was all part of a day's work for sports photographer Ezra Shaw, who took these remarkable images of the America's Cup. The Pragmatist A Desk Worthy of Starbucks In a comfortable, well-designed space, children are more likely to study and be creative. Times Co. Reports Quarterly Loss After Sale of Globe The New York Times Company reported a net loss of $24 million for the third quarter, but digital circulation gains produced a slight increase in revenue. GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares slip after upbeat U.S. data TOKYO, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Asian shares edged down and the dollar inched higher in early trade on Friday after upbeat U.S. economic data prompted some investors to price in a less dovish policy outlook for the U.S. Federal Reserve. China demands U.S. explain spying allegations linked to Australian missions Oct. 31 - China demands an explanation from the United States after a report in an Australian newspaper said Australian embassies, including the one in Beijing, were being used as part of a U.S.-led spying operation. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Pimco's Gross urges 'privileged 1 percent' to pay more tax NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bill Gross, manager of the world's largest bond fund, urged fellow members of the "privileged 1 percent," earning the highest incomes, to support higher U.S. taxes on carried... F1 season off to a racing start Ed Foster of Motor Sport Magazine previews the Formula One season with Amanda Davies. Vettel eyes fourth world title in India Sebastian Vettel's extraordinary sequence of performances at the Buddh International Circuit continued on Saturday as the Red Bull driver secured a third straight pole position for the Indian Grand Prix. FIFA delays Qatar decision No decision will be made on a shift in the date for soccer's Qatar 2022 World Cup before the 2014 World Cup is played, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said Friday. Market Slips at End of Solid October Wall Street closed lower amid investors concerns that the Federal Reserve will begin paring its program to stimulate the American economy sooner than expected. Meet Andy Murray's Mum Tennis parents don't always have the best of reputations. Think Damir Dokic, John Tomic and Jim Pierce. However, Andy Murray's Mum is a very different breed. DealBook From Anonymity to Scourge of Wall Street A onetime engineer who earned his law degree at night has been behind the governments campaign to punish Wall Street for the financial crisis. Asian shares slip after upbeat U.S. data TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian shares edged down and the dollar inched higher in early trade on Friday after upbeat U.S. economic data prompted some investors to price in a less dovish policy outlook for the U.S. Federal Reserve. Breakingviews Despite progress, Barclays to face more pain Oct. 30 - Unless Barclays wants to curb dividend payouts, it may have to cut its investment bank again, argues Breakingviews. Well The Father Who Fought for Lorenzos Oil Augusto Odone, the father whose story was told in the movie Lorenzos Oil, left an indelible mark on the world of disease activism, setting a gold standard for what patients and their families might achieve with determination, good luck and the media. Iraqi Leader Calls on U.S. to Help Fight Terror Threat In a speech in Washington, Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki did not acknowledge that political tensions have contributed to security problems. Scene Stealers At the GLSEN Respect Awards, Hollywoods Elite Is Shaken by a Story It takes a lot to move the film and TV executives gathered for the awards, but a 16-year-old did just that. Does power make you mean? We all know the story. Someone gets promoted at work and suddenly they turn into a bully. Now research suggests that a default brain mechanism may cause us to lose empathy when we gain power. Wife finds footballer's head on step Brazilian police are investigating the murder of a former pro footballer whose decapitated head was left in a bag on his doorstep. ArtsBeat Work by Britten Resurfaces at American Ballet Theater A Benjamin Britten orchestration of Chopin piano music that was believed to be lost will re-enter the repertory on Friday night when American Ballet Theater uses it for its performance of Michel Fokines Les Sylphides. Halloween howlers Here are a few pets from CNN iReport who pulled off a Halloween costume with style, humor -- and maybe even dignity. App Smart A Roundup of Worthy Apps for the New iPads To showcase what makes a tablet special, try apps beyond the usual Web browser and e-book reader. Theater Review Grasses of a Thousand Colors, at the Public Theater Wallace Shawn has written and stars in Grasses of a Thousand Colors, a nasty and erotic fairy tale at the Public Theater. Doctor and Patient A Vital Measure Your Surgeons Skill The dexterity of a surgeons hands can account for much of the differences in how well patients do, a new study confirms. Facebook smashes analyst targets but executive comments spook Street SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc posted strong growth in its mobile advertising business on Wednesday but rattled investors after saying that it did not plan to boost the frequency of ads shown to users. Global Soccer From Mutineer to Magician for Liverpool The decision by Liverpools owner and its manager to retain the services of Luis Surez is looking like the right call, despite his formerly rebellious ways. 'Stan' ready for singles success Stan Wawrinka talks to CNN about his return to the World top ten and his Olympic gold medal win with Roger Federer. On Comedy For SNL Cast, Being Diverse May Be Better Than Being Ready For a show of topical parody rooted in politics and mass culture, diversity is a question not just of fairness, but of art. Well Concussions and the Classroom The American Academy of Pediatrics on Sunday released new recommendations regarding students who return to school following a concussion. Mississippi's Henderson Suspended 3 Games Mississippi's Marshall Henderson has been suspended three regular-season games this season, including the first two Southeastern Conference games. As Interest Fades in the Humanities, Colleges Worry With the growing money and attention devoted to science and technology, university administrators are concerned that the humanities are being eclipsed. Classes canceled to deal with race issues Oberlin College in Ohio suspended classes Monday after a student reported seeing a person resembling a Ku Klux Klan member near the college's Afrikan Heritage House. L.P.G.A. Tour Will Admit 16-Year-Old The L.P.G.A. Tour waived its age requirement Monday for Lydia Ko, clearing the way for her to join the tour in 2014. Dance Listings for Oct. 25-31 A selected guide to dance performances in the New York area.

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