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News Feed Latest worldwide news City Room The Week in Pictures for Nov. 1 Here is a slide show of photographs from the past week in New York City and the region. Subjects include the anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, a century-old land dispute and a Halloween parade. Bankrupt LightSquared sues Deere Co, GPS industry titans NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bankrupt LightSquared on Friday sued leaders in the GPS industry, including Deere Co and Garmin International Inc, saying they kept mum about interference concerns stemming from LightSquared's wireless network until the company had already pumped $4 billion into building it. Bruce Springsteen to tour South Africa Nearly three decades after a member of his band launched a protest against apartheid, Bruce Springsteen is performing in South Africa next year for the first time. Page by Page, Men Are Stepping Into the Lean In Circle Sheryl Sandbergs book, written to encourage women to pursue their professional goals, is finding male champions. UPDATE 3-Bombardier profit dips as plane deliveries, orders fall * Management evaluating CSeries entry-into-service date, no change so far DealBook Qualcomm and Cerberus Joining in Founders Bid for BlackBerry The consortium had the makings of a serious bid that could set it apart in what has become a messy auction process for the troubled smartphone maker. Vodafone rises on report of ATT takeover interest LONDON (Reuters) - Shares in Vodafone Group rose on Friday after a media report that U.S. mobile operator ATT was exploring strategies for a potential takeover of the British telecoms firm. Well Extra Care Curbs MRSA in Hospitals MRSA infections dropped in some Veterans Affairs hospital after a quality improvement program was instituted. 2 Democrats Split on Tactics to Fight Military Sex Assaults As Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Claire McCaskill mount fierce separate campaigns, the conflict has created an uncomfortable division between the Senates women. Netiquette Saying farewell So many folks manage to lose their netiquette heads when they scramble, legs flailing and akimbo, toward the denouement of events and life chapters. So here is the ultimate (get it?) digital-etiquette guide to a polite big finish. Beckham 'passionate' about being club 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. 8 incredible African photographers African photographers are giving voice to their own experiences like never before. Here are eight of the continent's best up-and-coming photographers. Hotel reservations So last year As cell phones infiltrate our day-to-day lives, fewer people make firm plans -- or reserve hotel rooms. Companies are flocking to fill the same-day booking market, to the worry of some hotel brands. Classy Federer sets up clash with Djokovic PARIS (Reuters) - Former world number one Roger Federer looked like his old self when he beat Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro 6-3 4-6 6-3 at the Paris Masters on Friday to set up a semi-final clash with Novak Djokovic. FOREX-Euro heads for worst week in 16 months on ECB bets * Traders speculate about ECB rate cut as inflation plunges Cronut mania spreads to London When the love child of the doughnut and the croissant was created by the Dominique Ansel Bakery in New York, fans queued for hours to sample the tasty hybrid snack. The toughest shot in golf? Living Golf takes a a look at the iconic 17th hole with its island green. Football Wenger - It was vital to win The last time Arsenal led the English Premier League by as much as five points, it was 2008. So it's no surprise that Arsene Wenger, whose last silverware came three years before that, is not getting carried away. Alexei Ratmansky Tackles The Tempest Alexei Ratmansky is bringing his storytelling skills and a poetical and fantastical streak to create a new version of The Tempest, long a challenge for choreographers. 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. UPDATE 2-Fairfax struggles to raise funds for BlackBerry bid -sources NEW YORK, Nov 1 (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 the smartphone maker will not be able to reverse its fortunes, according to people familiar with the matter. Shortcuts Dealing With a Client Who Calls and Calls and ... A constant problem for freelancers and small-business owners is deciding whether to turn down business from a demanding customer. Well Now, a Kiss Isnt Just a Kiss Why do we lock lips in romantic relationships? Its complicated, according to researchers at Oxford University. Its less about sex and more about assessing potential mates than you may think. Spurt of attacks in Iraq; 8 dead Eight people were killed on Thursday in shootings and bombings across Iraq, police in Tikrit said. Ex-Governor of Florida Seeks Old Job in New Party The governors race will no doubt be one of next years most expensive and rancorous, offering a contrast between Charlie Crist, a centrist, and Gov. Rick Scott, a Tea Party conservative. Russia, Ukraine halt giant Antarctic marine sanctuary plan group SYDNEY (Reuters) - Russia and the Ukraine on Friday again scuttled plans to create the world's largest ocean sanctuary in Antarctica, pristine waters rich in energy and species such as whales, penguins and vast stocks of fish, an environmentalist group said. Why euro was crucial to Europe's fortunes One of the masterminds behind the euro says Europe would have suffered a far worse fate if the single currency had never been created. China's anti-pollution drive risks running out of gas BEIJING (Reuters) - A chronic shortage of natural gas is hurting China's plan to move away from burning coal to heat homes and offices, raising the prospect of more choking air pollution this winter and beyond. Profit Surpasses Forecasts at Italian Oil Giant Eni Although Eni encountered setbacks in almost all of its business lines, net income rose and operating income beat analyst estimates. Zombies take to the streets Hundreds of zombies took over the streets of suburban Atlanta to benefit a local organization. Matsuyama Withdraws From HSBC With Injury Hideki Matsuyama of Japan has pulled out of the HSBC Champions because of a back injury. Obamacare website to be down again for maintenance late Saturday WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The glitch-ridden website used to sign up for insurance under President Barack Obama's healthcare law will be down for "extended maintenance" overnight on Saturday, the Department of Health and Human Services said. Tabloid Hacked Phone of Prince Harrys Secretary, Jury Is Told A message seeking help on a term paper led to an article in The News of the World, with some details left out, the prosecution said. UPDATE 2-Bondholders lose bid to lift stay in Argentina litigation NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Friday said it would leave a freeze in place on an order requiring Argentina to pay $1.33 billion to bondholders suing for repayment in the wake of... Fair Game At Sears, Those Big Losses Get in the Way Eight years into a merger, a retailers transformation is still a work in progress. Could a spin-off of a prized asset, Lands End, help? How much should Zlatan be taxed? It's said nothing is certain in life except for death and taxes -- as French football is finding out to it's cost over a bitter taxation dispute. High def video gaming on the Chromebook Pixel Thank you Steam! While the Chrome browser takes full advantage of the Chromebook Pixel's hardware, I thought it would interesting to see how video gaming works on the device. Quite well, with just a few small issues, it turns out. Television Review Big History, a New Series, Debuts on H2 Big History, a new series on H2, examines underrecognized trends, values and movements that helped to propel great events and cultures. UPDATE 1-Coke Femsa shares fall as Mexico passes food, drink taxes (Adds passing of law, companies' comments, updates share prices) Brad Stones Everything Store The story of Jeff Bezos and the $140 billion company he founded.

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