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News Feed Latest worldwide news 10 scariest places in Asia Gallery and QA with Robert Joe, host of National Geographic's "I Wouldn't Go In There," introduces Asia's scariest spots. The Lede Egyptian Network Abruptly Suspends TV Satirist Bassem Youssef, who came under scrutiny during Mohamed Morsis presidency, had his program suspended a week after mocking the ultranationalism and pro-military fervor gripping Egypt. Defectors From Cubas National Ballet Land on Their Feet Seven defectors from the National Ballet of Cuba have found jobs with American ballet companies since their arrival in the spring. BlackBerry calls off sale, to replace CEO -Globe Nov 4 (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd is abandoning a plan to sell itself and will instead raise some $1 billion and replace its chief executive, the Globe and Mail newspaper said on Monday, citing... Diaspora, Africa's secret weapon? How the African Diaspora can boost Africa's prosperity, dispel myths about the continent, and invest in business. The Health Issue Broccolis Extreme Makeover Broccoli is about to get a serious makeover and maybe, just maybe, be a model of how to persuade Americans to eat better. Director finds echoes of Egypt in Cairo's traffic chaos ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Someone once told Egyptian filmmaker Sherief Elkatsha that you can tell much about the personality of a nation from the conduct of its drivers. Column Europe faces deflation threat - James Saft (Reuters) - Europe faces a threat of deflation, which it seems unlikely to be willing to fight. 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. Persian carpet exports decline Persian carpet exports have declined in recent months. Iranians hope to reverse the trend as Reza Sayah reports. Art looted by Nazis 'discovered' Hundreds of art works including Picasso and Matisse masterpieces allegedly found after 70 years. UPDATE 1-Puerto Rico October revenues top forecasts by $110 mln Nov 4 (Reuters) - Puerto Rico's financially pressed central government reported on Monday that revenue collections in October were boosted by new taxes and totaled $856 million, a $262 million... Balance sheet lets Fed be patient on when to reduce QE Rosengren BOSTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve can afford to be patient in deciding when to begin scaling back its bond purchases because there will be little difference to the size of the Fed's balance sheet whether the U.S. central bank starts to taper in December or waits until April, a top Fed official said on Monday. Site Insight Trying to Explain Complicated Ideas Online Is the concept behind Bid4spots just too complicated to explain? Police hunt biker in Alps killings More than a year after the mysterious execution-style slaying of four people in the French Alps, investigators say they're looking for a motorcyclist in connection with the case. A French police sketch released Monday shows a bearded man wearing a dark motorcycle helmet. Both Sides Invoke Obama in Climax of Virginia Governors Race President Obama attended a rally for Democrat Terry McAuliffe, whose rival, Republican Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II, sought to turn the focus to the health care rollout. U.S. small businesses boosted borrowing in September (Reuters) - U.S. small business borrowing rose last month from a year earlier, an index that tracks lending showed on Tuesday, signaling moderate growth ahead for the economy as a whole. UPDATE 1-Detroit emergency manager pressed on pension cuts at bankruptcy trial DETROIT, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Detroit's unions called witnesses on Monday to testify that the city does not belong in bankruptcy including representatives of a union and retirees who said a negotiated... Titanic violin sells for $1.7 million A violin played by the Titanic's musical conductor as the ship sank sold at auction Saturday for more than $1.7 million, a UK-based auction house said. Militants kill 70 in northeast Nigeria attacks officials MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (Reuters) - Suspected Boko Haram militants have killed 70 people in three attacks in northeastern Nigeria in recent days, officials said on Monday, a sign that a military crackdown is failing to subdue the Islamist insurgency. Illinois EPA asks for court-ordered probe of Citgo refinery fire HOUSTON (Reuters) - The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency asked that state's Attorney General to seek a court order compelling Citgo Petroleum Corp to investigate an October 23 fire at the company's refinery at Lemont, Illinois, the agency said in a statement on Friday. Benchmark's Bill Gurley on writing "Above the Crowd" Gurley explains the through process of his writing and what he hopes to achieve with it. London keeps global edge as top transport finance hub LONDON (Reuters) - London remains the top financing centre for the global transport industry, although it faces stiff competition from New York and capitals in Asia Pacific as companies seek to tap more funding sources, a survey showed on Friday. Bill on Workplace Bias Clears Senate Hurdle A measure that would outlaw workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity overcame a significant obstacle in the Senate as seven Republicans crossed party lines and voted to begin debate on the bill. State of the Art Reconciling 2 Worlds With Windows 8.1 After a year of tinkering with the much-criticized Windows 8, Microsoft unveils (drumroll) Windows 8.1. The changes are many and useful. Diwali Fireworks boom, bulbs flash, and flames flicker as tens of millions of people across the globe celebrate the beginning of the Festival of Lights. U.S. options exchanges set to list Twitter options on Nov. 15 Nov 4 (Reuters) - Investors will have their first opportunity at using options to hedge their bets or speculate on the direction of Twitter Inc shares in two weeks when U.S. options exchanges are expected to list contracts on the stock. Texans' Kubiak in 'good spirits' after mid-game collapse (Reuters) - Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak is alert and upbeat after going through a battery of tests and will remain in hospital for the next 24 hours after collapsing at halftime of Sunday's game, the team said on Monday. Watch CNN FC episode 16 Champions League veterans Owen Hargreaves and David Ginola discuss the game between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Johnson Ties Course Record and Builds 5-Shot Lead Dustin Johnson tied the course record with a 9-under 63, four shots better than anyone else Friday, and built a five-shot lead in the HSBC Champions. It was the kind of score that might make everyone else wonder which course he was playing. Banksy's latest prank on New York art world hangs in thrift shop NEW YORK (Reuters) - The renegade graffiti artist Banksy snubbed the art world again on Tuesday when he dropped off one of his paintings at a New York City thrift store. Barclays prepares ground for AT1 bond LONDON, Nov 4 (IFR) - Barclays Plc has hired its own investment bank to arrange an investor roadshow across the US, Europe and Asia to explore a potential Additional Tier 1 bond. Co-op hedge fund shareholder famous for Argentina battle LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - U.S. hedge fund Aurelius Capital Management, which will take a stake in Co-op Bank under a rescue plan for the British mutual lender, is also protagonist in a lengthy and... Brazil's local Internet data storage plan runs into opposition BRASILIA/SAO PAULO (Reuters) - A government plan to shield Brazil from alleged U.S. spying by forcing global Internet companies to store data on Brazilian users inside the country has run into mounting opposition in Congress, politicians said on Monday. SAC to plead guilty in insider trading case prosecutors NEW YORK (Reuters) - Steven A. Cohen's embattled hedge fund SAC Capital Advisors will plead guilty in federal court and pay $1.8 billion to settle charges stemming from an insider trading... 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. Arrest of the Avalanches Goalie Casts a Shadow on a Promising Season The Colorado Avalanche, who are off to an N.H.L.-best start, were jolted out of their reverie Wednesday by the arrest of goaltender Semyon Varlamov in connection with an assault on his girlfriend. Thunder Beats Suns in Westbrook's Return After a six-month layoff, Russell Westbrook looked a lot like his old self. SAC will be much smaller, but Cohen's impact could endure BOSTON/NEW YORK, Nov 4 (Reuters) - After settling criminal charges of insider trading, SAC Capital Advisors hedge fund could operate with as little as one fifth of its roughly 900 employees, but... Walker Tower Penthouse Under Contract If a deal closes, it will mark a new high for a condominium sale in downtown Manhattan.

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