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News Feed Latest worldwide news Barefoot basketball champions Despite most of the team being of short stature and playing barefoot, the Triqui Indian boys from Mexico won the championship -- and the hearts of many -- at the International Festival of Mini-Basketball held in Argentina. Angry at Prague, Artist Ensures Hes Understood David Cerny is a sculptor known in the Czech Republic for provocative works that take on the authorities in his country. A history of defaulting on debt Jim Boulden looks at countries that have come to the brink, and even defaulted on their debt in the past. The Food Drink Issue Sweet Home Cooking Alabama What it takes to make a restaurant last four decades. PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Oct 22 Oct 22 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Asia shares edge up, dollar pressured after weak jobs data TOKYO (Reuters) - Australian stocks tested five-year highs and the dollar was stuck near a two-year low against the euro on Wednesday after disappointing U.S. jobs data firmly pushed expectations for the tapering of Federal Reserve stimulus into next year. Ending drug trial secrecy is a boon for RD, says EU agency LONDON (Reuters) - Europe's medicines regulator has come out fighting for greater transparency for clinical trials, arguing that its controversial policy to end data secrecy will be "a boon to drug developers". For the Vikings Peterson, the Death of a Young Son Is Another Devastating Turn Adrian Peterson, whose family life has been troubled, says he is trying to cope with the death in South Dakota of a 2-year-old son, who the police say was the victim of an assault. 10 hotels from James Bond movies Where to slurp a shaken martini or cheat at poker just like a vacationing secret agent. Analysis Many Reasons for Chiefs Success, but Passing Isnt One of Them The best N.F.L. teams tend to be the best passing teams, but Kansas City is 7-0 because of great defense, excellent field position, a dynamic offensive player and an easy schedule. Oil Companies Are Sued for Waste of Natural Gas Owners of mineral rights filed 10 suits to obtain royalties lost when the natural gas produced in oil drilling in North Dakota is burned. Civilian Deaths in Drone Strikes Cited in Report The study asserts that the C.I.A. drone campaign in Pakistan has at times killed civilians indiscriminately. In interviews, residents spoke of terror and strain within a society caught between militants and the drones. Your Money Out of Network, Not by Choice, and Facing Huge Health Bills Consumers may face big payments to doctors who participate in their care, in an emergency or in a hospital, but are not in their insurance network. BSkyB signs deal with Twitter to show Champions League clips LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's dominant pay-TV provider BSkyB has struck a deal with social networking site Twitter to show clips from European Champions League soccer matches to help promote its new contract-free online service. Ted Cruz knows what he's doing James Moore says the anarchy that runs through the politics of Cruz and the Tea Party and evident in the shutdown should frighten Americans, whose government can now be taken hostage if one man wants it Solar charity takes aim at Africa's kerosene lamps Sept. 24 - Non-profit groups aiming to replace Africa's deadly kerosene lamps with safe, solar alternatives say their campaign is gaining momentum. The award-winning Solaraid project says the dangerous lamps could be eliminated from the continent by 2020. Jim Drury has more. Merkel still needs to focus on euro zone Sept 23 - Investors liked the German election result but what's first on Merkel's to do list when it comes to the rest of the euro zone? The EU's top economic official tells Reuters what he thinks she must focus on. Sonia Legg reports Bats Yanks, With Much to Address in Off-Season, Start by Cutting Some Ticket Prices The Yankees hierarchy opened its annual organizational meetings Monday, the same day the team said most of its full season-ticket license prices would stay the same, and some would even decrease. No. 13 Stanford 24, No. 9 U.C.L.A. 10 With Its Flashy League Gaining Buzz, Stanford Relies on Brawn Led by Tyler Gaffneys 171 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns, the Cardinal rebounded from a loss by overpowering U.C.L.A. Sunday Routine | Larry Keigwin Clarity at Yoga, Cheating at the Diner The choreographer Larry Keigwin, working on the musical If/Then and starting the magazine ArtDesk, said Sunday was usually devoted to catch-up and inspiration and life maintenance and yoga. Harvard taps investment arm veteran to oversee private equity BOSTON, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Harvard Management Company, which manages the Ivy League school's $32.7 billion endowment, said on Monday it promoted Lane MacDonald to oversee its private equity... Edwards killed in Australian crash Sean Edwards, one of Britain's most promising racing drivers, has been killed in a crash at the Queensland Raceway in Australia. They had to start somewhere First jobs of media stars NEW YORK (Reuters) - When Reuters asked some of the nation's finance gurus about their first jobs, we were taken aback by their down-to-earth answers. 'Glee' says goodbye to Cory Monteith On Thursday night, "Glee" bid farewell to a beloved actor and character. CeeLo Green on drug charge for ecstasy CeeLo Green won't be charged with sexual assault, but the "Voice" coach will be prosecuted for allegedly giving ecstasy to a female victim, the Los Angeles district attorney's office said Monday. The science of positive thinking Whether it's infuriating colleagues, inept management or a lack of appreciation, the modern day workplace can be a positivity free zone. Ex-reporter claims hacking at Trinity Mirror paper-Sky LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - A former reporter on a tabloid owned by Trinity Mirror has claimed the newspaper hacked into the phones of celebrities, Sky News reported on Thursday, potentially broadening a scandal that has so far largely affected Rupert Murdoch's News Corp . They had to start somewhere First jobs of media stars (The writer is a Reuters contributor. The opinions expressed are his own.) Lorenzo hits seagull MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo overcame a collision with a seagull to set a lap record in qualifying for Sunday's Australian Grand Prix, but will face a new challenge in the race itself. Today's Economist A Discouraging Picture The employment picture for the first three quarters of the year shows a deceleration of job growth, suggesting weak demand in a disappointing economic recovery, an economist writes. Late UTEP Coach Haskins Among Lapchick Winners Naismith Hall of Famer Don Haskins, who led Texas Western to one of the most memorable NCAA championships, women's basketball pioneer Theresa Grentz and former Iowa and USC coach George Raveling have been selected as the 2013 recipients of the Lapchick Character Award, Alcoa shares jump on unusually heavy trading Oct 22 (Reuters) - Shares of Alcoa Inc surged on Tuesday in an unusually busy day for the aluminum producer, with the stock rising sharply in late-day trading for its biggest one-day move in nearly... My Story Ducking Grief After my daughters death, I try to lead a mostly normal life, but then there are the encounters that remind me of how fragile I still am. Tradition of Not Voting Keeps Palestinians Politically Powerless in Jerusalem Mayoral candidates in Jerusalem have written off the votes of Palestinians, who mostly shun the polls as part of a longstanding boycott, despite their large numbers. Fed won't raise U.S. rates until well into 2015, traders bet (Reuters) - Traders are betting the Federal Reserve will wait well into 2015 to raise interest rates after a U.S. government report showed the labor market lost steam even before this month's... Swiss great Federer on 'bonus' time Roger Federer still wants to win. But after collecting so many titles earlier in his career, he says anything further is an added bonus. Goldcorp gets environmental go-ahead for Chile mine SANTIAGO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Goldcorp has secured the environmental permit it needs to progress with its copper and gold El Morro project in the north of Chile, the Canadian miner said on... Spinning Horror Into Gold The producer Jason Blums winning movie formula relies on profit-sharing, and hes thinking about applying it to television. Pogue, Times Technology Columnist, Is Leaving for Yahoo After writing about personal technology for The Times for 13 years, David Pogue will start a consumer technology Web site at Yahoo. Bartoli talks first grand slam win Marion Bartoli, the new Wimbledon women's singles champion talks to CNN's Amanda Davies.

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