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News Feed Latest worldwide news Xi Jinping in APEC box seat Courtesy of the U.S. government shutdown, Chinese President Xi Jinping finds himself in the box seat at his first Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum as leader of the world's second largest economy. Outokumpu asks EU to let it keep Italian steel plant - sources LONDON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Finnish stainless steel maker Outokumpu has asked the European Commission to let it keep the Italian steel plant the company agreed to sell to gain approval for its... Multimillion-Dollar Cuts on New Yorks Trophy Apartments Owners of resale apartments in Manhattans white-glove buildings expecting to match the soaring prices of new condos have found they were aiming too high. Vontobel sees client inflows at same pace as in H1 GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss bank Vontobel AG has seen private client inflows continuing at the same pace as in the first half of the year, private banking head Peter Fanconi said on Wednesday. Listening Post Ex-Envoy Says Misunderstanding Runs on Both Sides of U.S.-Pakistan Ties Husain Haqqani, the former Pakistani ambassador to the United States, traces the uneasy relationship back to the creation of his country in 1947. Q. and A. With Stuart Elliott Readers wonder why they are repeatedly inundated with the same ads. Maximum Shakespeare In Performance Frances Barber The actress performs a scene from the Donmar Warehouses all-female production of Julius Caesar, at St. Anns Warehouse in Brooklyn. The Learning Network Blog When Is the Last Time You Did Something Nice for a Stranger? Why do some people routinely pay for the food ordered by people in the car behind them at fast food drive-through windows? GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar slides, shares rally after weak U.S. jobs data * U.S. jobs come in at 148,000 vs 180,000 estimate * Dollar falls to two-year low vs euro * Expectations of Fed's continued bond buying boosts stocks * Brent crude rises on news of U.S.-Saudi rift... Jonas Brothers cancel tour amid 'deep rift' The Jonas Brothers canceled their planned concert tour because of "a deep rift within the band," a representative said. Australian wildfires put heat on climate change skeptic Abbott SYDNEY (Reuters) - A long, hot summer looms for Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott as devastating wildfires near Sydney fuel opposition to his plans to repeal a carbon emissions tax, one of his basic campaign pledges in the election he won a month ago. Street Style | The Button-Down The best of readers photos from the week of Oct. 14. Kennedy, the Elusive President With roughly 40,000 books about John F. Kennedy published to date, and hundreds planned on the 50th anniversary of his assassination next month, why is it we still know so little about the man and the president? Nadal's road to redemption Rafael Nadal walked on to the clay court at the 2013 VTR Open in Chile not sure if this would be the beginning of a comeback or the end of a career. Rolando Santos was there for CNN with his camera to record what happened. China Tries to Clean Up Toxic Legacy of Its Rare Earth Riches Export restrictions have done little to slow the devastation resulting from rare earth mining, including contamination that threatens the water supply of millions. Plane carrying skydivers crashes in Belgium A small plane carrying skydivers crashed Saturday in a rural area southeast of Belgium's capital, a fire service spokesman said. Brit conquers 47th annual World Conker Championships Oct. 15 - They came, they saw, they conkered. British man wins World Conker Championships. Sharon Reich reports. Recipes for Health Savory Bread Pudding With Broccoli and Goat Cheese A comforting gratin starring steamed broccoli. Kang Sung-Hoon Wins the Korea Open Kang Sung-hoon won the Korea Open on Sunday, which ended in a dispute after Kim Hyung-tae was informed of a two-shot penalty when he lead by one shot with two holes to play. Missouri joins U.S. states getting execution drugs from new suppliers KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - Missouri announced on Tuesday that a "compounding pharmacy" would supply lethal injection drugs for future executions, the latest U.S. state to turn to the lightly regulated sector after major pharmaceutical companies refused to sell drugs for executions. Williams eases past Kerber in WTA Championships ISTANBUL (Reuters) - World number one Serena Williams showed her determination to defend her WTA Championships title by sweeping to a 6-3 6-1 win over Angelique Kerber at the season-ending event on Tuesday. 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. Bankers prep first ever US home-rental cashflow ABS -sources NEW YORK, Oct 22 (IFR) - The first-ever bond backed by home-rental cashflows, a US$300 million asset-backed security from private equity giant Blackstone, will begin pre-marketing within the next two... UPDATE 1-STMicro posts 3rd-quarter loss as Asian demand sputters Oct 22 (Reuters) - STMicroelectronics NV posted a quarterly net loss after demand weakened from Asian smartphone and electronics makers, as Europe's largest maker of semiconductors grappled with strong competition in the mobile market. 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. Peter Bakers Days of Fire Peter Bakers account of the George W. Bush administration is haunted by the question of leadership. Nicholas Loeb Forget All the Rest, Hes Mr. Condiment Mr. Loeb, a scion of the banking family, has come to be known as the fianc of Sofia Vergara, but he would rather be known for his line of condiments. Dozens hurt in Buenos Aires train wreck At least 35 people were injured Saturday morning when a train crashed in a Buenos Aires neighborhood, officials say. Apple unveils iPad Air, new Macs for holidays SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc on Tuesday offered free upgrades for life on its operating system and business software, and unveiled thinner iPads and faster Mac computers ahead of a competitive holiday shopping season. Security Check Now Starts Long Before You Fly The T.S.A. has at its fingertips a large range of personal records to prescreen passengers, including past travel, property records and vehicle registrations. New Final Series Will Be Great, Says Olazabal The inaugural FedExCup-style 'Final Series' that tees off in Shanghai this week will give the European Tour a much-needed shot in the arm after a difficult year, said twice major winner Jose Maria Olazabal. Sandra Bullock, 'Gravity' rocket past 'Carrie' to win box office LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The 3-D outer space thriller, "Gravity," continued to rocket past its box office competition over the weekend, eclipsing newcomer "Carrie," to maintain its tight grip on the U.S. and Canadian box offices. 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. CeeLo Green, Star of NBCs The Voice, Faces Drug Charge The entertainer is accused of giving the drug ecstasy to a 33-year-old woman while they were eating at a restaurant in July 2012. Carl Icahn cuts Netflix stake, pockets $800 million profit NEW YORK (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Carl Icahn has cashed in big on Netflix Inc, taking advantage of a 457 percent gain in its shares since he bought more than 9 percent of the streaming video company only 14 months ago. Cameron welcomes troops returning from Afghanistan Oct. 22 - British Prime Minister David Cameron welcomes troops returning from service in Afghanistan. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Is Apple's iPhone 5C a flop? When Apple unveiled not one but two new iPhones last month, it was the dawning of a new strategy for the company, which for six years had championed its single iconic smartphone even as competitors rolled out an array of shapes, sizes and features. UPDATE 1-US regulator unveils plan for universal broadband * Cable group says gives phone companies unfair advantage Well Faces of Breast Cancer A Global Community Whether you have breast cancer, love someone with breast cancer or worry about breast cancer, you are part of a global community of people whose lives have been touched by the disease. Well is asking readers to share their experiences as part of its Picture Your Life project. After Man Survives Hanging, Iran Plans a Second Attempt Amnesty International said it was unconscionable that a drug offender who was hospitalized to recuperate for a rehanging would be subjected to such punishment and asked Iran to spare his life.

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