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News Feed Latest worldwide news Rebel Raid in Oil-Rich South Sudan Leaves Scores Dead The killings took place in the Twic area of Jonglei State, and were the work of rebels led by David Yau Yau, a spokesman said. Tablet Makers Gear Up for Latest Skirmish The intense competition in the market for tablets will be highlighted on Tuesday, as Apple, Nokia and Microsoft each introduce new devices. In Transit Blog At Gurneys, Spa and Yoga Packages With summer over, Gurneys Inn in Montauk, N.Y., is offering spa and yoga packages. Breakingviews Googling the next big thing Oct. 18 - Jeffrey Goldfarb talks to Breakingviews columnists about Google's strong earnings, Larry Page's impatience and the temptation of big acquisitions. Colts 39, Broncos 33 Manning Receives a Warm Welcome Back, but Luck Gets the Victory Fans were given the chance to salute Peyton Manning for his years of service in his first game in Indianapolis since the Colts let him go, but the rest of the night belonged to Andrew Luck. Brazil gears up for big oil auction amid heavy security RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Brazil geared up on Monday to sell production rights to its largest-ever oil discovery in a landmark auction that sparked widespread nationalist protests even... UPDATE 3-Italian unions to strike over government budget * Budget criticised by unions, employers, former PM Monti Youre the Boss Blog How a Start-Up Got a $1.9 Million S.B.A. Loan Offer Yes, it is possible but there is a price to be paid. Is it worth it? Qatar offers $150 million debt relief to Palestinian Authority Kerry PARIS (Reuters) - Qatar has agreed to provide $150 million in debt relief to the Palestinian Authority, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said in Paris after talks with Qatari Foreign Minister Khaled al-Attiyah. Teacher killed, two wounded in Nevada middle school shooting Oct 21 - A teacher was shot dead, and two students were wounded when a student opened fire at Sparks Middle School in Nevada. Jillian Kitchener reports. China Mobile Q3 net profit falls 9 percent to 28 billion yuan BEIJING, Oct 21 (Reuters) - China Mobile Ltd, the world's largest mobile carrier by subscribers, saw third-quarter net profit fall nearly 9 percent to 28.37 billion yuan ($4.65 billion) from 31.1 billion yuan in the same period last year, coming in below analyst estimates of 30.72 billion yuan. Woman suspect in Russia bombing Four people were killed and seven injured Monday during a blast in a passenger bus in the Russian city of Volgograd, authorities said. Crazy like a fox Norwegian comedy duo big on YouTube OSLO (Reuters) - Norway has a population of 5 million, which perhaps explains why brothers Vegard and Baard Ylvisaaker are stunned that their joke video "The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?)" has more than 130 million hits on YouTube. Insight Myanmar's aviation industry booms despite grim safety record KONEMOE, Myanmar (Reuters) - Htay Aung was riding pillion on a motorbike last Christmas morning, wending through the cool hills of eastern Myanmar, when Air Bagan Flight 11 came down on top of him. Ill health keeps Canadian author from Nobel ceremony academy STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Canadian Nobel Prize winning author Alice Munro will be unable to attend the Stockholm awards ceremony in December because of ill health, the head of the Swedish Academy said on Friday. U.S.-based money market funds have $43 billion outflow Lipper NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S.-based money market fund assets recorded their largest one-week decline since August 2011 as investors pulled $43 billion out of fear over a possible U.S. government default,... TV confession of a killer? Oct. 21 - Notorious Australian criminal Mark 'Chopper' Read says he killed four people in a last interview days before his death. Paul Chapman reports Canada's Maple Leaf Foods explores sale of Canada Bread stake TORONTO/WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - Canadian food processor Maple Leaf Foods said on Monday it may sell its controlling stake in Canada Bread Company as it determines whether to exit the bakery... Caesars exits Boston casino project, says unit under federal probe (Reuters) - Caesars Entertainment Inc, the latest U.S. casino operator to fall under federal scrutiny, is pulling out of a $1 billion joint venture in Boston after background checks by a local gaming regulator. Justices Agree to Clarify Mental Disability in Capital Cases After the Supreme Court banned the execution of the mentally retarded in 2002, there has been no consensus among the states on a definition. GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar gains, shares flat on expected delay to Fed tapering * World shares firm on views Fed will delay paring stimulus Pakistan polio outbreak puts global eradication at risk LONDON (Reuters) - A Taliban ban on vaccination is exacerbating a serious polio outbreak in Pakistan, threatening to derail dramatic progress made this year towards wiping out the disease worldwide, health officials say. Interpublic results miss estimates due to weak Europe (Reuters) - Interpublic Group of Cos reported lower-than-expected quarterly results due to weak demand in Europe, and warned that the U.S. shutdown could hurt the current quarter. Spanking tied to later aggression among kids NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Think spanking will help teach an out of control child to stay in line? A new study suggests the opposite may be true. Innovation Who Made That Kale? Plus The kale vs. Chick-fil-A slogan battle. List of World Series Winners List of winners in Major League Baseball's World Series Township girl to opera diva Abbey Road Studios in London. This is where The Beatles produced some of their classic records. It's a long way from the Cape Town townships where Pumeza Matshikiza grew up, but this is where the South African soprano is recording her debut album. Even at $700, Apple is not a bubble Felix TV It took 15,000 data points to answer a question millions of investors are asking Is Apple stock overvalued? With the help of friends at Datastream, Reuters blogger Felix Salmon presents a unique visual analysis showing that even at $700 a share, Apple is not overvalued as Microsoft was before its bubble burst. (September 19, 2012) Economix Blog The Gap Between Schooling and Education A conversation with Lant Pritchett, a senior fellow at the Center for Global Development and a Harvard professor, who has written a book about how to translate schooling into learning, especially in developing countries. Sad news for panda Tian Tian It's a sad day for Britain's panda lovers. After weeks of waiting, experts announced Tuesday that they no longer believe Edinburgh Zoo's female giant panda, Tian Tian, is pregnant. Dance Review Rosas Performs En Atendant and Cesena at BAM En Atendant and Cesena, two pieces that allude to the religious turmoil and massacres surrounding the Papal Schism, were performed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. New Report of N.S.A. Spying Angers France The National Security Agency has carried out extensive electronic surveillance in France, a French newspaper reported, drawing an angry condemnation from an important American ally. Scientists go with their gut for bacterial bio-fuel Oct. 8 - Scientists in South Korea say they have produced gasoline from genetically modified Escherichia coli, a bacteria more commonly associated with food poisoning in humans. The researchers, from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, say their work could one day lead to a new and sustainable source of clean fuel. Rob Muir reports. Swap Frees Lebanese Held by Syrian Rebels in Exchange for Turks Lebanese citizens held by Syrian rebels were freed under the deal, as were Turkish pilots kidnapped by Lebanese gunmen. Couple say 'mystery Maria' adopted The lawyer for a couple accused of abducting a girl found living with them in Greece says they adopted her from her birth mother. 'Frustrated' Obama vows to get malfunctioning healthcare website fixed WASHINGTON, Oct 21 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama declared himself frustrated with the malfunctioning website that is central to his signature healthcare law on Monday and said he is confident the problems will be fixed. Billionaire rocketeers duke it out for shuttle launch pad CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Four decades ago, NASA's Launch Complex 39A was at the center of the Cold War race to the moon. Theron dazzles on carpet, McCartney performs in London Oct 18 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Charlize Theron hits the red carpet, Paul McCartney has another surprise concert, and Kristen Bell reportedly gets married. Bob Mezan reports. Breakingviews The Dimon dilemma Oct. 21 - Breakingviews editors discuss why, despite a looming $13 bln fine, JPMorgan shareholders are willing to keep Jamie Dimon as CEO and how the board should prepare a successor. Column MBS investors and the $13 billion JPMorgan deal - Frankel NEW YORK (Reuters) - By all accounts, JPMorgan Chase is on the verge of a record-setting $13 billion settlement with the Justice Department and other state and federal regulators that will resolve...

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