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News Feed Latest worldwide news Serving up a winning diet The legendary Bjorn Borg fueled his success with a daily diet of steak and potatoes. But the modern tennis star is more likely to be teetotal and to stick to a gluten free diet. Gunfight pits Afghan against foreign soldiers - one dead KABUL (Reuters) - A gunfight broke out between Afghan and foreign soldiers on the outskirts of the capital Kabul on Saturday, killing at least one Afghan serviceman and injuring a number of other soldiers, according to Afghan and NATO officials. Modern Love Recalling Painful Lessons in Forgiveness It is so perilous to love people because eventually you will hurt them. ThyssenKrupp could set up steel processing in Brazil report FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Germany's ThyssenKrupp could seek a partner to set up steel processing in Brazil if it fails to sell its steel mill in the Latin American country, the Wall Street Journal Deutschland reported, citing sources. Sued Over Pay, Cond Nast Ends Internship Program The publisher took the action after two former interns sued, complaining they had been paid below minimum wage for summer jobs at W Magazine and The New Yorker. UKs Osborne on Help to Buy bubble threat Oct. 22 - George Osborne argues that the UKs Help to Buy housing scheme solves a financial problem that has made the provision of mortgages more difficult. Is mystery girl missing U.S. child? Sanjay Gupta interviews the parents of Lisa Irwin who disappeared from their home two years ago at 11 months of age. UPDATE 1-Mexican homebuilders Homex. Geo postpone filing third-qtr results MEXICO CITY, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Mexican homebuilders Homex and Geo, which are struggling under heavy debt loads and flagging sales, said on Friday they would delay publishing their third-quarter results. REFILE-Producer Quincy Jones sues Michael Jackson estate over royalties LOS ANGELES, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Music producer Quincy Jones sued Michael Jackson's estate on Friday, seeking millions of dollars in royalties he said were generated from some of the star's biggest hits after the King of Pop's death. Come October, Players Play Through Pain Carlos Beltran was determined to stay in the lineup, bruised ribs or not. Polio rises from the grave CNN's Hala Gorani, in for Christiane Amanpour, tells the story of polio's deadly comeback. Einhorn's Greenlight up 4.3 percent in third quarter NEW YORK (Reuters) - David Einhorn's hedge fund Greenlight Capital rose 4.3 percent in the third quarter, bringing the fund's net return for the year to 11.8 percent, according to an investor letter... Ortiz Will Play First Base for Red Sox in Game 3 David Ortiz played only six games at first this season, but with the World Series shifting to St. Louis, where designated hitters wont appear, he will start there Saturday. Militants say ex-army major carried out Cairo suicide attack CAIRO (Reuters) - A Sinai-based Islamist militant group that claimed a September assassination attempt on Egypt's interior minister released a video on Saturday saying a former major in the army carried out the suicide bombing. Amazon third-quarter sales bode well for holidays (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc posted a narrower quarterly loss and grew sales by a better-than-expected 24 percent on Thursday as it expanded aggressively at home and made inroads overseas, sending its shares up 8 percent. Triesman FIFA has 'ugly' culture' It should be a shining light in leading football forward, but FIFA has an "ugly" culture according to one former leading administrator. Square Feet Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. 'New' Korean look captures world Long in the shadow of the kimono and cheongsam, the Korean hanbok is enjoying a revival in international fashion circles. Sochi 2014 Ferrari... On ice Italian Simone Bertazzo climbs into the cockpit of his Ferrari. He straps on his helmet and slides his hands into his gloves. In his mind he prepares to go fast -- very fast. Work for free, advertize yourself Relative to any other generation, millennials are suffering more than most right now. Large numbers are unemployed and despondent about the future. Author Dan Schwabel highlights eight ways millennials can improve their economic prospects. Kingsbury's Swagger Palpable for No. 10 Texas Tech Texas Tech is off to an unbeaten start under first-year coach Kliff Kingsbury and if anyone's surprised, well, the players say they shouldn't be. Saudi Women Rise Up, Quietly, and Slide Into the Drivers Seat In open defiance of staunch opposition in a conservative Saudi society, a small group of women on Saturday got into their cars and drove off, with some posting videos. Tullow Oil suspends work at two Kenya exploration blocks NAIROBI, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Tullow Oil said on Saturday it had suspended drilling operations on two blocks in northwest Kenya due to security concerns, after local residents held protests demanding that they be given a fair share of jobs at the sites. BRIEF-Tullow Oil plans to offer $500 mln senior notes Oct 24 (Reuters) - Tullow Oil PLC * Announcement of intention to offer $500 mln senior notes * Net proceeds will be used to repay certain existing indebtedness under the company039;s credit facilities * Interest rate, offering price and other terms will be determined at the time of pricing of the offering * Source text for Eikon * For more news, please click here Tech boss dares staff to fail How Trend Micro CEO Eva Chen turned international failure into an opportunity to carve out a new business strategy. Datapoints Insurers Stocks, Unhurt by the Dawn of the Health Care Law The Affordable Care Act doesnt seem a negative for big insurance companies, if their stock prices are any indication. Theyre outpacing the broader market. ArtsBeat Snowden-Inspired Play to Be Part of Donmar Warehouse Spring Season Josie Rourke and James Graham, the author of the hit political drama, This House, at the National Theater, have spent a year researching the impact of social media and online data gathering to create Privacy. Alan Greenspan defends legacy Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on his new book, and defending his legacy from harsh criticism. Jamie Dornan Named as New Lead in Fifty Shades Mr. Dornan, an Irish actor and underwear model, will be the new male lead in the movie adaptation of Fifty Shade of Grey, the books author, E.L. James, confirmed. Disappearing Star Wars village Parts of the Star Wars films were shot in the Tunisian Sahara Desert. The film set is a draw for tourists, but it will soon disappear under a sand dune. Soccer In the Champions Leage, Italy's Best Face Spain's Big 2 A.C. Milan will look to end a bad streak against Barcelona, while Juventus plays Real Madrid in the Champions League. Toyota Agrees to Settlement in Fatal Acceleration Crash Legal analysts said the decision could embolden plaintiffs in hundreds of other lawsuits that have been filed against the automaker. Star of NASA Planet Hunting Falls Idle With Broken Parts NASA says it will look for a new mission for its Kepler spacecraft, which has broken wheels but a perfect telescope. Senna vs. Fangio Who is the greatest? Senna vs. Fangio Who is the greatest? REFILE-Libya says U.S. firm Marathon to stay, eyes Algeria gas deal * Says South Africa, Brazil interested in developing ties To Expand Offshore Power, Japan Builds Floating Windmills The projects backers say that offshore windmills could be a breakthrough for this energy-poor nation. Why women 'owe' Billie Jean When the winner of the women's singles at the U.S. Open picks up her check for $2.6 million -- buck for buck the same as the men's champion -- she might well reflect that, if not for Billie Jean King's pioneering efforts, those riches might not exist. Protesters march in Washington against NSA spying WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Protesters marched on Capitol Hill in Washington on Saturday to protest the U.S. government's online surveillance programs, whose vast scope was revealed this year by former spy agency contractor Edward Snowden. Israel dismisses reports Iran halting higher-grade enrichment JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel on Saturday dismissed as "irrelevant" reports that Iran had halted its most sensitive uranium enrichment activity, and said Tehran's nuclear program must be dismantled. On Twitter, Eavesdropper Reveals Former N.S.A. Heads Train Chat A phone conversation between Michael V. Hayden, a former head of the National Security Agency, and three journalists was overheard and tweeted about by a fellow train passenger.

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