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News Feed Latest worldwide news Italy's right could split after Berlusconi move -lawmakers ROME, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Italy's political centre-right could split, lawmakers said on Saturday, after Silvio Berlusconi resurrected his old Forza Italia party and suspended the People of Freedom... Facebook executives coach Brazil politicians before Internet vote BRASILIA (Reuters) - As Brazil threatens to impose strict new regulations on American Internet companies, Facebook offered some of its top politicians free advice this week on how to win "friends" and maximize "likes" on their webpages. Pooches protest proposed tax on pet food October 15 - Dogs and their owners in Mexico City protest a 16% tax hike on pet food saying the increase may force owners to abandon their pets. Turkish police fire smoke grenades at students in Ankara Oct. 26 - Riot police fire smoke grenades and water cannon to quell student protesters demonstrating against roadside construction that includes part of their campus. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Tens of thousands march for same-sex marriage in Taiwan TAIPEI (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of demonstrators, many displaying rainbows and glitter, thronged the center of Taiwan's capital on Saturday to press demands to legalize same-sex marriage amid an... Arts | Long Island An Arnold Newman Exhibition at the Emily Lowe Gallery, in Hempstead An exhibition at the Emily Lowe Gallery in Hempstead showcases 64 portraits of influential figures taken by Arnold Newman. Fair Game A $13 Billion Reminder of Whats Wrong The governments proposed settlement with JPMorgan Chase offers a teaching moment about the role banks played in the financial crisis, and risks that remain in the financial system. The aerodynamics of F1 Christina MacFarlane explores the role aerodynamics play in boosting a Formula One car's performance. Meet the top 10 CNN Heroes of 2013 They clean up rivers, build homes for disabled veterans and bring health care to some of the darkest parts of the world. Here's 5 Things to Know About Lions vs. Buckeyes Penn State coach Bill O'Brien bristles whenever anyone asks him about the Nittany Lions' chief rival. SEC's Gallagher slams effort to adopt political disclosure rules WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission should not waste time drafting rules to force companies to disclose information like campaign contributions or government payments for energy projects, a top SEC official said Friday. Twitter IPO pegs valuation at modest $11 billion SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Seeking to avoid a repeat of Facebook Inc's much-maligned public debut, Twitter Inc revealed more modest ambitions, saying its initial offering would raise up to $1.6... New Issue-EBRD adds $400 mln to 2018 bond Underlying govt bond Over Mid-swaps, equivalent to 18.25bp Pogue's Posts Blog Terrific Sound in a Tiny Package The Jambox Mini is small enough to fit in a coat pocket and delivers sound that is richer, crisper and louder than the feeble speakers on your phone, tablet or laptop. More buildings evacuated ahead of Japan storms Oct. 25 - Slow moving tropical storm Francisco dumps rains on Japan, triggering more building evacuations and people moved from the island of Izu Oshima. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Plane fighting Australia fires crashes, kills pilot SYDNEY (Reuters) - A plane dousing wildfires in bushland south of Australia's biggest city, Sydney, crashed into a national park on Thursday, killing the pilot and sparking a new fire to add to 55 still burning across the state of New South Wales. Theater Review Jericho, Jack Canforas Play, at 59E59 Theaters Jericho, Jack Canforas examination of a family after Sept. 11, explores the nature of grief, cultural identity and fraught relationships. 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. Sebelius finds a silver lining in Obamacare 'data hub' WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, besieged by bad news about the new government health care website, sought on Saturday to highlight a portion of the complex system that she said is working well. Gold grows on trees in Australia Parents beware You're about to have one less idiom in your repertoire. Scientists in Australia have discovered gold deposits on eucalyptus trees in the Outback. 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. Gunmen attack motorists in Nigeria, kill 4 Gunmen suspected of being members of the Islamist group Boko Haram attacked motorists in northeastern Nigeria on Sunday, killing four, authorities said. Gay Couples, Choosing to Say I Dont Their reasons are many and often personal. For some, marriage is an archaic institution. Others fear experiencing the pain of divorce. U.S. judge narrows Dubai bank claims versus ING over investment losses NEW YORK, Oct 25 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday narrowed Mashreq PSC's claims in a lawsuit that alleged ING Groep NV lost more than $40 million of the Dubai bank's money by investing it in... On The Runway In Jil Sanders Exit, Echoes of the Past Ms. Sander announced that she is leaving the Jil Sander company for unspecified personal reasons, for a third time. Hernandez spares Utd's blushes Manchester United fans are used to dramatic finishes, but not against Stoke City at Old Trafford. On Location | Ghent, N.Y. For Her Next Production ... While making a movie, Carrie Schoenfeld built a fossil-fuel-free country house with her husband. T Magazine Art Matters | Two Artists, a Chevy Astro Van and a Statue of Michael Jackson This was the scene outside of the Kitchen in Chelsea a few days ago as the sculptor Fawn Krieger and the performance artist Neal Medlyn got ready for Medlyns new show, King, which opens Wednesday. U.S. proposes rules to boost animal feed, pet food safety WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it is issuing a proposed rule aimed at improving the safety of food bound for farm animals and pets. Last year's top ten The top 10 Heroes In their own words COMMODITIES-Gold posts big weekly gain but US crude drags commods index By Barani Krishnan NEW YORK, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Gold closed flat on Friday, concluding a second week of strong gains as investors bet that continuing U.S. economic stimulus from the Federal Reserve... Afghanistan to ask Pakistan about Taliban chief's whereabouts KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan will demand an explanation from Pakistan on the whereabouts of a former Taliban second-in-command when the leaders of both countries meet next week to discuss how to end years of insurgency, an Afghan official said on Saturday. Britain Looks to Fracking as North Sea Oil Dwindles While the government has endorsed shale gas development, environmental groups worry about water pollution, noise and other disruptions. Obama says shutdown shows contrast of parties' visions NEW YORK (Reuters) - With an eye to 2014 elections, President Barack Obama held up the government shutdown this month as an emblem of fundamental differences between Democrats and Republicans on Friday in an appeal to wealthy donors. 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. One Play Saved a Game and May Have Saved the Jets Season If not for speedy linebacker Demario Davis, whose tackle in the Sept. 8 game against the Bucs helped them win the game, the Jets would not be contending for a playoff berth. UPDATE 3-U.S. FDA panel backs Gilead hepatitis C drug sofosbuvir WASHINGTON, Oct 25 (Reuters) - A federal advisory panel recommended on Friday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approve Gilead Sciences Inc's experimental hepatitis C drug sofosbuvir, paving the way for a treatment that is more effective than current therapies and takes less time. Sebelius finds a silver lining in Obamacare 'data hub' WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, besieged by bad news about the new government health care website, sought on Saturday to highlight a portion of the complex system that she said is working well. In Practice Sebelius Finds a Friendly Crowd in Boston For Kathleen Sebelius, the health and human services secretary, a gala in Boston appeared to be a much-needed respite from scrutiny and criticism over the bungled rollout of the online health insurance exchanges. UPDATE 1-Germany wants a German Internet as spying scandal rankles * Deutsche Tel wants to keep German web traffic in country

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