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Kenya Assails Coverage of an Attack on a Mall
Journalists connected with showing a video that appears to show Kenyan forces looting at the Westgate mall have been summoned by the police.


Blasts kill five at rally for Indian opposition candidate Modi
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Explosions at an Indian election rally killed five people and wounded 83 in the eastern city of Patna on Sunday, the chief minister of Bihar state said.


Hip-Hop Figure Gets Life Sentence for Drug Ring
James Rosemond, linked by rumors to the feud that left the rappers Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. dead, was convicted last year of running a multimillion-dollar cocaine empire.


New Issue-HEATHROW Funding prices 750 mln stg 2046 bond
Obligors Heathrow Airport Ltd, Heathrow (AH) Ltd,


Sports Briefing | Tennis Top Three Advance in Vienna
Top-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga overcame a sloppy second set to beat Daniel Brands of Germany and reach the quarterfinals of the Erste Bank Open in Vienna.


Advisory Singapore adultery website story withdrawn
(The story headlined 'Singapore says no to popular adultery website' is withdrawn because the Media Development Authority denied it was planning to ban the site. A substitute story will follow...


Moooove over fossil-fuels - Cow power's coming
Oct. 27 - Argentine researchers have demonstrated how methane can be separated from other digestive gases produced by cattle, to power a car. The scientists say that harnessing cow power on an industrial scale could create a new form of sustainable energy while also reducing the carbon footprint produced by cattle ranches. Elly Park reports.


Lufthansa to outsource 1,300 IT jobs
FRANKFURT, Oct 25 (Reuters) - German airline Lufthansa plans to outsource 1,300 IT jobs, almost a third of IT unit Lufthansa Systems' workforce, as part of a deepening group-wide savings drive.


Wall Street's love affair with Facebook hinges on mobile
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc finally earned Wall Street's love in the second quarter. Now it needs to make the relationship last.


Lou Reed, Rock n Roll Pioneer, Dies at 71
Mr. Reed, punk-poet, guitarist and songwriter, was a founder of the rock group the Velvet Underground, whose music and lyrics influenced multiple generations.


Phys Ed How Music Can Boost Our Workouts
Making music and not just listening to it while exercising makes the exercise easier, a remarkable new experiment finds, suggesting that the human love of music may have evolved, in part, to ease physical effort.


Driving protest
Women in Saudi Arabia plan to demonstrate Saturday against their nation's de facto ban on women driving -- by getting behind the steering wheel.


As Iran Shifts, Hard-Liners See Threat to Battle Cry
The revolutions leading slogan, Death to America, is becoming a political battleground as a new president steers the country away from a confrontational posture toward the West.


Is the Acer W510 Windows 8 tablet better than Windows RT?
Can a Windows 8 tablet running on Intel's Atom be a good middle ground between Windows RT and more expensive devices? Take a look at Acer's W510 great battery life and full Windows 8.


French clubs plan tax strike
French football clubs are going on strike to protest the country's planned 75% tax for high earners, claiming it will make them less competitive against European rivals and cause further financial hardship.


Breakingviews Netflix dj vu
Oct. 22 - The online video company's shares have quadrupled this year, as they did a decade ago. CEO Reed Hastings should raise cash now to strengthen Netflix's position, argues Breakingviews.


CNN Jolts Ratings Race With Blackfish
On Thursday night, the network drew a surprisingly young audience for the documentary about the safety and ethics of confining killer whales.


Woman is dog's best friend
No one knows exactly how long the 2-year-old pit bull had been left to die alone in the Arizona mountains.


AbbVie beats forecast as Humira sales surge
(Reuters) - AbbVie Inc on Friday reported stronger-than-expected results for the third quarter, when booming sales of its Humira arthritis treatment and Synthroid thyroid replacement drug more than offset lower demand for other medicines.


Bumpy ride Dar es Salaam by dala dala
The Tanzanian capital's hordes of tooting, rattling buses provide a fascinating, if somewhat uncomfortable, way to see its sights.


Michelle Gelber, Mandy Spiller
The wedding took place on the beach in Asbury Park, N.J.


Paperback Row
Paperback books of particular interest.


At home with the Di Restas
The Circuit travels to Southern Italy to explore Force India driver Paul di Resta's Italian ancestry.


REUTERS SUMMIT-Kuwait telco Zain looks to expand into North Africa
(For other news from Reuters Middle East Investment Summit, click on http//www.reuters.com/summit/MiddleEast13)


Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic steal the show
Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are set to come up against each other in the World Cup playoff -- and if both men continue their recent hot streak then it could prove to be one unmissable encounter.


Returner, Receiver, Rusher. Anything Else You Need?
Josh Cribbs, who played many roles in the Jets victory over the Patriots, is expected to get more chances to produce against the Bengals on Sunday.


Syrian man in Tom Hanks-like limbo at Dubai airport
DUBAI (Reuters) - A Syrian man has been stranded at Dubai airport for 16 days in a case with echoes of the Tom Hanks film "The Terminal".


Whats on Wednesday
Television highlights.


Response to a Citys Smog Points to a Change in Chinese Attitude
Rising concern about pollution in China and a more active response signal that some officials are serious about tackling the chronic problem.


Daily Digit BASF exceeds expectations
Oct.25 - BASF, the world's largest chemicals company by sales, beat expectations in the third quarter thanks to higher demand from carmakers for its catalytic converters and speciality chemicals. Hayley Platt reports.


'Ghost' goal aids Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen moved atop the Bundesliga standings after a controversial goal against Hoffenheim. Roma, meanwhile, remains perfect in Italy following a victory over Napoli in a top-of-the-table clash.


Woman is dog's best friend
No one knows exactly how long the 2-year-old pit bull had been left to die alone in the Arizona mountains.


Eureka The Not-So-Hidden Cause Behind the A.D.H.D. Epidemic
How educational policy and the D.S.M. helped to make a disorder go viral.


Shoeless boys win basketball cup
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.


China offers rewards to six regions to fight air pollution
BEIJING (Reuters) - China said on Monday it would give rewards amounting to 5 billion yuan ($816.91 million) for curbing air pollution in six regions where the problem is serious, underscoring government concern about a source of public anger.


The E-Cigarette Industry, Waiting to Exhale
A maker of electronic cigarettes is aiming to bring smokers in from the cold. But it faces health concerns and the might of Big Tobacco, which wants in on the business, too.


N.F.L. Roundup Vikings Coach Stands by Freeman as His Quarterback
The day after a 23-7 loss to the Giants, Minnesota Coach Leslie Frazier said that Josh Freeman would remain the starter Sunday against Green Bay.


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.


Your Money Adviser What to Do With Your Retirement Plan if You Change Jobs
Some questions to consider about your 401(k) account with a previous employer Cash it out, roll it over or let it ride?


Column Can America innovate its way to growth?
(Reuters) - America is banking on economic growth. Its ability to pay debts, lower unemployment, and provide better living standards all depend on growth returning to its pre-recession levels and...


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