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News Feed Latest worldwide news Brazil posts $2.629 bln current account deficit in September BRASILIA, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Brazil posted a current account deficit of $2.629 billion in September, central bank data showed on Friday. White House no new comment on Merkel spying allegation WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House refused to comment on whether the United States had snooped on German Chancellor Angela Merkel's cellphone communications and acknowledged on Thursday that claims of U.S. spying have created tensions with allies. Perfectly pregnant celebs? Oh, no Peggy Drexler says pregnant celebs on magazines are Photoshopped to perfection, thin with a bump. Real women don't look like that. US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St opens up, Nasdaq gains on tech results NEW YORK, Oct 25 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks opened modestly higher on Friday, with the Nasdaq outperforming on the back of strong results from companies such as Amazon and Microsoft. QA With iOS 7 Upgrade, Podcasts Move to an Apple App Questions about Apples new Podcasts app, and how Google is able to read your mind. Mexico's Lala posts nearly 300 pct rise in third-qtr profit MEXICO CITY, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Mexican dairy producer Grupo Lala posted a nearly 300 percent rise in third-quarter profits on Friday, as it published its first public set of results after its $1... U.S. Plans to Unveil New Insurance Options The Obama administration will announce on Monday new health insurance options to be offered through Blue Cross and Blue Shield in 30 states next year. Bunge's new chief challenges status quo in first months on job CHICAGO, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Soren Schroder is shaking up Bunge Ltd five months after taking the helm of the 195-year-old agricultural trading house. Guantanamo lawyers want Obama to declassify CIA prison program FORT MEADE, Maryland (Reuters) - Attorneys for five Guantanamo prisoners charged with plotting the September 11, 2001, attacks have asked President Barack Obama to declassify the CIA program that subjected the defendants to interrogation techniques that have been described as torture. Your Money Adviser Prepaid Debit Cards Shed Some Fees, but Face Scrutiny The cards are growing more popular even as the federal government is weighing new rules, including better disclosure of fees. Citing Shutdown, I.R.S. Says Tax Season Will Start Late The revenue service will start accepting 2013 returns between Jan. 28 and Feb. 4, though the deadline for filing remains April 15. 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. Advertising Winning Sports Fans Hearts by Giving Them Somewhere to Go Procter Gamble is transporting trailers with about 20 restrooms stocked with the companys Charmin toilet paper to N.F.L. stadiums for pregame revelers to use. End of a Line Reflects a Weakened Peugeot By the time the last car rolled off the assembly line in Aulnay-sous-Bois on Friday, the plants importance had declined amid ebbing profitability for the subcompact cars it produced. Aftermath, a Thriller Directed by Wladyslaw Pasikowski Wladyslaw Pasikowskis thriller Aftermath finds a man returning to his hometown to confront buried secrets concerning the fate of local Jews. Buying spree puts Qatar emir's daughter atop art's 'power list' LONDON (Reuters) - The daughter of the emir of Qatar was named as the art world's most powerful figure on Thursday after the tiny Gulf state went on an unprecedented spending spree at auction houses... Living With Cancer Brains on Chemo Forgetfulness, trouble concentrating and word loss are common manifestations of the condition known as chemo brain. For many cancer patients (and the people who love them), this can be a mystifying experience, writes Susan Gubar. T Magazine Feeling For | Halloween-Inspired Finds You Can Wear Year-Round From a Wednesday Addams-style Peter Pan collar to glitzy jewels fit for a Disney princess, here are some costume staples that will remain highly wearable parts of your wardrobe long past Oct. 31. Yemeni girl, 15, burned to death by father A 15-year-old Yemeni girl was burned to death by her father for "communicating with her fiancee," according to Yemen's Interior Ministry. Lauda on F1's danger years Three-time World Champion Niki Lauda talks about the dangers of racing F1 cars in the 1970's. 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. U.S. healthcare rollout undergoes first congressional scrutiny Oct. 24 - In testimony before lawmakers, a lead contractor responsible for developing the government's troubled healthcare website says the website will be fixed in time to allow people to enroll in private health insurance by a Dec. 15 deadline to obtain benefits at the start of the new year. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). T Magazine In Store | Waris Ahluwalia Opens an Old-World Market in Venice The jeweler, actor and man-about-town will stock unique items from artisans in his new boutique, opening in November, which takes inspiration from ancient trade routes. Wealth managers say they hear 'nary a tweet' for Twitter's IPO NEW YORK, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Twitter Inc has set a relatively modest price range for its closely watched initial public offering, but some financial advisers say their clients are not clamoring to invest in the social media phenomenon. Gunmen seize, free Libyan PM Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan appealed for calm Thursday in his first public comments since he was freed after being abducted by militia gunmen for several hours. Clowns in Mexico City? You cant be serious! Oct. 24 - Hundreds of clowns from across the Americas converge in Mexico City to attend the 18th annual clown convention to hone their clowning skills. Tara Cleary reports. Stenson Rested, but Not Recovered, on Return Henrik Stenson had pain in his right wrist and still won the richest prize in golf at the final PGA Tour event of the year in Atlanta. YouTube Said to Introduce Paid Service for Music The company plans to introduce the subscription service by the end of the year, perhaps as early as next month, according to people briefed on YouTubes plans. Telecom Italia shares extend losses amid capital hike talk MILAN (Reuters) - Shares in Telecom Italia accelerated losses on Friday afternoon after a report said the debt-laden company might propose a rights issue for up to 2 billion euros ($2.8 billion). Alonso Goes to Bed 'Proud' Even in 'Vettel Era' Fernando Alonso may have conceded the Formula One world title but the Ferrari driver is not losing any sleep over Sebastian Vettel's domination on the track. Energy firms take fresh punt on New Zealand deepwater WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand is hoping the first deepwater wells to be drilled in the country in nearly 15 years will reignite interest in its offshore oil and gas basins, mostly ignored since some early discoveries in the 1970s. Amazon sales show momentum, analysts boost price targets (Reuters) - Shares of Amazon.com Inc jumped 10 percent at the opening on Friday after the company reported better-than-expected sales growth in North America and indicated strong momentum going into the U.S. holiday season. Your Money Adviser The Alphabet Soup of Health Spending Plans Most people dont know the difference between health savings accounts and flexible-spending arrangements. Column Eight questions for three Buffetts Warren Buffett's son, Howard Graham, and his grandson, Howard Warren, have written a new book, "Forty Chances Finding Hope in a Hungry World," which chronicles their philanthropic work on hunger,... 'Perfect' Serena first into WTA semifinals Serena Williams becomes the first woman through to the semifinals of the season-ending WTA Championships on Thursday, winning her third successive match in Istanbul. Polio Epidemic Feared in Syria as War Intensifies United Nations officials are planning to vaccinate more than 10 million children in the Middle East against polio because of an outbreak in Syria. Fracking Fight Focuses on a New York Towns Ban A lawsuit against a zoning ordinance that effectively banning hydraulic fracturing in Dryden, N.Y., could decide the future of the oil and gas industry in the state. Top costume festivals for adults As some of these costumed events will attest, adults love playing dress-up. Fortunately, there's a themed event to suit most tastes. Serving Museum Patrons Something More With the opening of a multimillion-dollar restaurant, the Brooklyn Museum joins the ranks of culture centers offering high-end dining experiences to their visitors. UPDATE 1-Tanzania to hold up to 75 pct in newly offered gas blocks DAR ES SALAAM, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Tanzania, a hotspot for natural gas exploration, invited bids for eight blocks and said on Friday it would take a stake of up to 75 percent in each of the new production-sharing contracts.

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