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News Feed Latest worldwide news Australian territory passes first same-sex marriage law Oct. 22 - The Australian Capital Territory became the first jurisdiction in Australia to legalise same-sex marriage with a bill passing the ACT parliament by just one vote on Tuesday. Sarah Toms reports. Editors Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Gadgetwise Tap and Swipe for a Good Cause The Global Gaming Initiative seeks to connect mobile games and charity; its first project raises money to buy bicycles for impoverished communities. India Ink A Conversation With Historian Ramachandra Guha Historian Ramachandra Guhas new book Gandhi Before India tells the story of Mohandas K. Gandhis years in South Africa. Kids with autism often get multiple meds at once NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many kids with autism are prescribed mood-altering drugs, sometimes several at once for long periods of time, according to a new study. Where's the best falafel in Dubai? Arva Ahmed's food tours seek out most authentic dishes in Dubai. Cinema's African-American renaissance This year's critically acclaimed films take audiences from places like slave plantations in the antebellum South, to packed Ebbets Field as Jackie Robinson steps up to bat, and to inner-city public housing on a scorching summer day. While set in various eras and depicting diverse stories, many of the films on the short list for the 2013 awards season show an emerging trend; Hollywood is making movies about the black experience in America. Watch CNN FC episode 16 Champions League veterans Owen Hargreaves and David Ginola discuss the game between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Kennedy, the Elusive President With roughly 40,000 books about John F. Kennedy published to date, and hundreds planned on the 50th anniversary of his assassination next month, why is it we still know so little about the man and the president? UPDATE 4-Devon Energy, Crosstex to form pipeline company HOUSTON/NEW YORK Oct 21 (Reuters) - Devon Energy Corp said on Monday it would combine most of its U.S. pipeline and processing businesses with those owned by Crosstex Energy Inc and Crosstex Energy... CORRECTED-Deloitte to pay $2 mln to settle charges over audit rule violations (Corrects second paragraph to show fine in not a new record, but instead matches a previous top penalty) 23 years late, Suu Kyi gets EU prize Better late than never. Glass and Steel to Invade Cast-Iron SoHo A 14-story condominium that will rise on Avenue of the Americas near Vandam Street adds uptown flavor to a downtown neighborhood. Teen star confirmed at Toro Rosso He might only be 19 but Daniil Kvyat is ready to race with the big boys after being confirmed as Toro Rosso's new signing for the 2014 season. Underwater Florida Keys pumpkin carving Oct. 20 - There are no candles for these jack o'lanterns, as thirty pumpkin carvers (and one witch on broomstick) slice and dice in an underwater carving contest. Gavino Garay reports. EU Parliament stops short of US-style approvals for medical devices * Lawmakers reject U.S.-style pre-marketing product approval World Briefing | Asia India 2 Charged in School Poisoning The police charged a school principal and her husband with murder over the deaths of 23 children who were poisoned by a meal that was contaminated with pesticide. New York Sets Work Rules for Young Models The new law, which is expected to go into effect in 30 days, will have a significant impact on the casting of models for the next New York Fashion Week in February. As ties warm, U.S. restarts security assistance to Pakistan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has quietly restarted security assistance to Pakistan, U.S. officials said on Sunday, after freezing much of that aid during a period of strained relations beginning with the 2011 Navy SEAL raid that killed al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden. Netflix Hits Milestone and Raises Its Sights The video service said on Monday that it had surpassed 30 million U.S. subscribers and it reported third-quarter results that beat most expectations. College application insanity David Marcus says the recent crash of a major college app site sent high school seniors and parents into a panic -- a perfect time to consider taking a "gap year" instead of college. USDA to assist South Dakota ranchers recovering from blizzard CHICAGO (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday it would provide assistance to South Dakota livestock producers to clean up from an early winter blizzard two weeks ago that killed tens of thousands of cattle. UPDATE 1-Telecom Italia may drop network spin-off plan-sources * Italy's PM expected to meet head of top investor Telefonica-media New Parent, Old Parent When to Decide if Your Child Needs Outside Help Parents who have weathered a childs emotional struggles are asked to share their lessons with newer parents. Outspoken Chinese Professor Says He Was Dismissed Xia Yeliang, an economist, believes Peking University made its decision because of his public support for democratization and criticism of the Communist Party. Pee-powered cell phone points to 'smart toilet' technology Aug. 13 - Does the call of nature hold the answer to a new form of renewable energy? Scientists in the UK are confident that it does. With backing from both the British government and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the researchers have developed a method for charging mobile phones with human urine. Matthew Stock reports. Pogue, Times Technology Columnist, Is Leaving for Yahoo After writing about personal technology for The Times for 13 years, David Pogue will start a consumer technology Web site at Yahoo. Caroline Wozniacki bags first title of 2013 The wait is over for Caroline Wozniacki. The Dane has collected her first title of 2013 in Luxembourg. Mountain mirrors to bring light to dark Norwegian town Oct. 22 - Three giant mirrors have been erected on a mountainside in Norway, to bring much needed sunlight to residents of a small town. The town is situated at the bottom of a narrow valley where the sun doesn't shine during the long Nordic winter, but its hoped the mirrors will change all that and bring its residents out of the shade and into the light. Jim Drury reports. Previous World Series Between St. Louis and Boston The St Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox will meet in the World Series for the fourth time. Here is a look back at their previous meetings. How to be Parisian a cheat sheet Paris can be intimidating -- don't worry, says a writer who lived there for almost 20 years. Follow a few rules (actually 11) and you'll fit in. Bits Blog Senator Raises Questions About Protecting Student Data Senator Edward J. Markey, a Massachusetts Democrat, is investigating whether federal rules governing the sharing of student data provide adequate security and privacy protections. Square Feet In a Healthy Apartment Market, Pockets of Worry A few developers are beginning to wonder if the demand they expected to gallop in to their new construction will materialize. UPDATE 4-Carl Icahn cuts Netflix stake, pockets $800 mln profit (Updates to focus on Carl Icahn cutting his stake in Netflix) Brazil's BTG mulls bid for JPMorgan physical commodities business -report Oct 22 (Reuters) - Grupo BTG Pactual SA, the Brazilian investment bank founded by billionaire Andr Esteves, is working on a bid for JPMorgan Chase Co's $3.3 billion physical commodities business, according to a report on Tuesday. UPDATE 4-Energy firm hits Iraqi Kurdistan with first major legal dispute DUBAI/LONDON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - The largest oil and gas investor in Iraqi Kurdistan has filed the first major legal case against its government over $1 billion in owed payments and production rights, just as the autonomous region looks to become a major energy exporter. Kenya army hit by mall looting claims A month after an attack on Kenya's Westgate Mall claimed at least 67 lives, leaked video footage from inside has sparked anger amid claims that it shows soldiers looting from stores as they hunted for the gunmen. Juventus reeling after 'strange' defeat Juventus are searching for answers after their unbeaten run is shattered by Fiorentina. Dutch government asks sea law tribunal to release activists LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) - The Dutch government on Monday asked the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea to order Russia to release 30 people detained last month during an environmental protest in the Arctic Sea. Bits Blog Highlights and Analysis From Apples iPad Event Apple announced an iPad Air, a faster and thinner tablet, and a new Mini that comes with a higher resolution retina display.

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