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News Feed Latest worldwide news Tunisia PM confirms ready to resign under deal with opponents TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisian Prime Minister Ali Larayedh confirmed on Wednesday his Islamist-led government was ready to step down once it has completed negotiations with the opposition to form a caretaker administration to take the country to new elections. Sochi Need-to-know facts Here's some background information about the 2014 Sochi, Russia, Winter Olympics. This is the 22nd Winter Olympics. The games will be held February 7-23, 2014. The Paralympic Games will be held March 7-16, 2014. Santander poised for big profit jump as bad debt provisions fall MADRID (Reuters) - Santander , the euro zone's biggest bank, and two smaller rivals are expected to reveal a surge in profits when they report nine-month results on Thursday due largely to a reduction in bad debt provisions. World Cup playoffs Ronaldo vs. Ibrahimovic Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic will go head-to-head for a place at the 2014 World Cup after Portugal and Sweden were drawn together in the European qualification playoffs. The Week Ahead | Television Some Stones Shine Brighter Gem Hunt, which begins on Tuesday night on the Travel Channel, follows three experts as they roam the world looking for precious stones. Gadgetwise Beats Signature Headphones Get an Upgrade Beats Electronics recently revamped its ubiquitous Beats Studio headphones, which were originally released in 2008. Observatory Pace-Setting Cells Linked to Slower Heartbeat Researchers recorded electrical signals from the sinoatrial node, which acts as an internal pacemaker, in old mice and found they could not keep up with those in younger mice. Bruno Metsu, Coach Who Took Senegal on World Cup Run, Dies at 59 Metsu, a Frenchman, was a midfielder on European teams for nearly two decades, but he achieved his biggest success working in Africa. Paul Scores 40, Clippers Top Nuggets 118-111 in OT Chris Paul scored career preseason high of 40 points and added 11 assists to lead to the Los Angeles Clippers to a 118-111 overtime win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. Sports Briefing | Tennis Erste Bank Open to Feature Haase vs. Haas in Final Robin Haase, a Dutchman ranked No. 63, upset top-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, 7-5, 7-6 (4), on Saturday to set up a final against Tommy Haas at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna. Shock defeat for Victoria Azarenka Victoria Azarenka's alarming slump shows no sign of stopping after the World No.2 was beaten in straight sets by Jelena Jankovic at the WTA Championships in Istanbul Wednesday. Lincecum Agrees to Two-Year Contract With Giants Tim Lincecum is staying put with the San Francisco Giants just as he hoped, reaching agreement Tuesday on a $35 million, two-year contract through the 2015 season. Bands unite for peace Two Israeli bands, one Jewish and one Arab, are joining together in "metal brotherhood" to spread a message of peace through rock 'n roll. Pope Expels German Luxury Bishop From Diocese Pope Francis temporarily expelled a German bishop from his diocese on Wednesday because of a scandal over a 31-million-euro project to build a new residence complex, but refused calls to remove him permanently. Reuters Today ECB bank baby steps a start - Schroders Oct. 23 - The European Central Bank outlines how it plans to scrutinise the top euro zone lenders before it becomes their supervisor in 2014. Sandra Bullock, 'Gravity' rocket past 'Carrie' to win box office LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The 3-D outer space thriller, "Gravity," continued to rocket past its box office competition over the weekend, eclipsing newcomer "Carrie," to maintain its tight grip on the U.S. and Canadian box offices. Critic on the Road Germanys Culinary Stars Long overlooked by gastronomic tourists, Germany is flexing its culinary muscle, with chefs who honor their roots while heading in new directions. UPDATE 2-In Detroit bankruptcy trial, union says city had pensions in sight DETROIT, Oct 23 (Reuters) - A trial on Detroit's eligibility for bankruptcy protection kicked off on Wednesday with opponents claiming the city tried to bypass restrictions on cutting workers'... Bankers warn of long crisis as rich seek comfort LONDON (Reuters) - Private banks are telling their clients financial volatility surrounding Europe's debt crisis will continue for at least a year as more of the continent's rich seek the comfort of... Special Report Economy-class activist investor crashes the corporate party LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Shareholder activists come in different flavors. One is the deep-pocketed investor, such as Carl Icahn or Dan Loeb, who takes big stakes in companies and forces management to... 'Half of a Yellow Sun' on big screen "Half of a Yellow Sun" stars Thandie Newton and Chiwetel Ejiofor, and is one of the most eagerly awaited films to come out of Africa in recent years. 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. An open letter to texting-mad teenagers Put your phone down for a second, teen texters -- there are some things you've got to hear. GLOBAL MARKETS-Treasuries yields at 3-month low on Fed; Shares snap recent rally * U.S. Treasuries yields slip to 3-month low as Fed tapering seen delayed * SP 500 snaps four-session winning streak on earnings * China short-term rates spike lifts dollar, yen, Swiss franc By... T Magazine Food Matters | For L.A.s Thoughtful Young Eaters, a New Breed of Catering Company Heirloom L.A. is blowing up, thanks to its sustainable (and tasty) approach to creating menus for large events, its food trucks irresistible lasagna cupcakes and, now, a private dinner series. Weakening Raymond soaks southwestern Mexico, no major damage Oct. 22 - Mexican authorities, residents in the town of Coyuca de Benitez in Guerrero state keep a close eye on Hurricane Raymond. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Security Check Now Starts Long Before You Fly The T.S.A. has at its fingertips a large range of personal records to prescreen passengers, including past travel, property records and vehicle registrations. Serena powers to second win in Istanbul, Jankovic shines ISTANBUL (Reuters) - World number one Serena Williams beat Agnieszka Radwanska for the eighth time in eight matches to move ominously towards the semi-finals of the WTA Championships on Wednesday. Gazan students create energy-saving hospital cleaning device Oct. 23 - Engineering students in Gaza have designed a prototype ozone gas generator to sterilise hospital rooms, a difficult task in a country living with economic sanctions imposed by the surrounding state of Israel. Their device activates oxygen and transforms it into ozone gas by using an electric charge of 80,000 volts. Jim Drury reports. UPDATE 1-Icahn says wrote to Apple CEO, will reveal contents on new website SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn, who is urging Apple Inc to expand its share buyback plan, said on Wednesday he has written a letter to Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook and will reveal the contents on a website to be launched on Thursday. Security Check Now Starts Long Before You Fly The T.S.A. has at its fingertips a large range of personal records to prescreen passengers, including past travel, property records and vehicle registrations. The Ethicist Annual Cavity Drive Wake up and have some candy. Recipes for Health Noodle Bowl With Broccoli and Smoked Trout A filling but light meal in a bowl that works with fish or tofu. UK peer-to-peer lender Funding Circle expands with U.S. deal LONDON, Oct 24 (Reuters) - A British website which enables members of the public to lend to small businesses is expanding into the United States via a merger with another so-called 'peer-to-peer'... Recipes for Health Broccoli, Quinoa and Purslane Salad Whether you enjoy broccoli raw or cooked, you will benefit from its many nutrients in any of these five dishes. French court rules on gay marriage France's top court ruled Friday that French mayors cannot refuse to officiate same-sex marriages based on their personal, moral or religious beliefs. Top films at the North American box office Sept 8 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Sept. 6, led by "Riddick" at No. 1, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Riddick.............................$ 18.7 million 2 (1) Lee Daniels' The Butler.............$ 8.9 million 3 (5) Instructions Not Included...........$ 8.1 million 4 (3) We're the Millers...................$ 7.9 million 5 (4) Planes..............................$ 4.3 million 6 (2) Photos From Barber Shops to Rooftops, the Games On Whether working or running errands, fans have always found a way to follow postseason baseball. From NZ family farm to the U.N. From a farming family to prime minister and the U.N. Helen Clark is this week's Leading Woman. 10 Receive Whiting Writers Awards The prizes, for writers in the early stages of their careers, come with a $50,000 award.

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