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News Feed Latest worldwide news A new stage for Bolshoi dancer on trial over acid attack Oct. 22 - Bolshoi dancer Pavel Dmitrichenko goes on trial over an acid attack that nearly blinded the ballet's artistic director. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Lab grown brain to open doors for disease research Sept. 11 - Scientists have grown human brain tissue from stem cells in a laboratory in Vienna. The researchers say they can replicate the organ's development in its early stages of life in the womb, potentially increasing our understanding of neurological and mental disorders. Jim Drury reports. Secrets to calm, easy travel Has 'busy' become your catchphrase? CNN caught up with leading travel experts to find zen on the road. The trick? Remember, it's the journey that counts. Today's Economist The Inefficient Market Hypothesis Despite significant differences of opinion, two winners of the Nobel in economic science, Eugene Fama and Robert Shiller, express more confidence in financial markets than may be warranted, an economist writes. World Briefing | Africa Ethiopia 2 Men Killed While Preparing a Bomb for an Attack, an Official Says The explosion took place Sunday afternoon as thousands were gathering in the capital, Addis Ababa, to watch a World Cup qualifying soccer game between Ethiopia and Nigeria Second rare oarfish carcass found on California coast (Reuters) - A rare oarfish has washed up on the California coast for the second time in less than a week, authorities said, leaving experts stumped. Well Faces of Breast Cancer A Global Community Whether you have breast cancer, love someone with breast cancer or worry about breast cancer, you are part of a global community of people whose lives have been touched by the disease. Well is asking readers to share their experiences as part of its Picture Your Life project. Thai floods force closure of 17 factories in industrial zone BANGKOK (Reuters) - Seventeen factories were temporarily shut on Monday in a major Thai industrial zone dominated by foreign companies, after flood waters blocked nearby roads, a senior official said. Off the Menu Kingside Opens, Momofuku Ko Is Moving and More The American brasserie with snazzy dcor and red accents is the latest venture for Marc Murphy; and more restaurant news. Well Faces of Breast Cancer A Global Community Whether you have breast cancer, love someone with breast cancer or worry about breast cancer, you are part of a global community of people whose lives have been touched by the disease. Well is asking readers to share their experiences as part of its Picture Your Life project. Recipes for Health Roasted Broccoli With Tahini Garlic Sauce Crispy broccoli florets remain crisp after roasting and go wonderfully with a classic and irresistible tahini garlic sauce. Essay A Washington Football Fan Breaks With Tradition Nostalgia has a limit, and asking children to knowingly embrace an ethnic slur crosses that line. Coach sandbagged by handbags Oct. 22 - Coach's profit fell as sales of handbags and fashion items dropped in North America. Fred Katayama reports. French Condemn Surveillance by N.S.A. The National Security Agency has carried out extensive electronic surveillance in France, a French newspaper reported, drawing an angry castigation from an important American ally. Simpson Eases to Six-Shot Win in Vegas Former U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson hit the jackpot in Las Vegas on Sunday, cruising to his fourth career victory on the PGA Tour by a commanding six shots at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. National Briefing | South Arkansas G.O.P. Congressman Wont Seek Re-election Representative Tim Griffin, a two-term Republican and a former aide to Karl Rove, said Monday that he wanted to spend more time with his wife and children. Colombian team don knock-off shirts after forgetting kit BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombian side Independiente Santa Fe were forced to play in knock-off versions of their own shirts bought from street vendors outside the stadium after forgetting to bring their change uniforms to an away game at the weekend. Sports Briefing | Tennis Federer Looks to Qualify Roger Federers late bid to secure his customary place in the season-ending ATP World Tour finals began with a 6-4, 6-2 opening-round win over Adrian Mannarino. Canada's Competition Bureau approves Sobeys-Safeway deal Oct 22 (Reuters) - Empire Co Ltd, the operator of Canadian grocery chain Sobeys, said on Tuesday that Canada's Competition Bureau had approved its acquisition of substantially all of Safeway Inc's... Driverless shuttles seen as viable public transport alternative Sept. 17 - A collaboration between French company Induct and a Singapore university aims to replace conventional shuttle buses with a driverless, electric alternative. The team are currently testing the vehicle on a two kilometre test route virtually devoid of other traffic, but hope eventually to increase its range. Rob Muir has more. Youre the Boss Blog Today in Small Business 12 Angry Women When two employees hate each other. How to choose a business name. Start-ups that could change your life. U.S. sport's greatest black icon? Arthur Ashe was the first African American to win a tennis grand slam. It's a measure of his influence that 20 years after his death his legacy burns as brightly as ever. 7 labyrinths worth exploring Labyrinths around the world have been used as pleasure walks, meditative journeys and symbolic life-into-death pilgrimages. Sports Briefing | Golf Two Tied for South Korea Lead Anna Nordqvist of Sweden shot a two-under-par 70 to remain tied for the lead with Katherine Hull-Kirk of Australia after the second round of the KEB HanaBank Championship in Incheon, South Korea. UPDATE 2-RF Micro revenue forecast misses, WiFi chip demand slows Oct 22 (Reuters) - Chipmaker RF Micro Devices Inc forecast current-quarter revenue below market expectations, saying it expects revenue from its wireless infrastructure business to decline, mainly due to lower seasonal orders from cable TV networks. USDA to keep releasing crop reports during CME trading hours, despite complaints official CHICAGO (Reuters) - A top U.S. Agriculture Department official said key monthly U.S. crop reports will continue to be released during CME Group Inc trading hours, despite complaints from the grain industry that high-speed traders have access to the data before it becomes available on public websites. SINGAPORE PRESS-Blackstone opens Singapore office - Business Times Lured by opportunities in emerging Asia, alternative asset management giant Blackstone Group officially opened its Singapore office yesterday, joining rival KKR Co. Economic View Driving a New Bargain on Health Care The new health care law has snags, but there are ways for Republicans and Democrats to work together to improve it. 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. Showtime renews Emmy-winning 'Homeland' for fourth season LOS ANGELES, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Emmy-winning American counterterrorism thriller "Homeland" has been renewed for a fourth, 12-episode season after its audience has grown by more than a quarter in its... Sinosphere Blog Chinese Citys Pollution Goes Off the Charts School was canceled and traffic was nearly paralyzed in Harbin on Monday as off-the-charts pollution dropped visibility to less than 10 meters in parts of the city. Football Townsend's dream week Childhood fan to man of the moment - England ace Andros Townsend scores as Tottenham beat Aston Villa. QA Sorting Out the New Yahoo Mail Problems have been reported with Yahoos new e-mail format, but a user should still be able to sort contacts by first name. Square Feet Hopes for a Street Resistant to Rebirth The arrival of a boutique hotel and a popular coffee roaster on West Eighth Street could signal a turnaround on a struggling corridor. Single-sex school helps black boys Freeden Oeur says parents should have the option to choose between single-sex programs and coeducational options. Giant oarfish found off California coast Oct. 16 - Snorkeler finds rare giant 18-foot oarfish off Santa Catalina Island's coast in California. John Russell reports. Cardiovascular Systems gets nod for new heart device (Reuters) - Cardiovascular Systems Inc received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval to start selling its heart device to treat severe calcium deposits in coronary arteries, sending its shares up as much as 23 percent. The Week Ahead | Film Check Out the Legs on That Viking Its a tossup as to which element of the 1958 film The Vikings plays more comically today. Williams eases past Kerber in WTA Championships ISTANBUL (Reuters) - World number one Serena Williams showed her determination to defend her WTA Championships title by sweeping to a 6-3 6-1 win over Angelique Kerber at the season-ending event on Tuesday. Win puts Lorenzo back in title hunt Marc Marquez is disqualified in Australia to give rival Jorge Lorenzo hope of defending his MotoGP crown.

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