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News Feed Latest worldwide news Walmart Plans More Stores And E-Commerce in China In addition to opening as many as 110 new facilities in the country by 2016, the company said it would try to capitalize on the growing online sales market there. ArtsBeat Anthony Caro, British Sculptor, Dies at 89 His works inspired a new generation of British sculptors. Bulgarian police find suspected mother in Greek 'Maria' case NIKOLAEVO, Bulgaria (Reuters) - Bulgarian police have identified a couple they suspect are the natural parents of a blonde girl found in a Roma camp in Greece, and prosecutors are investigating the... Touchscreen chips maker Synaptics' profit soars (Reuters) - Touchscreen chips maker Synaptics Inc's profit rose nearly six-fold in the first quarter as sales to mobile phone makers nearly tripled. Art Review Out of Hand, a Survey of Computer-Assisted Art Out of Hand Materializing the Postdigital, at the Museum of Arts and Design, offers a chance to catch up on the 3-D fabrication technologies remaking art and architecture. Saputo raises bid for Australian dairy company Warrnambool SYDNEY, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Saputo Inc, Canada's largest dairy producer, raised its bid for Australia's Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Company Holdings Ltd (WCB) on Friday, valuing the company... Paperback Business Best Sellers Rankings are based on October figures. Pirates kidnap two U.S. sailors off Nigerian coast -sources ABUJA/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pirates attacked an oil supply vessel off the Nigerian coast and kidnapped the captain and chief engineer, both U.S. citizens, an American defense official and security sources said on Thursday. Japan may scale down new 2020 Olympic stadium TOKYO - (Reuters) - Japan may scale down its plans for a new Tokyo stadium for the 2020 Olympic Games in an effort to curtail rising costs and fend off criticism the originally planned building is too large. Wells Fargo waives October mortgage fees for late payers NEW YORK (Reuters)p - If you are late on your mortgage payment to Wells Fargo Corp this month, the bank is giving you a break. UPDATE 2-Diamond profit beats estimates, but rig delays weigh on shares * Net profit falls due to cash flow problems at customers Google to step up investment in Finnish data center, sources say HELSINKI (Reuters) - Google Inc is set increase its investment in a data centre in eastern Finland, sources familiar with the plan said on Thursday. 'King of Good Times' on India's F1 future Vijay Mallya lives for Formula One. He runs his own team and is proud to have it race on home soil at this weekend's Indian Grand Prix -- but will it be the country's last chance in motorsport's elite division? UPDATE 3-Twitter IPO pegs valuation at modest $11 billion * Intends to sell 70 mln shares priced between $17 and $20 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. Modern Love Recalling Painful Lessons in Forgiveness It is so perilous to love people because eventually you will hurt them. Korea's DMZ draws tourists Oct. 24 - Curious visitors flock to Korea's DMZ, the world's most heavily armed border. Masako Iijima reports. Ick! What's in U.S. rivers? In the past 15 years, Chad Pregracke has helped pull more than 67,000 tires from the Mississippi River and other waterways across the United States. Cigar-smuggling pigeons to touch down at New York gallery NEW YORK (Reuters) - Thanks to New York City artist Duke Riley, the American surveillance apparatus faces a new airborne foe the homing pigeon. Bucks Hold Off Knicks in Preseason Caron Butler scored 24 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a preseason victory, 105-95 over the Knicks in Green Bay. UPDATE 3-Raytheon posts higher-than-expected profit, boosts forecast * Earnings per share of $1.51 beat analysts' forecast of $1.33 ArtsBeat The Night a Halloween Special Went Terribly Wrong A horror filmmaker explains why he tried to lovingly recreate the feel of local TV in the 80s. What's got into the Saudis? It was certainly an unprecedented surprise when Saudi Arabia announced -- on 18 October, only a day after its election to one of the 10 rotating seats on the U.N. Security Council -- that it was turning down the chance to participate in the world's top forum for discussion of international issues. Tunisian Protests, by Islamist and Secular Groups, Delay Talks on Constitution Violence in Tunisia, the birthplace of the Arab Spring revolts, has postponed talks that were intended to end a standoff over a new constitution. 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. Music Review Fiona Apple and Blake Mills at the Beacon Theater In a sold-out show, Fiona Apple and Blake Mills performed their own songs, as well as a few they wrote together. Can next Banksy be from Dubai? At first glance, it seems the graffiti revolution that descended on the Middle East in the wake of the Arab Spring has largely bypassed Dubai. The city's public transport -- usually an irresistible canvas for taggers -- remains remarkably glistening. The walls of the city's myriad new builds are unmarred by aerosol sketches. Head indoors, however, and you're likely to find a different story. Well Flu Shots Tied to Heart Benefits The flu vaccine is tied to a lower risk of death in those with cardiovascular disease, a new review has found. Wie Named Youth Games Ambassador, Eyes Rio Games American golfer Michelle Wie, who helped her sport win a place at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, has been appointed Youth Olympics ambassador, the International Olympic Committee said on Monday. Storage product retailer Container Store files for $200 million IPO (Reuters) - The Container Store Group Inc, a retailer of storage products, filed with U.S. regulators to raise up to $200 million in an initial public offering of its common stock. Danone expands footprint in Africa * Deal comes as Danone faces problems in China, weak Europe REUTERS SUMMIT-Ted Cruz seeks to press FCC nominee on ad policy WASHINGTON, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Republican Senator Ted Cruz, who has blocked President Barack Obama's nominee for chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, said on Thursday he hoped to meet with the nominee "soon" to discourage him from using FCC power to force sponsors of political ads to disclose their financial donors. 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. UPDATE 1-Wynn to discuss Caesars Mass. situation at board meeting Oct 24 (Reuters) - Wynn Resorts Ltd Chairman Steve Wynn said Caesars Entertainment Corp's withdrawal from a $1 billion casino venture in Massachusetts was surprising and would be discussed at his upcoming board meeting. Most spectacular train stations From priceless art to cutting-edge architecture. Take a peek at the world's most spectacular train stations. Medellin Colombian city reborn Medellin is a place that, for many, that will always be associated with Pablo Escobar -- the late drug lord who unleashed a murderous wave of violence and turned the Colombian city into one of the world's most dangerous. Breakingviews Li Ka-shing can still ka-ching Oct. 24 - Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing may be an octogenarian, but he's still shrewd when his money is on the line. Breakingviews looks at his business empire and asks if it pays to invest in the man himself. Melissa Seligmann, Eugene Gokhvat The bride works for a company making a soccer ball that can power appliances; the groom is a financial portfolio manager. Zynga hires chief operating officer with mobile expertise SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Zynga Inc said on Thursday it hired Clive Downie, an executive from a mobile gaming company, to be its new chief operating officer overseeing mobile game distribution and other business functions. Your Money Adviser Annual Enrollment for Medicare Opens Participants might find more choices, but higher costs, in insurance offerings.

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