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Australia's Warrnambool shares fall as bidding war intensifies
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Shares in Australia's Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Company Holdings Ltd (WCB) fell as much as 4.3 percent on Wednesday as an international bidding war for the company...


How do drivers get to F1?
Amanda Davies attends a World Series by Renault event to find out why it's been such a successful breeding ground for F1.


RLPC BJ'S SETS $2.1B REFINANCING LOAN - SOURCES
NEW YORK, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Warehouse retailer BJ's Wholesale Club is launching a $2.1 billion refinancing credit Thursday, sources told Thomson Reuters LPC. Deutsche Bank is lead left, with Citi,...


City Room New York Today Mayoral Misfits
What you need to know for Tuesday eccentric candidates for City Hall, bits of sunshine and a slate of Hurricane Sandy memorials.


Twitter Illiterate? Mastering the @BCs
Only about 18 percent of American Internet users are active on Twitter, so here are some tips if youre still new to the microblogging service.


World Briefing | Middle East Iran Dispute with Azerbaijan Over Polo
Iran said that it would oppose attempts by Azerbaijan to officially register polo with the United Nations as a purely indigenous sport, arguing that polo is an international game.


UPDATE 1-Baidu forecasts strong Q4 revenue, shares rise
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Chinese Internet company Baidu Inc said it experienced strong growth in mobile search revenue during the third quarter and forecast better-than-expected revenue for the final three months of the year.


Americans furious with U.S. spying revelations demonstrate in Washington
Oct. 26 - After recent revelations from Edward Snowden linked to the U.S. spying, angered Americans call for congressional action on Capitol steps. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Xinhua Chinese journalist confesses
A Chinese reporter who was arrested last week on suspicion of damaging a business' reputation has confessed to releasing fabricated stories about the company for money and fame, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported Saturday.


Editors Choice
Our best photos from the last 24 hours.


Image of Hindenburg Haunts Hydrogen Technology
One of the strongest psychological impediments to hydrogen fuel cell technology is the searing image of the Hindenburg catching fire and crashing in 1937.


Square Feet Recent Commercial Real Estate
Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased.


U.N. sued for Haiti cholera outbreak
Human rights lawyers filed a class action law suit in a U.S federal court accusing the United Nations of gross negligence and misconduct on behalf of victims of a cholera outbreak in Haiti in 2010.


Rabobank's $1bln LIBOR fine
Oct. 29 - Dutch bank, Rabobank, has been fined over one billion dollars for 'serious misconduct' linked to the LIBOR and EURIBOR scandals. David Pollard reports.


TV Sports Fox Failed to Keep Lens on the Ball
The philosophy that what goes on between pitches in late innings is not riveting came back to haunt Fox in Game 4 of the World Series when it missed Koji Ueharas pickoff throw.


Learning From Veterans, Giants Lineman Earns Trust and Playing Time
Center Jim Cordle, set to play against the Eagles on Sunday in his fourth N.F.L. start, has helped solidify the offensive line after injuries to David Baas and others.


New Milestone Emerges Babys First iPhone App
As adults turn increasingly to mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, so do their children, a survey shows.


Saudi Women Rise Up, Quietly, and Slide Into the Drivers Seat
In open defiance of staunch opposition in a conservative Saudi society, a small group of women got into their cars and drove off, with some posting videos.


Three new species found in Australia
Scientists discover three new species in Australia, including a frog that makes love in the rain.


Ohio Governor Defies G.O.P. With Defense of Social Safety Net
Gov. John R. Kasich of Ohio has critiqued his partys views on poverty programs and moved to expand Medicaid in his state.


Satellite problems cut phones in Canada's Arctic
*Flights canceled, bank machines, cell phones stop working


NSA head Allegations are false
Gen. Keith Alexander says assertions by European reporters about millions of phone calls are completely false.


NFL Networks 10-Year Gains 13 Games and 72 Million Homes
The all-football channel has gone from an uncertain start to 13 regular-season games, 17 studio shows and more than 70 on-air personalities.


Reid expects Yellen to be 'easily' confirmed as Fed chair
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's nomination of Janet Yellen to head the Federal Reserve appears headed toward a smooth confirmation by the Democratic-led Senate, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said on Tuesday.


Revenue Slides at Martha Stewart Living, Partly From Curbing Ties to J.C. Penney
The company, which has hired Daniel W. Dienst as its next chief executive, had losses in broadcasting and publishing, where advertising revenue fell when it cut back its relationship with J. C. Penney.


Rabobank's $1bln LIBOR fine
Oct. 29 - Dutch bank, Rabobank, has been fined over one billion dollars for 'serious misconduct' linked to the LIBOR and EURIBOR scandals. David Pollard reports.


U.S. House passes bill to delay fiduciary rules at SEC, Labor Dept
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives passed a controversial bill on Tuesday that would delay two government regulators from adopting rules requiring stock brokers and retirement...


Seoul business travel guide
Etiquette, tricky addresses, best hotels by business hub. Here's what many business travelers wish they'd known before arrival.


10 things India does better than anyone
How does Indian outshine the world? Start with jewelry and barbers then keep counting.


UPDATE 2-Obamacare official apologizes for website glitches
(Adds quotes and details on Americans losing about insurance losses))


Photo Replay Oct. 20-26
Although the competition provides the primary focus, sporting events often create vivid patterns to complement the action.


A Library of Classics, Edited for the Teething Set
Childrens publishers have found a market for board-book versions of Moby-Dick, Sense and Sensibility and other literary novels.


Flames Upend Capitals 5-2
Mike Cammalleri scored two goals and the Calgary Flames beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Saturday night.


BlackBerry met with Facebook about potential bid WSJ
TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd executives flew to California to meet with Facebook Inc last week to gauge its interest in a potential bid for the struggling smartphone-maker, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing people familiar with the matter.


New FBI Director James Comey is sworn into office
Oct. 28 - President Obama says new FBI director is "uniquely" qualified to tackle traditional and non-traditional threats. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Thunder's Westbrook Has Knee Surgery, Out 4-6 Wks
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook will miss the first 4-6 weeks of the NBA season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Tuesday.


Extra week of sports events helps Buffalo Wild Wings beat estimates
(Reuters) - Buffalo Wild Wings Inc reported third-quarter results that beat analysts' estimates as an extra week of big sporting events enticed more customers to visit its restaurants, sending its...


Tursunov's tour of KL
Open Court's Pat Cash takes Dmitry Tursunov on a sightseeing tour of Kuala Lumpur.


RLPC BJ'S SETS $2.1B REFINANCING LOAN - SOURCES
NEW YORK, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Warehouse retailer BJ's Wholesale Club is launching a $2.1 billion refinancing credit Thursday, sources told Thomson Reuters LPC. Deutsche Bank is lead left, with Citi,...


Bits Blog In the San Francisco Bay, a Mysterious Google Barge
A mysterious barge said to be operated by Google is floating in San Francisco Bay, generating intense interest. But it remains unclear what it is for.


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