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"Insider Attack" kills at least one Afghan service member
Oct. 26 - With foreign troops due to pull out by the end of next year, so-called "insider attacks" on the rise in Afghanistan, this time killing at least one Afghani soldier. Gavino Garay reports.


In Transit Blog A Hotel Chain Drops Pornography Channels
The Nordic Choice group will no longer offer pornography channels at its hotels in Scandinavia.


Is mystery girl missing U.S. child?
Sanjay Gupta interviews the parents of Lisa Irwin who disappeared from their home two years ago at 11 months of age.


Matchups Set for Europes Last Cup Spots
Portugal will play Sweden and France will face a tough home-and-home against Ukraine when eight teams square off for the continents final four places in next summers World Cup in Brazil.


Senator Paul plans 'hold' on Yellen Fed nomination
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican U.S. Senator Rand Paul threatened on Friday to put a 'hold' on the nomination of Janet Yellen to be chair of the Federal Reserve unless he gets a vote on a bill he...


Its the Economy I Am Woman, Watch Me Hack
How do you persuade young women to enter one of the most lucrative, flexible fields in the economy? Duh Create a TV show.


Zogenix's long-acting painkiller gets FDA approval
(Reuters) - Zogenix Inc said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved its drug for treating pain severe enough to require around-the-clock, long-term treatment, sending the specialty pharmaceutical company's shares up as much as 54 percent.


Russian teen gets F1 chance
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.


Wingsuit flier final flight
Hungarian wingsuit flier Victor Kovats glides to his death in Zhangjiajie, China, when his parachute apparently fails.


Ibrahimovic Stars as Champions League Goals Flow
Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic produced high-scoring displays in the Champions League.


Vigilantes Defeat Boko Haram in Its Nigerian Base
Fed up with the attacks by homegrown Islamist extremists, young informer-vigilantes have driven the group from Maiduguri, the city from where the group sprung.


UN Syria peace envoy says Iran should come to Geneva talks - Press TV
DUBAI, Oct 26 (Reuters) - The United Nations peace envoy for Syria Lakhdar Brahimi said on Saturday he Iran should be invited to peace talks in Geneva, Iran's English-language Press TV reported.


So close yet so far for Jamieson
Scott Jamieson was so close to breaking new ground at the Portugal Masters on Saturday. Needing a birdie on the last hole to shoot the first ever 59 on the European Tour, he just missed and had to settle for a 60.


UAE lender FGB acquires 100 pct stake in Islamic finance firm
ABU DHABI, Oct 26 (Reuters) - First Gulf Bank, the second-largest lender by market value in the United Arab Emirates, said on Saturday it had acquired full ownership of an Islamic finance company as it expands its sharia-complaint operations globally.


'Stan the Man' makes mark
Stanislas Wawrinka talks to CNN about his 2013 success and his Olympic gold with Roger Federer.


Retro Report Storm Still Brews Over Scalding Coffee
Hundreds of wide-ranging and intense reactions followed the Retro Report video revisiting a 1992 case of Liebeck v. McDonalds.


After a Goof, Wainwright Takes a Jab at Himself
The Cardinals ace and Gold Glove finalist didnt make an error in the regular season, but also didnt catch an easy pop-up in the World Series opener.


More buildings evacuated ahead of Japan storms
Oct. 25 - Slow moving tropical storm Francisco dumps rains on Japan, triggering more building evacuations and people moved from the island of Izu Oshima. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Zombies on bicycles ride through Key West
Oct. 21 - Thousands of costumed zombies pedaled beside the Atlantic Ocean in Key West for the 4th annual Zombie Bike Ride. Jillian Kitchener reports.


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 on Saturday got into their cars and drove off, with some posting videos.


Giant rubber duck bids farewell to Beijing
Oct. 24 - Beijing residents say goodbye to the 18-metre-high rubber duck conceptualized by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman. Tara Cleary reports.


Your Money Adviser What to Do With Your Retirement Plan if You Change Jobs
Some questions to consider about your 401(k) account with a previous employer Cash it out, roll it over or let it ride?


Carl Icahn on right track re Apple- T. Rowe Price's Spencer
Oct. 24 - T. Rowe Price Global Tech Fund manager Josh Spencer, whose funds top holding is Apple, says Carl Icahn is right about the buyback- but says the magnitude may be a bit too much. Bobbi Rebell reports.


Motherlode Blog When Eat It Isnt the Answer The Halloween Candy Dilemma
In my family, we just eat the Halloween candy. Its a great festival of sugar that ends only when we cant take it anymore. But if thats not an option in your house, what do you do with the annual haul?


Barcelona 2, Real Madrid 1 First Clsico Is a Charm for Barcelonas Neymar, Not for Madrids Bale
Neymar and Alexis Snchez scored goals on Saturday as Barcelona defeated Real Madrid in the Spanish league.


United States tracked Merkel's phone since 2002 report
BERLIN (Reuters) - The United States may have bugged Angela Merkel's phone for more than 10 years, according to a news report on Saturday that also said President Barack Obama told the German leader he would have stopped it happening had he known about it.


CORRECTED-EFH restructuring talks expand, forge on ahead of looming payment
(Changes paragraphs 7 and 8 to clarify that EFH could make its interest payment)


The weirdest things recently found on Mars
Mars is a crazy place. In recent years we've discovered some of the strangest things on the Red Planet ice spiders, Swiss cheese terrain, and perfectly spiral-shaped lava tubes.


17 Freshmen Have Hit Field for Both UCLA, Aggies
Back in the day, a college football coach had a stock answer ready when asked to evaluate his latest recruiting class. He'd say to check back in two or three years, after those players had chances to show what they can do.


America Movil shares sink, European strategy up in air
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Shares in America Movil fell nearly 3 percent on Friday after Latin America's biggest phone company reported a sharply lower profit and on concerns over the investment strategy of billionaire Carlos Slim's flagship company.


And the best falafel in Dubai is ...
Arva Ahmed's food tours seek out most authentic dishes in Dubai.


Airbus exec says time for Germany to pay A350 loan in full
BERLIN, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Germany should pay the remaining 600 million euros of a disputed development loan for Airbus's A350 passenger plane now the aircraft maker has allocated work to German employees, an Airbus executive said.


Czech left takes lead in early election - partial results
PRAGUE, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Czech centre-left Social Democrats took an early lead in the central European country's parliamentary election, partial results showed on Saturday.


Vodafone challenges Czech 4G auction
PRAGUE, Oct 25 (Reuters) - The Czech unit of Vodafone filed a motion against the Czech telecoms regulator CTU's auction of radio frequencies for 4G high-speed wireless networks, a spokeswoman said on Friday.


Afghanistan to ask Pakistan about Taliban chief's whereabouts
KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan will demand an explanation from Pakistan on the whereabouts of a former Taliban second-in-command when the leaders of both countries meet next week to discuss how to end years of insurgency, an Afghan official said on Saturday.


America Movil shares sink after Q3 profit falls sharply
MEXICO CITY, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Shares in America Movil , Latin America's biggest phone company, fell more than 4 percent at the Friday open, a day after posting a sharp fall in third quarter profit.


Small-Business Guide Tips on Talking to and Tapping Potential Investors
Entrepreneurs stress the importance of making a crisp presentation, sizing up rivals and knowing what kind of information potential investors require.


Turkish police fire smoke grenades at students in Ankara
Oct. 26 - Riot police fire smoke grenades and water cannon to quell student protesters demonstrating against roadside construction that includes part of their campus. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Filling up on petrol station offices
(Reuters.com) - Seeking a place to work out of the office that is quieter than a bustling coffee shop and provides drinks, printers, Wi-Fi and even petrol?


Dot Earth Blog Exploring Solar, Efficiency, Gas and More with Amory Lovins and Joel Makower
A spirited discussion with Amory Lovins of energy innovations that will matter in the next few decades.


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