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News Feed Latest worldwide news UK-built keyboard hailed as world's thinnest Sept. 9 - Scientists at British technology firm, Cambridge Silicon Radio, say they've devised the world's thinnest keyboard. Just half a millimetre thick, the device could be available to consumers within a year. Jim Drury has more. In Syria outbreak, polio exploits conflict once more LONDON (Reuters) - With the world tantalizingly close to wiping out polio, conflict in Syria has allowed the crippling disease to take hold again, putting at risk the rest of the region as well as plans for global eradication. Federer You can't always win 17-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer on staying motivated and giving his best. New two-hormone Roche drug shows promise in diabetes, obesity LONDON (Reuters) - An experimental drug that mimics the effects of two naturally occurring hormones appears to work significantly better than existing single-hormone medicines against diabetes and obesity, scientists said on Wednesday. New dolphin species spotted swimming off Australian coast WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A newly discovered species of humpback dolphin has been seen swimming off the northern Australia coast, an international team of scientists reported this week. Madonna's 1990 conical bra and corset adorn 2014 Barbican season LONDON (Reuters) - The corset and conical bra Madonna wore for her 1990 world tour will go on display at London's Barbican Centre next year as part of an eclectic 2014 season. UPDATE 1-Barrick Chile mine workers set to strike * Workers poised to strike after rejecting contract proposal Generic Rivals Sharply Erode Mercks Results In addition to competition from generic drugs, the drug maker had lower sales of its top-selling medicine, and restructuring and acquisition charges. Putting African art on the map A new video project is giving a voice to Ghana's best artists, and hopes to change attitudes to African art. Glitch lists New York bakery, limo service as Obamacare advisors NEW YORK, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Telephones have been ringing off the hook at a Brooklyn cupcake bakery, an Indian restaurant and other New York City establishments, but the calls are not all helping business. Hal Needham, Stuntman and Director of Action Films, Dies at 82 Mr. Needham performed and designed stunts in many television episodes and movies before directing Smokey and the Bandit, The Cannonball Run and other films. Ohio approves Dayton Power and Light power auction results Oct 30 (Reuters) - Ohio utility regulators on Wednesday approved the results of Dayton Power and Light Co's first wholesale electric auction that will ultimately determine its retail generation... Sorting Out the New Yahoo Mail Users have reported problems with Yahoos new e-mail format, but it should still be possible to sort contacts by first name. Astronomers Find Earthlike Planet, but at 3,500 Degrees, Its Too Hot to Visit Kepler 78b, a planet 400 light-years away, is the first planet that seems to be of similar size and made of the same mixture of rock and iron as Earth. Dance Review At Ice Theater of New York, Balanchine as Inspiration Edward Villella, a former Balanchine star, choreographs for Ice Theater of New York. Seoul shares seen weaker on U.S. uncertainty, ahead of key surveys SEOUL, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Seoul shares are set to open lower on Thursday after the U.S. central bank renewed its open-ended commitment to monetary support, and with investors looking ahead to global economic indicators due out later in the week. "With uncertainties piling up, economic indicators are the utmost factor that investors are counting on as of now," said Chang Hee-jong, an analyst at Hana Daetoo Securities. Wall Street stocks slipped and Treasury yields popped higher after the No. 11 Auburn Rolls Past Florida Atlantic, 45-10 Jeremy Johnson threw two long touchdown passes to Sammie Coates after replacing injured starter Nick Marshall and No. 11 Auburn overwhelmed Florida Atlantic 45-10 on Saturday night. New Yorkers target Barneys after black shoppers claim bias NEW YORK (Reuters) - A small group of demonstrators gathered at the Manhattan storefront of Barneys New York Inc on Wednesday to express outrage over black customers' complaints they were stopped by... World's 15 top rivers for travelers They irrigate our farms, they're an important means of transport, they're a source of eco-friendly power. But rivers are often best for their amazing travel experiences. Clowns in Mexico City? You cant be serious! Oct. 24 - Hundreds of clowns from across the Americas converge in Mexico City to attend the 18th annual clown convention to hone their clowning skills. Tara Cleary reports. How to do business in Seoul Etiquette, tricky addresses, best hotels by business hub. Here's what many business travelers wish they'd known before arrival. Montreal's Budaj, Plekanec Spoil Rangers' Opener Peter Budaj made 27 saves for his 11th career NHL shutout, and Tomas Plekanec and Alex Galchenyuk provided all the offense Montreal needed as the Canadiens spoiled the New York Rangers' long-awaited home opener with a 2-0 victory Monday night. White House faces tough sell in Congress on delay of Iran sanctions WASHINGTON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Top Obama administration officials have been pushing U.S. lawmakers hard to hold off on new sanctions over Iran's nuclear program, but some key lawmakers said on Wednesday they had not yet been convinced to support a delay. Strategies Riding Out the Political Storm Investment strategists say its likely that long-term investors who stick to a well-thought-out plan can ride out awkward periods like the current conflict in Washington with few ill effects. Brazil's OGX files for bankruptcy protection -source RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 30 (Reuters) - OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA, the Brazilian oil company controlled by former billionaire Eike Batista, sought court protection from creditors on Wednesday in Latin America's largest-ever corporate bankruptcy filing, a source with direct knowledge of the situation told Reuters. World Briefing | Europe Greek Police Say 10 Officers Have Links to Golden Dawn An internal investigation found that the officers had ties to the neo-fascist party, but that no signs of organized cells affiliated with the group had been discovered. Deal Professor Trepidation and Restrictions Leave Crowdfunding Rules Weak Crowdfunding has great potential for fraud, but the S.E.C.s proposed rules for this investment model do little to protect investors. Square Feet Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Dufner claims 1st major title Jason Dufner wins 2013 PGA Championship over Jim Furyk. Patrick Snell reports. Bolshois Plans for New York Remain Unclear The Bolshoi and Lincoln Center have not announced whether the ballet will appear there in 2014. TABLE-Foreign brokers set to buy Japanese stocks by small margin TOKYO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Thursday. Japanese Stocks BUY 11.2 million shares SELL 10.9 million shares ------------------------------------------------------ BUY 300,000 shares EU environment ministers call for action on climate BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) - Thirteen European environment ministers urged the European Union on Monday to adopt ambitious energy and climate goals for 2030 or risk falling behind the rest of the world. Staten Island Pizzas That Stood the Test of Time These pizza parlors can whip up a pie, thick or thin, puffy or crisp, to suit just about any appetite. Sorting Out the New Yahoo Mail Users have reported problems with Yahoos new e-mail format, but it should still be possible to sort contacts by first name. Twitter's 'anti-Facebook' IPO tactics win over some investors NEW YORK (Reuters) - Institutional investors who met with Twitter Inc this week say they are optimistic about its initial public offering and see little sign of the irrational exuberance that... Gruesome scenes on Santiagos streets Oct. 21 - Scenes from hell ooze onto the streets of Santiago as thousands of zombies embark on their annual walk through the Chilean capital. Tara Cleary reports. 7-Year Low Reported in Piracy Off Somalia The United Nations secretary general attributed the decline to increased international policing and information-sharing, more prosecutions and imprisonment of captured pirates, and greater security steps by commercial shippers. For Lou Reeds Chefs, a Walk on the Mild Side For a handful of chefs and restaurateurs in downtown Manhattan, Lou Reed was a devoted customer. Target still confident about Canada, despite soft initial sales TORONTO, Oct 29 (Reuters) - U.S. discount retail chain Target Corp said on Wednesday it expects to recover from initial stumbles in its ambitious push into Canada and still hit long-term growth... Can Presidents Cup survive? Tiger Woods and others on whether U.S. domination could threaten the future of Presidents Cup.

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