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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-ANZ annual cash profit up 11 pct to record, meets forecast * Annual cash profit of A$6.5 bln vs consensus of A$6.4 bln Scientists stumped by elusive lizard's prodigious proboscis Oct. 24 - The elusive Pinocchio Lizard, believed for more than 50 years to be extinct, has become a major attraction for scientists since its rediscovery in 2005. The lizard - or anole - is native to a small slice of rainforest in northern Ecuador but is gaining attention mainly for the horn that protrudes from its snout. Rob Muir reports. Gold iPhones sold out til October With the latest iPhone handsets going on sale in 11 countries and territories Friday, there will be the usual lines of diehard fans snaking around popular Apple stores. 'Bionic man' makes debut at Washington's Air and Space Museum WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A first-ever walking, talking "bionic man" built entirely out of synthetic body parts made his Washington debut on Thursday. Editorial Narendra Modis Rise in India The divisive technocrat with a disturbing record of intolerance could become the countrys next prime minister. Brazil to insist on local Internet data storage after U.S. spying SAO PAULO/BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil, seeking to shield its citizens from alleged U.S. spying, is pushing ahead with its plan to force global Internet companies to store data obtained from Brazilian users inside the country, according to a draft of the law seen by Reuters. LG Electronics unveils curved smartphone in race against Samsung SEOUL, Oct 28 (Reuters) - South Korea's LG Electronics Inc unveiled a curved smartphone on Monday in a move to catch up bigger rival Samsung Electronics Co. In a Breathtaking First, NASAs Voyager 1 Exits the Solar System Voyager 1, launched back in 1977, has become the first man-made object to pass into the unknown vastness of interstellar space. Obama, at Brooklyn School, Pushes Education Agenda The president went to the Pathways in Technology Early College High School, which he mentioned in his State of the Union address this year, to talk about education. Critics Notebook Dracula With Jonathan Rhys Meyers on NBC Jonathan Rhys Meyers stars as the title character in Dracula, a new vampire drama on NBC. Facebook Eases Privacy Rules for Teenagers Teenagers will now be able to post items that can be seen by the public, making it easier for the social network to turn a post into an ad that can be shown widely. In Mumbai Case, a Group of Assault Suspects Had Little Fear of the Law The details of a gang rape case in Mumbai reinforce the notion that rape remains a largely invisible crime in India. Sports Briefing | Tennis Williams in Semifinals in Istanbul Top-ranked Serena Williams advanced to the semifinals of the WTA Championships in Istanbul by defeating Petra Kvitova on Thursday. Battering Britain Oct. 28 - Britain's strongest storm in a decade batters southern regions. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Sports Briefing | Auto Racing Vettel Earns Pole Position for Indian Grand Prix Sebastian Vettel closed in on his fourth straight Formula One title by claiming the pole position for the Indian Grand Prix in Greater Noida. T Magazine The Making Of | A Marionette Production of Sleeping Beauty, Created With Centuries-Old Techniques The Milanese artisans of Carlo Colla Sons Marionette Company who create sets, bodies and tiny costumes will also serve as puppeteers in a performance at the New Victory Theater in Times Square, beginning Nov. 1. T Magazine On Beauty | Two-Tone Eye Shadow, Double the Effect Color-blocked eye shadow is a chic way to achieve a dramatic, outr look, and the technique is less complicated than you might think. In Transit Blog Calendar Coming Events in Florida; Turkey; and Wisconsin A weekly capsule of events around the globe curated by our writers and editors. Facing Vote on European Subsidies, Fishermen Cling to Way of Life A vote by the European Union on Wednesday could determine whether to continue supporting the big-fleet approach or steer the fishing industry toward a more ecological future. White House sees need for 'constraints' on NSA spying WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House moved on Monday to reassure U.S. allies and Americans concerned about the sweeping nature of the National Security Agency's surveillance practices by acknowledging that more constraints are needed to ensure that privacy rights are protected. World Series Game 4 Red Sox 4, Cardinals 2 Red Sox Top Cardinals to Even Series Led by Jonny Gomes and his three-run homer in the top of the sixth, Boston avenged a controversial Game 3 loss by beating St. Louis Sunday to even the World Series at two games apiece. Education A Film School With a Sense of Place Lodz Film School is one of the few left in the world where students still learn on 35-millimeter and 16-millimeter film, but students also praise the schools unique way of teaching. Amanda Senatore, Parker Hatfield The bride works for an investment management firm; the groom is an exhibit designer. Vivendi to Buy Lagarderes Stake in Canal Plus Vivendi has agreed to buy out Lagarderes 20-percent stake in the pay-television operator Canal Plus France for 1.02 billion euros, or $1.41 billion. Colombia guerrillas free kidnapped U.S. marine Oct. 28 - FARC guerrillas in Colombia release a former U.S. marine kidnapped in June during a trek through jungle. Paul Chapman reports. Has Italy found fountain of youth? Italian spring water reportedly has healing powers, as CNN's Ben Wedeman reports. Recipes for Health Broccoli Stem and Red Pepper Slaw Broccoli stems are too often an afterthought. Use them in this delicious salad so they dont go to waste. Bolshois Plans for New York Remain Unclear The Bolshoi and Lincoln Center have not announced whether the ballet will appear there in 2014. Jordan picks banks for $1.25 bln U.S.-guaranteed sovereign bond DUBAI, Oct 28 (Reuters) - The Kingdom of Jordan has picked three banks to arrange a $1.25 billion sovereign bond issue which will be guaranteed by the United States, a document from lead managers said on Monday. Making Robots More Like Us In a shift away from robots made to perform in factories, designers are putting the human into humanoids so that they can safely interact in public. Egyptian Satirist Returns to TV With Careful Barbs In his first show since the military ousted President Mohamed Morsi in July, Bassem Youssef skewered the leadership with caution, in a test of what the government was prepared to allow. French to Strike, but This Time Owners Call It A group representing Frances professional soccer owners plans to cancel matches next month to protest a tax on salaries of more than one million euros. J. J. Abrams and Doug Dorst Collaborate on a Book, S. The director-producer J. J. Abrams (the recent Star Trek movies) has collaborated with Doug Dorst on a hardback book, S., that operates on several levels. Sports Briefing | Soccer Fulham Wins Easily Pajtim Kasami and Steve Sidwell both scored with spectacular volleys as Fulham came from behind to beat Crystal Palace, 4-1, in a Premier League game between relegation-threatened teams. Critics Notebook The Unexpected Files Comes to Science Channel The Unexplained Files, a new television series on the Science Channel, looks at some puzzles of existence. Ride with a view U.S. firm to offer balloon excursions to stratosphere CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Hoping to cash in on a growing appetite for adventure, an Arizona startup has unveiled plans for a balloon ride to the stratosphere, offering passengers about two hours of space-like views from 19 miles above Earth. Ralph Pellecchio, James Wernz A special counsel for Citigroup in Manhattan and an attending physician at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn are married by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Television Review The Governors Wife, on AE, Follows Life of Edwin Edwards Edwin Edwards, the former governor of Louisiana, served a decade in prison. Now he has a young mate, a new baby and plenty of trouble on The Governors Wife. Judge Blocks Part of Texas Abortion Law The ruling in Federal District Court rejected a provision requiring doctors at abortion clinics to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. Motherlode Blog The Food Writer and Her Picky Eater My son is no different from many other picky eaters. Im whats different. Im a food writer. So you cant blame me for my sons poor eating habits. (Only I can do that.)

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