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News Feed Latest worldwide news Vatican's 'culture minister' tweets Lou Reed song VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, the Vatican's 71-year-old culture minister, paid his own tribute on Monday to the late rocker Lou Reed, tweeting one of his best-known songs... Turkish entrepreneur opens first online 'halal' sex shop ANKARA (Reuters) - A Turkish entrepreneur has opened what he says is the country's first online sex shop for Muslims, selling everything from lubricants to herbal aphrodisiacs and offering advice on how to have "halal" sex. Woods wins 79th PGA title Tiger Woods wraps up victory in the WGC-Bridgestone tournament Sunday ahead of the final major of the season later this week where he will start hot favorite. Lists That Rank Colleges Value Are on the Rise Purists might regard it as an insult to the intellectual, social and civic value of education, but dollars-and-cents tabulations are the fastest growing sector of the college rankings industry. U.S. consumer sentiment slides in October on government shutdown NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. consumer sentiment dropped in October to its lowest level since the end of last year as consumers worried congressional dysfunction and the resulting partial shutdown of the... EU asks Spain to change price proposal for Telefonica MADRID (Reuters) - The European Commission has asked Spanish competition regulator the CNMC to withdraw or amend its proposal to set the prices at which Telefonica can sell broadband services on its network to other companies. Wikipedia China Becomes Front Line for Views on Language and Culture Even innocuous topics have become controversial for Wikipedia editors from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, and compounding the issue are language differences. BRIEF-Avic Capital 9-mth net profit up 30.4 pct * Says 9-month net profit up 30.4 percent y/y at 693 million yuan ($114 million) Murray's historic win Andy Murray won Wimbledon, breaking Britain's 77-year drought for a men's singles champion. 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. Four Oklahoma prisoners escape through shower, remain at large (Reuters) - Four prisoners at an Oklahoma jail pried open a maintenance hatch in a shower and escaped through a crawl space, the Caddo County sheriff said. Bits Blog Instagram Will Begin Showing Ads in the Photo Stream The popular photo and video sharing service owned by Facebook will begin showing ads to its 60 million users in the United States in the next week. Singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to assault (Warning Language in seventh paragraph may be offensive to some readers) Youre the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Drywall Contractors Fastest-growing small businesses. The sharing economy. Why the wedding business is booming in New Jersey. Garment District Isnt Just for Fashion Anymore Nonfashion industry tenants are flocking to the garment district because of soaring rents in other areas. Rapper 50 Cent gets probation in domestic violence case LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - American rapper 50 Cent on Monday struck a deal with Los Angeles prosecutors for three years' probation and 30 days of community service after allegedly kicking the mother of his child and destroying her property during a June altercation. Exclusive | Gardiner Home Lot An Undiluted Pedigree in the Hamptons A 3.7-acre property in East Hampton is the only lot from the original settlement still owned by descendants of the family that settled on it. Obama, Netanyahu discuss Iran, Middle East talks by phone WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone on Monday and discussed recent developments on Iran, Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and other regional issues, the White House said on Monday. Five killed as car ploughs into crowd in Beijing's Tiananmen Square BEIJING (Reuters) - Five people were killed and dozens injured on Monday, the government said, when a car ploughed into pedestrians and caught fire in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, the site of 1989 pro-democracy protests bloodily suppressed by the military. Bloom, Kerr separate; Dornan set for "Grey" Oct 25 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr separate, Jamie Dornan is officially set for "Fifty Shades of Grey," and Octavia Spencer lands a TV role. Bob Mezan reports. World Briefing | Middle East Saudi Arabia Women Warned of Arrest Over Driving Protest The warnings came on the eve of the planned protest by female activists who have obtained drivers licenses abroad Nadal on comeback triumph Fresh from his stunning win in New York, Rafael Nadal describes his relief after a painful comeback from injury. Dot Earth Blog Will Sandys Lessons Fade as a Sleepy Atlantic Storm Season Ends? An extraordinarily quiet Atlantic hurricane season follows an epic storm surge, raising questions about disaster forgetfulness. Chat Chow Lots of Dim Sum Feeds a Starry Career Chris Cannon has had a long career in fine dining, and its genesis was at a simple dim sum parlor in Chinatown. UPDATE 2-Ex-Arizona Rep. Renzi gets 3 years in prison for fraud (Adds details, comments from Renzi and acting assistant attorney general) Obama Reassures F.B.I. at Ceremony for New Director At a ceremony recognizing James B. Comey as the new head of the agency, the president said he would fight to keep politics from interfering with its mission. 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. Penn State to Pay $59.7 Million to 26 Sandusky Victims The settlements in the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse case have been unfolding since mid-August, but Penn State waited until Monday to announce them all at once. Consol to Sell 5 Coal Mines To Murray The energy company, which is selling the automated mines to Murray Energy, says it will focus on natural gas production and coal export. Dance Review Rosas Performs En Atendant and Cesena at BAM En Atendant and Cesena, two pieces that allude to the religious turmoil and massacres surrounding the Papal Schism, were performed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Torres Scores Late to Give Chelsea Win Over City Chelsea seized on a defensive blunder in the 90th minute to beat Manchester City, 2-1, in the Premier League. Barracuda Networks files for IPO of up to $100 million (Reuters) - Barracuda Networks, a security and data protection company, filed for an initial public offering of up to $100 million, according to a regulatory filing on Tuesday. Woods wins 79th PGA title Tiger Woods wraps up victory in the WGC-Bridgestone tournament Sunday ahead of the final major of the season later this week where he will start hot favorite. Russia Team Depleted Russia will send an inexperienced team when it faces Italy in the Fed Cup finals next week in Sardinia. Tito's widow, First Lady of Yugoslavia, receives state funeral BELGRADE (Reuters) - Jovanka Broz, Yugoslavia's former First Lady who lived virtually forgotten for many years after war tore apart the socialist federation built by her husband Tito, received a... WRAPUP 2-Storm kills five in UK and Netherlands, causes travel chaos LONDON/AMSTERDAM, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Hurricane strength winds battered Britain and the Netherlands on Monday, killing five people, cutting power and forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and train journeys before the storm barrelled further into mainland Europe. International Real Estate House Hunting in ...Warsaw The market in Poland had a boom starting in 2004, when the country joined the European Union, and ending in 2009, when the repercussions of the American mortgage lending crisis began to be felt. Apple beats but margins worry; Investors holding breath Oct. 28 - Summary Apple sales and profits beat forecasts; Wall Street little changed but SP 500 at lifetime high as pending home sales, factory data point to sluggish economy. Conway G. Gittens reports. Key U.S. official faces grilling over Obamacare website WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two months before the troubled October 1 launch of Obamacare exchanges, a key administration official overseeing the program assured a congressional oversight panel that work was on track to roll out a tested website that would make it easy for Americans to enroll in affordable health insurance coverage. 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.

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