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News Feed Latest worldwide news Did 'White Widow' spy on Kenya? Only last week Kenya police sources say officers investigating the Westgate mall massacre were called to a meeting to explain why Samantha Lewthwaite, the so-called "White Widow," continues to elude them. Michel van der Aas Up-close at White Light Festival In Up-close, the composer Michel van der Aa, using extra layers, pairs a cello soloist with a silent woman who appears in a film he wrote and directed. Microsoft beats profit forecasts, shares jump SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp cruised past Wall Street's quarterly profit and revenue forecasts on Thursday, helped by strong sales of its Office and server software to businesses, sending its... Libya's footballers in the firing line Shootings, attempted assassinations and intimidation - welcome to Libyan football in 2013. Pogue, Times Technology Columnist, Is Leaving for Yahoo After writing about personal technology for The Times for 13 years, David Pogue will start a consumer technology Web site at Yahoo. Libya oil crisis deepens as protesters shun talks TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Libya's oil crisis deepened on Tuesday after protesters blocking western fields shunned talks and locals denied that an eastern terminal would reopen, frustrating government efforts to end three months of disruptions. Whats On Tuesday Television highlights. Bits Amazon Raises Threshold for Free Shipping Amazon.com is expected to generate $75 billion in revenue this year by putting its customers first. Tuesday, in a very rare move, it put its bottom line first. Sports Briefing | Soccer Messi Rescues Barcelona in Champions League Lionel Messi scored a first-half equalizer to earn visiting Barcelona a 1-1 draw against A.C. Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday. QA Moving Into a New MacBook Air How to move personal information from one MacBook to another, and tips on searching safely online. Obama May Ban Spying on Heads of Allied States President Obama was poised to order the ban in response to a deepening diplomatic crisis over reports that the National Security Agency had for years targeted the cellphone of Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany. T Magazine Take Two | A Dual Review of Whats New, Starring Richard Meier and Tavi Gevinson The famed architect and the teenage fashion blogger take on snacks, architecture and books. Cat trained to smuggle drugs into prison caught by prison worker Oct. 23 - Guards at a Moldovan prison catch a cat being used to traffic drugs attached to its neck. Sharon Reich reports. Television Review Civil War 360 Focuses on Smithsonians Relics Civil War 360 looks at history through evocative objects. Fall TV scorecard What's hot, what's not Fall TV can be so hit ... or miss. Manufacturer Eaton's orders pick up, shares rise (Reuters) - Eaton Corp said it expects its markets to grow between 3 and 4 percent in 2014 after the electrical and hydraulics systems maker reported strong third-quarter bookings that continued into... Career Couch Avoiding Collisions of Church and the Workplace When it comes to religious expression at work, employers must balance the interests of the business with their employeesx2019; beliefs, workplace experts say. The Lede Egyptian Jihadists Cite Zawahiri in Video Claiming Responsibility for Cairo Attack A video released by militants who claimed responsibility for an attack on the countrys interior minister included footage of Ayman al-Zawahiri, the Egyptian leader of Al Qaeda. From China to Los Angeles, Taking the Electric Bus China-based BYD has contracts to provide electric buses, built at its plant in Southern California, to transit agencies in Los Angeles and Long Beach. Pressure From Generic Drugs Shrinks Profit at Pfizer The pharmaceutical giant reported net income in the third quarter fell 19 percent to $2.59 billion, or 39 cents a share. Mother 'sold daughters' virginity' A mother of 14 in Colombia tried to make ends meet, police say, by pushing her daughters into "hell" selling their virginity for a couple hundred dollars. Jellyfish prompt nuclear shutdown There's been another shutdown, but instead of spineless politicians, you can blame invertebrate sea creatures. Dance Review The Apollo Presents James Brown Get on the Good Foot James Brown Get on The Good Foot, a dance revue presented at the Apollo Theater, honored Brown for his enormous influence on music and dance and his place in the theaters history. Attacks in Iraq kill 7 officers Seven police officers were killed and nine were injured Tuesday in a series of attacks at security checkpoints in the western Iraqi province of Anbar, police said. Fitch Upgrades Novosibirsk Region to 'BBB-'; Outlook Stable Link to Fitch Ratings' Report Novosibirsk Region - Rating Action ReportMOSCOW, October 29 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Novosibirsk Region's Long-term foreign and local currency ratings to... UPDATE 2-Sony near buying Ericsson out of phone venture-WSJ * Sony and Ericsson decline to comment on reported talks 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. Breakingviews Political failure broke the global economy Oct. 29 - The inability of leaders to lead led to the policy mistakes that led to the global financial crisis, say Stephen King, Chief Economist at HSBC and Stephen Lewis, Chief Economist at Monument Securities Argentina's Supreme Court upholds controversial media law BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina's Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a controversial media law that government proponents applauded as an effort to reduce market concentration but opponents viewed as state meddling aimed at quieting dissent. Vettel eyes fourth world title in India Sebastian Vettel's extraordinary sequence of performances at the Buddh International Circuit continued on Saturday as the Red Bull driver secured a third straight pole position for the Indian Grand Prix. Nominee for U.S. telecom regulator heads to Senate vote as Cruz lifts hold WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate is expected to take on the nomination of Tom Wheeler to be the new chairman of the Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday after Republican Senator Ted Cruz lifted his hold on the vote. Smartphone shipments jump in third quarter on China demand -IDC SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Global smartphone shipments jumped 39 percent in the quarter ended Sept. 30, while brisk demand for low-priced Android devices in China eroded Apple's market share. Golf Rory beats Tiger in China Rory McIlroy has had a 2013 to forget but chooses a lucrative exhibition match with World No.1 Tiger Woods in China to give promise of a return to his stellar best at season's end. Natural Allies for the Next Sandy Natures own walls, like reefs and marshes, have appeal and provide many other benefits, but questions remain on how much protection they would provide, especially in a major storm. Personal Health Commutings Hidden Cost The American dependence on cars, resulting in lost hours that could otherwise be spent exercising or socializing, has taken a toll on our health. Reid expects Yellen to be 'easily' confirmed as Fed chair WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - U.S. 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... Sochi races to meet deadline Building Olympic facilities from scratch, Sochi, Russia, races to meet deadlines. CNN's Phil Black reports. BlackBerry met with Facebook about potential bid - WSJ TORONTO, Oct 29 (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... Lives Hunting a Chimp on a Killing Spree A moment of indecision would have grave consequences. Blackstone's Brixmor raises $825 mln from IPO Oct 29 (Reuters) - Brixmor Property Group Inc, a shopping center operator owned by Blackstone Group LP, priced its enlarged initial public offering at the midpoint of its expected range, raising $825...

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