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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 3-Evacuations ordered as Tropical Storm Karen nears U.S. coast NEW ORLEANS, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Authorities issued mandatory evacuation orders for low-lying areas south of New Orleans on Friday as a weakened Tropical Storm Karen closed in on the Louisiana coast... Azarenka Undone by Double Faults and Petkovic A deluge of double faults coupled with bad time management left Victoria Azarenka cursing her luck as she floundered in the first round of the China Open following a 6-4 2-6 6-4 defeat by Germany's Andrea Petkovic on Monday. World Briefing | Europe Russia A Legal Victory for Kasparov Garry Kasparov, the chess champion and opposition politician, on Thursday won a ruling against the Russian government for an illegal arrest at a Moscow rally in 2007. Fast food giants get taste for Africa Western fast food brands are increasingly moving into Africa, looking to tap the continent's growing middle class. In Practice Readers Ask About Subsidies and Other Health Care Law Provisions The Timess Tara Siegel Bernard is answering questions about the Affordable Care Act. NEWSMAKER Liberian President on road to peace prosperity Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, discusses her administrations development goals and challenges at a Thomson Reuters Newsmaker event in Washington, D.C. Environmental Damage in Bangladesh The garment and textile industries in Bangladesh have contributed heavily to what experts describe as a water pollution disaster. British celebrity publicist pleads not guilty to sex assaults LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's best-known publicist Max Clifford pleaded not guilty on Friday to 11 counts of indecent assault dating back to 1966 that stemmed from a police investigation into child sex crimes by the late TV star Jimmy Savile. France Takes Aim at Amazon to Protect Local Bookshops French lawmakers on Thursday approved a law that bars online booksellers from offering free delivery to customers on top of a maximum 5 percent discount on books. Coaches share their wisdom The world's best golf coaches share their wisdom with CNN's Living Golf. NHC says Karen continuing northwestward over central Gulf of Mexico (Reuters) - Tropical storm Karen was continuing north-northwestward over the central Gulf of Mexico and could be near hurricane strength late Friday and early Saturday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its bulletin. Will this man ever end his drought? Julien Benneteau is a talented player. He has beaten Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. But the Frenchman just can't win a tournament. When he lost to rising star Joao Sousa in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, he slumped to 0-9 in finals to tie an unwanted record. Qatar plans unaffected by FIFA move organizers DOHA (Reuters) - FIFA's delay in making a decision on the dates for the 2022 Qatar World Cup will not affect the country's plans for the tournament, a senior official told Reuters on Friday. T Magazine On View | Friendly Sculptures Derived From Scary Weather The artist Nathalie Miebach creates whimsical pieces that represent complex scientific data related to unusual weather patterns. British celebrity publicist pleads not guilty to sex assaults LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's best-known publicist Max Clifford pleaded not guilty on Friday to 11 counts of indecent assault dating back to 1966 that stemmed from a police investigation into child sex crimes by the late TV star Jimmy Savile. Pope, in Assisi, calls on Church to shun vanity ASSISI, Italy (Reuters) - The Roman Catholic Church, from the lowliest priest to the pontiff himself, must strip itself of all "vanity, arrogance and pride" and humbly serve the poorest members of society, Pope Francis said on Friday. Secret to Vettel's dominance? Former Red Bull F1 driver David Coulthard explores the story behind Sebastian Vettel's dominance. Amanda Davies reports. Can doodling boost your memory? The common doodle has long been frowned upon in business meetings. But now researchers say doodling aids concentration by reducing a person's capacity to daydream whether in the workplace or the classroom. UPDATE 1-Jana Partners takes large stake in Redbox operator Outerwall Oct 4 (Reuters) - Activist investor Jana Partners LLC reported a 13.5 percent stake in Outerwall Inc and said it intends to explore options, including a possible sale, for the operator of the Redbox video rental kiosks. Gadgetwise Untangle Your Cords Recoil Winders help organize earbud, USB and power cords into neat, pocket-size packages. India Ink Mobile Payment Startups Face Reluctant Indian Consumers Even Indias wealthier, plugged-in consumers are reluctant to use mobile banking and frequent card payments. RPT INTERVIEW-Terna rolling out Montenegro link in hub race * Montenegro power link ready in 2017 at cost of 1 bln euros Icahn caves on Dell again, will not seek share rights SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Activist investor Carl Icahn, who ended his months-long campaign against Michael Dell's planned buyout of Dell Inc last month, on Friday signaled his final retreat from the struggling personal computer maker. Shutdown slows U.S. bilateral talks to fight offshore tax dodgers WASHINGTON, Oct 4 (Reuters) - The federal government shutdown has interrupted U.S. efforts to negotiate agreements with other countries on implementing an anti-tax evasion law that is to take effect next year, tax lawyers said on Friday. Grand Slam champ's passion for song 2-time Grand Slam doubles champ Vania King talks about her passion for singing as she performs at a baseball game. Well The 5-Minute Empathy Workout Reading Chekhov A new study found that reading literary fiction leads to better performance on tests of empathy, social perception and emotional intelligence. Roundup After a Suspension, Liverpools Star Striker Quickly Returns to Form Luis Surez returned to Englands Premier League in explosive fashion Sunday, teaming up with his strike partner Daniel Sturridge to propel Liverpool to a 3-1 win at Sunderland. N.F.L. Roundup Mixed News on Giants Injuries Although there was nothing encouraging to report about the offensive linemen Chris Snee and David Baas, cornerback Corey Webster said he would play Sunday. Whole Wheat Penne or Fusilli With Tomatoes, Shell Beans and Feta Shell beans have a short season, but are a rare treat to be savored while you can. Square Feet Lofty Bids Emerge for a Piece of New Yorks Skyline Malkin Holdings may move ahead as early as this week with plans to sell shares to the public through a real estate investment trust. UPDATE 1-U.S. House Democrats probe move to reopen government WASHINGTON, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Democratic leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday announced that they are working on a maneuver that, if successful, would force a vote on legislation to... Ormet says shutting Ohio aluminum smelter immediately NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ormet Corp will immediately close its 270,000-tonne-per-year aluminum smelter in Hannibal, Ohio, a casualty of historically low metal prices and "uncontrollable" power costs, the company said on Friday. Harold M. Agnew, Physicist Present at Birth of the Nuclear Age, Dies at 92 Dr. Agnew, who helped build the worlds first reactor and atomic bombs, flew on the first atomic strike against Japan and filmed the mushroom cloud. Five ways to resign in style Fed up with your boss? Can't think of the best way to exit stage left? Check out our list of some of the most memorable ways people have quit their jobs. Norman Rockwell paintings to be sold at New York auction NEW YORK (Reuters) - Seven works by American painter and illustrator Norman Rockwell, including "Saying Grace" and "The Gossips," will be sold at auction in New York in December, Sotheby's auction house said on Thursday. A gift of U.S. diplomacy to Iran? A 2,700 year-old silver chalice may be a new token of friendship between the United States and Iran, at least that's the way Iran's cultural heritage chief sees it. Many Win in Offering, but Some Are Off List Twitters public filing listed some of its biggest winners, including investment firms and current and former executives, but two of its co-founders were missing. Atlanta woman says she is the voice of Apple's Siri ATLANTA, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Siri, whose voice do you have? Chile frost hits fruit and wine, emergency declared SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chile has declared a state of emergency after a late frost caused an estimated $1 billion worth of damage to fruit crops, potentially hitting wine production and impacting trade from one of South America's top fruit exporters. UPDATE 1-Memories of Facebook cloud Twitter's IPO SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 4 (Reuters) - When Facebook Inc was preparing to go public last year, the telephones at Granite Investment Advisors rang off the hook as clients called about the social media's company's highly anticipated debut.

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