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News Feed Latest worldwide news South Africa Know before you go With apartheid two decades behind it, South Africa has claimed a spot as a top Africa destination. Here's why. Dar es Salaam by 'magic bus' The Tanzanian capital's hordes of tooting, rattling buses provide a fascinating, if somewhat uncomfortable, way to see its sights. The Neediest Cases A Teenagers Course, Altered by Motherhood Daniel Harris said that after her mother was killed at their home in Queens, she knew that she had to be strong for her son, who was born two months later. 344,000 Minivans Recalled by Honda for Brake Problem The recall, like an earlier one in March, is to fix a problem in the vehicles computer that could result in unexpected braking. The Boss Still Minding the Mill Bob Moore, founder and chief executive of Bobx2019;s Red Mill Natural Foods in Milwaukie, Ore. Bush in Dallas Easels and Tees Trump Politics Nearly five years after leaving office, former President George W. Bush lives a life of self-imposed exile in Texas, with new interests and few regrets. Fourth-Ranked Duke Beats Drury 81-65 Rodney Hood scored 21 points to help No. 4 Duke beat Drury 81-65 on Saturday in an exhibition game. On Facebook, a growing teenage wasteland Nicole Uvieghara is only 18, but that's old enough to remember the good old days on Facebook. Editors Choice Recently reviewed books of particular interest. TV's 'Duck Dynasty' waddles its way into country, music that is NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - Already atop the duck hunting industry and cable television, the Robertson family of juggernaut reality series "Duck Dynasty" now has the music charts in their crosshairs. T Magazine Listen Up | Cass McCombs and His Vagabond World The singer-songwriters latest album, which includes a track recorded with the actress Karen Black before her death, is a rebuke against the very concept of an album. Refugees inside their own country The ongoing violence in Syria has left millions of people displaced. And while many Syrians fled to neighboring countries to escape the bloodshed, others have remained despite being in harm's way, though they have been forced from their homes. India asks IBM to pay $866 million in outstanding tax reports MUMBAI (Reuters) - Indian tax authorities have asked IBM's Indian unit to pay 53.57 billion rupees ($866.20 million) in outstanding income tax on fiscal 2009 revenue, media reported on Saturday. Penn State to Pay Nearly $60 Million to 26 Abuse 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. Election system needs an overhaul, but it's not that easy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Voters in Florida were still waiting to cast their ballots more than six hours after polls closed on Election Day, registered voters in Ohio were told they were not on voter rolls and new voter ID laws in Pennsylvania led to confusion at voting places. The Tv Watch Homeland on Showtime Gets a Jolt of Energy Almost midway through a sluggish third season, Homeland gets a jolt of energy and a potentially redeeming plot turn. Court Rules Contraception Mandate Infringes on Religious Freedom A federal court on Friday ruled that the health care laws mandate that employers provide free coverage for contraception infringed on individual religious liberty. Private bank clients urged to avoid U.S. securities GENEVA (Reuters) - Some Swiss bankers are advising clients to steer clear of U.S. securities ahead of a new law that would tax people with over $50,000 invested in stocks or bonds of U.S. companies... Cuba to drop dual currency The Cuban government announced Tuesday it plans to end the country's dual-currency system. Red Bulls Cahill a Soccer Globetrotter Tim Cahill, a midfielder for the Red Bulls and Australias national team, might have been the most well-traveled player in the world in the past 16 months. Exclusive Charter weighs bid for Time Warner Cable by year-end -sources NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Charter Communications Inc is weighing a bid for Time Warner Cable Inc before year-end and is trying to devise a deal structure that would lure the No. 2 U.S. cable operator's shareholders, people familiar with the matter said. China's anti-pollution drive risks running out of gas BEIJING (Reuters) - A chronic shortage of natural gas is hurting China's plan to move away from burning coal to heat homes and offices, raising the prospect of more choking air pollution this winter and beyond. Is the Acer W510 Windows 8 tablet better than Windows RT? Can a Windows 8 tablet running on Intel's Atom be a good middle ground between Windows RT and more expensive devices? Take a look at Acer's W510 great battery life and full Windows 8. Special Report ATP World Tour Finals Federer or Nadal? With the mens season about to end with the ATP World Tour Finals, there is increasing discussion about who the greatest tennis player of this generation might be. FIFA delays Qatar decision No decision will be made on a shift in the date for soccer's Qatar 2022 World Cup before the 2014 World Cup is played, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said Friday. Square Feet Struggling Newspapers Sell Off Old Headquarters Many papers, large and small, are trying to shed their aging properties for spaces that are more efficient and high-tech. Red Bulls Cahill a Soccer Globetrotter Tim Cahill, a midfielder for the Red Bulls and Australias national team, might have been the most well-traveled player in the world in the past 16 months. China's anti-pollution drive risks running out of gas BEIJING (Reuters) - A chronic shortage of natural gas is hurting China's plan to move away from burning coal to heat homes and offices, raising the prospect of more choking air pollution this winter and beyond. Tursunov's tour of KL Open Court's Pat Cash takes Dmitry Tursunov on a sightseeing tour of Kuala Lumpur. Serious Danger of Blood Clots Halts Sale of Leukemia Drug The drug, Iclusig, has been linked to severe heart attacks and strokes, blindness and loss of blood flow in the extremities that can require amputation. Angry Over U.S. Surveillance, Tech Giants Bolster Defenses What began as a public relations predicament for American technology companies has evolved into a moral crisis that threatens the foundation of their businesses. New shoes for 10,000 homeless kids Nicholas Lowinger, 15, has provided new shoes to more than 10,000 homeless children since 2010. Frankel Capturing greatness Never work with children or animals they say. Tech CEO dares staff to fail How Trend Micro CEO Eva Chen turned international failure into an opportunity to carve out a new business strategy, writes Kristie Lu Stout. UPDATE 1-Energy Future interest payment buys time to restructure NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Energy Future Holdings made an interest payment of about $270 million to subordinated bondholders on Friday, setting the stage for a few more months of restructuring talks... World Briefing | Africa South Africa Rapist Jailed for Life A South African court sentenced a man to two life terms on Friday for the rape, mutilation and murder of a teenager in a case that shocked the nation. Michael Douglas calls his new film a unique situation Oct. 29 - Douglas, Morgan Freeman, and Robert De Niro celebrate the opening on "Last Vegas." Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Activists Feel Powerful Wrath as Russia Guards Its Arctic Claims The detained crew of a Greenpeace ship appears to have grossly underestimated Russias readiness to assert and expand its sovereignty in an Arctic region potentially rich with natural resources. Package tours Not always lame The tendency to disparage group tours is misplaced. Even seasoned travelers can benefit from guided trips. Youre the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Prankvertising How one store competes at Halloween. Why independent funeral homes are struggling. Are economists nice people?

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