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News Feed Latest worldwide news Injured Snedeker Withdraws From Australian PGA Brandt Snedeker has withdrawn from the Australian PGA Championship on the Gold Coast. The Appraisal The Airbnb Economy in New York Lucrative but Often Illegal A number of New Yorkers make a substantial portion of their income by renting out apartments on a short-term basis through the Airbnb website. Color Controversy at SNL Criticism over recent remarks by a cast member have shed light on the absence of black women on Saturday Night Live. Sicily's fiery Mount Etna volcano It feels like an alien world but with decent Italian food and coffee. Turkey and 'the Kurdish problem' The latest round of peace talks with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) remains the Turkish government's best bet not just to solve the country's 29-year old "Kurdish problem" but also to feed its energy-hungry population and wean it off costly and politically risky Russian and Iranian energy imports. The world's best taxis? London taxis have been voted best in the world for the sixth year in a row, according to the annual global taxi survey from Hotels.com. Browsing Fall Fashion That Is Anything but Stiff Collars with contrast or embellishments bring a little life to the party; Stella McCartney designs a new denim collection; Love Me graffiti becomes jewelry; and Esquivels designs for Tumi. U.N. urges Olympic social inclusion amid Russian gay rights storm UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. General Assembly called on Wednesday for an international truce during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia and urged Moscow "to promote social inclusion without discrimination" amid outrage over the country's ban on gay "propaganda" among minors. Talks on Antarctic Marine Reserve Fail to Reach Agreement Talks aimed at creating one of the worlds largest marine reserves in the waters off Antarctica ended in failure in the face of resistance from Russia, China and Ukraine, delegates said. World Cup New controversy for Brazil Brazil's ability to stage the 2014 World Cup has come into question once again following the cancellation of a high-profile football event which was supposed to take place in Rio de Janeiro next month. E.U. Watchdog Assails Irregularities in Spending The audit found a 23 percent jump in improper spending at time of sharp budget cuts and rising public doubts about the benefits of European integration. Captor lured her with promise of puppies Michelle Knight remembers Ariel Castro wrapping a chain around her neck and shackling her to a pole. Explosions kill 1, injure 8 in north China city reports BEIJING (Reuters) - Several small bombs exploded in front of a Communist Party building in the northern Chinese city of Taiyuan on Wednesday, killing one person and injuring another eight, state media said. JPMorgan in talks to hire NYC's top cop for security role -source NEW YORK, Nov 6 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co has been talking with New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly about hiring him for a senior role in security at the bank, a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. Regulator asks Generali to re-assess ex-managers' actions MILAN (Reuters) - Italian insurance regulator IVASS has asked Generali to carry out a new assessment of actions by two former top executives to see whether there is a case for legal action, Generali said in a statement on Wednesday. Charlie Trotter, Chicago Chef, Dies The chef had earned 10 James Beard Awards and provided a training ground for some of the countrys other best-known chefs. Google rivals asked if concessions go far enough in antitrust inquiry PARIS (Reuters) - European regulators have asked Google's rivals whether the Internet search engine's revised proposals to settle an antitrust case will boost their bargaining power in commercial negotiations, a European Commission document showed. Frankel Capturing greatness Never work with children or animals they say. DealBook European Telecom Giants in More Deals Telefnica of Spain agreed to sell a 66 percent stake in its Czech subsidiary, while Vivendi of France said it was shedding its 53 percent stake in Maroc Telecom. U.K. said bad for surveillance Leaked documents show the U.S. National Security Agency and its U.K. counterpart are the "worst offenders" of mass surveillance without oversight, says an open letter purportedly written by Edward Snowden. A Big Win for Johnson, a Boost for the Challengers Dustin Johnson already holds the distinction of having won PGA Tour events on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Site Insight A Website Concludes Its Users Need More Hand-Holding Bid4Spots is trying to figure out how to explain its reverse-auction process. At The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Competition, Sweating the Details Is Part of the Test for Designers A day of competition includes meeting with a model, having your design inspected by a formidable panel and gaining some personal insight from a judge. Co-op hedge fund shareholder famous for Argentina battle LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. hedge fund Aurelius Capital Management, which will take a stake in Co-op Bank under a rescue plan for the British mutual lender, is also protagonist in a lengthy and bitter... China launches Winter Olympics bid China is the latest country to put itself forward to hold the 2022 Winter Olympics after announcing its intention to use Beijing and Zhangjiakou as host cities. Balance sheet lets Fed be patient on when to reduce QE Rosengren BOSTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve can afford to be patient in deciding when to begin scaling back its bond purchases because there will be little difference to the size of the Fed's balance... American Eagle third-quarter surprises as margins better than expected (Reuters) - Teen apparel retailer American Eagle Outfitters Inc said it expects third-quarter profit above analysts' estimates due to better-than-expected margins, sending its shares up 13 percent in... London's Sadler's Wells plans new theatre as popularity of dance soars LONDON (Reuters) - The London dance venue Sadler's Wells announced plans on Tuesday to build a new 500-seat theatre to respond to what it said was a surge of interest in dance and to host more... The Not-So-New but Expanding World of Golf Consider a couple of scenes from the golf world this year, with emphasis on "world." Well Now, a Kiss Isnt Just a Kiss Why do we lock lips in romantic relationships? Its complicated, according to researchers at Oxford University. Its less about sex and more about assessing potential mates than you may think. China military hackers persist despite being outed by U.S. report WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The disclosure early this year of a secretive Chinese military unit believed to be behind a series of hacking attacks has failed to halt the cyber intrusions, a U.S. computer security company and congressional advisory panel said on Wednesday. Chipotle vs. Taco Bell Einhorns short put to the taste test - Felix TV David Einhorn, the investor known for betting against stocks like Green Mountain Coffee, now is targeting Chipotle Mexican Grill, saying it will face significant competition from "a resurgent Taco Bell." We put his theory to the taste test with Reuters blogger Felix Salmon, Reuters Social Media Editor Anthony De Rosa and Food and Wine Restaurant Editor Kate Krader. (October 3, 2012) Fly through 17th century London Students at De Montfort University have created a 3-D animation of the British capital before the Great Fire. Gadgetwise Review JBL Spark Bluetooth Speaker The JBL Spark Bluetooth has mediocre sound quality, and needs to be plugged into the wall, but it is colorful. Torstar writes down goodwill, shares of publisher fall TORONTO (Reuters) - Torstar Corp , owner of Canada's largest daily newspaper by circulation, reported on Wednesday a quarterly loss on the back on a charge in its media division and its shares fell... Ogwumike Unanimous Choice as Preseason All-America Chiney Ogwumike of Stanford became the ninth player to be a unanimous selection on the Associated Press preseason all-America team. Obama administration pushes back over canceled health plans WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration, under pressure over the botched opening of its healthcare website, scrambled on Tuesday to try to appease hundreds of thousands of people whose coverage is being canceled as insurers prepare for reforms in 2014. F1 design pushes boundaries Christina MacFarlane explores the evolution of F1 design with 4-time F1 World Champion Alain Prost. ArtsBeat Bolshoi Dancer Pleads Not Guilty in Attack on Artistic Director Pavel Dmitrichenko, a soloist with the Bolshoi Ballet, pleads not guilty in an attack that nearly blinded the companys artistic director. New York Sees Light Turnout After Lopsided Mayoral Polls Voters were presented with a stark choice between a politician who bills himself as having a progressive liberal vision for the city and one with a more conservative, bureaucratic approach to governance.

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