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Co-operative details bank rescue plan
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Co-operative Group has detailed a rescue plan for its banking arm, under which it will hand control of the unit to investors including U.S. hedge funds as part of a 1.5...


Empowering Africa from the US
The CEO of the Africa-America Institute, Amini Kajunju, on all the opportunities offered on the African continent.


Senna vs. Fangio Who is the greatest?
Senna vs. Fangio Who is the greatest?


Off the Dribble Knicks Trying to Find Themselves, or Anybody at All, on Defense
The Knicks made just about every defensive error a team could make in their loss Tuesday to Charlotte, and there appears to be no quick fix for their problems.


BoE's Tucker warns of risks from non-banks
LONDON (Reuters) - Securities regulators in Britain and elsewhere need to do a better job of regulating hedge funds and so-called shadow banks, Bank of England deputy governor Paul Tucker said in an...


Red Bulls Prepare for a Seasoned Rival
The Houston Dynamo, hosts in the opening game of an Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, have reached the M.L.S. title game four times in seven years.


Wendy Davis, Texas Legislator, to Write Memoir
Ms. Davis, whose 11-hour filibuster elevated her stature in the Democratic Party, is running for governor.


Bachelet holding onto lead in Chile presidential election poll
SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Former President Michelle Bachelet is holding onto her substantial lead before Chile's presidential election on November 17, an IPSOS poll showed on Thursday.


Greek riot police storm former TV building, break up sit-in
ATHENS (Reuters) - Riot police stormed the former Greek state television headquarters in Athens on Thursday and evicted dozens of journalists who were fired five months ago, ending a protracted sit-in against the broadcaster's closure.


In Transit Blog Walkabout A Flight Safety Video Set to Song; a Museum Dedicated to Show Biz
A weekly capsule of travel news curated by our writers and editors.


COLUMN-Twitter and the coming crisis James Saft
(James Saft is a Reuters columnist. The opinions expressed are his own)


Diaspora, Africa's secret weapon?
How the African Diaspora can boost Africa's prosperity, dispel myths about the continent, and invest in business.


UPDATE 2-Washington state takes steps to nail down Boeing 777X contract
* Boeing seeking tax incentives and new 8-year labor contract


Nadal clinches year-end top slot
Rafael Nadal ensured a remarkable comeback in 2013 by beating Stanislas Wawrinka at the ATP World Tour Finals on Wednesday to ensure he will finish the year as world No. 1.


Senate passes bill to ban discrimination against gay workers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Democratic-led Senate, reflecting a major shift in the past decade in public opinion, passed a bipartisan bill on Thursday to outlaw discrimination against gay workers. But the measure faces an uphill struggle in the Republican-led House of Representatives.


DealBook Shares of Blackstone-Backed Real Estate Trust Rise in Debut
The Brixmor Property Group sold more shares than it had expected in its initial public offering, reflecting strong demand from investors for commercial real estate.


Titanic violin sells for $1.7 million
A violin played by the Titanic's musical conductor as the ship sank sold at auction Saturday for more than $1.7 million, a UK-based auction house said.


Fitch Credit Improvement Underpinning Stronger GSE Results
(The following statement was released by the rating agency) CHICAGO, November 07 (Fitch) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac both posted strong third-quarter results today, despite rising mortgage rates and lower volumes. Fitch Ratings believes that an improving housing market continues to support the government-sponsored enterprises' (GSEs) core financial performance and is likely to remain critical in upcoming periods. There were three important trends underlying the robust core results in the th


Advertising New Bow for CARE Packages
New ads bring back the Care package, but portray it as less of a symbol of short-term charity and more of a means of long-term empowerment.


Well Dont Tell Coach Playing Through Concussions
Despite progress in treating and preventing concussions, a new report identified one particularly stubborn challenge the culture of resistance among athletes to reporting any problems.


Telecom Italia CEO says Brazil unit is core asset that can be sold
MILAN, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Telecom Italia CEO Marco Patuano said on Thursday the company's Brazilian unit TIM Participacoes was a core asset and he would consider selling it only at a "convincing" price.


Shuttle lands at California air base
NASA officials Sunday waved off the first opportunity for space shuttle Endeavour to return to Earth, citing poor weather conditions.


In Transit Blog Nepal Tours Get Local
Village Ways is introducing trips to Nepal that have a focus on villages, where travelers stay in community guesthouses.


Roiling the Waters at River House
The change facing a storied co-op keep a beloved club or sell the space to the highest bidder?


Days Best in the N.F.L.
The top performers and key injuries in Week 9 of the N.F.L. season.


UAW leaders give nod to Williams as next president
DEARBORN, Michigan (Reuters) - Dennis Williams, the secretary-treasurer of the United Auto Workers, is the choice of the union's leaders to be its next president, the UAW announced on Thursday.


Kerry Reassures Saudis U.S. Shares Their Goals
Both sides took pains to publicly dispel the notion that the relationship was in danger of collapsing.


Farmers Insurance Renews Torrey Pines Sponsorship
Farmers Insurance stepped in at the last minute in 2010 when the PGA Tour event at Torrey Pines risked going without a sponsor.


How does Twitter make money?
CNN's Samuel Burke explains how the social media giant Twitter makes money in your feed.


Senate panel will move ahead on new Iran sanctions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate Banking Committee will move ahead with a package of tough new sanctions on Iran after the negotiating session over its nuclear program ends in Geneva on Friday, the committee's chairman said on Thursday.


Woods Backs Mickelson Move to Cut Heavy Schedule
Tiger Woods has backed fellow American Phil Mickelson's decision to cut his schedule in 2014, saying the sheer number of tournaments these days means the top players have to pick and choose where they go.


Endo buys Canada's Paladin to counter sliding sales
(Reuters) - U.S.-based specialty pharmaceutical company Endo Health Solutions Inc will buy Canadian peer Paladin Labs Inc to expand its presence in Canada and emerging markets, as generic competition...


Music Review Justin Timberlake Begins His Solo Tour in Brooklyn
Justin Timberlake, with signature songs and moves, kicked off his solo tour at Barclays Center.


Sudanese rebels tell world to 'wake up' to war
PARIS (Reuters) - The main rebel alliance fighting Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir called on the world on Thursday to "wake up" to the war, saying atrocities in Sudan were as bad as those in Syria.


Listening Post Kerry Takes a Personal Approach to Mideast Peace
Unlike Hillary Rodham Clinton, who mostly left managing the peace process to others, Secretary of State Kerry seems to enjoy grinding it out.


Helping blind golfers thrive
Shane O'Donoghue speaks with Midori Miyazaki about encouraging blind people to take up the sport of golf.


Scorsese, Hockney honored at LA intersection of art and film
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - American film director Martin Scorsese and British artist David Hockney were honored at the Art + Film Gala, an annual gathering that aims to bring the art and movie industries of Los Angeles closer together.


Qantas to close Australian maintenance plant, adding to manufacturing industry woes
SYDNEY, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Qantas Airways Ltd said on Friday it is closing an Australian maintenance plant next year, delivering another blow to the country's ailing manufacturing sector.


Theater Review Nothing to Hide, Magic at Pershing Square Center
In Nothing to Hide, the magicians Helder Guimares and Derek DelGaudio mesmerize the audience with nothing more (or less) than playing cards.


Sports Briefing | Soccer Revolution Win Playoff Opener
Andy Dorman and Kelyn Rowe scored in the second half to lead the host New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City.


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