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News Feed Latest worldwide news World Bank urges better cookstoves in developing states to curb deaths OSLO (Reuters) - (Release at 2301 GMT, Sunday Nov 3) Simple measures to reduce pollution from cooking stoves in developing nations could save a million lives a year and help slow global warming, a World Bank study showed on Monday. Russia, Ukraine halt giant Antarctic marine sanctuary plan group SYDNEY (Reuters) - Russia and the Ukraine on Friday again scuttled plans to create the world's largest ocean sanctuary in Antarctica, pristine waters rich in energy and species such as whales, penguins and vast stocks of fish, an environmentalist group said. Pentagon Memo Pentagon News Service, Read at First Light and Debated All Day, Fades Away There were many causes of death for the Early Bird, among them Internet services that made the effort seem like an anachronism. Sports Briefing | Sports Business Pieces of Astrodome for Sale Thousands of people vied for the chance to take home a piece of the iconic, aging Houston Astrodome, once the home of the N.F.L.s Oilers and baseballs Astros. Team rebuilding world's first website Twenty years ago, a team of researchers shared the Web with the world. Now they want to show a generation that grew up online what it was like in its earliest days. Gogo says U.S. move on inflight devices 'favorable tailwind' NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. decision to allow greater use of electronic devices on flights is "another favorable tailwind" for Gogo Inc., the internet provider for 80 percent of the U.S. commercial aircraft fleet, its chief executive told Reuters on Thursday. Jeptoo Wins in a Sprint From Behind Buzunesh Deba and Tigist Tufa built a huge lead before Priscah Jeptoo ran them down, taking the lead around Mile 24 to win by 49 seconds. Kimberly Eisler, Gareth Glaser Jr. The couple met at the University of Pennsylvania. Merkel win another step toward EU reforms Rehn German Chancellor Angela Merkel's victory signals a "strong sense of continuity" as the EU moves forward with reforms and toward a banking union, says European Commission Vice President Olli Rehn in an interview with Reuters Editor-in-Chief Stephen Adler. Violin that played as Titanic sank sells for $1.5 million LONDON (Reuters) - A violin that was being played as the Titanic went down was sold for 900,000 pounds ($1.46 million) at auction on Saturday, a record price for memorabilia from the doomed ocean liner. Swisscom builds "Swiss Cloud" as spying storm rages * Swisscom can only guarantee data security within borders Arts, Briefly Joyce Theater Plans The New York City Ballet principal Wendy Whelan, DanceBrazil and Pilobolus are among those slated to perform on the Joyce Theater stage in 2014. Alan Greenspan defends legacy Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on his new book, and defending his legacy from harsh criticism. The Boss Margaret Minson When the Gamex2019;s on the Line As an athlete, Margaret Minson of Student Sponsor Partners learned how to take risks x2014; a quality that has helped her in her career. UPDATE 3-Bondholders lose bid to lift U.S. stay in Argentina litigation NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Friday said it would leave a freeze in place on an order requiring Argentina to pay $1.33 billion to bondholders suing for repayment in the wake of... Allan Block, Whose Sandal Shop Was Folk Music Hub, Dies at 90 Mr. Block helped popularize open-toed footwear, and his store in Greenwich Village drew musicians like Doc Watson and Bob Dylan during the 1950s and 60s. Oarfish Offer Chance to Study an Elusive Animal Long Thought a Monster Within five days, two oarfish were found in California last month, giving marine biologists a rare opportunity to study a lengthy and elusive big fish. S. Africa Girls raped, murdered In a country where several rapes are said to occur every minute, in a township where violence is commonplace, this was a crime that shocked the entire community of Diepsloot, South Africa. Hong Kong shares rise, H-shares post best weekly gain in 2 months HONG KONG, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares ended slightly higher on Friday, with the Chinese banking sector buoyed by declining money rates in the mainland and a pair of surveys showing solid manufacturing activity in the world's second-largest economy. Paramedics report lack of critical care training NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Paramedics often have to transport patients in critical condition from one medical facility to another. In a new survey, some said they perform procedures and use tools they haven't been trained in on the way. New Confections, Coconut Chips and More Recommendations for the week of Oct. 29. Alleged rapists 'ordered to cut grass' Protesters demand justice for a Kenyan teen who was allegedly gang raped, and the suspects ordered to cut grass as punishment. U.S. health secretary on the hot-seat over healthcare website Oct. 30 - U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius apologizes for problems with the Affordable Care Act website during a hearing on Capitol Hill. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). On the Market in New York City An Upper East Side one-bedroom; a Midtown East two-bedroom; and another two-bedroom in Boerum Hill. Exclusive | 383 West Broadway A Stylized Sanctuary in SoHo A top-floor penthouse in a former warehouse with a spare-no-expense renovation. Workspace In Touch With Nature, and With Rock n Roll Chuck Leavell, 61, of the Mother Nature Network, also plays piano for the Rolling Stones. His office reflects his work with both the environment and his music and his love of family. Sports Briefing | Baseball Rodriguez Inquiry Defended by Selig Commissioner Bud Selig said he was satisfied baseballs investigators did nothing wrong in obtaining evidence against Alex Rodriguez in the Biogenesis case. Mutai, Jeptoo win NY Marathon in Kenyan sweep NEW YORK (Reuters) - Defending champion Geoffrey Mutai and Priscah Jeptoo won the men's and women's races at the New York City Marathon on Sunday for a Kenyan sweep in chilly, windy conditions through the city's five boroughs. "Ender's Game" ends up at top Box Office spot Nov. 3 - "Enders Game" trumps the competition with $28 million in first 3 days, pushing "Bad Grandpa" the A-lister movie "Last Vegas" behind at the box office. Gavino Garay reports. Jeremy Lin I don't focus on race Jeremy Lin on whether it's more difficult to make it as an Asian-American player in the NBA. Swiss Finance Minister wants banks to boost leverage ratios paper GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss banks should be subject to higher leverage ratio requirements, Swiss Finance Minister Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf was quoted as saying on Sunday. N.B.A. Roundup With Victory Over Bulls, 76ers Are 3-0 The Philadelphia 76ers, who were pegged to be one of the leagues worst teams, continued their stunning start to the season, beating the Chicago Bulls 107-104. Facebook trending down with teens Young teens are moving on from social giant Facebook. But where are they headed? Richard Quest and Jeffrey Cole discuss. Monaco's F1 transformation The most famous race in Formula One -- the Monaco Grand Prix -- brings a change of pace to Monaco's Mediterranean idyll. Gasquet Stays in the Running Richard Gasquet beat Fernando Verdasco, 7-5, 6-7 (6), 6-3, in the second round of the Paris Masters to stay in the race for a World Tour Finals spot. Roche poised for deal to get back into antibiotics paper GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Roche is poised to get back into antibiotics by taking over a candidate drug being developed by privately-owned Polyphor, the NZZ am Sonntag paper said on Sunday, without citing a source for the information. Rory McIlroy in good shape after Korea Rory McIlroy leaves South Korea in "good shape" despite what might have been at Korean Open. Gadgetwise Vacuum Tubes in a Speaker, but Lacking Old-Time Warmth Samsungs new sound bar has the conveniences of todays technology, and the company has tried to replicate the rich tones of last centurys audio. Less sin, more Shrek in Macau as China takes aim in corruption fight MACAU, Nov 4 (Reuters) - The media scrum surrounding the politically connected chairman of a Chinese financial services company was interested in one particular unpaid loan. A Minute With Jared Leto on movies, music and playing a transgender woman LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After transitioning from a Hollywood heartthrob to a critically acclaimed actor, then fronting a rock band with worldwide success, Jared Leto takes on one of his biggest challenges yet, playing a transgender HIV patient in his return to film.

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