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News Feed Latest worldwide news BBC DJ arrested in sex abuse inquiry BBC LONDON (Reuters) - Radio presenter Paul Gambaccini was arrested on Tuesday as part of a wider inquiry into alleged child sexual exploitation, his spokesman told the British Broadcasing Corporation... Ecuador's economy grew 3.5 pct in second quarter QUITO, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Ecuador's economy grew 3.5 percent in the second quarter that ended in June vs the same period a year earlier, driven by expansion of construction, communications and oil sectors, the central bank said on Friday. The Saturday Profile Comic Finds New Life, and Punch Lines, in Australia Sami Shah, who was making a name for himself as a comedian in Pakistan, left with his family for Australia not just because of death threats but because of his daughters birth. With a Birds-Eye View of Herald Square, Seeing All but Noticed by Few Perched atop a tall monument, two stern-looking bronze owls whose eyes glow green have long been among New York Citys more obscure architectural oddities. Top films at the North American box office Sept 8 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Sept. 6, led by "Riddick" at No. 1, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Riddick.............................$ 18.7 million 2 (1) Lee Daniels' The Butler.............$ 8.9 million 3 (5) Instructions Not Included...........$ 8.1 million 4 (3) We're the Millers...................$ 7.9 million 5 (4) Planes..............................$ 4.3 million 6 (2) No. 3 Florida State Defeats No. 7 Miami 41-14 The civility between Florida State and Miami seemed like sportsmanship at its finest as the two rivals lined up for a pregame handshake at midfield of Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday. 10 amazing stories of everyday heroes They clean up rivers, build homes for disabled veterans and bring health care to some of the darkest parts of the world. Die Frau Ohne Schatten With Schwanewilms and Goerke Die Frau Ohne Schatten returns to the Metropolitan Opera with Anne Schwanewilms and Christine Goerke. Week 9 N.F.L. Matchups One would be hard pressed to find a luckier coach in the N.F.L. this season than Andy Reid, whose Kansas City Chiefs will play a fourth game in five weeks with a team starting a backup quarterback. Pundit Was Out of Line With Woods Cheat Remarks McIlroy Golf Channel television pundit Brandel Chamblee was out of order earlier this month when he implied world number one Tiger Woods had cheated, Rory McIlroy said on Thursday. CANADA FX DEBT-Loonie closes flat vs US$, firms against euro * C$ at C$1.0427 vs US$, or 95.90 U.S. cents * Loonie gains against most currencies, especially euro * Canadian bond prices lower across the curve By Leah Schnurr TORONTO, Nov 1 (Reuters) - The... Shale gas fracking a low risk to public health -UK review LONDON (Reuters) - The risks to public health from emissions caused by fracking for shale oil and gas are low as long as operations are properly run and regulated, the British government's health agency said on Thursday. On Tennis On Road to Fed Cup Final, Top Russians Jump Off Russia, once the dominant force in womens tennis, is playing the Fed Cup finals against Italy without any of its top-ranked players. Berlin prosecutors investigate ex-Merkel ally who joined Daimler BERLIN (Reuters) - Berlin prosecutors are investigating ex-German state minister Eckart von Klaeden over a potential conflict of interest after Chancellor Angela Merkel's former ally joined carmaker Daimler as a lobbyist, a spokeswoman for the prosecutors confirmed on Sunday after a media report. Replacement Taliban leader named CNN's Nic Robertson has learned the name of the man who could become the next leader of the Pakistani Taliban. Gillian Brody, Noah Zachary The bride teaches prekindergarten; the groom is an account executive at a public relations firm. A crash course in F1 fitness Christina MacFarlane joins Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean to learn how to strengthen the specific muscles used in F1. Opera Review War Sum Up at the Howard Gilman Opera House at BAM War Sum Up was just the kind of thing that could get adventuresome opera lovers thinking and talking. UPDATE 1-Bank of Ireland margins up as refinancing plans boosted DUBLIN, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Bank of Ireland039;s net interest margin continued to grow in the third quarter and analysts welcomed clarification from a regulator over the refinancing of 1.8 billion euros ($2.5 billion) of state preference shares. Williams' toughest challenge Serena Williams opens up about her fifth U.S. Open victory and the medical condition that almost ended her career. Off the Shelf The Frackers and the Birth of an Energy Boom A new book focuses on the half-dozen Texas and Oklahoma energy companies behind the surging growth of hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas in the last two decades. High-tech improves centuries-old wine tradition Nov 3 - New technology called 'Smart vineyard' helps winemakers to harvest 'nobly rotten' grapes to make Hungary's Tokaj wine. Joel Flynn reports. Exhibition Review Beethovens Ninth A Masterpiece Reunited at the Morgan Beethovens Ninth A Masterpiece Reunited, an exhibition at the Morgan Library Museum, focuses on two copied scores of that symphony that were edited by the composer. Linking Europe and Asia As a country, Turkey is often described as a bridge between Europe and Asia. On Tuesday, for the first time, the two continents will be officially connected by a multi-billion dollar underwater railway tunnel. World Briefing | Europe Germany A Third Option for the Sex of Babies A law went into effect Friday allowing German parents to register their newborn babies as neither male nor female if they were born with traits of both sexes. Few signs of hope on the horizon in Syria Nov. 3 - Amateur video shows Syrian rebels launching an attack in Idlib, while government strikes Hama and a Damascus suburb. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Kerry sees signs Egypt moving back towards democracy CAIRO (Reuters) - A day before Egypt's deposed Islamist president goes on trial, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday expressed guarded optimism about a return to democracy in the country during a tour partly aimed at easing tensions with major Arab powers. Secular Turkish Government Permits Religious Symbol Four female lawmakers were welcomed into Parliament with Islamic head scarves, which for some was an unwelcome break with secular traditions and for others a sign of the nations maturing democracy. Kindle readers to get first choice Bookworms eagerly awaiting the next title from their favorite author may have a new way to access those books early. Economic Scene Perils in Philosophy of Austerity in the U.S. Without a new budget agreement, impending cuts could inhibit the federal governments ability to do its basic job. Tedeschi Trucks Band serves London some funky medicine LONDON (Reuters) - When Tedeschi Trucks Band took the stage at a packed Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday night, the rapturous applause they drew was not what might be expected for a U.S. group whose new album peaked at 52 in the British charts. ECB may soon join the flight of the doves LONDON (Reuters) - Even as the euro zone economy shows faint signs of stirring, the European Central Bank is likely to send a dovish message this week that more monetary help will be on the way before long. Toronto mayor won't quit over drug vid Toronto's mayor says he will not resign despite a claim Thursday by the police chief that investigators recovered a video of the mayor that purportedly shows him smoking a crack pipe. Motherlode Blog Behind Autism and a Tantrum, a Break in a Childs Routine It took me a few minutes to figure out why a few minutes of shopping had brought my 4-year-old son to the point of a tantrum. Then he reminded me of how I had let him down. University of Connecticut is sued over handling of sexual assaults NEW YORK (Reuters) - Four female students filed a lawsuit against the University of Connecticut on Friday over the school's handling of sexual assault complaints, a week after filing a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Education. Google's mystery barges revealed as luxury showrooms with party deck report SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc's mysterious barges, which prompted fevered speculation about everything from offshore data centers to floating research labs, may serve a more prosaic role as upscale party venues and showrooms. Toronto mayor won't quit over drug vid Toronto's mayor says he will not resign despite a claim Thursday by the police chief that investigators recovered a video of the mayor that purportedly shows him smoking a crack pipe. Runners take over streets at New York City Marathon Nov. 3 - Amid heavy security at the New York City Marathon, defending champion Geoffrey Mutai wins the men's race and Priscah Jeptoo claims the women's title. Jillian Kitchener reports. UPDATE 1-Suspected L.A. airport gunman planned 'suicide' mission -congressman Nov 3 (Reuters) - The suspected gunman in last week's deadly attack at Los Angeles International Airport wrote a note saying he intended to die after killing at least one security officer, the chairman of a key U.S. security committee said on Sunday. Shoppers give apparel retailer Body Central a miss; shares fall Oct 31 (Reuters) - Women's apparel retailer Body Central Corp reported a larger-than-expected quarterly loss as it struggled to attract customers, sending its shares down 20 percent after the...

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