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News Feed Latest worldwide news Report says UK operates 'electronic spy posts' in Germany Nov. 5 - A British newspaper says leaked Snowden documents reveal the UK operates a top-secret listening post in Berlin. Mana Rabiee reports. Bangladesh Sentences 152 to Death for 2009 Mutiny A Bangladesh court sentenced 152 people to death Tuesday for a 2009 mutiny by disgruntled border guards who killed dozens of military commanders during a brutal, two-day uprising. COLUMN-US retirees to get slim government benefits boost in 2014 CHICAGO, Nov 5 (Reuters) - U.S. senior citizens and retirement savers finally got the word last week on three critical inflation adjustments for next year. 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. FEATURE-Condo vote stirs passions over San Francisco's haves and have-nots SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 5 (Reuters) - The plans for the 8 Washington condominium project show 134 luxury units rising from San Francisco's famed waterfront - a gleaming testament to a local economy in roaring good health. An Asian rival to the Ryder Cup? Asia's emergence as a golfing power has received a boost with the announcement the continent's top golfers will face off against their European counterparts in a competition similar to the Ryder Cup. Champions Bayern and hopefuls Man City into last 16 LONDON (Reuters) - European champions Bayern Munich led the charge into the last 16 of the Champions League when they beat Viktoria Plzen 1-0 to chalk up a record-equaling ninth straight victory in the competition on Tuesday. Ghesquire Named Vuitton Womens Design Director Nicolas Ghesquire, a former Balenciaga veteran, will succeed Marc Jacobs at Louis Vuitton as part of a strategic shift in the luxury world. Alyse Shorland, Kyle Bruno The couple met at New York University, from which each received a masters in journalism. Driving lesson Johnson powers clear in China With arrow straight driving, Dustin Johnson powers his way clear of the field at the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai Friday as first round leader Rory McIlroy drops five back tied second. CNNFC stars sign on for UNICEF Over the past few weeks some of the biggest names in world football have been guests on CNNFC. DealBook Building a Portfolio With a Focus on a Single Sector Water Rebuffing a strategy of diversification, the venture capital firm XPV Capital believes it can find success by developing expertise in one area. F.D.A. Shift on Painkillers Was Years in the Making The F.D.A.s move to tighten restrictions for prescribing painkillers is a rare victory by lawmakers from states hard hit by prescription drug abuse over well-financed lobbyists for business and patient groups. America's rising tennis star The top junior player in the world last year, 17-year old Taylor Townsend talks body image and those who've inspired her. For Athletes, a Home for Away Games A niche market, professional sports teams are a reliable, lucrative and exacting group of business travelers. ArtsBeat Bill Moyers to End Television Show The last episode of the interview program Moyers Company will be broadcast Jan. 3, but it may find new life online. 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. 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. Sports Briefing | Soccer Club Declines De Rosarios Option D.C. United declined its contract option on midfielder Dwayne De Rosario, two years after he was the leading scorer and the most valuable player of Major League Soccer. Beijing says to cut new car sale quotas by almost 40 pct to fight pollution SHANGHAI, Nov 5 (Reuters) - China's capital, Beijing, infamous for its choking smog, will slash the city's new car sales quotas by almost 40 percent next year, as it looks to curb vehicle emissions and hazardous levels of pollution, the city website said. The power of creative confidence Too often, companies and individuals assume that creativity and innovation are the domain of the "creative types." But it turns out every one of us is creative. N.F.L. Roundup After Rodgers Is Injured, Bears Win Battle of the Backups Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers hurt his left shoulder, and Josh McCown led Chicago to a victory in a divisional matchup. Dance Review Keigwin Company at the Joyce, With City Ballet Guests Keigwin Company celebrates its 10th anniversary at the Joyce with some City Ballet dancers making guest appearances. UPDATE 1-Australia's CBA flags margin pressure despite 13.5 pct jump in Q1 profit * Revenue growth "solid" (Adds detail from trading update, analyst comment) App Smart A Roundup of Worthy Apps for the New iPads To showcase what makes a tablet special, try apps beyond the usual Web browser and e-book reader. South Korean Government Seeks Ban on Small Leftist Party The United Progressive party is accused of plotting an armed rebellion against the Seoul government in event of war with North Korea. CANADA STOCKS-TSX flat as mining drop offset by Open Text, Encana * TSX falls 0.07 of a point to 13,361.71 * Six of 10 main index sectors decline * Open Text jumps 10 percent on company's acquisition move * Encana climbs 3.3 percent on restructuring plans By John Tilak TORONTO, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index was virtually unchanged on Tuesday as strong gains in information technology company Open Text Corp and natural gas producer Encana Corp offset weakness in gold-mining shares. Open Text's shares soared 10 percent to C$ Obama administration pushes back over canceled health plans WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration, under pressure over the botched opening of its healthcare website, announced new efforts on Tuesday to appease hundreds of thousands of people whose coverage is being canceled as insurers prepare for reforms in 2014. Full statement Toronto mayor says he won't quit after crack cocaine admission Nov. 5 - Toronto Mayor Rob Ford says he won't quit after admitting he has smoked crack cocaine, "in one of my drunken stupors," and insisting he's not an addict. He said he'll let voters decide in next year's election. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Australia shares gain 0.7 pct, miners, banks support as RBA outcome eyed SYDNEY, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Australian shares rose on Tuesday morning, as miners gained on rising iron ore prices while banks recovered ahead of the outcome of the Reserve Bank of Australia's... Merkel's likely coalition ally backs CO2 backloading- sources BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's Social Democrats (SPD), in talks with Angela Merkel's conservatives to form a coalition government, will back European Union plans to prop up carbon prices by 'backloading' permits, party sources told Reuters. Timothy Bralczyk, Martin Torre Mr. Bralczyk works for The New York Times, and Mr. Torre is an architect and zoning consultant. Chiefs Owners Plan Yields Quick Fix (but Not a Hasty One) Taking a more active role in running the Chiefs, the owner Clark Hunt, whose father, Lamar, founded the team, has led a remarkable turnaround. Stunning photos of frozen waterfalls Fire and ice Shining a light on Norway's frozen waterfalls Music Review The Calder Quartet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art The Calder Quartet, which is focusing on Bartoks quartets in a series of concerts at the Metropolitan Museum, was joined by David Longstreth of the rock band Dirty Projectors. UK to unveil new scheme to curb drug prices -sources LONDON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Britain's Department of Health will unveil a new five-year scheme on Wednesday to curb prescription drug prices and ensure the state healthcare system gets good value for... No. 3 Florida State Gains Ground on New AP Poll No. 3 Florida State gains ground on No. 1 Alabama and No. 2 Oregon in The Associated Press college football poll, earning four more first-place votes than it did last week. DealBook Proposed Rule Limits Size of Commodities Traders Positions The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is seeking to expand the types of commodities future contracts subject to trading limits. MOVES- MarketAxess Holdings, BNY Mellon, Northern Trust Nov 5 (Reuters) - The following financial services industry appointments were announced on Tuesday. To inform us of other job changes, email to moves@thomsonreuters.com. Square Feet Staten Island Property Puts a Nascar Failure Behind It The former oil tank farm in Bloomfield that stirred opposition when a racetrack was proposed for the site will become a marine port and logistics center.

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