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News Feed Latest worldwide news In Transit Blog Hotel Yoga? Everyones Invited. Yoga classes at hotels have long been a popular guest amenity, but now some properties are opening them up to the public as well. Diwali from India to the world Fireworks boom, blubs flash, and flames flicker CNN iReporters capture the tens of millions of people across the globe celebrating the beginning of the Festival of Lights. Benchmark's Bill Gurley on network effects and local commerce What the VC firm learned from eBay. China's anti-pollution drive risks running out of gas BEIJING (Reuters) - A chronic shortage of natural gas is hurting China's plan to move away from burning coal to heat homes and offices, raising the prospect of more choking air pollution this winter and beyond. CORRECTED-Hedge fund managers discuss their top stock picks (Corrects spelling of Cooper-Hohn, spells out full name of fund in paragraph nine) Youre the Boss Blog This Is More Complicated Than I Thought When opening a new store, its more important to have inventory than to own your own refrigerators. Fisheries chief says some EU cod stocks facing collapse BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union's fisheries chief proposed on Wednesday a cut of up to a third in the amount of cod the bloc's fishermen can catch next year, warning that stocks are at risk of collapse in some areas. Asian Economies Strengthen as Demand for Exports Grows Data released Friday shows that a recovery among Western economies has fed improving conditions around Asia, analysts say. Looking for a Way Around Keystone XL, Canadian Oil Hits the Rails Despite higher costs, Canadian oil companies are rapidly expanding their ability to transport crude by rail, hoping to tap hungry markets in Asia. Bucks Rally for 105-98 Win in Celtics Home Opener Zaza Pachulia had 20 points and nine rebounds, making two free throws with 44 seconds left to give Milwaukee its first lead since the opening basket, and the Bucks rallied from a 22-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 105-98 on Friday night. Cooper Tire in tentative deal with workers over merger (Reuters) - Cooper Tire Rubber Co said it reached a tentative agreement with workers represented by United Steelworkers union as part of its push to close its planned $2.5 billion sale to India's... UPDATE 1-Direct Line says oper profit rises; sees lower restructure costs Nov 1 (Reuters) - Direct Line Insurance Group, Britain's largest motor insurer, reported a 6 percent rise in third-quarter operating profit, and expected restructuring costs for this year and next to... Suicide Blast and Attempt Deal a Blow to Tunisia A man detonated explosives outside a seaside hotel in Sousse, killing only himself, while another person was caught with explosives in Monastir before they could be detonated. Beauty of vanishing tribes A photographer has recorded the lives and customs of some the world's last authentic tribes, before they disappear. Risqu website seeks naming rights to Detroit landmark DETROIT, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr has said he would listen to just about any suggestion on ways to restructure the city's $18.5 billion debt, but one he is not taking seriously extramarital dating website Ashley Madison's offer to buy naming rights to Belle Isle park. Willie Nelson to Write New Memoir The new book promises to be more personal than his previous books, sharing untold stories that involve Ray Charles, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard. Can anyone dethrone Messi? Time for a change? Dar es Salaam by 'magic bus' The Tanzanian capital's hordes of tooting, rattling buses provide a fascinating, if somewhat uncomfortable, way to see its sights. California city fumes over hot sauce factory Oct. 30 - Irwindale, California City Manager says the fumes in the area near a Sriracha hot sauce plant are "horrible" and is taking the company to court. Gavino Garay Reports. T Magazine Chart | The Parallel Lives of Princess Di, Princess Grace and the B.F.F. Actresses Playing Them in the Movies Naomi Watts and Nicole Kidman are portraying the Princess of Wales and the Princess of Monaco, respectively, in a pair of upcoming biopics. Heres how the four ladies stories stack up. UPDATE 3-Berkshire Q3 profit up 29 pct; operating results miss Nov 1 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc posted a 29 percent jump in third-quarter profit as it recorded big gains on investments made during the financial crisis, but operating... 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. Economix Blog Slower Growth Its Not Just Government The Federal Reserves finding of growing underlying strength in the broader economy is belied by the deceleration of expansion in both the private sector and over all, an economist writes. Alexei Ratmansky Tackles The Tempest Alexei Ratmansky is bringing his storytelling skills and a poetical and fantastical streak to create a new version of The Tempest, long a challenge for choreographers. The Breeders Cup Day 2 Game On Dude, undefeated this year, will need to get out of the gate cleanly to beat an accomplished field in the Breeders Cup Classic. Japanese Civil Servant Runs Marathon for Fun, Not Profit Some Japanese marathoners have broken away from their corporate teams to compete against the best in Chicago, London, New York and other races. Strong Finish by Williams in Capping a Dominant Year Serena Williams defeated Li Na, 2-6, 6-3, 6-0, in the WTA Championships final for her career-high 11th title of the year. Snorkeler finds rare giant oarfish off California coast (Reuters) - A California marine instructor's leisurely weekend snorkel turned into the discovery of a lifetime when she found the carcass of a massive, eel-like creature of a species thought to have inspired legends of giant sea serpents. With Saints, Affable Ryan Is Locked in a Big Easy Bear Hug Rob Ryan, the Saints defensive coordinator, endears himself to New Orleans residents by being an everyman. Ex-pro footballer decapitated Joo Rodrigo Silva Santos didn't come home Monday night. Classy Federer sets up clash with Djokovic PARIS (Reuters) - Former world number one Roger Federer looked like his old self when he beat Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro 6-3 4-6 6-3 at the Paris Masters on Friday to set up a semi-final clash with Novak Djokovic. 'Bionic man' makes debut at Washington's Air and Space Museum WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A first-ever walking, talking "bionic man" built entirely out of synthetic body parts made his Washington debut on Thursday. 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. Tiger dropped by EA Sports Tiger Woods' face has adorned the cover of EA Sports video games for well over a decade, but the world No. 1 has been dropped by the developer. Mountain mirrors to bring light to dark Norwegian town Oct. 22 - Three giant mirrors have been erected on a mountainside in Norway, to bring much needed sunlight to residents of a small town. The town is situated at the bottom of a narrow valley where the sun doesn't shine during the long Nordic winter, but its hoped the mirrors will change all that and bring its residents out of the shade and into the light. Jim Drury reports. Currents | Events Designers Visions Turn to the Gold Coast The Design Showhouse at Hempstead House, 12 opulent rooms transformed by decorators, opens this weekend in Sands Point, Long Island. Fairfax struggles to raise funds for BlackBerry bid sources NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd is struggling to raise financing for its $4.7 billion bid for BlackBerry Ltd, with several large banks declining to participate on concerns that... Dance Review Christopher Wheeldon Updates Cinderella Christopher Wheeldons Cinderella, performed by San Francisco Ballet, has no fairy godmother or a magic pumpkin. JPMorgan Chase gains in small business satisfaction ranking NEW YORK (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co ranked first in a small business customer satisfaction survey in three of four regions of the United States, a sharp improvement from 20th place nationally... UK peer-to-peer lender Funding Circle expands with U.S. deal LONDON (Reuters) - A British website which enables members of the public to lend to small businesses is expanding into the United States via a merger with another so-called 'peer-to-peer' lender.

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