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News Feed Latest worldwide news Momentum Shifts in Congos Battle Against Rebels Until last summer, rebels had the upper hand in their battle against the Congolese government. But the government, backed by the United Nations, has brought new leadership and vigor to the fight. Abercrombie Fitch same-store sales plunge again * Third-quarter revenue falls 12 pct to $1.03 bln vs est $1.07 bln Hundreds moved to safety after Sumatra volcano spews more ash Nov. 5 - Hundreds more Indonesian villagers are evacuated after volcano erupts for third time. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Mallya Why F1 needs India Vijay Mallya lives for Formula One. He runs his own team and is proud to have it race on home soil at this weekend's Indian Grand Prix -- but will it be the country's last chance in motorsport's elite division? Lael Brainard to Step Down From Treasury Post Ms. Brainard, who served as the under secretary for international affairs, might be in contention for a position on the Feds Board of Governors. FOREX-Euro slides on ECB rate cut speculation; sterling gains * Euro hits one-month low vs pound, near 4-week low vs yen F1 design pushes boundaries Christina MacFarlane explores the evolution of F1 design with 4-time F1 World Champion Alain Prost. Obama seeks to build momentum for immigration overhaul WASHINGTON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama turned to business leaders on Tuesday to try to build momentum for an overhaul of the U.S. immigration system and pressured the U.S. Congress to approve legislation by the end of the year. Kerry U.S. ties with Egypt 'vital' "President Obama and the American people support the people of Egypt," John Kerry says on a visit to Cairo. The U.S. Secretary of State says a decision to suspend millions of dollars in assistance was not a punishment. 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. U.S. Says It Wont Back New International Coal-Fired Power Plants The Obama administration acted aggressively to impose its environmental policies in coal projects financed by the World Bank and others. Well Eat Your Broccoli Five ways to prepare broccoli, with cooking and without, to benefit from its many nutrients. U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment files for $400 mln IPO Aug 30 (Reuters) - U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc filed with regulators for an initial public offering up to $400 million, roughly a year after being acquired by China's Wanda Group. White House Will Focus on Climate Shifts While Trying to Cut Greenhouse Gases White House aides said President Obama would sign an executive order on Friday morning directing federal agencies to make it easier for states to build resilience against storms. After bondholders, OSX, Schlumberger, Ensco top OGX creditor list RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Bondholders, followed by oilfield-service companies, are the biggest creditors of Brazilian tycoon Eike Batista's oil company OGX, which made Latin America's biggest-ever... 'Ender's Game' explores complexity of youth, isolation and warfare LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Based on a story written three decades ago and set in a future dystopian Earth where children are manipulated into fighting an enemy race, the film "Ender's Game" could make its young adult and family audience ponder what ails present-day society. Apple details government information requests for first time Nov 5 (Reuters) - Apple Inc on Tuesday disclosed the number of information requests it received from governments around the world, making it one of the last big tech companies to do so in the wake of the controversy over data collection by U.S. national security agencies. Bits Blog Acers Chief Resigns Amid Slump in PC Sales The Taiwanese computer maker said Tuesday that its chief executive, J.T. Wang, had resigned, citing an inability to come to grips with a downturn in the PC business. 'Stranded player' to leave Qatar Footballer Zahir Belounis' limbo existence is almost at an end. After two years of legal wrangling, threats of a hunger strike and thoughts of suicide, he has been told he will finally receive his Qatari exit visa on October 21. History of fascist-leaning Italian poet wins UK book prize LONDON (Reuters) - A history of the Italian poet Gabriele D'Annunzio, who tried to set up a fascist state in Italy in the early 20th century and was an influence on the dictator Benito Mussolini, won Britain's Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction on Monday. In Geneva, Diplomats Try to Push Syria Peace Conference Senior U.S., Russian and U.N. diplomats met to build momentum for peace talks, despite rifts within the Syrian opposition and other states in the region. Five texts you should never send We're texting more than ever, and, like society, the texts themselves are getting worse and worse. Read on to learn just how terrible silent cell phone users are these days. Canada's poor environment record could hit energy exports -watchdog OTTAWA, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Canada is doing a bad job of protecting the environment, an official watchdog said on Tuesday, suggesting a poor image for the country on green issues could harm Canadian companies seeking to export crude oil and natural gas. Recipes for Health Whole Wheat Almond Biscotti A less sweet version of the classic biscotti de Prato. 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. Letter from Europe Going All Out at Sochi, but What Next? With less than 100 days to go before the opening of the Sochi Olympic Games, clearly neither cost nor manpower is an issue. Yet no one knows whether the effort will pay off. T-Mobile US third quarter subscriber growth tops Street estimate (Reuters) - T-Mobile US Inc, the No. 4 U.S. mobile provider, reported much better-than-expected subscriber growth, outpacing bigger rival ATT and also putting pressure on other competitors,... Color Controversy at SNL Criticism over recent remarks by a cast member have shed light on the absence of black women on Saturday Night Live. A year after Sandy, New York's Rockaway surfers ride on NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wyatt Earp was first into the water, followed by Captain America, the Statue of Liberty, a nun and a gorilla. As the surf barreled in, Superman, Beetlejuice and dozens of others... Sony to charge monthly fee for multiplayer games on PS4 - Nikkei Nov 5 (Reuters) - Sony Corp plans to charge a monthly fee of $9.99 in the United States and 6.99 euros ($9.40) in Europe for playing multiplayer online games on its PlayStation 4 (PS4) console scheduled to debut this month, the Nikkei business daily reported without citing sources. Market Ready Should I Remove Built-Ins? Advice on repairing or redecorating a home before selling it. UPDATE 2-Washington governor to announce tentative deal on Boeing 777X SEATTLE, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Washington State Governor Jay Inslee is set to announce a major agreement on Tuesday that would bring key parts of Boeing Co's newest jet program, the 777X, to the Seattle area. Well A Science Project With Legs Are kosher or organic chickens healthier? One teenager found out. Explorer In Namibia, Conservation and Tourism Intersect For nearly two decades, the southern African country has been part of an experiment to help wildlife and local communities. Dashboard Today in Small Business Why Loans Are So Hard to Get The business of fake eyes. Why stocks may fall. How to deal with clients who dont want to pay. 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. 11 things to know about Tokyo From sedate gardens to boisterous robot cabarets, here's the vital knowledge you'll need before hitting the Japanese capital. Personal Health Tapping Medical Marijuanas Potential Despite growing acceptance of the drug, researchers have been able to do relatively little to test its most promising ingredients. News Analysis In Pakistan, Drone Strike Turns a Villain Into a Victim Pakistans political leaders have reacted with unusual vehemence since missiles fired by American drones killed the leader of the Pakistani Taliban, Hakimullah Mehsud, on Friday. As U.S. Weighs Spying Changes, Officials Say Data Sweeps Must Continue The Obama administration is considering reining in many N.S.A. practices overseas, but for now, officials have concluded that there is no workable alternative to the collection of huge quantities of metadata.

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