1.   But two interesting things were reported that bring the no-work stoppage home for all of us.

2.   India has been reported interested in a permanent council seat.

3.   Kim, the first South Korean opposition leader to take power in South Korea, is reported keenly interested in improving relations between Seoul and Taipei.

4.   Portuguese clubs Benfica and Porto were reported interested in signing Xavier, but his impending move to cross-city rival Everton came as a surprise.