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• BBC chief to face lawmakers over sex abuse scandal
• NYPD informant who tracked militants quits, denounces police
• Homestretch Fact-Stretchers
• Face to face: It's the final Obama-Romney debate
• Presidential Debate: Live Blog and Fact Check
• Candidates seek foreign policy edge in 3rd debate
• Huddleston Discusses Tonight's Final Obama-Romney Debate
• No Longer a Blank Slate: Obama, 4 Years Later
• Obama and Romney meet for final debate as race tightens
• National Geographic Channel Takes An Unflinching Look At America's Longest War - Afghanistan - As Experienced By The Men And Women On The Front Lines
• Iraq ambassador wants U.S. to pressure Exxon on Kurdistan
• Time is tight to get consensus on Egypt constitution: expert
• 5 things to watch for in the presidential debate
• Cheat Sheet: Tonight's Foreign Policy Debate
• ARCIC | The U.S. Army Capabilities Integration Center Selects Desktop Alert Mass Notification System
• Secure America Now Reveals Failed Foreign Policy: The Truth About Libya
• Iran's top cargo shipping line says sanctions damage mounting
• Three militants planned major suicide attack in UK - court
• Cumming, Lauper Host Swing State Hurrah
• Iraq's Kurds pledge to raise oil exports in 2013
• Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Raises $1.5M; Honors Wounded Marines at Scholarship Dinner
• After Libya misfire, pressure on Romney in foreign policy debate
• Showdown In The Sunshine State
• Syria: Little hope for Eid ceasefire as conflict spills across borders
• BuzzFeed Announces Los Angeles Bureau
• The Final Presidential Debate Drinking Game
• U.S. Embassy in Jordan Targeted in Foiled al-Qaida Plot
• War Fatigue Featured in New Obama Ad
• 10 things you need to know today: October 22, 2012
• Analysis: Debating world policy amid tumult abroad
• RI Trade School Showcases Technology and Careers at Florida Boat Show
• McGovern's political career only part of legacy
• Former Sen. George McGovern, who lost 1972 presidential bid to Nixon, has died at 90
• Foreign Policy Takes Center Stage in Final Debate
• Obama, Romney national security surrogates spar ahead of Monday debate [VIDEO]
• Soccer-Socceroos line up South Korea friendly

BBC chief to face lawmakers over sex abuse scandal Posted: 22 Oct 2012 04:51 PM PDT LONDON (Reuters) - The head of the BBC goes before lawmakers on Tuesday with the publicly funded British broadcaster facing one of the biggest crises in its history over accusations it pulled a probe into sexual abuse by a former presenter as part of a wider cover-up. George Entwistle, who only took charge at the 90-year-old media organization in August, will appear before parliament's Culture Committee the day after Prime Minister David Cameron said the BBC had serious questions to answer. ...

NYPD informant who tracked militants quits, denounces police Posted: 22 Oct 2012 03:15 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An informant recruited by the New York Police Department to collect information on suspected Islamic militants has quit and denounced his police handlers, according to a law enforcement source familiar with the case. The informant, a 19-year-old Bangladeshi native, was recruited by the NYPD recently as part of an expansive intelligence-gathering program the department launched after the al Qaeda attacks of September 11, 2001. ...

Homestretch Fact-Stretchers Posted: 22 Oct 2012 02:51 PM PDT In the homestretch to Election Day, both sides stretch the facts in their TV spots. President Obama greatly exaggerates his differences with Mitt Romney over troop withdrawals from Iraq and Afghanistan, while Romney repeats a false claim that the president plans a $4,000 tax increase on "the middle class." First … More

Face to face: It's the final Obama-Romney debate Posted: 22 Oct 2012 02:44 PM PDT Foreign policy took command of the campaign spotlight Monday at the third and final debate between President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney, two weeks before Election Day in a close race for the White House dominated by pocketbook issues and the economy.

Presidential Debate: Live Blog and Fact Check Posted: 22 Oct 2012 02:40 PM PDT ABC  News will be live blogging and fact checking the third and final presidential debate, which is focused on foreign policy, will be moderated by CBS News anchor Bob Schieffer, and held at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla. Anchored live stream coverage from ABC...

Candidates seek foreign policy edge in 3rd debate Posted: 22 Oct 2012 01:29 PM PDT Still neck-and-neck after all these months, Barack Obama and Mitt Romney head into their third and final debate with each man eager to project an aura of personal strength and leadership while raising doubts about the steadiness and foreign policy credentials of the other guy.

Huddleston Discusses Tonight's Final Obama-Romney Debate Posted: 22 Oct 2012 01:28 PM PDT Debate scholar says that, on certain foreign policy topics, neither candidate will have a distinct advantage.FLORENCE (PRWEB) October 22, 2012 The University of North Alabama news team recently sat down with Dr. Bill Huddleston, a debate scholar and professor of speech communication, to discuss tonight's presidential debate at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla. Huddleston said that, when it comes to foreign policy, the focus of tonight's debate, the President has a distinct advantage as an incumbent with a record to reference. ...

No Longer a Blank Slate: Obama, 4 Years Later Posted: 22 Oct 2012 01:10 PM PDT After 4 years in the Oval Office, what do we know about Barack Obama?

Obama and Romney meet for final debate as race tightens Posted: 22 Oct 2012 12:59 PM PDT BOCA RATON, Florida (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney face off in front of the cameras for a final time on Monday as opinion polls show their battle for the White House has tightened to a dead heat. With 15 days to go until the November 6 election, the two candidates turn to foreign policy for their third and last debate, which starts at 9 p.m. (0100 GMT on Tuesday). The stakes are high. ...

National Geographic Channel Takes An Unflinching Look At America's Longest War - Afghanistan - As Experienced By The Men And Women On The Front Lines Posted: 22 Oct 2012 12:38 PM PDT Network Presents New Two-Hour Special Featuring Raw Battlefield Footage, Soldiers' Photographs and Testimonies For A Comprehensive 360-Degree View Of The Entire War"Not once in a minute of time over there did I ever fight for any piece of Afghanistan … I fought for my men and I fought for my country and I fought to get home" — U.S. Army MSG David DzwikInside the Afghanistan War Premieres Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at 8 p.m. ET/PTWASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The longest war in America's history was sparked by the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Less than a month later ...

Iraq ambassador wants U.S. to pressure Exxon on Kurdistan Posted: 22 Oct 2012 12:29 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration should pressure Exxon Mobil to slow down dealings with Iraqi Kurdistan as they could worsen disputes between Baghdad and the northern province, Iraq's ambassador to the United States said. Exxon angered Baghdad a year ago by signing an exploration deal with the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in the north. The KRG quickly struck similar deals with other global oil companies but the central government in Baghdad deemed all the deals null and void. ...

Time is tight to get consensus on Egypt constitution: expert Posted: 22 Oct 2012 12:19 PM PDT CAIRO (Reuters) - The time left for the completion of Egypt's constitution might not be enough to resolve disputes which threaten its legitimacy, according to a legal expert who says failure to forge a consensus could lead to instability in government. The new constitution is a crucial element in Egypt's transition from decades of army-backed autocracy and should bring with it historic changes including guards against the kind of one-man rule seen throughout the Arab world for decades. ...

5 things to watch for in the presidential debate Posted: 22 Oct 2012 11:41 AM PDT Five things to watch for when President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney debate foreign policy Monday night:

Cheat Sheet: Tonight's Foreign Policy Debate Posted: 22 Oct 2012 11:32 AM PDT Cheat Sheat: Tonight's Foreign Policy Debate

ARCIC | The U.S. Army Capabilities Integration Center Selects Desktop Alert Mass Notification System Posted: 22 Oct 2012 11:28 AM PDT Desktop Alert Mass Notification Platform continues U.S. Army expansion with selection by The U.S. Army Capabilities Integration CenterChatham, New Jersey (PRWEB) October 22, 2012 Desktop Alert announced today that U.S. Army Capabilities and Integration Center has selected Desktop Alert Mass Notification products and services. ...

Secure America Now Reveals Failed Foreign Policy: The Truth About Libya Posted: 22 Oct 2012 11:18 AM PDT NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Secure American Now, a nonpartisan organization, announced that, it has launched a new Internet video: "The Truth about Libya – Failed Foreign Policy." The video takes a unique look at the events surrounding the deaths of the US Ambassador and 3 other Americans in the Consulate Terror Attack by Al Qaeda on September 11, 2012.   The video can be seen at www.failedforeignpolicy.com  or on YouTube at http://www.youtube. ...

Iran's top cargo shipping line says sanctions damage mounting Posted: 22 Oct 2012 09:55 AM PDT DUBAI/LONDON (Reuters) - Targeted Western sanctions are hurting Iran's vital shipping industry and if the pressure continues its biggest cargo carrier will face increasingly grave problems, the head of the Iranian line said. Many of Iran's imports, including food and consumer goods, arrive on container, bulker and other ships, but the number of vessels calling at its ports has dived by more than half this year as the United States and European Union tighten the screws. ...

Three militants planned major suicide attack in UK - court Posted: 22 Oct 2012 09:02 AM PDT LONDON (Reuters) - Three militants planned to detonate explosives in rucksacks and ram a car fixed with blades into a crowd of people in Britain in a major assault that could have been more devastating than the 2005 attacks in London, a court heard on Monday. Prosecutor Brian Altman told the jury the defendants had planned to cause mayhem in an unspecified location by igniting up to eight rucksack bombs in a suicide attack and possibly detonating bombs on timers in crowded areas. ...

Cumming, Lauper Host Swing State Hurrah Posted: 22 Oct 2012 07:57 AM PDT Stars Perform Ahead of Last Presidential Debate

Iraq's Kurds pledge to raise oil exports in 2013 Posted: 22 Oct 2012 07:09 AM PDT Iraq's Kurdish government says it has agreed to increase oil exports from its self-rule territory to 250,000 barrels a day next year in a sign that relations with Baghdad are improving following a standoff over disputed oil payments.

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Raises $1.5M; Honors Wounded Marines at Scholarship Dinner Posted: 22 Oct 2012 07:00 AM PDT CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On October 23, the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation will host the Chicago Dinner for the Gravely Wounded, honoring Marine and Navy Corpsmen who have been severely wounded in combat by awarding college scholarships to their children. Nearly 13,000 Marines were wounded in action while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom; 400 have experienced major limb amputations. The Scholarship Foundation will announce over $1,500,000 in new gifts for children of the wounded at the Chicago Dinner. ...

After Libya misfire, pressure on Romney in foreign policy debate Posted: 22 Oct 2012 06:18 AM PDT BOCA RATON, Florida (Reuters) - When President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney face off on Monday in their third and final debate, it will be the Republican challenger's last best chance to recover from his botched "Libya moment" and exploit vulnerabilities in his opponent's foreign policy record. But Romney has an uphill struggle to make his case against Obama, who will be buoyed by the advantages of incumbency as well as polls showing him with an edge - though a shrinking one - on the question of who is more trusted in global affairs. ...

Showdown In The Sunshine State Posted: 22 Oct 2012 06:05 AM PDT By MICHAEL FALCONE (@michaelpfalcone) and AMY WALTER (@amyewalter) NOTABLES: ALL TIED UP HEADING INTO TONIGHT: On "Good Morning America," ABC's Jake Tapper reports from Boca Raton, Fla., that conflicting national polls reflect a close race as President Obama and Mitt Romney head into their final...

Syria: Little hope for Eid ceasefire as conflict spills across borders Posted: 22 Oct 2012 05:39 AM PDT • A daily summary of global reports on security issues.

BuzzFeed Announces Los Angeles Bureau Posted: 22 Oct 2012 05:04 AM PDT Richard Rushfield to Lead Team as Los Angeles Bureau Chief, Kate Aurthur to Serve as Chief Los Angeles Correspondent; Michael Hastings to Join Los Angeles Bureau as Correspondent-at-Large Following Presidential Election; Ze Frank Will Continue to Build West Coast Video Team and StudioNew York (PRWEB) October 22, 2012 Leading social news organization BuzzFeed announced today its plans to launch a Los Angeles bureau and compete aggressively for entertainment news. ...

The Final Presidential Debate Drinking Game Posted: 22 Oct 2012 04:03 AM PDT All good things must come to an end. As do all election cycles, thankfully. On Monday night, President Obama will meet Republican challenger Mitt Romney at South Florida's Lynn University for the third and final presidential debate of the season. The focus this time around is foreign policy.

U.S. Embassy in Jordan Targeted in Foiled al-Qaida Plot Posted: 22 Oct 2012 02:22 AM PDT Jordanian officials say they have disrupted a plot by al-Qaida-linked operatives that would have launched attacks on both civilian and government targets -- including a U.S. embassy -- in Amman, Jordan, The Washington Post reported.

War Fatigue Featured in New Obama Ad Posted: 22 Oct 2012 02:12 AM PDT The Obama campaign is highlighting the country's war fatigue in its latest ad released ahead of Monday night's debate, which will feature foreign policy.

10 things you need to know today: October 22, 2012 Posted: 22 Oct 2012 01:25 AM PDT Lance Armstrong is stripped of his titles, Obama and Romney will debate in Florida, and more in our roundup of the stories that are making news and driving opinion

Analysis: Debating world policy amid tumult abroad Posted: 22 Oct 2012 12:44 AM PDT For months the one reliable constant for Barack Obama was the public's approval of his handling of foreign policy and terrorism. Al-Qaida was on the run, he would say. The war in Iraq was over. Bin Laden was dead. Crowds cheered and national polls showed a majority in the country stood with him.

RI Trade School Showcases Technology and Careers at Florida Boat Show Posted: 22 Oct 2012 12:10 AM PDT When the Florida public flocks to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in late October, they will see a diverse range of watercraft—from small skiffs to luxury superyachts. But one exhibitor will feature something beyond boats: IYRS, a Rhode Island marine trades and technology school, will showcase the technology behind these watercraft and the career opportunities that fuel their creation.Ft. ...

McGovern's political career only part of legacy Posted: 21 Oct 2012 11:40 PM PDT George McGovern never slowed down, never stopped working — not even after losing the 1972 presidential race in a historic landslide that would have politically felled many others.

Former Sen. George McGovern, who lost 1972 presidential bid to Nixon, has died at 90 Posted: 21 Oct 2012 11:20 PM PDT and that he had done so.

Foreign Policy Takes Center Stage in Final Debate Posted: 21 Oct 2012 08:53 PM PDT Candidates Will Face Off in Final Presidential Debate in Florida

Obama, Romney national security surrogates spar ahead of Monday debate [VIDEO] Posted: 21 Oct 2012 08:50 PM PDT WASHINGTON — Two senior national security surrogates for the presidential candidates traded barbs in a lively debate Thursday night.

Soccer-Socceroos line up South Korea friendly Posted: 21 Oct 2012 07:09 PM PDT SYDNEY, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Australia will play South Korea in an international friendly next month as part of their preparations for the second phase of their World Cup qualifying campaign, Football Federation Australia (FFA) said on Monday. The Socceroos, who put their campaign back on track by coming from behind to win 2-1 in Iraq last week, will meet their fellow Asian powerhouse at Hwaseong in South Korea on Nov. 14. "This will be another important game as part of our preparation for the second phase of this round of qualifiers," Australia coach Holger Osieck said in a news release. ...

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