China's foreign ministry has accused the New York Times of smearing the country by reporting that the premier Wen Jiabao's extended family has controlled assets worth at least $2.7bn (£1.67bn). A spokesman, Hong Lei, said the report "blackens China's … John Sununu suggests Colin Powell backs Obama because he's black - The Guardian (blog)
John Sununu, a top adviser to Mitt Romney's presidential campaign, has suggested that Colin Powell endorsed President Obama because both men are black. Speaking on Piers Morgan Tonight on CNN about Powell's endorsement, Sununu suggested … Suicide Bomber Attacks Afghan Mosque - Voice of America
Officials in northern Afghanistan says a suicide bomber has attacked a mosque, killing at least 32 worshippers and wounding 34 others. Authorities say the bomber struck the mosque in Maymana, the capital of Faryab province, on Friday, the first day of the … Will white men sink Obama? - CBS News
Listen to President Obama and Mitt Romney on the campaign trail, and you could be forgiven for briefly thinking only one gender is allowed to vote. Both candidates regularly tailor their message to female voters: You can see it in the president's attacks on … Nanny Suspected of Killing 2 kids in UWS Home - WNYC (blog)
A nanny suspected of killing two young children she was looking after and then stabbing herself is in critical condition in a city hospital, as authorities continue to investigate a situation that is every parent's nightmare. The horror started for the children's mother … Forecasts have New England fearing repeat of Halloween storm - Reuters
Fighting ruptures ragged Syria holiday cease-fire - Jerusalem Post
BEIRUT – Fighting erupted in a Damascus suburb and around an army base in northern Syria on Friday, opposition sources said, as truce marking a Muslim holiday crumbled almost before it had begun. Three people were killed by tank fire and snipers in … Where do I click, again? A guide to Windows 8 - Arizona Daily Sun
Dozens killed, homes burned as Buddhists, Muslims clash in Myanmar - Los Angeles Times
YANGON, Myanmar — At least 56 people have been killed and thousands of houses burned as ethnic and religious violence in western Myanmar intensifies, according to news reports and community activists, as the government struggled to restore order, … In rebuke to Taliban, Pakistan college named for Malala - CNN International
Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head for speaking out; "She sacrificed her life for us, for education," says an admirer; "Without an education, girls and boys are nothing," says another; Taliban claimed responsibility for shooting Malala, who remains … 
President Obama, Mitt Romney battle for votes in crucial swing state of Ohio with Election Day less than two weeks away. The President also intensified his pressure on Romney to break ties with Republican Senate candidate Richard Mourdock, who said that … 
Eastwood stars in Romney ad; Obama predicts debt deal in six months. President Barack Obama says he'll strike a debt-reduction deal within six months if re-elected while Mitt Romney gets another hand from actor/director Clint Eastwood, who stars in an … 
Romney pressed on abortion question. Republican Mitt Romney is renewing his focus on the nation's economy while facing continued pressure to break his silence on a GOP Senate candidate's statement that any pregnancy resulting from rape is "something … 
Hurricane Sandy is losing wind speed but is huge and expected to grow; Meteorologists expect it to merge with a winter storm to become "Frankenstorm"; Sandy left at least 21 dead in its wake; It has a 90% chance it will hit New England. Are you affected by … 
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney had a financial advantage over President Barack Obama entering the final weeks of a campaign that polls of likely voters show as a dead heat. The final campaign finance reports before the Nov. 6 election … 
Just over a year after first introducing Windows 8 and Windows RT to the press at their BUILD conference, the run-up to the launch of Windows 8 and Windows RT has reached its end. In what's certain to be the most significant Windows release for Microsoft … 
The New York Times says access to its website is being blocked inside China after it published an investigation into wealth accumulated by relatives of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao. In its report, the paper said Mr Wen's family members "have controlled … 
A truce between Syrian government forces and rebels has gone into effect. The international envoy on Syria Lakhdar Brahimi says the four-day truce — which coincides with the Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday — could start the process to ending the 19-month … 
It wasn't supposed to go like this. The Giants aren't this good, are they? And the Tigers? This bad? Neither scenario could be true. But none of it is following the script. Of course, this isn't a Broadway theater. It's the Third Street Fun House, where the mirrors … 
A police officer dreamed up plots to kidnap, torture, cook and eat at least 100 women whose photos, names and addresses he pulled from a confidential law enforcement database, authorities said Thursday. Gilbert Valle's alleged fantasies about … 
President Obama laughs as an official checks his driver's license at his polling place in Chicago, his hometown, where he flew to demonstrate how easy it is to vote early. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune / October 25, 2012) …