News Headlines (43) 17 October 2012

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Obama, Romney Clash Over Libya



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Bronx Obama - Op-Docs - Elections 2012

► More assertive Obama trades barbs with Romney, targets wealth issues -  By Liz Goodwin, Yahoo! News 
► Obama wins the second debate. Too bad it's not the one that mattered.Yahoo! New
► FACT CHECK: Stumbles in latest presidential debate - By CALVIN WOODWARD | Associated Press
► Politics around Benghazi tragedy distract us from bigger issues in Middle East. Deflecting some of the heat the Romney campaign has aimed at President Obama and Joe Biden for the attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, Libya, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton claimed responsibility for the security of US diplomats. America’s blind focus on avenging terrorism diverts us from asking hard questions about its historical roots – and our dubious alliances today. - By Jonathan Zimmerman | Christian Science Monitor 
► Debate Fact-Check: The Second Presidential Debate Between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney - By Katy O'Donnell, Stacy Kaper, Sophie Quinton, Josh Smith, Amy Harder and Meghan McCarthy | National Journal 

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► Be good to yourself in Chiang Mai
► Change is brewing in Berlin
► VIDEO -  Body of ex-king Norodom Sihanouk back in Cambodia 

► Obama and Romney agree to cowardly debates. Published: 16 October, 2012

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Obama, Romney face off in 2nd debate, MSM covers-up candidate arrest



► 'Dishwashgate'? Ryan falls from frying pan to fire. Published: 16 October, 2012 

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Extremism Export: US admits arms sent to Syria find jihadists



► Police arrest US presidential candidate Jill Stein at debate site. Published: 17 October, 2012 - Edited: 17 October, 2012
► Ideology trumps reason as Germans pay the price for abandoning nuclear power.  Published: 17 October, 2012
► Arms for Syrian rebels go mostly to jihadists – report.  Published: 16 October, 2012
► Anonymous and WikiLeaks: Is it really a breakup? Published: 16 October, 2012 - Edited: 17 October, 2012
► Deadline dismissed: US wants troops to remain in Afghanistan after 2014.  Published: 17 October, 2012
► Activist questioned over 'foreign cash for unrest' claims. Published: 17 October, 2012
► Regional development minister resigns after Putin knuckle-rap. Published: 17 October, 2012
► "I'm far from a Stalin" – Lukashenko. Published: 16 October, 2012

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Obama and Romney meet in combative debate



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Al Jazeera World - Romania: The Spectre of Tyranny



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#DataMining the US election




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Latino vote key to battle for US swing states


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Activate - Kenya Rising



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Inside Story Americas - The end of race-based affirmative action?

► The Hofstra Debate: No Clear Winner

While the President won on substance, Romney had some very strong moments as well
By Joe Klein

* Halperin: Grading the Town Hall Debate 
* Obama Bounces Back with Strong Debate 
* Obama Makes the Case for Four More Years
* Obama, Romney Spar Over "Act of Terror" Timing
* TIME Staff: Live Twitter Reactions 
* Fashion: Candidates' Wives Match in Hot Pink
* The Problem With Romney's Jobs Pledge 
* What Romney's Medicare Plan Means for Seniors 
* Interactive: Electoral College Calculator Map 
* CNN: Full Debate Transcript 

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► A sharper tone in second presidential debate

* Photos  | Full coverage | Transcript

► Main difference in Debate No. 2? This time Obama punched back

► Fact check: Obama fails to mention key Libya detail

■ Romney offers selective references to college funding 
■ A closer look at Romney's claims on Obama jobs record
■ Drilling leases down, production up 
■ Romney takes credit for education in Massachusetts
■ Will Romney balance the budget? 
■ Romney says it's illegal to have automatic weapons 

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► FRAMEWORK - Pictures in the News | October 16, 2012 - Posted By: Marc Martin 

3 PICTURES TODAY

A man takes a picture of an artwork entitled "Mr Big" by Austrian artist Ilse Haider, featuring a totally nude man, displayed outside of the Leopold Museum in Vienna, as advertising for a forthcoming an art exhibition on nude men, entitled "Nackte Manner" (Naked Men), is seen on October 16, 2012. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER KLEIN

A visitor looks at a work by Australian artist Ken Unsworth titled "no return" which is part of the "Sculpture by the Sea" exhibition at Sydney's Tamarama Beach October 18, 2012. The free and temporary outdoor exhibition, now in its 16th year, stretches for two kilometres (1.24 miles) along the coastline popular with walkers, joggers and tourists. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne

People watch an installation entitled "Maison tombée du ciel" by French artist Jean-Francois Fourtou displayed as part of Lille's Fantastic Festival on October 15, 2012 in Lille. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE HUGUEN