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Barack Obama & Mitt Romney in feisty clash

The American people have been reacting to last night's second live televised debate between President Barack Obama and the man who wants to take over in the hot seat, Republican nominee, Mitt Romney.

US Presidential Debate: Aggressive Obama Takes on Romney over Energy Policy

President highlights clash over oil drilling and wind power, as well as arguing over Benghazi attack which killed US ambassador.

US Presidential Elections: Mitt Romney Gains Ground among Women Voters

Republican challenger just one point down on President Barack Obama with female voters in 12 swing states.

Saudi Arabia 'Insulted' by Parliamentary Inquiry on UK's Relations with Gulf States

The Foreign Affairs Committee is to review how UK deals with Bahrain and Saudi Arabia after reports of human rights abuses.

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Michelle Obama Votes Early for Barack in US Presidential Election

First Lady kicks off campaign to capture early and absentee votes by tweeting: I couldn't wait for election day.

Gary McKinnon has been fighting extradition for 10 years (Reuters)

Hacker Gary McKinnon’s Extradition to US Blocked by Theresa May [VIDEO]

Home secretary stops extradition over fears it would impeach hacker's human rights and put him at risk of suicide.

Uniport Student Killings: Police Charge Traditional Ruler Alhaji Hassan Welewa and 20 Others

Online video showing beatings and deaths of suspected thieves by vigilante villagers helps identify principal suspects.

Germany: 1,800 Evacuated after Poison Gas Cloud Leaks from Hanover Kraft Factory [VIDEO]

More than 700 firefighters tackle toxic spill and try to cool tank containing deadly chemical mix to avoid blast.

Americans Prefer Barack Obama as Babysitter - Poll

Obama and Romney fare equally well on preference for US president in Washington Post-ABC News poll.

Iran Hits Back at EU over 'Inhumane' Sanctions

Iran puts up brave face but experts believe the sanctions could have a crippling effect.

Radovan Karadzic Denies War Crimes and Claims Reward for His 'Good Deed' [VIDEO]

Former Bosnian Serb leader faces genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity charges at The Hague.

Kroll Global Fraud Report: Canada Ranks Low and Africa High on Business Fraud Rating

Canada cleanest place in the world to do business, says fraud survey.

Hilary Clinton takes responsibility for US consulate attack

Hours before the second US presidential debate is due to take place. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke on TV saying it is her responsibility and not the White House to keep diplomats safe.

Halloween Murder: Matthew Foerster, Alleged Killer of Teenage 'Zombie' Girl Taylor Van Diest, Stays in Jail

Bail denied for main suspect in gruesome Halloween killing of student on way to party.

Mexico's War on Drugs: We are Beating the Cartels

37 of Mexico's drug kingpins dead or in legal system but US Drug Enforcement Administration says Mexican methamphetamine still devastating American cities.

Iron Man-Style Suit Could Help Paraplegics Walk

NASA scientists have developed a robotic suit that could help paraplegics walk in the future.

Paris: Nun Protests with Topless Femen Activists in French Gang Rape Case [SLIDESHOW]

Sister Veronique joined the feminist radical group demonstration against the acquittal of 10 men accused of gang-raping two teenage girls

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu watches as students play an interactive game on their first day of school

Israel Launches Image Boost Programme for West Bank Settlers

Government project aims to 'bolster legitimacy' of West Bank settlements as criticism of Israel mounts.

Tom Gullick Breaks Birdwatching Record

British birdwatcher Tom Gullick has seen 9,000 bird species after spotting a Wallace's Fruit-Dove.

A Syrian refugee hangs her washings on a tent at a refugee camp on the outskirts of Azaz town

Syria Civil War: Refugees Fleeing Assad Conflict Passes 100,000 in Turkey

Turkey repeats calls to UN to build refugee camps in safe area within Syrian borders to ease pressure.

Felix Baumgartner of Austria jumps out of the capsule during the final manned flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico

Felix Baumgartner's Record Breaking Freefall from Space Captured on Headcam [VIDEO]

Footage shows 24-mile jump from space captured via Fearless Felix's headcam.

Rio de Janeiro Favelas Raided by Police in Spectacular Flop [SLIDESHOW]

1,500 Brazilian security forces storm slums of Jacarezinho and Manguinhos with tanks and helicopters but make just three arrests

Turkey Intercepts Second Syria-bound Flight Inside a Week

Ankara forces Armenia-to-Aleppo plane to land in Turkish city of Erzurum for inspection.

David Herskowitz, a Natural History Consultant at Heritage Auctions, handles a portion of Dar Al Gani 1058, the fourth largest piece of moon rock available to the public in New York October 12, 2012. The pieces of the rock, which are one rock split in two

World’s Largest Meteorite Auction Sells Moon Rock, Mars Sample in NY

In a world’s largest event ever of its kind held in New York, chunks of the Moon and Mars, and meteorites have been sold for over $1m.

Philippines Muslim Rebels Sign Peace Treaty with Government

Moro Islamic Liberation Front agrees peace framework for creation of autonomous Bangsamoro region, but small extremist groups say they’ll fight on.

Egypt's President Mursi and Defence Minister Sisi greet soldiers

Egypt: Police Killed 34 People in First 100 Days of President Mursi's regime

Report by Nadim Human Rights Centre shows human rights abuses continuing under Mursi's rule, with 88 cases of torture by police forces.

Former Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk, 89, Dies in China

King Sihanouk, who has been ailing for some time, dies of heart attack.

Google Celebrates Little Nemo's 107th Anniversary

Little Nemo was a comic strip character created by American cartoonist Winsor McCay.

Felix Baumgartner Lands Safely After Breaking Sound Barrier in Jump From Space [VIDEO/PHOTOS]

In 10-minute 128,000ft dive, Baumgartner cuts through atmosphere at 1,342.8km/h (833.9mph).

Mauritanian President Abdel Aziz 'Accidentally' Shot

Feared assassination attempt on Aziz turns out to be military error.

Syria Imposes Ban on Turkish Civilian Flights Over its Territory

Damascus action follows interception of Syrian flight by Ankara for allegedly carrying defence equipment in a passenger aircraft.

Ancient Mayan Murals Found Hidden in Guatemalan Farmers’ Houses [PHOTOS]

About four householders in Chajul, a Ixil Maya community municipality located some 350km from Guatemala City, have found ancient Mayan murals.

Tahrir Square Protests Against Egypt’s Mursi Turn Violent

Pro- and anti-Brotherhood supporters hurl petrol bombs, stones and bottles.

Space Shuttle Endeavour on Final Journey to US Museum [PHOTOS]

Endeavour, which once flew at 17,000mph, is on a slow, fascinating road trip to museum.

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