Tuesday, October 16, 2012

2012/10/16 Headlines: Obama and Romney Head to New York for 2nd Presidential Debate; Report: U.S. to Help Build Elite Anti-Militia Force in Libya; Brahimi Calls for Holiday Ceasefire in Syria; Turkey Hosts 100,000 Syrian Refugees; EU Announces New Sanctions on Iran Despite Warnings over Civilian Toll; U.S. and Israel to Launch Largest-Ever Joint Air Defense Drill; Judge Bars Torture Discussion from 9/11 Trial at Guantánamo; Thousands Protest Austerity Budget in Portugal; Report: U.S. Businessman Launches Risky Geoengineering Venture in Pacific Ocean; NOAA: September Tied for World’s Warmest September on Record; ACLU Sues Morgan Stanley over Predatory Loans Sold to African Americans; Cuba Loosens Travel Restrictions for Citizens; Soup Kitchen Head Slams Paul Ryan for Staged Photo Op; Video Shows Brutal Police Beating at Jewish Center in New York