BIDEN: Biden went on the offensive in hopes of regaining ground lost by President Barack Obama's lackluster debate performance. An experienced debater, Biden is comfortable with the attack dog role. But the vice president appeared to get angry and may have lost his cool

RYAN: This was the Wisconsin congressman's first time on the national debate stage. As House Budget Committee chairman, he's a whiz on federal spending and tax policy. Not so much on knowledge of foreign policy and national security.

Malala Yousafzai is a strong symbol in Pakistan as a severe public reaction has developed after this 14 year old was shot in the neck by the Taliban on her way home from school.

Ms. Yousafzai was seriously injured in the attack and remains unconscious while she recovers following an operation. Two other girls were also injured in the attack.
Private schools closed for the day in protest and students gathered to pray for her.

SYRIA vs TURKEY. Syria Accuses Turkey of Air Piracy
Syria heightens tough talk as Russia is now demanding an explanation from Turkey because it forced a passenger plane to land.

ROMNEY TALKS STRONG STANCE. Tough Talk on Syria
The GOP candidate has ideas for action but is fuzzy on getting the job done.

CIA STRIKE. Former Jihadist Claims Killing al-Qaeda Leader
Morten Storm says he was a double agent who planted a device that led the U.S. to Anwar al-Awlaki.

Shooting of Pakistani teen prompts outcry

VP CANDIDATES DEBATE. About To Take Center Stage.
GOP Ryan has been studying up on VP Biden, who's been dealing with public policy for years.

STATE DEPARTMENT ON LIBYA SECURITY. More Questions?
Republican do not accept the explanation that protection was fine, but overwhelmed by the unprecedented Benghazi assault.

TURKEY INTERCEPTS SYRIAN PLANE. Tensions Escalate.
A jet was forced to land at Ankara airport, and the contents confiscated.

DETAILS ON MENINGITIS OUTBREAK. Firm settles suit.

SYRIAN MASSACRE SILENCED. Where is Global Outrage?
The killings in Daraya by that regime's forces attracted worldwide condemnation at the time, but there has been few words and little action from UN since then.

CHINA SNUBS IMF. Senior Officials Are No Show.
China’s finance chiefs opted out of annual IMF meetings and the World Bank in Tokyo, as a result of China and Japan tensions over islands in the East China Sea. Meanwhile, IMF warns Euro-zone of capital flight as the
fund is concerned that European banks’ balance sheets may damage growth and increase unemployment.