Military Helicopter Crashes Near Syrian Capital
Syrian state television says a military helicopter has crashed near the capital, Damascus.
Obama Counters Romney's 47 Percent Comments
U.S. President Barack Obama says whoever occupies the White House represents the entire country – a rebuttal of his Republican challenger's recent characterization that nearly half of U.S. voters are "victims" dependent on the government.
Magazine Cartoon Prompts French Embassy Closures
France plans to close its embassies, consulates, cultural centers and schools in 20 countries Friday as a precautionary measure after a French satirical magazine published cartoons featuring the Prophet Muhammad.
Chinese Ships Approach Disputed Islands
A group of Chinese government ships has entered waters near Japanese-controlled islands in the East China Sea, as a territorial dispute escalates on the sensitive anniversary of Japan's invasion of China.