5 Things We Learned In Monday's Debate -- CNN
Boca Raton, Florida (CNN) -- The third and final presidential debate proved to be a substantive, if not sharp, discussion on the major issues facing the nation as both candidates tried in earnest to persuade the small sliver of undecideds to vote for them. While foreign policy was the overarching theme, it was no surprise that the domestic economy shared center stage as President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney each sought to score points on the No. 1 issue of this election.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian warplanes strike strategic town as opposition leader voices doubt in proposed truce. Rebels battle Assad's forces for gateway to north Syria. Shell from Syria hits Turkish health centre: CNN Turk.
Kofi Annan says military intervention in Syria won’t work and could worsen the situation.
Lebanese intelligence chief aware of threat before death.
Car bombs, mortars kill nine in Baghdad Shi'ite districts.
Obama opens door to bilateral negotiations with Iran.
Qatar visit breaks Gaza ice, delights Hamas. Israel slams Qatari ruler's Gaza visit.
US has 'zero' influence over Israel, Palestinians: Carter.
CPJ: Turkey is leading jailer of journalists.
ASIA
Insurgent ambush kills 10 soldiers, policemen in western Afghanistan.
Myanmar: Fresh clashes between Muslims, Buddhists. Burma Rakhine violence: Three killed in clashes.
China hints at reform by dropping Mao wording.
Chinese villagers clash with police in protests over environmental issues.
South Korean activists float leaflets into NKorea.
AFRICA
Gadhafi partisans in Libya express anger as Bani Walid siege continues.
Sudanese military: Rebels near border with South Sudan shell town, killing 2 children.
Officials see delay before northern Mali offensive. More Islamist fighters deploy in northern Mali.
Benin President Boni Yayi 'poison plot': Three charged.
Bissau accuses Portugal of backing coup attempt.
Somali pirates hijacking fewer merchant ships.
EUROPE
Eurozone crisis live: Greek leaders meet over austerity package as markets slide.
EU 'sucks up decision-making:' UK's Foreign Secretary.
Clashes in Kosovo over launch of Serbia dialogue.
Unease about Germany's unchecked gold reserves.
Welcome to Berlin, Europe’s new capital.
Italy disaster head Luciano Maiani quits over L'Aquila.
AMERICAS
Obama and Romney in final push.
U.S. government's foreign debt now $47,495 per household.
Venezuela opposition seeks to brake Chavez in new elections.
Archaic defamation laws threaten Caribbean media.
Capo's relative's body dug up to prove ID.
Seized Argentine tall ship's crew to start leaving Ghana.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
At Guantanamo, Marines grow scarce but base is more lively.
Pentagon will not label Fort Hood shootings as terrorist attack.
Accused Cole bomber seeks to halt Guantanamo trial.
Salafi-Jihadists in Gaza to continue efforts to establish Islamic Emirate.
Guantanamo defense: No war crimes if no war.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Apple set to unwrap mini-iPad to take on Amazon, Google. BBC boss: Corporate culture aided abuser Savile.
Rosneft deal makes Viktor Vekselberg Russia's richest man.