Romney Aide Reaffirms Marriage Amendment Stance
A top Mitt Romney adviser disavowed Saturday remarks reported last week that suggested a reversal of his support of the Federal Marriage Amendment.
Baghdad Market Bombed In Apparent Sectarian Attack
Two roadside bombs killed at least 11 people and wounded 38 in a Baghdad market Saturday, police and hospital sources said, breaking weeks of relative calm.
Obama Up In 3 Midwest Polls; GOP Sure Of NC
President Barack Obama led in three Midwestern states in polls released Thursday, while the Mitt Romney campaign, apparently confident of carrying North Carolina, is beginning to shift its staff there to Ohio.
Libya Militia Chief Denies Benghazi Attack
A Libyan Islamist militia commander accused of leading the Sept. 11 assault on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi said Thursday he was there that night, but denied he was involved in the attack.
WTO Strikes Down China Tariff On US Steel
The World Trade Organization forbade China Thursday to impose duties on certain U.S. steel exports, in a case affecting Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Gallup Tracking Poll: Romney 52%, Obama 45%
Mitt Romney widened his lead over President Barack Obama to seven points in a national tracking poll released by Gallup Thursday.
China GDP Growth Slows To 7.4% in Q3
China’s growth slowed again last quarter, to its lowest level since early 2009, the government announced Thursday morning.
Obama Up By 3 Pts In Pre-Debate Ohio Poll
President Barack Obama leads Mitt Romney by three points in Ohio in a poll released Wednesday evening.
Asian Shares Hit 7-Month High; Await China GDP
Asian shares rose to their highest in seven months Thursday, boosted by a surge in U.S. housing starts that has followed other positive economic data.
Libyans Identify Leader Of Benghazi Attack
Libyan authorities have identified Ahmed Abu Khattala, a leader of the Benghazi-based Islamist group Ansar al-Shariah, as a leader of the attack that killed American Ambassador Chris Stevens, Libyans involved in the investigation said Wednesday.
Malala Reported Improving, Moving Limbs
Malala Yousafzai, the 14-year-old Pakistani girl shot by the Taliban for advocating women's education, is improving in a British hospital and has begun moving her limbs, a Pakistani official said Wednesday.
Polls: Obama Won Debate But Romney Ahead
By a wide margin, voters say President Barack Obama “won” his second debate with Mitt Romney Tuesday night, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released Wednesday.
Feds Raid Drug Lab Tied To Meningitis
Federal investigators searched Tuesday the New England Compounding Center, which supplied drugs tied to the deadly meningitis outbreak.
Asian Markets Rise On US Earnings
Asian shares rose Wednesday as strong U.S. earnings reports brightened investor mood, while the euro hit a one-month high against the dollar as Spain dodged a bullet.
Obama Continues Rise In US Poll; Romney Closing in Pa.
President Barack Obama gained ground on Mitt Romney for the third straight day in the Reuters/Ipsos daily national tracking poll. He had a 46 to 43 percent lead on Tuesday.
Rafael Becomes Hurricane, Heads For Bermuda
Tropical Storm Rafael grew into a hurricane over the Atlantic Monday and headed toward Bermuda, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Asian Shares Up On US Reports
Asian shares rose Tuesday after rallies in U.S. stocks and positive U.S. data cheered investors, with hopes for some progress in the euro zone crisis also helping.
Meningitis Outbreak: 2 More Drugs From Lab Suspected
Two more drugs produced by the New England Compounding Center seem to be implicated in the fatal meningitis outbreak that has now claimed the lives of 15 people, the FDA said Monday.
Doctors Hopeful As Malala Arrives In UK
Malala Yousafzai, the 14-year-old Pakistani girl shot by Taliban gunmen last week, has every chance of making a "good recovery," British doctors said as she arrived for treatment of her severe wounds.
Obama Leads In 3 National Polls, Romney In One
President Barack Obama held on to a slim lead over Mitt Romney in three national polls Monday, as he appeared to have stemmed the bleeding after his poor first debate.
Ex-Sen. Arlen Specter Dead At 82
Former Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter died in his home Sunday morning.
Mauritania President Shot, Calls It Accident
Mauritania's president was shot by soldiers Saturday night in what the government is calling an accident.
Obama Leads 2-1 Among Early Voters: Reuters/Ipsos poll
President Barack Obama has taken big lead over Mitt Romney among voters who have already cast their ballots, according to Reuters/Ipsos polling data.
Asian Stocks And Euro Firm Up
Asian stocks and the euro steadied Friday, but were on course for a losing week as worries about weak corporate earnings and slowing global economic growth limit the appeal of riskier assets.
Romney Takes 7-Pt Lead In Florida Poll
Mitt Romney has jumped to a strong lead in Florida, according to a poll released Thursday.
Romney Extends Lead To 3 Pts: Reuters/Ipsos Poll
Mitt Romney has extended his lead over President Barack Obama to 3 percentage points, according to a Reuters/Ipsos tracking poll released Thursday.
Vice Presidential Debate Live Blog Begins At 7:30
Look for live debate coverage here at the International Business Times beginning at 7:30 p.m. EDT.
Obama To Sawyer: I'll Do Better Next Time
President Barack Obama promised a better debate performance when he faces Mitt Romney again next week, in an interview with ABC News' Diane Sawyer Wednesday night.
Asian Shares Weaken On Growth Concerns
Asian shares tracked Wall Street lower Thursday as weak forecasts from U.S. corporate bellwethers underscored concern over global demand.
S&P Downgrades Spain To Near-Junk Level
Standard & Poor's on Wednesday cut Spain's sovereign credit rating to BBB-minus, just above junk status, citing a deepening recession that is limiting the government's policy options to arrest the slide.