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Analysis: Reality of US-China ties lost in debate

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 17th

By CHARLES HUTZLER and JOE McDONALDAssociated Press BEIJING (AP) - In the narrative of U.S. presidential politics, China is a Hollywood villain, a monetary cheat that is stealing American jobs. But the one-dimensional caricature offered by President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt

Earthquake in Maine rattles New England states

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 17th

By DAVID SHARP and LISA RATHKEAssociated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - The earthquake that rattled southern Maine was felt in New England states as far away as Connecticut, but caused no apparent damage or injuries. Patrons of a pizza parlor near the epicenter of Tuesday's quake didn't

India, Australia to begin talks on uranium exports

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 17th

By NIRMALA GEORGEAssociated Press NEW DELHI (AP) - India and Australia began talks Wednesday to strengthen economic and strategic ties and explore cooperation in civilian nuclear energy. Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, on a three-day visit to India, was to meet with her Indian

WHY IT MATTERS: Israel

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 17th

By MATTHEW LEEAssociated Press The issue: As concern intensifies over Iran's nuclear program and the rise of Islamist governments in the Middle East, America's top ally in the region, Israel, has become increasingly wary. Israel's security has been a U.S. foreign policy priority of

What they said in second presidential debate

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 17th

By The Associated Press An aggressive President Barack Obama scrapped with Republican Mitt Romney over terrorism, jobs, immigration and women's issues in a feisty second presidential debate. A look at what they said: ___ LIBYA ATTACKS Obama: "Secretary Clinton has done an extraordinary job

Maine earthquake rattles New England

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 17th

By DAVID SHARP and LISA RATHKEAssociated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - An earthquake that hit southern Maine Tuesday night rattled nearby New England states as far as Connecticut, including the Boston area, but caused no injuries or apparent damage. The U.S. Geological Survey at first estimated

News Summary: Merkel defends switch from nuclear

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 16th

By The Associated Press NO NUKES: German Chancellor Angela Merkel defended her government's decision to phase out nuclear power and switch to renewable energies within a decade, but acknowledged the need to speed up the plan. BAD BUSINESS? Business leaders have criticized the way the

Merkel defends costly switch out of nuclear power

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 16th

By JUERGEN BAETZAssociated Press BERLIN (AP) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday defended her government's decision to phase out nuclear power and switch to renewable energies within a decade, but acknowledged the need to overhaul and speed up the transition plan. Business leaders

Sprint suitor Son stands apart in sober Japan

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 16th

By YURI KAGEYAMAAP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) - The Japanese billionaire behind a deal that will create the world's third-biggest mobile company spent his childhood in a slum, where he proudly rode in a stinking wheelbarrow filled with pig feed, pushed by his grandmother, a Korean immigrant

WHY IT MATTERS: Energy

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 16th

By MATTHEW DALYAssociated Press The issue: Americans depend on energy for everything from driving their cars to powering factories, homes and offices - and of course our smartphones, laptops and tablets. How that energy is produced and where it comes from affect jobs, the economy and the