Good morning.
Our early headlines:
-- As Attacks Continue, NATO Scales Back Joint Operations In Afghanistan.
-- Romney's Wrong And Right About The '47 Percent'.
-- Palestinians Have 'No Interest ... In Establishing Peace,' Romney Says.
Other stories in the news:
-- "Syria Tested Chemical Weapons Systems, Witnesses Say." (Der Spiegel)
-- Court Bans French Magazine From "Re-Publishing Or Distributing" Photos Of Topless Kate. (BBC News)
-- "Union To Vote Today On Deal To End Chicago Teachers Strike." (Chicago Tribune)
-- "Anti-Japan Protests Reignite Across China On Occupation Anniversary." (Reuters)
-- "132 Inmates Escape Mexican Prison" Near Eagle Pass, Texas. (Global Post)
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