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Sen. John McCain says he is disappointed that both presidential candidates are sidestepping world affairs and blasts President Obama for not aiding rebels in Syria and abandoning Iraq and Afghanistan. (Associated Press)

McCain: World needs U.S. leadership

By Dan Perry - Associated Press

U.S. Sen. John McCain answers reporters' questions during a meeting on World Economy in Cernobbio, Italy, Friday, Sept. 7, 2012. Experts and leaders gathered in Italy to discuss the prolonged crisis in a structurally flawed Europe, political dysfunction pushing America off a 'fiscal cliff' and the emerging economies slowdown drying up the last engine of global growth. (AP Photo/Giuseppe Aresu)

McCain: Iran situation a ‘train wreck’

By Dan Perry - Associated Press

Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank, arrives for a news conference in Frankfurt, Germany, on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, following a meeting of the ECB governing council concerning further strategies to deal with the European financial crisis. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

European Central Bank unveils aggressive bond plan to save euro

By David McHugh - Associated Press

A woman leaves an unemployment bureau in Athens on Thursday. The European Central Bank fleshed out plans for an “Outright Monetary Transactions” program that aims to help troubled European nations like Greece stave off another crisis. (Associated Press)

Stocks surge over eurozone rescue plan

By Tim Devaney - The Washington Times

Venice Film Festival focuses on artistic roots

By COLLEEN BARRY - Associated Press

European court nixes Italy embryo screening ban

By FRANCES D'EMILIO - Associated Press

George Washington went 10-21 last season. (Greg Fiume/GW Athletics Communications)

George Washington basketball: Young Colonials already making their mark

By Patrick Stevens - The Washington Times

Russia's Evgeniya Kanaeva performs during the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around qualifications at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

London 2012 rhythmic gymnastics: Evgeniya Kanaeva stays on course for gold

Associated Press

Increasing stereotypes threaten European unity

By Don Melvin - Associated Press

**FILE** A sign marks Wall Street in New York. (Associated Press)

With no concrete action in Europe, stocks slump

By Christina Rexrode - Associated Press

A motorist who got out of her car argues with a demonstrator as civil servants blocked traffic during a protest against government cuts in Madrid on Monday. Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has been introducing successive rounds of austerity measures aimed at preventing the country from being forced into a public finance bailout. (Associated Press)

European bank will buy bonds to ease debt crisis

By David McHugh - Associated Press

De Angelis Rome Italy

EDITORIAL: Mediterranean madness stops short

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES - The Washington Times

Traders gather July 26, 2012, at a post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during the IPO of Northern Tier Energy. U.S. stocks soared at the opening bell after the president of the European Central Bank vowed to do what it takes to preserve the continent's monetary union. (Associated Press)

Stocks soar after ECB vows to protect the euro

By Pallavi Gogoi - Associated Press

List of films competing for the Golden Lion

By Associated Press - Associated Press

Demonstrators shout slogans condemning the recent austerity measures announced by the Spanish government, during a protest in front of the Popular Party in Madrid on Friday. Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets to protest a second wave of wage cuts in as many years plus planned austerity measures. (Associated Press)

Young and jobless in Spain

By Paul Wiseman and David McHugh - Associated Press

** FILE ** Mont Maudit (center) and Mont Blanc (right rear) rise above Chamonix, France. (AP Photo/Keystone, Arno Balzarini)

2 more die on Mont Blanc; friends sought help

Associated Press

Barenboim and ‘peace’ orchestra perform for pope

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Euro joblessness hits its youth

By Paul Wiseman and David McHugh - Associated Press

Economy Briefs: French taxes increased to meet budget targets

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Column: Spanish masters turn soccer into art

By JOHN LEICESTER - Associated Press