Republican challenger Mitt Romney has a two point lead over Mr Obama just 12 days before Election Day, a poll shows.

The oddly named Floral Kiss notebook was worked on by a special team of "female engineers in aiming to bring elegance to PCs."

The company hit the 10m members landmark in 2009, a decade after first launching its DVD mail-out service in America.

Windows 8's features include a brand new user interface, a wide range of applications and a dedicated storefront called the Windows Store.

The new prime minister, who made his fortune in Russia, is seen as someone who might mend ties with Moscow.

Militants fired about 80 rockets and mortars at Israel on October 24 and Israeli aircraft struck four times.

Such a move would further strengthen Netanyahu's hand with the newlook party capable of winning double the number of seats.

The Twilight cast kicked off promotional duties this week, with Pattinson jetting to Australia and Stewart turning out for the Japanese premiere.

The film centers around the titular heroine who decides to improve her social standing through a series of extramarital affairs.

The company pointed to a French tax increase as one of its major challenges, along with the tough economic conditions across the region.