BBC News with Marion Marshall.

A Greek journalist accused of

breach

of privacy after he published a list of suspected tax evaders has been acquitted. Costas Vaxevanis had revealed the names of 2,000 Greeks with Swiss bank accounts. From Athens, Mark Lowen has the details.

Costas Vaxevanis was visibly delighted as he left court, telling reporters that his acquittal had liberated Greek journalists. He thanked the judge for

standing up to

what he called powerful forces within society. His lawyers had argued that the charge against him was

outrageous

and invalid that by publishing the names of over 2,000 Greeks said to hold bank accounts in Switzerland, many suspected of tax evasion, he was uncovering what Greek government had hidden for two years.

President Obama has resumed his campaign for next week's US election after suspending it because of the huge storm that

wreaked havoc

along the northeast coast. With opinion polls predicting a very tight race, he's targeting voters in four vital swing states. His Republican rival, Mitt Romney, is campaigning in Virginia. The Mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg has given his backing to Mr. Barack Obama, calling him the best candidate to tackle global climate change, something he said may have contributed to storm Sandy. From Washington, Adam Brooks reports.

Michael Bloomberg said he was supporting Barack Obama for president because of Mr Obama's policies on climate change, as well as on education and healthcare. Mr Bloomberg accused the Republican challenger for the presidency Mitt Romney of reversing course on key positions. Mr Bloomberg used to be a Republican, but sought reelection in 2009 as an independent. His