Osama bin Laden Had Cash, Phone Numbers Sewn In Clothes -- CBS
Osama bin Laden had 500 Euros in cash and two telephone numbers sewn into his clothing when he was killed, CBS News has confirmed.
The news was first reported by Politico Wednesday. It was unclear whether the money was denominated in Euros or another currency, but the revelation seems to indicate that the al Qaeda leader was prepared to flee in the event of a raid like the U.S. military strike in which he was killed on Sunday.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria: Tanks 'heading for Homs' days after Deraa siege. All quiet in Damascus despite protests across Syria.
Hamas and Fatah sign reconciliation agreement. Palestinians say end division at Cairo ceremony.
In Iraq, assassinations are a nightly event.
US, Israel, Baghdad deny report of IAF jets in Iraq.
ASIA
Pakistan dismayed at U.S. claim it was lax on bin Laden intelligence. Pakistan criticizes US raid, defends record on terrorism.
Cambodian, Thai military commanders agree to ceasefire over border row.
North Korean political prison camps growing - Amnesty.
Cables show U.S. concern on Japan’s disaster readiness.
AFRICA
Gadhafi's troops shell rebel town, supply route. How rebels held Misrata. NATO chief says he favors financing Libyan rebels.
Dozens dead as Ivorian troops clash with militia.
Rwanda FDLR rebels Murwanashyaka and Musoni go on trial.
West Africa Rising: Can Japan check China's clout in Africa?
EUROPE
EU considers renewed passport checks amid African refugee wave.
Russia may counter U.S.-Romanian missile shield deal - lawmaker.
Russia demands defence safeguards from US.
Gibraltar slams new 'incursion' by Spanish Navy.
Portugal aid to be 75-90 bln euros - euro zone source.
AMERICAS
Canadian shake-up: Conservatives win but opposition makes head-turning gains. Canada Tories to follow tax-cut, pro-business agenda.
Honduras drops ex-President Manuel Zelaya charges.
About 1 in 7 in U.S. receive food stamps.
Mexico rescuers comb mine blast site as hopes fade.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
U.S. says Osama bin Laden unarmed when shot dead.
World 'failed to track' Bin Laden. Pakistan says world shares bin Laden blame.
Did waterboarding of high-value detainees lead the U.S. to bin Laden?
The top 5 Al Qaeda leaders still hiding in Pakistan.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Spotify launches syncing with Apple's iPod. Sony data breach could be most expensive ever.
Glencore $11 billion IPO to make billionaires of bosses.
Deutsche Bank embarrassed in mortgage lawsuit: Analysts.
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