Panetta Says Afghan Who Died In Attack Did Not Target Him -- New York Times
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said Thursday that he did not believe that the Afghan who crashed a stolen pickup truck near his plane, and then emerged from the truck in flames, was trying to attack him. But the Afghan was an interpreter working for coalition forces at the complex where Mr. Panetta was landing, raising the possibility that he knew someone of importance was arriving.
American defense officials said that the Afghan had tried to run over a group of United States Marines who were waiting on a runway ramp for the plane.
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More News On The Security Incident That Impacted Defense Secretary Panetta's Trip In Afghanistan
Pentagon: Afghan security breach was more serious than reported -- Washington Post
Military: Afghan "intended harm" in runway attack -- CBS/AP
Panetta Security Scare Suspect Dies of Burns -- ABC News
'These things happen in war,' says Leon Panetta as Afghan would-be 'assassin' dies -- The Telegraph
Afghan dies after runway attack at UK base -- Sydney Morning Herald
Afghan dies after Panetta security breach -- ABC News (Australia)
Afghan Driver Dies After Attempted Attack -- Wall Street Journal
Afghan Panetta 'attacker' was an 'interpreter for senior British officers' -- The Telegraph
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