Benghazi Attack Testimony Claims State Department Ignored Warnings -- The Guardian
Former security chiefs testify at heated House committee hearing that safeguarding US embassy in Libya was a 'struggle'
Two former heads of US diplomatic security in Libya have told a congressional hearing that requests for additional agents to protect American officials and premises in the face of a growing threat from armed militias were rejected by the state department ahead of the attack on the Benghazi consulate that killed the US ambassador, Chris Stevens, and three other officials.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.S. military in Jordan, has eyes on Syria chemical weapons.
Civil war leaves Syrian economy, cities in ruins.
In shifting Syria conflict, Assad assumes command of forces.
Syrian rebels claim control of strategic town.
Turkey to use "greater force" if further Syria shelling.
Iran aids Syria in tracking opposition via electronic surveillance, U.S. officials say.
Turkey 'forces Syrian plane to land in Ankara'.
Up to 335,000 people have fled Syria violence: UNHCR.
Saudi oil minister says kingdom can meet demand.
Benjamin Netanyahu calls early Israel elections.
U.N. nuclear agency chief has no plans to visit Iran: IAEA.
Iran's Khamenei warns of government divisions after rial plunge.
ASIA
Panetta: Afghan campaign 'succeeding' despite attacks.
India and Pakistan again spar over Kashmir at UN.
Top China delegate pulls out of IMF meet amid islands row.
China 'to reform labour camps'.
Shot Pakistan girl successfully operated on. Pakistani girl still unconscious after surgery; clerics mostly silent on shooting.
Untenable Thai rice scheme puts populist PM in bind.
Asia's aging populations pose new challenges for region's economies.
AFRICA
Ivory Coast exiles set up strategic command in Ghana: U.N. panel.
Africa facing intensified 'food crisis'.
Cairo, Bedouin in power struggle.
Hunger stalks refugees despite oil deal between Sudan, South Sudan.
Uganda trying to broker Congo, rebel talks.
N. Mali militias train youth to fight.
France proposes deadline for military intervention plan in Mali.
More South African miners fired after strikes.
Thousands march to mark killing of Egypt Copts.
International prosecutors back demand Saif Gaddafi stands trial in Libya.
EUROPE
Red Cross urges Spanish to donate money for food parcels to give to their own countrymen, as 2.3 million are deemed 'extremely vulnerable'.
Debt crisis: Rescue fund chief sees no Spain bailout yet - live.
Spain loses 296 Bln Euro capital flight over year – IMF.
German media bristles at hostile Greek reception for Merkel.
Ireland 'close to oil billions'.
Georgia election: Rival leaders agree on Nato goal.
One Pussy Riot member freed on appeal, two stay jailed.
AMERICAS
Mexico sees Zetas cartel uniting behind new leader.
State Dept reveals new details of Benghazi attack.
Brazil: New military campaign launched at borders.
Brazilian former presidential aide found guilty of corruption.
Corpse of Mexican drug lord stolen from funeral home.
Chavez slams Venezuelan opposition after election victory.
‘Fiscal cliff’ fight already a drag on U.S. economy.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Suspected US drone strike kills 5 in Pakistan.
Al-Qaida making comeback in Iraq, officials say.
This Danish dude claims he was a CIA mole in al-Qaida.
Police tackle 'credible' terror threat on 10th anniversary of Bali bombings.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
BAE, EADS call off planned merger that would have created aerospace giant to rival Boeing.
Chevron loses bid against $18bn Ecuador fine.
Facebook fought SEC to keep mobile risks hidden before IPO.
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