Friday, October 19, 2012

World News Briefs -- October 19, 2012

A protester reacts as the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi is seen in flames during a protest by an armed group said to have been protesting a film being produced in the United States September 11, 2012. REUTERS/Esam Al-Fetori

CIA Report At Time Of Benghazi Attack Placed Blame On Militants, Sources Say -- The Guardian

CIA station chief in Libya reported within 24 hours that there was evidence US consulate attack was not carried out by a mob

The CIA station chief in Libya reported to Washington within 24 hours of last month's deadly attack on the US Consulate in Benghazi that there was evidence it had been carried out by militants, not a spontaneous mob upset about an American-made video ridiculing Islam's Prophet Muhammad, US officials have said.

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MIDDLE EAST

Seized by rebels, town is crushed by Syrian forces.

Anti-Syrian official killed by Beirut car bomb. Top security official killed in Lebanon blast. Lebanon blast: Car bombing in Beirut kills eight.

14 troops, 12 militants die in Yemen fight.

Iran denies oil spill plan to block vital Strait of Hormuz.

New Egyptian ambassador brings Israel ‘message of peace’.

Saudi Arabia reveals plans to be powered entirely by renewable energy.

ASIA

India, Australia weigh uranium deal during Gillard visit.

Exclusive: China power brokers agree preferred leadership - sources.

North Korea threatens 'merciless strike' against the south.

Kim Jong-Un is a dictator says his teenage nephew.

Killings derail effort at grass-roots governance in India.

Pakistan court rules army must stop interfering in politics.

Pakistani girl shot by Taliban "doing well". Malala Yousafzai: Pakistan girl 'standing with help'.

AFRICA

CIA report at time of Benghazi attack placed blame on militants, sources say. CIA found militant links a day after Libya attack.

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood party elects new leader.

Gaddafi spy chief should be tried by ICC not Libya, says family.

Mali military intervention support growing. African leaders meet in Mali, plan military option.

Somalia: 'Al-Shabab weapons seized in Puntland'.

Kenya rules courts can try Somali pirates.

Striking S. Africa miners heed ultimatum, return to work.

EUROPE

Hearing shows captain to blame for Italy ship disaster: prosecutor.

Russian investigators file charges against opposition aide.

George Clooney called as witness in Silvio Berlusconi trial.

EU summit: France says bank deal helps eurozone fusion.

EU to discuss strengthening Euro; Greeks strike.

Leaders say they expect agreement on aid for Spanish banks this year.

EU leaders tell Iran to negotiate or face more pain.

AMERICAS

Obama heads to Camp David to prepare for crucial final debate.
Fidel Castro suffered a stroke, Venezuelan doctor says.

Colombia peace talks begin, but not without hitch.

CEOs warn Obama, Congress to avoid ‘fiscal cliff’.

Mexico's drug lords are dropping like flies.

U.S. Inspector General’s report contradicts Secret Service on prostitution scandal.

Falklands war general arrested for crimes against humanity.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Navy to go after rats, mold in Gitmo legal offices.

CIA saw possible terror ties day after Libya hit: AP.

Bounty on Al Qaeda. Rewards offered for Al Qaeda financiers in Iran.

Qaeda leader reported dead in Yemen attack.

State Department granted New York terror plotter a student visa.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

U.S. banks under cyber attack from Iran: Is your money safe?

Google threatens French media ban over proposed law.

GE cautious on 2013 after sales miss Wall Street target.

McDonald's profits fall as strong dollar hits earnings.

China tariffs on US steel: WTO rejects Beijing's appeal.

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