BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) – A squad of U.S. troops despatched by helicopter across the Libyan desert to rescue besieged diplomats from Benghazi on Wednesday ran into a fierce overnight ambush that left a further two Americans dead, Libyan officials told
CAIRO (Reuters) – Security forces fired teargas to disperse stone-throwing demonstrators near the U.S. embassy in Cairo late on Wednesday, some 24 hours after protesters scaled the walls and tore down the flag over a film insulting the Prophet Mohammad.
US President Barack Obama said the killers of the American ambassador to Libya would be brought to justice, as the United States dispatched two destroyers and a unit of Marines to Libya. Tuesday’s assault on the Benghazi consulate followed a
President Mohamed Morsi is set to seek increased aid and investment from Europe for Egypt’s beleaguered economy when he visits Brussels on Thursday on his first trip to Europe since his election in June. The Islamist president “wishes to talk
Clint Eastwood can’t stop dressing down President Obama. Eastwood normally doesn’t directly discuss politics a la Sean Penn or Tim Robbins. But the “Dirty Harry” star made an exception this year by supporting Mitt Romney and blasting President Obama during
By JAKE COYLEAP Entertainment WriterNEW YORKYouTube has blocked a video attacking Islam’s prophet Muhammad in Egypt and Libya, where angry protests were sparked by outrage at the video. Ultraconservative Muslims enflamed by the video stormed the U.S. embassy in Cairo
Libya on Wednesday apologised to the United States a day after US Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans were killed when an armed mob stormed the American consulate in Benghazi.
By SHAYA TAYEFE MOHAJERAssociated PressLOS ANGELESA California-based filmmaker went into hiding after a YouTube trailer of his movie attacking Islam’s prophet Muhammad sparked angry assaults by ultra-conservative Muslims on U.S. missions in Egypt and Libya. The U.S. ambassador to Libya
(AP) US Embassy in Algiers warns of protestsALGIERS, AlgeriaThe U.S. Embassy in Algiers is warning Americans in the country to avoid non-essential travel amid calls for protests after an attack on a U.S. consulate in Libya. The embassy said in
The Afghan government on Wednesday banned YouTube to prevent people from watching an anti-Islam film that sparked a violent anti-American demonstration in Libya which killed the US ambassador.
(AP) NEW YORK – Bob Dylan says the stigma of slavery ruined America and he doubts the country can get rid of the shame because it was “founded on the backs of slaves.” The veteran musician tells Rolling Stone that
The United States is deploying a US Marine anti-terrorism team to Libya to bolster security after a deadly attack on its consulate in Benghazi, a US defense official said Wednesday.
Egypt’s powerful Muslim Brotherhood on Wednesday called for nationwide protests Friday after a film deemed offensive to Islam sparked a deadly attack in Libya and furious protests in Cairo. The Brotherhood calls “for peaceful protests on Friday outside all the
US ambassador Chris Stevens had hailed the Libyan revolt that overthrew Moamer Kadhafi, but now appears to have been struck down in a rocket attack by forces unleashed after the strongman’s fall. Stevens was killed in an attack on the
(AP) US ambassador killed in consulate attack in LibyaBy ESAM MOHAMED and MAGGIE MICHAELAssociated PressTRIPOLI, LibyaThe U.S. ambassador to Libya and three American members of his staff were killed in the attack on the U.S. consulate in the eastern city
(AP) Egyptian protesters scale US Embassy wall in CairoBy SARAH EL DEEB and MAGGIE MICHAELAssociated PressCAIROMainly ultraconservative protesters climbed the walls of the U.S. Embassy in Egypt’s capital Tuesday and brought down the American flag, replacing it with a black
Navy Times reports that naval vessels displayed onscreen at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC last week during a tribute to U.S. veterans were, in fact, Soviet-era Russian naval ships: On the last night of the Democratic National Convention, a
Team Obama slammed the summer’s surprise hit film “2016: Obama’s America” earlier today. Now, it’s Dinesh D’Souza’s turn. D’Souza, the soft-spoken conservative who co-stars and co-directed the film, calls Obama’s attempts to destroy the film’s credibility “a characteristic mix of
A US official was killed and another wounded on Tuesday as an armed mob protesting over a film they said offended Islam attacked the US consulate in Benghazi, an official told AFP. Libya’s deputy interior minister Wanis al-Sharef said: “One
We now know another reason why Jay-Z turned on Occupy Wall Street. It’s hard to pretend to be part of the “99 percent” when you’re throwing lavish fundraisers for the president. Jay-Z and wife Beyoncé will host a fund-raiser for President Obama at the “Watch the
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Let’s all have a moment of silence for NBC News’ journalistic integrity. “The Today Show,” an integral part of NBC News’ broadcasting empire, decided to air an interview with Kris Jenner at 8:46 a.m. this morning. At that same time
(AP) Michael J. Fox participates in 9/11 charity eventBy NEKESA MUMBI MOODYAP Entertainment WriterNEW YORKMichael J. Fox is doing his part to make the anniversary of 9/11 about helping others. The actor is spending Tuesday participating in the Cantor Fitzgerald’s
Buried deep within an MSNBC story accusing Mitt Romney of “throwing the kitchen sink” at Barack Obama is this gem: *** Clinton stumps in Florida: While the presidential candidates are taking a day off from the actual campaign trail, Bill
“A great people has been moved to defend a great nation. Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of
(AP) Chicago teacher strike poses test for unionsBy SAM HANANELAssociated PressWASHINGTONThe massive teacher strike in Chicago offers a high-profile test for the nation’s teacher unions, which have seen their political influence threatened as a growing reform movement seeks to expand
