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10th May, 2013
Two police stations in Libya’s Benghazi bombed
Bomb attacks targeted two police stations in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi, causing extensive material damage but no casualties.
Bomb attacks targeted two police stations in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi, causing extensive material damage but no casualties.
9th May, 2013
US ‘whistleblowers’ cite Benghazi security flaws
US diplomats testified on Wednesday that Washington could have done more to safeguard its mission in the Libyan city of Benghazi.
US diplomats testified on Wednesday that Washington could have done more to safeguard its mission in the Libyan city of Benghazi.
2nd May, 2013
Bomb destroys police station in Libya’s Benghazi
A bomb destroyed a police station in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi early on Thursday but caused no casualties.
A bomb destroyed a police station in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi early on Thursday but caused no casualties.
19th December, 2012
Benghazi review slams State Department on security
The report also discounted speculation that officials in Washington had refused appeals for additional help after the attack had begun.
The report also discounted speculation that officials in Washington had refused appeals for additional help after the attack had begun.
16th October, 2012
Clinton takes responsibility for handling of Libya attack
Clinton said she takes the blame for any shortcomings in the handling of an attack last month on the US mission in the Libyan city of Benghazi.
Clinton said she takes the blame for any shortcomings in the handling of an attack last month on the US mission in the Libyan city of Benghazi.
11th October, 2012
Al Qaeda grows every day in Libya: US security chief
The al Qaeda “presence grows every day. They are certainly more established than we are,” said the former commander of a special security team in Tripoli, Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Wood.
The al Qaeda “presence grows every day. They are certainly more established than we are,” said the former commander of a special security team in Tripoli, Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Wood.
5th October, 2012
US investigators at attack site in Libya’s Benghazi
A team of US government investigators visited Libya's second city Benghazi on Thursday to examine the site where Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans were killed in an attack last month.
A team of US government investigators visited Libya's second city Benghazi on Thursday to examine the site where Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans were killed in an attack last month.
4th October, 2012
Clinton vows to answer all questions on Libya attack
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has set up an inquiry into whether security measures at the Benghazi consulate were properly implemented.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has set up an inquiry into whether security measures at the Benghazi consulate were properly implemented.
23rd September, 2012
The lastest from Benghazi, Libya
Hundreds of protesters angry over last week's killing of the US ambassador to Libya (Chris Stevens) stormed the compound of the Ansar al-Shariah Brigade militia.
Hundreds of protesters angry over last week's killing of the US ambassador to Libya (Chris Stevens) stormed the compound of the Ansar al-Shariah Brigade militia.
22nd September, 2012
Libyan protesters oust Benghazi militias
Libyan protesters ousted a jihadist militia from its headquarters and seized other paramilitary bases in Benghazi early Saturday.
Libyan protesters ousted a jihadist militia from its headquarters and seized other paramilitary bases in Benghazi early Saturday.
15th September, 2012
US man linked to anti-Islam film questioned
California resident Nakoula Basseley Nakoula questioned over possible probation violations during making of film denigrating Islam, Jessica Gray (Reuters) reports. – Video by Reuters Read…
California resident Nakoula Basseley Nakoula questioned over possible probation violations during making of film denigrating Islam, Jessica Gray (Reuters) reports. – Video by Reuters Read…
15th September, 2012
Protesters march throughout Pakistan
Pakistanis take to the streets and burn US flags in anger over an American film they say insults Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Deborah Lutterbeck (Reuters) reports.…
Pakistanis take to the streets and burn US flags in anger over an American film they say insults Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Deborah Lutterbeck (Reuters) reports.…
15th September, 2012
Google rejects White House request to pull anti-Islam film clip
White House officials had asked Google earlier on Friday to reconsider whether the video had violated YouTube's terms of service.
White House officials had asked Google earlier on Friday to reconsider whether the video had violated YouTube's terms of service.
15th September, 2012
US consulate attack was planned: Libya assembly head
The plan to attack the consulate “was prepared, especially since it coincided with the date of September 11,” said al-Megaryef, head of the national assembly.
The plan to attack the consulate “was prepared, especially since it coincided with the date of September 11,” said al-Megaryef, head of the national assembly.
13th September, 2012
Pakistan orders anti-Islam video block on YouTube
“PTA has proactively blocked and is vigorously preventing all access to the video placed on the worldwide web via YouTube,” it said in a statement.
“PTA has proactively blocked and is vigorously preventing all access to the video placed on the worldwide web via YouTube,” it said in a statement.
13th September, 2012
US sends Marines to Libya after US ambassador killed
Washington began evacuating its entire staff from its mission in Benghazi and sent destroyers and Marines to Libya after its ambassador was killed.
Washington began evacuating its entire staff from its mission in Benghazi and sent destroyers and Marines to Libya after its ambassador was killed.
13th September, 2012
US ambassador killed in Libyan militant attack
President Barack Obama branded it an “outrageous attack” and ordered increased security at US diplomatic posts worldwide.
President Barack Obama branded it an “outrageous attack” and ordered increased security at US diplomatic posts worldwide.
1st August, 2012
Seven Iranian Red Crescent workers abducted in Libya
The Libyan Red Crescent Association confirmed the incident and said the seven had arrived in Benghazi as official guests to help with relief work in the city.
The Libyan Red Crescent Association confirmed the incident and said the seven had arrived in Benghazi as official guests to help with relief work in the city.
27th April, 2012
Blast hits court house in east Libya
The eastern city of Benghazi, the cradle of the county's revolution, has simmered with dissatisfaction since Muammar Gaddafi was ousted last August.
The eastern city of Benghazi, the cradle of the county's revolution, has simmered with dissatisfaction since Muammar Gaddafi was ousted last August.
28th January, 2012
The ancient city of Ptolemais
A part of the ancient city of Ptolemais is pictured near the town of Ad Dirsiyah, about 100 km (62 miles) east of Benghazi, the…
A part of the ancient city of Ptolemais is pictured near the town of Ad Dirsiyah, about 100 km (62 miles) east of Benghazi, the…
