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State Department Faulted For Inadequate Security In Benghazi Attack
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012
The Two-Way
State Department Faulted For Inadequate Security In Benghazi Attack
December 18, 2012 An independent panel said systematic management failures at the State Department led to inadequate security that left the diplomatic mission vulnerable. Despite those failures, the board found no cause for any disciplinary action.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Friday, December 14, 2012
The Two-Way
U.S. Officials: Syria Has Prepared Several Dozen Chemical Bombs
December 14, 2012 American officials tell NPR that Syria's preparations are more extensive than previously reported. The U.S. and NATO are preparing for ways to address the chemical weapons threat.
Asia
What North Korea's Rocket Launch Tells Us About Iran's Role
December 14, 2012 U.S. officials wonder whether North Korea's successful rocket launch this week helped Iran — another country whose nuclear program concerns the U.S. The two countries have worked together in missile design, but it's unclear who's helping whom.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
It's All Politics
Report On CIA Interrogation Tactics Revives Torture Debate
December 13, 2012 In a closed-door meeting Thursday, lawmakers will consider whether to approve the report, which human rights groups are pushing to be made public. It's part of an ongoing fight over whether harsh interrogation methods, which critics compared to torture, were effective.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Monday, December 10, 2012
The Two-Way
U.S. To Add Syrian Rebel Group To Terror List
December 10, 2012 The decision to add Jabhat al-Nusra to the list of foreign terrorist organizations is meant to marginalize extremists who are among the groups working to oust President Bashar Assad. A State Department spokeswoman said the group was an al-Qaida front.
The World In 2030: Asia Rises, The West Declines
December 10, 2012 The planet may also be racked by wars over food and water; and individuals, equipped with new lethal and disruptive technologies, will be capable of causing widespread harm. The scenarios are the work of the National Intelligence Council, comprising the 17 U.S. government intelligence agencies.
Thursday, December 06, 2012
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
The Two-Way
Report: Benghazi 'Talking Points' Watered Down By CIA, Not White House
December 4, 2012 "Officials from a cross-section of agencies" tell The Wall Street Journal that references to al-Qaida were removed to protect sources. Those sources say the White House did not drive that decision. The wording, used by U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice, has come under criticism.
