U.S. Acknowledges Killing Of Four U.S. Citizens In Counterterrorism Operations -- Washington Post
The Obama administration Wednesday for the first time acknowledged killing four U.S. citizens in “counterterrorism operations” abroad.
The deaths of three of the Americans — Anwar al-Awlaki, his 16-year-old son Abd al-Rahman Anwar al-Awlaki, and Samir Khan, all of whom were killed in drone strikes in Yemen in 2011 — had been previously reported. The death of the fourth, Jude Kennan Mohammad, a Florida native apparently killed in Pakistan, had not been.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.S. may boost Syria rebels if Assad won't talk peace. US pushes Europe to amend arms embargo on Syrian rebels.
Israeli air force chief warns of Syrian attacks.
Iran, Hezbollah increasing support for Assad: Britain.
UK's Hague says Syria allies 'prop up' Assad.
Syrian military threatens to retake south, Spiegel says.
Syria rebels call for reinforcements as war spreads abroad.
Syrian rebels seize military base, kill 40 soldiers: monitor.
Saudi reportedly executes Yemeni gang members.
Wave of violence continues in Iraq.
Iraqi spokesman: PM orders shakeup among military commanders in wake of deadly attacks.
Iraq crisis: Gunmen kill 12 in Baghdad brothel.
Ahmadinejad to appeal Iran poll-ban on ally. Profiles: Iran election candidates.
Iran paves over suspected nuclear testing site despite U.N. protests.
Diplomats: Iran acts to expand sensitive nuclear capacity.
Turkey prosecutor seeks life sentences for generals over coup: TV.
ASIA
Weak yen a help for Japan, but headache elsewhere.
European banks stop sending money to North Korea - aid groups.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un's send top party-military official to China as 'special envoy'.
Chinese premier begins Pakistan visit. China's Li offers to help end Pakistan energy crisis.
India offers more aid for Afghanistan.
Stalled Japan abduction talks with N. Korea may resume soon.
Imran Khan leaves hospital.
New Zealand police 'terrorism raids unlawful'.
AFRICA
EU approves sending border security advisers to Libya.
African Union celebrates 50th year. Africa: 75 heads of state to attend AU summit.
EU mission seeks to rebuild Mali army after U.S. faltered.
South Sudan warns it may shut down oil flow again.
World Bank pledges $1bn for DR Congo and neighbours.
Emergency response grows in Chad.
Clashes continue in eastern DRC ahead of UN chief visit.
Egyptian security men abducted in Sinai freed.
Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto named in Kenya TRJC report.
EUROPE
Soldier hacked to death in London in suspected Islamist attack. 'Sickening, deluded and unforgivable': Bloody attack brings terror to capital’s streets.
Hyde Park bomb: man charged with killing soldiers in IRA attack.
Riots grip Stockholm suburbs after police shooting. Riots in Stockholm spread to more suburbs.
IMF's Lagarde to be quizzed in French arbitration case.
EU leaders shine spotlight on Amazon, Google over tax policy.
EU leaders in drive against tax evasion at Brussels summit.
New Iceland government freezes EU talks till referendum.
Archbishop of Cologne: German women should 'stay at home and have three or four children'.
Witness undermines case against Russian protest leader.
Pussy Riot member Alyokhina announces hunger strike.
AMERICAS
Mexico cartel dominates, torches western state.
IRS official refuses to answer questions at scandal hearing. Darrell Issa: Lois Lerner lost her rights.
US Senate Judiciary Committee approves immigration overhaul.
National Guard deployed to help with Oklahoma City tornado rescue.
Boston bombing suspect's friend Ibragim Todashev killed in FBI shootout. Source: Man killed by FBI agent 'directly involved' in murders, knew Tsarnaevs.
Soldiers re-occupy Mexico’s hot land.
Venezuela ends toilet paper shortage.
Protesters hurl firebombs as Chile leader speaks.
Guatemala full of questions after genocide conviction annulled.
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford crack scandal: As the world gawks, Toronto police wait and watch.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
One dead after machete attack near London barracks.
Four Americans killed since 2009 in drone strikes, Holder says.
FBI ID's Benghazi suspects - but no arrests yet.
Guantánamo’s military defense lawyers cite My Lai massacre in plea to Hagel.
Pentagon wants $450M for Guantanamo prison.
New light shed on US government's extraordinary rendition programme.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Twitter beefs up security safeguards after recent attacks.
Thanks to QE Bernanke has injected foreign banks with over $1 trillion in cash for first time ever.
Forget the headlines: Chinese buying big in US.
£100bn lost in tax avoidance by individuals.
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