4 U.S. officials, including ambassador killed in Libya September 12, 2012 - 13:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. ambassador to Libya has died after being attacked by militiamen storming the U.S. consulate in the eastern city of Benghazi, reports say, according to BBC News. The ambassador was said to be among four U.S. officials killed in a protest over a U.S.-produced film that is said to insult the Prophet Muhammad. The U.S. state department has only confirmed the death of one official - but it has not named him. Protesters over the film have also attacked the U.S. embassy in Cairo. Partner news  Top stories The bomber set off his explosives outside the gate of the United Nations Development Program base before attackers ran inside. Hamid Karzai accused Washington of mixed messages regarding peace talks with the Taliban, his spokesman said. The deal is estimated at $700mln-$1bln, Vedomosti newspaper reported citing sources in the Russian defense industry. Ahmadinejad will be replaced by Hassan Rowhani as president on August 3 following presidential elections last week.   Partner news |  Latest news 7 injured as Beckham fans storm police cordon in Shanghai  David Beckham is in China this week on a seven-day promotional tour for the Chinese Super League, China's top league.Monet painting fetches £19.7mln at Sotheby’s Purchased at auction in 1996 for $4.2 million, it had been estimated at 15 million pounds to 20 million pounds.Pirate Bay co-founder sentenced to two years in prison Gottfrid Svartholm Warg was found guilty of hacking into computers at a company that manages data for the Swedish tax authority.UNESCO adds six ancient sites in Syria to World Heritage list Members also supported a French proposal calling for a special fund to help conserve World Heritage properties in Syria. |
