Bombing near Benghazi kills soldiers in Libya
A self-detonating truck bomb at a road checkpoint outside Benghazi killed 13 soldiers and wounded three, in a pattern of attacks by militants amid Libya’s unrest. In separate reports, Cleveland’s Ramsey signs memoir deal and a public relations executive apologizes for a AIDS Africa tweet. Bangladesh factory owners face charges over last year’s deadly fire, with Dec 31 set for trial proceedings.
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Obamacare Meltdown Warned by Manchin amid Senate Stakes
Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia warned CNN that Obamacare could trigger a meltdown if costs rise and coverage falls, jeopardizing Democratic control of the Senate next year. He urged a one year transition to delay penalties as the program struggles with higher premiums and HealthCare.gov glitches. Obama called the launch bungled, noting over a million signups and a hardship exemption plan for canceled plans.
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Syrian barrel bomb strikes kill 42 in Aleppo
Syrian helicopters dropped improvised barrel bombs in Aleppo province killing at least 42 people including six children. The largest toll came in Hanano district east of the city. The attack drew condemnation from Human Rights Watch which called the strikes illegal and deadly to civilians.
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Rice Says U S and Allies Seek Triggers to Reimpose Iran Sanctions
In a CBS 60 Minutes interview Susan Rice outlined plans for automatic sanctions triggers if Iran violates a nuclear deal. She said a final UN Security Council resolution could include reimposition mechanisms and stressed verification. The timeline remains months away and the administration debates tougher measures with Congress.
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Egypt court sentences three activists to three years in prison
An Egyptian court sentenced Ahmed Maher Mohammed Adel and Ahmed Douma to three years in prison and heavy fines for protesting against a new law that criminalizes street demonstrations. The activists, linked to the 2011 uprising, face additional charges of assaulting police and can appeal the verdict.
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