Iraqi base repelled attack by Islamic State fighters
About 25 IS militants led by death by own action bombers attacked Ain al Asad air base in Anbar. Iraqi security forces repelled them, killing most. U.S. Marines nearby assisted with drones and Apaches but did not fire a shot as fighting ended before they arrived.
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Obama urges sharing threat information at Stanford summit
President Obama signed an executive order urging private firms and the government to share cybersecurity threat data. The advisory order, announced at Stanford during the White House summit, promotes central clearinghouses and regional data-sharing centers to bolster national cyber defenses.
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Embassies evacuated in Yemen over security fears
Saudi Arabia halted all work at its Yemen embassy and evacuated staff due to the deteriorating security and political situation. Germany Italy Britain France and the United States have also closed embassies as Houthis consolidate control after seizing Sanaa. UNICEF official Julien Harness warned of an looming economic crisis and potential reduction in aid as political changes unfold.
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Oregon Governor Kitzhaber resigns amid ethics probes
Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber announces resignation effective Wednesday after ethics complaints surround him and fianc ee Cylvia Hayes. Secretary of State Kate Brown will take over as governor, becoming the first openly bisexual governor in U.S. history.
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