Romney Obama trade barbs over Middle East attacks
The Associated Press reports Mitt Romney criticized the Obama administration for weak response after four U.S. diplomats died in the Benghazi attack while Obama countered that Romney shoots first and aims later. The episode spurred questions about Romney's handling, with some Republicans declining to endorse his critique as Obama pledged justice and deployed Marines. The incident amid a volatile election climate raised debates on foreign policy versus domestic economy.
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U S charges Marines to Libya after embassy attack
U S officials dispatched about 50 Marines to Tripoli as FAST security teams and two destroyers move toward the Libyan coast after the Benghazi consulate attack that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans. Investigators seek whether the assault followed a anti Islam video or planned action near 9 11 anniversary.
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