The United States ambassador to Libya and three embassy staff were killed after a mob stormed the U.S. consulate in the eastern city Benghazi late Tuesday. J. Christopher Stevens, a career U.S. foreign service officer, is one of the most experienced U.S. envoys in the region.
US Ambassador Christopher Stevens
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French military personnel try to control supporters who are asking them to disarm fighting gangs, near the airport in Bangui, Central African Republic. France appealed to European partners for assistance in quelling months of religious violence in its former colony.
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US diplomatic envoy to rebel held Libya Chris Stevens (R), Britain's diplomatic representative Christopher Prentice (L) and deputy chairman of the TNC Abdul Hafiz Ghoqa (C) hold candles during a memorial service for slain photojournalists Tim Hetherington.