David Petraeus
Petraeus says knew from start Benghazi was terrorism
Nov 16, 2012 16:50 EST
Former CIA chief David Petraeus told lawmakers Friday he knew from the outset that a deadly attack on a US mission in Libya was the work of terrorists, in his first outing since his resignation.
Petraeus testifies before US lawmakers on Benghazi
Nov 16, 2012 11:14 EST
Ex-CIA chief David Petraeus told lawmakers Friday he knew from the outset that an attack on a US mission in Libya was the work of terrorists, in his first appearance since resigning a week ago.
Jealous lover and bad luck brought down CIA chief
Nov 16, 2012 09:52 EST
It was an unlikely chain of events involving a jealous lover, a Florida socialite and an over-zealous FBI agent that led CIA chief David Petraeus to resign over an extramarital affair.
Record sales for latest 'Call of Duty' game
Nov 16, 2012 09:42 EST
The latest installment of the blockbuster video game "Call of Duty" raked in more than $500 million in the first 24 hours, making it "the biggest entertainment launch of the year," its publisher said Friday.
Petraeus to testify before lawmakers on Benghazi attack
Nov 16, 2012 07:07 EST
Ex-CIA chief David Petraeus was to testify before lawmakers Friday about the September 11 assault on the US mission in Benghazi, his first public appearance since resigning in disgrace a week ago.
CIA opens investigation into Petraeus scandal
Nov 16, 2012 03:13 EST
The CIA has launched an internal inquiry following the resignation of its director David Petraeus, who confessed to an extramarital affair, a spokesman for the US intelligence agency said Thursday.
US lawmakers see footage of Benghazi attack
Nov 15, 2012 22:20 EST
US senators got their first look at dramatic video footage of the attack on the US consulate in Benghazi as they probed the government's response to the deadly September 11 assault in Libya.
CIA opens investigation into Petraeus scandal
Nov 15, 2012 21:19 EST
The CIA has launched an internal inquiry following the resignation of its director David Petraeus, who confessed to an extramarital affair, a spokesman for the US intelligence agency said Thursday.
Petraeus knew quickly who was behind Libya attack: report
Nov 15, 2012 20:04 EST
Former CIA director David Petraeus is to tell lawmakers he knew "almost immediately" after the attack on a US mission in Libya that Al-Qaeda linked Ansar al-Sharia was to blame, CNN reported Thursday.
CIA opens investigation in Petraeus scandal
Nov 15, 2012 17:32 EST
The CIA has launched an internal inquiry following the resignation of its director David Petraeus, who confessed to an extramarital affair, a spokesman for the US intelligence agency said Thursday.
Holder defends decision not to reveal Petraeus probe
Nov 15, 2012 17:04 EST
US Attorney General Eric Holder on Thursday defended the FBI's decision not to immediately brief Congress on a probe that led to the resignation of CIA chief David Petraeus.
Washington's Benghazi feud moves to Congress
Nov 15, 2012 16:19 EST
A rancorous feud between Republicans and President Barack Obama over the deadly attack on the US mission in Libya shifts to Congress, where lawmakers held Benghazi hearings Thursday and senior figures are set to testify.
Panetta orders ethics review for US top brass
Nov 15, 2012 10:25 EST
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta ordered US military commanders on Thursday to carry out a review of ethics training among senior officers amid a widening sex scandal that cost CIA chief David Petraeus his job.
Petraeus sex scandal amuses Taliban
Nov 15, 2012 07:59 EST
The sex scandal that has brought down CIA chief David Petraeus may be causing heartache in the Washington security establishment but the affair has prompted laughter among the Taliban.
Petraeus to testify as US lawmakers probe Benghazi
Nov 15, 2012 07:35 EST
US lawmakers are set to hold hearings about the deadly September 11 assault on the mission in Benghazi, with disgraced former spy chief David Petraeus expected to testify as early as Thursday.
Pentagon chief unaware of new links to sex scandal
Nov 15, 2012 06:03 EST
US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Thursday he was "not aware" of any other officials linked to the sex scandal that brought down CIA chief David Petraeus and embroiled another top general.
Obama says no security threat from Petraeus scandal
Nov 15, 2012 04:00 EST
President Barack Obama assured Americans that the sex scandal that brought down CIA chief David Petraeus and ensnared another top general has not compromised national security.
US defence chief in Thailand to boost military ties
Nov 15, 2012 03:02 EST
US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta arrived in Thailand on Thursday as part of an Asian tour designed to beef up security ties across the region as a counterweight to China's rise.
US lawmakers await Petraeus testimony on Benghazi
Nov 14, 2012 20:48 EST
US lawmakers await testimony, as early as Thursday, from scandal-plagued former spy chief David Petraeus on the assault on Benghazi that killed the US ambassador to Libya and three other Americans.
Petraeus to testify on Benghazi attack Friday: committee
Nov 14, 2012 20:03 EST
Former CIA director David Petraeus will testify early Friday before the House intelligence committee on the deadly attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, Libya, the panel announced.
