U.S. President Barack Obama says intelligence agencies had enough information to put Abdulmutallab on a no-fly list. (Charles Dharapak/Associated Press)Obama Orders New Intel Steps After Failed Christmas Day Attack -- FOX News
President Obama on Thursday, declaring "ultimately the buck stops with me," ordered U.S. agencies to assign specific responsibilities on all leads of terrorist threats so they are tackled "aggressively" in the wake of the failed Christmas Day airline bombing.
WASHINGTON -- President Obama on Thursday, declaring "ultimately the buck stops with me," announced a range of changes designed to prevent the security failures like those that led up to the failed Christmas Day airline bombing.
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MIDDLE EAST
US to lead new round of Middle East peace talks.
Qassam fired from Gaza explodes near Ashkelon.
Egyptian Christians clash with police.
U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Mullen puts limit on U.S. military role in Yemen.
Iranian panel calls official in charge of prison ‘the main culprit’ in detainee deaths.
New U.S. push for Mideast peace faces old obstacles.
Galloway-led aid convoy enters Gaza following border strife.
Iraq bomb attack on senior police kills eight.
ASIA
Clinton to seek Japan assurance on military bases.
2 ex-Blackwater guards charged in Afghan killings.
US says Pakistan harassing its diplomats.
2 militants killed after 22-hour standoff in India Kashmir.
U.N. envoy warns situation in Afghanistan could become 'unmanageable'.
U.S. missile strikes in Pakistan kill Taliban militants.
Blasts hit restive Thai south as PM visits.
AFRICA
Striking Algerian workers in stand-off with police.
Groups warn of return to Sudanese war.
South Sudanese cattle raid 'kills 140'. Aid groups: Southern Sudan may return to war.
In sub-saharan Africa, radical Islam takes hold.
Clashes in Egyptian town after Coptic killings.
U.S. Army Africa focuses on long-term threat reduction.
EUROPE
EU nations divided on use of airport body scanners.
U.K. Prime Minister Brown survives attempt to unseat him.
Europe shivers as Britain braces for brutal winter.
France to set up judicial unit to investigate genocide, war crimes.
AMERICAS
ATF is inviting Latin nations to boost role in tracking guns.
Is Obama out of options on Cuba?
Top Cuban lawmaker says detained U.S. contractor is a spy.
U.S. Midwest bracing for heavy snow, wind chills of -50.
Mexican president says crime now 3rd priority.
Honduras military chiefs charged over Zelaya's removal.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
U.S. paid for full-body scanners at Nigeria’s four international airports in 2007.
Jordanian bomber’s path remains a mystery to his family.
CIA attack a blow but won't stop anti-terror hunt.
After attempted airline bombing, effectiveness of intelligence reforms questioned.
Detroit attack: US border guards knew alleged terrorist was on flight.
More former Guantanamo detainees returning to militant activity, Pentagon says. Many ex-Detainees said to return to terror.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
China surprises with yield hike.
Dollar rises broadly ahead of jobs data, yen falls.
Uh-oh: The return of $3 gas.
Iceland president says country will pay UK government.
GM boss expects 2010 profit for leaner automaker.
Jobless numbers may signal next risk: inflation.