Obama orders security review amid threats to US Embassies

President Obama has ordered a security review for all US diplomatic facilities worldwide in the wake of the attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, Libya, and the continuing violence at the nation's embassies across the Muslim world.

The White House said leaders from around the world have confirmed they are committed to protecting the US facilities and personnel, Reuters has reported.

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No bail for 'anti-Islam filmmaker'

A California man linked to an anti-Islam film that stoked violent protests across the Muslim world has been held without bond at his bail hearing in Los Angeles for violating the terms of his probation.