Welcome to another edition of the Weissman Center’s Weekly Newsmakers – stories that are making headlines this week.

Libya Attack Sparks Crisis – Wall Street Journal (Editor’s Pick)
Perhaps the most shocking news this week was when America learned that religious extremists stormed the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi and killed U.S. Ambassador to Libya, Christopher Stevens and three Americans. The U.S. responded by “dispatching two Navy destroyers, dozens of Marines, federal investigators and intelligence assets to Libya to protect Americans.” President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton releasing formal statements about bringing the aggressors to justice. The news sparked international controversy, especially since the attack took place on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Apple Unveils an iPhone That Is Lighter and More Powerful – New York Times
Although the iPhone seems to be playing catch-up to compete with other smartphones on the market, it does sport a few new features. However, it is lighter and thinner than its precursors. More recently, Apple’s management released statements saying that it did not matter that they were not the first to offer Internet over the fastest network this time around or that it doesn’t offer the brightest screen on the market. Rather, Apple is more interested in building the best phone possible. Despite what some critics deem as lackluster new features, analysts still believe that the iPhone 5 will be a goldmine for Apple this year.

Twitter Founders Aim to Revamp Publishing with Medium – CNN
Twitter’s founders are exploring their newest project – a publishing platform named Medium. Medium will be a “curated blogging platform” where users will play a role in moving content up the visibility ladder. While Medium is still in its incubation phase, expect more news about it in the future.

The ECB’s Bond-Buying Plan: Casting a Spell – The Economist
Mario Draghi, banking wizard, has worked wonders on the Euro. The Euro has risen in value under his leadership.  What will the future of the Euro look like?