US: 15 high-risk diplomatic posts need upgrade

Published July 16, 2013 3:03pm ET



WASHINGTON (AP) — State Department officials say 15 high-risk U.S. diplomatic facilities must be upgraded or replaced to prevent any Benghazi-like attack in the future.

Diplomatic security chief Gregory Starr says problems include improper blast walls and insufficient setback from public streets.

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