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Witnesses told CBS News there was not a peaceful protest at the consulate before the attack, as the administration claims.

The State Department is warning U.S. citizens to “defer all non-essential travel to Pakistan” in the wake of anti-American protests fueled by an online video that denigrates Islam.

The travel warning updates last month's advisory that merely warned Americans against travel to the country. Hundreds of demonstrators protested in the capital, Islamabad, on Thursday and tried to approach the U.S. Embassy before being repelled by police armed with tear gas and batons, The Associated Press reports. 

The protests are expected to be even larger on Friday, Muslim's traditional day of prayer. The Pakistani government has called a national holiday so people can protest, the AP reports.

“Protests have taken place across Pakistan against the United States, International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and NATO,” says the travel warning, which doesn't mention the "Innocence of Muslims" film. “There have also been widespread demonstrations and large political rallies condemning drone strikes, Pakistan's ongoing energy crisis and Pakistan's July 3, 2012, decision to reopen NATO transit routes to Afghanistan. These protests and demonstrations are likely to continue. U.S. citizens in Pakistan are strongly urged to avoid protests and large gatherings.”

The invite comes after reports that President Obama will not meet with the Israeli prime minister in New York.

Your morning global affairs speed-read

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is scheduled to visit Congress on Thursday in an attempt to beat back Tea Party pressure to cut foreign aid to Egypt and Libya in the wake of anti-American violence in those countries. Read The Hill's story here.

Asian tension: The Senate Foreign Relations Committee's Asia/Pacific subpanel examines “Maritime territorial disputes and sovereignty issues in Asia” with Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell.

Israeli security: The House Foreign Affairs Committee's Middle East panel holds a hearing on “Safeguarding Israel's Security in a Volatile Region.” 

Trade deal: The House Ways and Means Committee's Trade panel considers the benefits of expanding U.S. services trade, including by negotiating an international services agreement. Ambassador Michael Punke, the deputy United States Trade Representative and Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organization, is slated to testify.

The secretary of State wants to prevent cuts to foreign aid for Egypt and Libya. 

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Members approved H.R. 4212, the Contaminated Drywall Safety Act, by voice vote. The bill would require the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to issue a rule requiring drywall labeling. It would also require the CPSC to issue a rule that puts a limit on the amount of sulphur that can be in drywall and still be considered safe.

“I think all options ought to be considered, including whether we have to just withdraw early," he said.

Leaders from both parties came together to present Suu Kyi with the Congressional Gold Medal – Congress's highest civilain honor.