any of numerous shrubs or vines belonging to the genus Jasminum, of the olive family, having fragrant flowers and used in perfumery. 2. any of several other plants having similar fragrant flowers, as the Carolina jessamine. 3. a pale-yellow color. Also, jessamine.
1 Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods were part of a security team that rushed to scene of consulate attack. 2  After they made their way back to a safe location, they came under fire.  They were among four Americans killed last week in Benghazi.
Over 100 people have been killed in Tripoli in the last couple of weeks, with over twice that killed in Benghazi. Damage to infrastructure has resulted in harsh life conditions for a population already under constant physical threat, including widespread cuts in electricity, water, and fuel.