As revolutionary tumult continues to fire imaginations and projectiles across the greater Middle East, one set of states continue to chug along seemingly unmolested by the chaos and conflict around them. I am referring, of course, to the region’s monarchies. With a few exceptions, the revolutions convulsing the region have largely spared them – taking […]
As revolutionary tumult continues to fire imaginations and projectiles across the greater Middle East, one set of states continue to chug along seemingly unmolested by the chaos and conflict around them. I am referring, of course, to the region’s monarchies. With a few exceptions, the revolutions convulsing the region have largely spared them – taking […]
By Chris Woods, Jack Serle and Alice K. Ross Reported civilian deaths fell sharply in Pakistan in 2012, with Bureau data suggesting that a minimum of 2.5% of those reported killed were civilians – compared with more than 14% in 2011. This suggests the CIA is seeking to limit non-militant casualties, perhaps as a result of sustained criticism. […]
By Chris Woods, Jack Serle and Alice K. Ross Reported civilian deaths fell sharply in Pakistan in 2012, with Bureau data suggesting that a minimum of 2.5% of those reported killed were civilians – compared with more than 14% in 2011. This suggests the CIA is seeking to limit non-militant casualties, perhaps as a result of sustained criticism. […]
Update | By Martin Michaels A federal judge ruled in favor of secretive U.S. drone strikes Wednesday, stating that attacks killing civilians, including U.S. citizens, can remain shrouded in mystery. The 75-page ruling gave a pass to the U.S. Justice Department, declaring that the U.S. government is under no obligation to make public the details […]
Update | By Martin Michaels A federal judge ruled in favor of secretive U.S. drone strikes Wednesday, stating that attacks killing civilians, including U.S. citizens, can remain shrouded in mystery. The 75-page ruling gave a pass to the U.S. Justice Department, declaring that the U.S. government is under no obligation to make public the details […]
The New York Times lost its latest bid to get more information on the Obama administration’s drone strikes. A federal judge ruled today that the administration did not break the law in refusing the paper’s Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) request for materials relating to the targeted killings of suspected terrorists, Politico reported. More from GlobalPost: Drone […]
The New York Times lost its latest bid to get more information on the Obama administration’s drone strikes. A federal judge ruled today that the administration did not break the law in refusing the paper’s Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) request for materials relating to the targeted killings of suspected terrorists, Politico reported. More from GlobalPost: Drone […]
(MintPress) — As a college professor, it’s not uncommon to get emails alerting me to various professional development and other training opportunities, but the one that showed up in my inbox this week was uncommon, to say the least. The notification I received was an invitation to a free Minnesota Permit to Carry class specifically for […]
(MintPress) — As a college professor, it’s not uncommon to get emails alerting me to various professional development and other training opportunities, but the one that showed up in my inbox this week was uncommon, to say the least. The notification I received was an invitation to a free Minnesota Permit to Carry class specifically for […]
(BRUSSELS) – Rudi Vranckx is a Belgian journalist working for one of the country’s public television channels. He is one of the best known war reporters in Belgium, having covered conflicts in countries including Iraq, Kosovo, Lebanon, Israel and Palestine, Afghanistan and Pakistan. More recently, he has been following the so-called Arab Spring, covering events in Tunisia, […]
(BRUSSELS) – Rudi Vranckx is a Belgian journalist working for one of the country’s public television channels. He is one of the best known war reporters in Belgium, having covered conflicts in countries including Iraq, Kosovo, Lebanon, Israel and Palestine, Afghanistan and Pakistan. More recently, he has been following the so-called Arab Spring, covering events in Tunisia, […]
(CHICAGO) — It’s more than about oil, stupid. It’s for vast African riches. Resource/mineral wars define America’s agenda. On Dec. 15, 2006, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) was authorized. On Feb. 6, 2007, it was announced. On Oct. 1, 2007, it was established. On Oct. 1, 2008, it became operational. It’s mission is controlling […]
(CHICAGO) — It’s more than about oil, stupid. It’s for vast African riches. Resource/mineral wars define America’s agenda. On Dec. 15, 2006, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) was authorized. On Feb. 6, 2007, it was announced. On Oct. 1, 2007, it was established. On Oct. 1, 2008, it became operational. It’s mission is controlling […]
