(MintPress) – As the United States continues its practice of unmanned drone strikes in countries such as Pakistan, Yemen, Afghanistan and reaching as far as the Philippines, a high ranking United Nations official is questioning the legality of the attacks as it relates to the U.S. Constitution and international law. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, […]
(MintPress) – As the United States continues its practice of unmanned drone strikes in countries such as Pakistan, Yemen, Afghanistan and reaching as far as the Philippines, a high ranking United Nations official is questioning the legality of the attacks as it relates to the U.S. Constitution and international law. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, […]
(Mint Press)— On Tuesday, the most popular internet search engine, Google, announced plans it would alert users about state sponsored cyber attacks through Google’s free email service. Gmail users will receive email alerts if the company suspects that an account has been compromised, or is at risk of a cyber threat. Google has yet to […]
(Mint Press)— On Tuesday, the most popular internet search engine, Google, announced plans it would alert users about state sponsored cyber attacks through Google’s free email service. Gmail users will receive email alerts if the company suspects that an account has been compromised, or is at risk of a cyber threat. Google has yet to […]
In a lengthy front-page story last week exploring President Obama’s use of drone strikes in countries including Pakistan and Yemen, the New York Times reported that the president had “embraced a disputed method for counting civilian casualties that did little to box him in.” Citing “several administration officials,” the Times reported that this method “in effect counts […]
In a lengthy front-page story last week exploring President Obama’s use of drone strikes in countries including Pakistan and Yemen, the New York Times reported that the president had “embraced a disputed method for counting civilian casualties that did little to box him in.” Citing “several administration officials,” the Times reported that this method “in effect counts […]
CIA drones are reportedly reviving the use of highly-controversial tactics that target rescuers and funeral-goers. On Monday US drones attacked rescuers in Waziristan in western Pakistan minutes after an initial strike, killing 16 people in total according to the BBC. On May 28, drones were also reported to have returned to the attack in Khassokhel near Mir Ali. […]
CIA drones are reportedly reviving the use of highly-controversial tactics that target rescuers and funeral-goers. On Monday US drones attacked rescuers in Waziristan in western Pakistan minutes after an initial strike, killing 16 people in total according to the BBC. On May 28, drones were also reported to have returned to the attack in Khassokhel near Mir Ali. […]
This morning, The New York Times published a report detailing how the Bush and Obama administrations created the cyberweapon known as Stuxnet and used it to disrupt Iran’s uranium enrichment program. Much has been written about Stuxnet, which, as ProPublica recently reported, remains a threat beyond Iran. But the Times account, based on interviews with unnamed U.S. and […]
This morning, The New York Times published a report detailing how the Bush and Obama administrations created the cyberweapon known as Stuxnet and used it to disrupt Iran’s uranium enrichment program. Much has been written about Stuxnet, which, as ProPublica recently reported, remains a threat beyond Iran. But the Times account, based on interviews with unnamed U.S. and […]
The U.S. is heaping new pressure on Russia to change course and support international action in Syria, warning that intransigence by Moscow may lead to open civil war that could spill across the Middle East with devastating effects. Speaking on Russia’s doorstep in Denmark, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton derided the Russian government for […]
The U.S. is heaping new pressure on Russia to change course and support international action in Syria, warning that intransigence by Moscow may lead to open civil war that could spill across the Middle East with devastating effects. Speaking on Russia’s doorstep in Denmark, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton derided the Russian government for […]
(MintPress)–As President Barack Obama deals with controversy surrounding his leading role in U.S. drone strikes, such attacks are intensifying in Pakistan, with at least five militants killed Monday near the Afghan border, according to a Pakistani security official interviewed by AFP news. The global news agency reports it was the third drone attack in the […]
(MintPress)–As President Barack Obama deals with controversy surrounding his leading role in U.S. drone strikes, such attacks are intensifying in Pakistan, with at least five militants killed Monday near the Afghan border, according to a Pakistani security official interviewed by AFP news. The global news agency reports it was the third drone attack in the […]
