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. […]
Bahrain’s highest court Monday upheld jail terms for 20 opposition figures — including eight sentenced to life — for alleged plots to “overthrow” the state in a decision likely to touch off more protests in the Gulf nation and bring renewed criticism from its Western allies. The group includes a rights activist who staged a […]
Bahrain’s highest court Monday upheld jail terms for 20 opposition figures — including eight sentenced to life — for alleged plots to “overthrow” the state in a decision likely to touch off more protests in the Gulf nation and bring renewed criticism from its Western allies. The group includes a rights activist who staged a […]
(MintPress) – A few weeks ago Sunando Sen, an immigrant to America who had recently achieved his own American dream of opening a small business was murdered in New York City when a stranger pushed him onto the subway tracks where both Sen and his dreams were crushed in an instant by a fast moving train. […]
(MintPress) – A few weeks ago Sunando Sen, an immigrant to America who had recently achieved his own American dream of opening a small business was murdered in New York City when a stranger pushed him onto the subway tracks where both Sen and his dreams were crushed in an instant by a fast moving train. […]
Former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel is a contrarian Republican moderate and decorated Vietnam combat veteran who is likely to support a more rapid withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. As President Barack Obama’s probable nominee for defense secretary, Hagel has another credential important to the president: a personal relationship with Obama, forged when they were […]
Former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel is a contrarian Republican moderate and decorated Vietnam combat veteran who is likely to support a more rapid withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. As President Barack Obama’s probable nominee for defense secretary, Hagel has another credential important to the president: a personal relationship with Obama, forged when they were […]
President Barack Obama will nominate John Brennan as the next director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Brennan currently serves as Obama’s top counterterrorism adviser and is a 25-year CIA veteran. The nomination will be announced formally by the White House at an event on Monday afternoon. Brennan’s appointment must be confirmed by the Senate, BBC News […]
President Barack Obama will nominate John Brennan as the next director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Brennan currently serves as Obama’s top counterterrorism adviser and is a 25-year CIA veteran. The nomination will be announced formally by the White House at an event on Monday afternoon. Brennan’s appointment must be confirmed by the Senate, BBC News […]
A nomination battle is brewing on Capitol Hill after multiple reports that Chuck Hagel, the former Republican Senator and Vietnam combat veteran, is expected to be nominated as Secretary of Defense by President Obama. According to the Los Angeles Times, the announcement could come as early as Monday even though White House officials said Friday […]
A nomination battle is brewing on Capitol Hill after multiple reports that Chuck Hagel, the former Republican Senator and Vietnam combat veteran, is expected to be nominated as Secretary of Defense by President Obama. According to the Los Angeles Times, the announcement could come as early as Monday even though White House officials said Friday […]
Update| By Katie Rucke President Barack Obama signed into law a $633 billion defense bill on Wednesday, despite protests from human rights advocates that the bill would prevent him from closing Guantanamo Bay, which was something he pledged to do during his campaign. Obama initially threatened to veto the bill because of the clause prohibiting the […]
Update| By Katie Rucke President Barack Obama signed into law a $633 billion defense bill on Wednesday, despite protests from human rights advocates that the bill would prevent him from closing Guantanamo Bay, which was something he pledged to do during his campaign. Obama initially threatened to veto the bill because of the clause prohibiting the […]
