(MintPress) – A confidential U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) memo illustrates the government’s criteria for targeting American citizens in overseas drone strikes, arguing that U.S. citizens suspected of operating as terrorist organization leaders are exempt from Fourth Amendment protections and the Fifth Amendment’s Due Process Clause. The paper, obtained and released by NBC News, show the framework put […]
(MintPress) – A confidential U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) memo illustrates the government’s criteria for targeting American citizens in overseas drone strikes, arguing that U.S. citizens suspected of operating as terrorist organization leaders are exempt from Fourth Amendment protections and the Fifth Amendment’s Due Process Clause. The paper, obtained and released by NBC News, show the framework put […]
An unclassified Justice Department memo reveals that the Obama administration’s justification for drone strikes that kill al-Qaida linked U.S. citizens abroad is based on a much broader definition of whether they pose an imminent threat than was previously known. The government does not need information that a specific attack is imminent, the document says, only […]
An unclassified Justice Department memo reveals that the Obama administration’s justification for drone strikes that kill al-Qaida linked U.S. citizens abroad is based on a much broader definition of whether they pose an imminent threat than was previously known. The government does not need information that a specific attack is imminent, the document says, only […]
UPDATE: Niger has reportedly agreed to have U.S. drones stationed in its territory, a move that U.S. and Nigerian representatives hail as an important step forward in the fight against Al-Qaeda linked rebels in neighboring Mali. Nigerian President Mahamadou Issoufou accepted the deal Wednesday signaling an escalation in U.S. military involvement in West Africa. Although […]
UPDATE: Niger has reportedly agreed to have U.S. drones stationed in its territory, a move that U.S. and Nigerian representatives hail as an important step forward in the fight against Al-Qaeda linked rebels in neighboring Mali. Nigerian President Mahamadou Issoufou accepted the deal Wednesday signaling an escalation in U.S. military involvement in West Africa. Although […]
(Mint Press) – Things in life seem to move in circles. This was seen last Sunday when — on CBS News’ “60 Minutes” — President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton — at one time political enemies — sat down together for a joint interview in reflection of Clinton’s tenure as the head […]
(Mint Press) – Things in life seem to move in circles. This was seen last Sunday when — on CBS News’ “60 Minutes” — President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton — at one time political enemies — sat down together for a joint interview in reflection of Clinton’s tenure as the head […]
(MintPress) – The U.S. drone war will get a second look by the United Nations Human Rights Commission, beginning with an inquiry into the civilian impact of President Barack Obama’s controversial “kill list” operations. The inquiry was launched today after a press conference held by U.N. Special Reporter Ben Emmerson, in London, U.K., following reports that […]
(MintPress) – The U.S. drone war will get a second look by the United Nations Human Rights Commission, beginning with an inquiry into the civilian impact of President Barack Obama’s controversial “kill list” operations. The inquiry was launched today after a press conference held by U.N. Special Reporter Ben Emmerson, in London, U.K., following reports that […]
(MintPress) – It’s open season for the Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) aggressive drone war in Pakistan. The CIA is in the midst of creating a “rules of force playbook” to provide guidance on how the increasing drone war will be carried out under President Barack Obama’s second term. Yet the playbook leaves out a major […]
(MintPress) – It’s open season for the Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) aggressive drone war in Pakistan. The CIA is in the midst of creating a “rules of force playbook” to provide guidance on how the increasing drone war will be carried out under President Barack Obama’s second term. Yet the playbook leaves out a major […]
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Tuesday that the U.S. has ruled out putting any American troops on the ground in Mali, but officials are hoping the French will be able to succeed in establishing better security for the West African nation. Panetta spoke at a press conference in Lisbon with Portuguese Defense Minister Jose Aguiar […]
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Tuesday that the U.S. has ruled out putting any American troops on the ground in Mali, but officials are hoping the French will be able to succeed in establishing better security for the West African nation. Panetta spoke at a press conference in Lisbon with Portuguese Defense Minister Jose Aguiar […]
