It’s usually a few younger protesters who break out in the chant — startling and almost unheard of in this country where the monarchy has always been almost sacrosanct — “Down, down with the king.” The rest of the opposition, including its biggest and most powerful faction, the Muslim Brotherhood, are quick to make clear […]
It’s usually a few younger protesters who break out in the chant — startling and almost unheard of in this country where the monarchy has always been almost sacrosanct — “Down, down with the king.” The rest of the opposition, including its biggest and most powerful faction, the Muslim Brotherhood, are quick to make clear […]
(BRUSSELS) — In 2004, the Madrid and London bombings prompted the adoption by the European Union of a counterterrorism strategy and the appointment of an EU counterterrorism coordinator, whose main tasks are to monitor the implementation of the strategy, ensure that the EU plays an active role in the fight against terrorism, represent Europe on these issues and improve the […]
(BRUSSELS) — In 2004, the Madrid and London bombings prompted the adoption by the European Union of a counterterrorism strategy and the appointment of an EU counterterrorism coordinator, whose main tasks are to monitor the implementation of the strategy, ensure that the EU plays an active role in the fight against terrorism, represent Europe on these issues and improve the […]
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) usually gets all the credit for the first US drone targeted killing beyond the conventional battlefield. But it was the military which gave the final go-ahead to kill on November 3 2002. Lt General Michael DeLong was at Centcom headquarters in Tampa, Florida when news came in that the CIA had […]
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) usually gets all the credit for the first US drone targeted killing beyond the conventional battlefield. But it was the military which gave the final go-ahead to kill on November 3 2002. Lt General Michael DeLong was at Centcom headquarters in Tampa, Florida when news came in that the CIA had […]
In recent weeks, protesters have called for the United Kingdom to formally recognize Palestine. The U.K. recently discouraged Palestine’s observer status in the United Nations despite the World Bank and the European Union attesting to the analysis that Palestine is ready to be a state. The U.K. has found itself in the impossible position of […]
In recent weeks, protesters have called for the United Kingdom to formally recognize Palestine. The U.K. recently discouraged Palestine’s observer status in the United Nations despite the World Bank and the European Union attesting to the analysis that Palestine is ready to be a state. The U.K. has found itself in the impossible position of […]
Alongside the Washington Post’s latest blockbuster reports on the Obama administration’s drone kill list is a new graphic, depicting US covert strikes since 2002. Based on reports by monitoring organisations, the graphic lists hundreds of US drone strikes in Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia, in what the paper says will be a regularly updated project. Also detailed are ‘the […]
Alongside the Washington Post’s latest blockbuster reports on the Obama administration’s drone kill list is a new graphic, depicting US covert strikes since 2002. Based on reports by monitoring organisations, the graphic lists hundreds of US drone strikes in Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia, in what the paper says will be a regularly updated project. Also detailed are ‘the […]
(MintPress) – Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein was arrested Wednesday in Texas while bringing supplies to activists protesting the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. This marks the third arrest for Stein during the 2012 campaign season, accentuating her commitments to protest, social justice and green energy development. With virtually no chance of winning the election, […]
(MintPress) – Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein was arrested Wednesday in Texas while bringing supplies to activists protesting the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. This marks the third arrest for Stein during the 2012 campaign season, accentuating her commitments to protest, social justice and green energy development. With virtually no chance of winning the election, […]
(CHICAGO) — Perhaps one day they’ll arrive over a neighborhood near you. Drones are becoming America’s weapon of choice. Domestically so far, they’re used only for eyes in the sky spying. Big Brother wants to watch everyone all the time. Don’t bet against eyes not being weaponized one day to punish as well as spy. […]
(CHICAGO) — Perhaps one day they’ll arrive over a neighborhood near you. Drones are becoming America’s weapon of choice. Domestically so far, they’re used only for eyes in the sky spying. Big Brother wants to watch everyone all the time. Don’t bet against eyes not being weaponized one day to punish as well as spy. […]
