US Drone Strike in Pakistan Kills Five, Injures Three The identities of the people targeted are not known, as are most of the anonymous victims of US bombs
US Drone Strike Kills Three in Yemen Drone strikes have been increasing in Yemen, prompting a rise in local al-Qaeda membership
Senate Renews FISA Warrantless Wiretapping Program The secretive surveillance bill is now sent to President Obama to sign
Obama Nominates John Kerry for Secretary of State Kerry's career is defined by political expediency, and consistent interventionist positions
Chuck Hagel Faces Relentless Assaults The potential Obama nominee for Secretary of Defense faces intensified attacks, putting candidacy in jeopardy
Congress Drops Feinstein Amendment to NDAA There is now nothing in the bill that prevents the indefinite detention of US citizens
US Alone in Blocking UN Resolution Opposing Israeli Settlements But for US veto, Security Council would have passed legally binding resolution obligating Israel to stop settlement plan
US Chastises Israel’s New Settlement Plans Still, the US has done nothing to counter Israel's illegal settlements — it continues to enable them
Afghan Army Desertion Rates Up, Despite Claims of Progress Many predict either government collapse or civil war following the partial US withdrawal in 2014.
Court Rules Antiwar Activists Can Sue Government Spies The legal action is against a US military agent used by Homeland Security to spy on peace activists.
