US, West Chasing Non-Threats in Africa Washington systematically exaggerates the threat from militant groups in Africa, including Mali
British Defense Minister: No Outright Winner in Afghanistan The enduring Taliban insurgency and the weakness of the Kabul government make for a precarious stalemate
Yemen Cabinet Minister Condemns Drone Strikes There are ways to fight terrorism "without harming civilians" violating human rights, she said.
Obama Inaugural Speech: US to Maintain Global Military Presence Obama declared an end to a decade of war, but pledged to maintain the militaristic US empire
US Puts Jordan, Turkey in Front to Handle Syrian Chemical Weapons Emergency Obama is apparently using Syria's neighbors to deal with post-Assad fallout, to avoid deploying US troops
Many US Officials Dispute Mali Militants Pose Any Threat 'Washington is concerned that greater US involvement could make Mali a magnet for would-be jihadis from elsewhere,' AP reports.
US Attack Could Only Set Iran’s Nuclear Program Back Slightly And then, the attack alone will have made Iran determined to have a nuclear deterrent
US: We Do Not Believe Syria Used Chemical Weapons The US did not find Syrian testimony that Assad used a chemical agent in Homs credible
Repressive Regimes Use US-Made Technologies for Surveillance, Censorship Autocratic governments are using products from US contractors to violate human rights
Obama Privately Says Israel ‘Doesn’t Know What Its Best Interests Are’ US support is what allows continued Israeli transgressions, so Obama's alleged private comments mean nothing
