The CIA's drone program, which is expanding globally, explicitly targeting and killing large swathes of people without knowing who they are. Murder, solely on "suspicion" is the rule rather than the exception. Many times, like in the tribal areas of Pakistan, the US...
US Military Hiding Truth About Friendly Fire Deaths
The US military has been withholding information from the families of soldiers who have lost their lives in American wars. Sometimes, like in the case of Marine Lance Cpl. Benjamin Schmidt, those soldiers were killed by "friendly fire," and the families are never told...
Facing Difficulties in Weaning Afghan Forces Off US Assistance
Afghan forces are supposed to be transitioning away from US and NATO assistance in the war zone, but its not exactly seamless. Weapons as well as hands-on assistance is slowly being subtracted from Afghan forces' operations. But some Afghans are resenting the...
First US Soldier Killed in Iraq Since Announcement of Withdrawal Plan
A US soldier was killed in northern Iraq on Thursday, the first American service member to die in an attack since the Obama administration announced a withdrawal plan to be competed by December. "A US service member was killed Thursday while conducting operations in...
Israeli Warships Intercept Gaza-Bound Aid Boats
The Israeli navy has boarded the two Gaza-bound aid ships carrying activists and humanitarian supplies, foiling the latest attempt to bring much needed assistance to the people of Gaza. The aid ships ignored demands by Israel to reroute away from Gaza to an Israeli...
Iraqi Kurdistan Improves Ties With Iran
Iraqi Kurdistan Improves Ties With Iran
Citing International Oil Markets, US Backs Off Threatened Iran Sanctions
Citing International Oil Markets, US Backs Off Threatened Iran Sanctions
Arab League to Syria: Implement Plan in 15 Days
Arab League to Syria: Implement Plan in 15 Days | Activists skeptical as violence continues
For Pentagon, $1 Trillion Buys a Lot of Overspending
For Pentagon, $1 Trillion Buys a Lot of Overspending
Afghan ‘Reintegration’ Scheme a Farce
Afghan ‘Reintegration’ Scheme a Farce