Sunday, November 24, 2024

Tag: Drones

Killer drones in the empire state

The U.S. drone war is escalating in numerous countries.

Obama’s covert drone war in numbers: ten times more strikes than...

It is possible attacks will resume with the change in presidency in January.

America’s spiral into permanent war seems more foolish than ever

Donald Trump is inheriting the scariest tools of aggression imaginable. A new book explores their dark legacy.

U.S. Promises $3 Million to Family of Innocent Killed by CIA...

Since the inception of the drone program, the CIA has killed at least eight U.S. citizens, including a hostage and an innocent 16-year-old boy, without due process.

The Trojan Drone

An Illegal Military Strategy Disguised as Technological Advance

White House Provides Suspiciously Low Total of Civilian Drone Strike Deaths

A newly released report puts the death toll at no more than 116 for civilians killed by drones. So why do watchdog groups estimate the real number as up to 1,000?

Drones in the Skies Over America: A Potential Nightmare in the...

With this new obsession with drones comes more air traffic issues, privacy issues, and possible vulnerability to terrorist attacks. These drones might seem like harmless toys, but they can cause serious damage.

Drones: The Rapidly Growing Menace to America and the World

The U.S. government has been approved to use drones, not only in the Middle East, but in the U.S. This might be a technological breakthrough, but numerous issues will occur that cannot be undone.

Airstrike that Killed 52 Civilians Raises Questions About Obama’s Approach to...

While some of the “radicalism” in the Middle East is just anti-imperialism, something Washington interventionists are unable to understand, the Obama administration’s approach is to fight Daesh (ISIS or ISIL) in Syria. Yet does the bombing of the civilians helps Daesh propaganda?

US Finally Admits It Has No Idea Who It Is Assassinating...

Even though President Obama gave assurance to drone strikes, the U.S. just recently admitted to not knowing who it was targeting in its recent attack that resulted in an American casualty. Does this war crime characterize the U.S. drone program?

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