Since 2009, U.S. drone strikes have killed between 64 and 116 civilians in areas outside of active hostilities, the Obama administration claimed in a report … Obama’s “Meaningless” Stab at Drone TransparencyRead more
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More ‘War on Terror’ Means More Terrorist Attacks
As ISIS loses territory, it returns to mass-casualty attacks against civilians. That’s why military-first approaches to terrorism are doomed to failure. At least 41 people … More ‘War on Terror’ Means More Terrorist AttacksRead more
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When will the White House tell us the whole truth about drone killings?
The Situation Room, a commander-in-chief with rapidly graying hair, a cluster of grim-faced men and women debating the ethics and the legality of a killing. … When will the White House tell us the whole truth about drone killings?Read more
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The Media Has a Huge Blind Spot on Terrorism
Shortly before the United Kingdom’s “Brexit” vote, the shocking murder of Jo Cox — a member of parliament and a vocal Remain supporter — exposed … The Media Has a Huge Blind Spot on TerrorismRead more
Posted inMiddle East / Terrorism / ToMl / USA Empire
The Jordanian Arms Theft Story
The NYT has a blockbuster story reporting that Jordanian officers have been stealing weapons “shipped into Jordan” by CIA, and selling them on the black … The Jordanian Arms Theft StoryRead more
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Why Is the Killer of British MP Jo Cox Not Being Called a “Terrorist”?
British Labour MP Jo Cox was brutally murdered yesterday. Although the motive is not yet proven, there is mounting evidence that the detained suspect, 52-year-old … Why Is the Killer of British MP Jo Cox Not Being Called a “Terrorist”?Read more
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Terror in East Africa
Since the collapse of the Somali government in 1991, the constant struggle and chaos had engulfed the country. Corruption, violence, strong external influence and insecurity … Terror in East AfricaRead more
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What Does G4S Know About the Orlando Nightclub Massacre?
Much has been made in recent weeks of Omar Mateen’s background. The perpetrator of the Orlando, Fla., massacre was alternately a “radical Islamist,” a deeply … What Does G4S Know About the Orlando Nightclub Massacre?Read more
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When Media Learned Killer’s Ethnicity, Then They Knew to Call It ‘Terrorism’
News coverage over the past 48 hours of the Orlando nightclub attacks has shown how corporate media use specific vocabulary to manipulate public perceptions and … When Media Learned Killer’s Ethnicity, Then They Knew to Call It ‘Terrorism’Read more
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Killer Is Linked to Neo-Nazi National Alliance & Pro-Apartheid Club
Britain is in a state of mourning today for a rising star in the British Parliament who died Thursday after being stabbed and shot shortly … Killer Is Linked to Neo-Nazi National Alliance & Pro-Apartheid ClubRead more