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Iran Claims 'Dozens' of Its Drones Reached Israel

Iran Claims 'Dozens' of Its Drones Reached Israel

By ALI AKBAR DAREINIAssociated PressTEHRAN, IranA senior Iranian military official claimed Tuesday that Iranian-made surveillance drones have made dozens of apparently undetected flights into Israeli airspace from Lebanon in recent years to probe air defenses and collect reconnaissance data. An

Obama Admin Considers 'October Surprise' Libya Attack

Obama Admin Considers 'October Surprise' Libya Attack

Two weeks ago, Breitbart News reported that the Obama administration was contemplating an airstrike in Libya – a move a former CIA official told us “would be criminal” for its lack of forethought and its dire political consequences. Today, the

'Homeland' Star A-OK with Obama's Drone Strikes

'Homeland' Star A-OK with Obama's Drone Strikes

A long, long time ago – when George W. Bush sat in the Oval Office – actors routinely decried the country’s measures to stop terrorism.Now, with a liberal in the White House, the same community is virtually silent about our

Pakistan Protesters 'March' Against US Drones

Pakistan Protesters 'March' Against US Drones

By ZARAR KHANAssociated PressISLAMABADHundreds of Pakistanis, joined by dozens of American activists, have launched a motorcade “march” against U.S. drone strikes that they hope will reach the militant-riddled Afghan border region. The main faction of the Pakistani Taliban has denounced

Report: Obama Admin to Strike Al-Qaeda Targets in Mali

Report: Obama Admin to Strike Al-Qaeda Targets in Mali

A report in The Telegraph  suggests the White House is considering drone strikes in Mali against Al Qaeda.  According to the report, the attacks could be carried out by intelligence agencies rather than the U.S. military per se. This allows

Finders Keepers: Iran Unveils Long-Range Drone

Finders Keepers: Iran Unveils Long-Range Drone

By ALI AKBAR DAREINI and NASSER KARIMIAssociated PressTEHRAN, IranIranian military leaders gave details of a new long-range drone and test fired four anti-ship missiles Tuesday in a prelude to upcoming naval war games planned in an apparent response to U.S.-led

The West Prepares for an Israeli Attack on Iran

The West Prepares for an Israeli Attack on Iran

It is looking more and more that Israel is going to attack Iran very soon. Battleships, aircraft carriers, minesweepers and submarines from around the globe are converging on the Strait of Hormuz to conduct war exercises for 12 days because

West Prepares for Israeli Attack On Iran

West Prepares for Israeli Attack On Iran

It is looking more and more that Israel is going to attack Iran very soon. Battleships, aircraft carriers, minesweepers and submarines from around the globe are converging on the Strait of Hormuz to conduct war exercises for 12 days because

Elite Marine Team Sent to Yemen

Elite Marine Team Sent to Yemen

WASHINGTON —An elite Marine rapid response team has arrived in Yemen’s capital in the wake of violent protests at the U.S. Embassy over a film critical of Islam, the Pentagon said Friday, as a nervous Obama administration watched anti-American demonstrations

US Scrambles to Rush Spies, Drones to Libya

US Scrambles to Rush Spies, Drones to Libya

By KIMBERLY DOZIERAP Intelligence WriterWASHINGTONThe U.S. is sending more spies, Marines and drones to Libya, trying to speed the search for those who killed the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans, but the investigation is complicated by a chaotic security

Libyan officials: US Drones Behind Airport Closure

Libyan officials: US Drones Behind Airport Closure

(AP) LBENGHAZI, LibyaLibyan officials say U.S. drones hovering over the eastern city of Benghazi prompted militia forces to fire toward the craft, leading authorities to close the airport for several hours for fear a commercial aircraft could be hit. Abdel-Basit

US drone strike kills 5 militants in Pakistan

US drone strike kills 5 militants in Pakistan

(AP) US drone strike kills 5 militants in PakistanBy ZARAR KHANAssociated PressISLAMABADU.S. drones fired a barrage of missiles at a vehicle and a house in a Pakistani tribal area bordering Afghanistan on Saturday, killing at least five suspected militants, Pakistani

Congress: Domestic Drones Pose Potential Threats

Congress: Domestic Drones Pose Potential Threats

The House Homeland Security Subcommittee held a hearing Thursday about the domestic use of drones. Rep. Michael McCaul expressed concern that drones not only could be hijacked and flown against a target, but also pose other safety issues.

July 4th: Take a Moment to Remember How Much We've Lost

July 4th: Take a Moment to Remember How Much We've Lost

I’m spending the 4th of July Holiday in my hometown in Illinois. Its a small river town with tree lined streets and antique homes where people display the flag year-round. There are block parties, pot-lucks, socials and BBQs. There are

Officials: Al-Qaida's No. 2 Target of CIA Drones

Officials: Al-Qaida's No. 2 Target of CIA Drones

(AP) Officials: Al-Qaida’s No. 2 target of CIA dronesBy KIMBERLY DOZIERAssociated PressWASHINGTONThe CIA has carried out a half-dozen drone strikes in Pakistan in less than two weeks, the latest targeting al-Qaida’s second in command, as the U.S. pushes ahead with

US-Afghan pact 'does not rule out drone strikes'

US-Afghan pact 'does not rule out drone strikes'

The pact between the United States and Afghanistan could leave the door open for continued drone strikes against insurgent targets in Pakistan after 2014, US Ambassador Ryan Crocker indicated Wednesday. Crocker was responding to a question about controversial drone strikes

Ex-spy: Destroying CIA tapes purged ‘ugly visuals’

Ex-spy: Destroying CIA tapes purged ‘ugly visuals’

By ADAM GOLDMAN and MATT APUZZOAssociated PressWASHINGTONThe retired top CIA officer who ordered the destruction of videos showing waterboarding says in a new book that he was tired of waiting for Washington’s bureaucracy to make a decision that protected American

First US Marines deployed to Australia

First US Marines deployed to Australia

The first contingent of up to 2,500 US Marines to be deployed in Australia were settling in Wednesday as Washington bolsters its military presence in the strategically vital region. Some 200 Marines touched down in Darwin overnight as part of