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Pakistan Troubled By US Remarks About Bin Laden Capture
Defense Secretary Panetta reiterated his belief that someone in Pakistan knew where Osama Bin Laden was hiding. Pakistanis say they’re fed up with being chastised by an erstwhile ally.
US Man Sentenced to Death in Iran
Former Marine Amir Mirzai Hekmati was “sentenced to death for cooperating with a hostile nation, membership of the CIA and trying to implicate Iran in terrorism,” semi-official Fars news agency said.
Who is Amir Hekmati?
Lisa Mullins finds out more about Amir Hekmati, the Iranian-American sentenced to death for spying in Iran.
The Man Behind Pakistan Spy Agency’s Plot to Influence Washington
Syed Ghulam Nabi Fai came to the US on Saudi money with hopes of helping people in the disputed Indian territory of Kashmir. But he found himself spending millions on behalf of Pakistan’s notorious Inter-Services Intelligence and, now, under arrest.
Libyan Rebel Accuses CIA Of Torture
The possible foreign policy implications of the alleged US role in the 2004 torture of Libyan rebel leader, Abdul Hakim Belhaj.
How the CIA Rendition Program Was Carried Out
A lawsuit involving is revealing details about how the CIA’s rendition program was carried out.
Arab Spring ‘Intelligence Disaster’ for the US
Former head of CIA Bin Laden unit says the help we were getting from Egyptian intelligence and others “has dried up.”
Questions About the Effectiveness US Drone Strikes in Pakistan
CIA initiated drone strikes into Pakistan have killed some high-value militants, but controversy swirls over their legality.
CIA ‘Ran Fake Vaccine Program’ to Get Bin Laden
According to The Guardian, the CIA recruited local doctor to organize the drive.
Alleged Bin Laden Raid Informants Arrested in Pakistan
Pakistan reportedly arrested CIA informants who helped in the raid that killed Osama Bin Laden.
US national security team changes
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Anchor Marco Werman discusses the coming changes to President Obama’s national security team with author and analyst Tom Ricks. Changes are expected in leadership roles at the Pentagon, CIA and Central Command, which oversees the war in Afghanistan. Download MP3
A peek into Jean-Bertrand Aristide’s career
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The World’s Jeb Sharp reports on the tumultuous career of Jean-Bertrand Aristide. The former Haitian leader returned to his country Friday. Download MP3
CIA contractor freed in Pakistan
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Pakistanis are in an uproar over the release today of CIA contractor Raymond Davis. He was freed after paying two million dollars in “blood money” to the families of two men he shot and killed in January. He maintains the men were trying to rob him. The blood money is a provision commonly used under Islamic sharia law. Download MP3
Taking the CIA to court over drone attacks
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An international group has called on the US to acknowledge the number of civilians killed by drone attacks in north-west Pakistan and tribesman are taking the CIA to court over allegations that US drone strikes killed their relatives. The BBC’s Aleem Maqbool talks with Lisa Mullins about the drone attacks in Pakistan’s tribal region. Download MP3
Globalsecurity.org: Pakistan’s anger at U.S. drone strikes growing
New insights into America’s drone war
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The Wikileaks cables shed some light on the politics of the US drone war in Pakistan. Jeb Sharp gives us an update on drones and their implications in American warfare. Download MP3Wired.com: Everybody wants drones
The drone war on The World
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