A Critic On Civilian Trials For Terrorists Speaks Out
Andrew McCarthy, a former federal terrorism prosecutor, has attacked the Obama administration for supporting civilian justice for terrorists. Richard Perry/The New York Times
He was the lead prosecutor 15 years ago in one of the country’s biggest terrorism trials: a group of men led by a blind Egyptian sheik had plotted to blow up the United Nations, the Lincoln and Holland Tunnels and other city landmarks.
“Are you ready to surrender the rule of law to the men in this courtroom?” the prosecutor, Andrew C.
How The Fraudsters Are Taking Advantage Of Iraq’s Fragile Security Forces
An Iraqi police officer using a bomb detector that has been likened to a dowsing rod.(Khalil Al-Murshidi/AFP/Getty Images )
The Iraqi parliament is looking into the sale by a British company of “bomb detectors” costing millions of pounds amid claims that they do not work.
In the past two years Iraq’s security forces have spent more than $80 million (£47 million) on the detectors made by ATSC Ltd, based in Yeovil, Somerset.
The devices, which consist of little more than a telescopic radio aerial on a black plastic handle, were each sold for the price of a new car and are in use at army and police checkpoints across the bomb-ravaged country.
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My Comment: One cannot help but scream at this situation.
New report exposes human trafficking into the UK
A new report from the UK reveals the hidden crimes of human trafficking that exists in the country. The report says that social workers fail the children by not rescuing them their slavery.
US Moves On Domestic Jihadis: A List Of Arrests
From The Long War Journal:
In recent months, the US has experienced an alarming rise in jihadist activity. In the last two months alone, five terror plots have been foiled by the FBI, and there have been dozens of other arrests for various related crimes, such as providing material support for terrorists.
U.S. Drone Strikes May Be Breaking International Law
US Drone Strikes May Break International Law: UN — AFPUNITED NATIONS (AFP) – US drone strikes against suspected terrorists in Afghanistan and Pakistan could be breaking international laws against summary executions, the UN’s top investigator of such crimes said.
“The problem with the United States is that it is making an increased use of drones/Predators (which are) particularly prominently used now in relation to Pakistan and Afghanistan,” UN Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial Executions Philip Alston told a press conference.
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US warned on deadly drone attacks — BBC
UN investigator warns US on use of drones — AP
UN Special Rapporteur Questions Legality of US Use of Drones — Voice of America
UN concerned that U.S. drone use breaks international law — Digital Journal
UN calls missile strikes “summary executions” — Hot Air
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