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Obama's drone rules leave unanswered questions

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:18:25 -0400

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama left plenty of ambiguity in new policy guidelines that he says will restrict how and when the U.S. can launch targeted drone strikes, leaving himself significant power over how and when the weapons can be deployed.

Obama's drone speech could improve Pakistan ties

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:20:32 -0400

ISLAMABAD - President Barack Obama's decision to impose more restrictive rules governing U.S. drone strikes and his prediction that they will be used less could pave the way for better relations with the new government of key ally Pakistan, officials and analysts said Friday.

Obama's speech welcomed in Pakistan, Yemen

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:28:26 -0400

ISLAMABAD - President Barack Obama's speech on the use of drones and the fate of Guantanamo prisoners was largely welcomed Friday in two key countries affected by the policies- Pakistan and Yemen.