Brian Bennett
Monday, May 2, 2016 - 06:11
As President Bashar Assad’s government and the Russians step up their airstrikes on rebel-held areas -- and civilian casualties mount – those calls have gained renewed urgency. But new technology might make MANPADS ineffective against Russian planes, while the risk that the weapons could ultimately be turned against the West remains.
Thursday, March 26, 2015 - 06:51
Secret files held by Yemeni security forces that contain details of American intelligence operations in the country have been looted by Iran-backed militia leaders, exposing names of confidential informants and plans for U.S.-backed counter-terrorism strikes, U.S. officials say.
Friday, August 15, 2014 - 08:08
The resignation of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki after a bitter final power struggle sets the stage for increasing U.S. arms shipments and military advisors, deepening America’s role in a conflict President Obama had sought to avoid.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - 06:40
The United States and its allies have begun rushing antitank weapons, other arms and ammunition to Kurdish fighters battling heavily armed Islamic militants in northern Iraq, another step in America’s rapidly deepening reengagement in the country.
Thursday, July 24, 2014 - 07:29
'Operacion Coyote' has resulted in 192 arrests and the seizure of $625,000 in U.S. bank holdings, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson announced.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 00:00
The border "surge" would dramatically change life along the border with 24-hour unarmed drone patrols and twice as many Border Patrol officers
Monday, October 22, 2012 - 00:00
The incident has raised concerns that a deteriorating network of more than 12,800 ground sensors, as well as other outdated technology, could endanger the lives of those who police the long border with Mexico.
Friday, April 20, 2012 - 00:00
The 19-month deployment of 1,200 National Guard troops on the southwest border has hurt recruiting efforts and threatened to strain diplomatic relations with Mexico, Brian J. Lepore, a director at the U.S. Government and Accountability Office, told a Hous
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - 00:00
Since Calderon came into office in December 2006, about 50,000 people have died in drug-related killings.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - 00:00
President Obama hosted the leaders of Mexico and Canada on Monday in a White House summit aimed at boosting the region's growing economic ties, but the scourge of drug violence in Mexico muddled the message and highlighted friction between the neighbors.