Obama Acts to Curtail Drones -- New York Times
WASHINGTON — President Obama on Thursday announced new restraints on targeted killings and narrowed the scope of the long struggle with terrorists as part of a transition to a day he envisions when the nation will no longer be on the war footing it has been on since the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
In a widely anticipated speech at the National Defense University, Mr. Obama offered his most expansive defense of the drone war he has waged since taking office, but he signaled that he planned to wind down the strikes, which have stirred controversy at home and abroad. He referred obliquely to a new secret order imposing a higher standard on authorizing such attacks and shifting responsibility more from the C.I.A. to the military.
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MIDDLE EAST
Deadly violence continues in northern Lebanon. Young Lebanese fighters leaving Syria for battle closer to home.
Syrian rebels, U.S. disagree on peace talks.
Syria: Geneva talks last chance to avoid foreign intervention.
Death toll rises in Lebanon clashes.
Israel says Iran unaffected by world pressure.
Israel to discuss military draft reform proposal.
Kerry meets Israelis, Palestinians in bid to revive talks.
Iran election: Rafsanjani criticises leaders' 'ignorance'.
Iran presidential campaign begins without two big names.
ASIA
Japanese 80-year-old claims Everest record.
Malaysia arrests opposition figures.
North Korea says willing to take China's advice to start talks.
Uncertainty surrounds Pakistan leader's stance on Taliban, military.
Japan surprises allies by mulling N. Korea talks.
Car bomb kills 12 in southwest Pakistan.
Pakistan under legal pressure to halt U.S. drone strikes.
Prostitutes gunned down in Pakistan's violence-plagued Balochistan province.
Bangladesh factory collapse probe uncovers abuses.
Taiwan, Philippines pursue joint shooting probe to mend ties.
AFRICA
S. Sudan leader: Int'l court 'humiliates' Africa.
Darfur conflict displaces 300,000 in five months - UN.
15 injured in clash with security forces in Guinea.
20 killed in 2 simultaneous car bombs in Niger. Suicide bombers strike mine, military barracks in Niger. Islamist attacks target military, Areva sites in Niger. At least 18 soldiers, four Islamists killed in Niger: sources.
DR Congo: M23 rebels declare truce for Ban Ki-moon visit. Congo fighting persists as UN chief arrives.
UN and World Bank in DR Congo peace push.
In Brotherhood's Egypt, blasphemy charges against Christians surge ahead.
Analysis: Crackdown on radical Islamists tests Tunisia's stability.
Ethiopia: BBC reports Ethiopia has one of world's fastest growth rates.
EUROPE
With G8 leaders on the way, Northern Ireland ramps up security.
British police arrest two more over London attack.
Brutal attack in London heightens terror fears. Brutal attack in London blamed on radical Islam. London attacker British, of Nigerian origin: source. Woolwich attack: Suspects known to security services.
Pussy Riot member Maria Alyokhina denied parole.
IMF chief faces more questioning over payout.
Italy's Berlusconi in tax fraud scheme as PM, judges say.
Stockholm restaurant torched as riots spread. Sweden riots spread to south of capital. Rioters in Sweden protest alleged brutality, racism after police shoot elderly man.
3 in Europe now oppose Hezbollah.
Council of Europe concerned about Russia's human-rights record.
Largest Bulgarian party will not try to form government.
Captain of luxury Costa Concordia cruise ship to face trial over deadly wreck.
AMERICAS
Obama limits U.S. drone strikes in shift from constant war footing.
Chicago killings cost $2.5 billion as murders top N.Y.’s.
U.S. agency predicts 'extremely active' 2013 hurricane season.
Holder OK'd search warrant for Fox News reporter's private emails, official says.
IRS’s Lois Lerner said to be placed on leave with pay. IRS officials aren’t cooperating in probes at top or bottom.
IRS tea-party bloodbath continues in Congress, as evidence emerges that IRS's own internal probe ended in May 2012, six months before election, but was hidden from legislators.
Soldiers flood western Mexico to protect towns. Mexico cartel dominates, torches western state.
Oklahoma tornado damage could top $2 billion.
Official: Dead Boston bombing suspect involved in 2011 slayings.
Stores shut, schools close amid curfew by Rio drug dealers.
Ecuador Pegasus satellite fears over space debris crash.
Canada's Harper says 'very sorry' about expenses scandal.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Obama: Increase in domestic terrorism fueled by Internet.
Terrorist watch lists: Are they working as they should?
Bin Laden burial pictures will stay secret.
U.S. military lawyers put more pressure on Guantanamo.
The random attack: MI5's greatest terror nightmare.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Google faces new federal antitrust probe: source.
Battle of the hi-tech offices: Amazon reveals plans for biosphere HQ in Seattle to take on Apple's spaceship in Silicon Valley.
U.S. investors shrug off big fall in Japanese stocks.
Perfect storm sparks massive Nikkei sell-off. Global shares sink, following 7.3 percent drop in Japan's Nikkei.
Markets rattled amid fears of slowdown in Asia.
Pfizer takes its shot at a vaccine for evasive superbug.
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