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U.S. Says It Won’t Back Off Its Drone War, Despite Hostages’ Deaths

Fire Away

The accidental slaying of a pair of Westerners won’t end—or even significantly change—the American unmanned air campaign that has been responsible for thousands of deaths.

Nancy A. Youssef
Shane Harris
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Nancy A. Youssef

Nancy A. Youssef

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Shane Harris

Shane Harris

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