CIA lied over ‘brutal’ interrogations
The CIA lied about the extent of “brutal” interrogations of al-Qaeda suspects in the years after 9/11, a long-awaited Senate report says. BBC News – US & Canada
The CIA lied about the extent of “brutal” interrogations of al-Qaeda suspects in the years after 9/11, a long-awaited Senate report says. BBC News – US & Canada
US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel says there is no need for a review into operations to free Americans held by militants despite recent failures. BBC News – US & Canada
The funeral of Akai Gurley, a New York man fatally shot by police last month, is held in Brooklyn, as protests continue around the country. BBC News – US & Canada
UN human rights experts express “legitimate concerns” over no charges being brought against US policemen involved in two civilian deaths. BBC News – US & Canada
US officials order a probe after a grand jury decides not to charge a white New York police officer over the death of a black man he was restraining. BBC News – US & Canada
US President Barack Obama is expected to nominate former Pentagon official Ashton Carter as the new US defence secretary. BBC News – US & Canada