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Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Expanded use of drones raises questions for US military


The US military is reportedly expanding its drone program in the Afpak region, even as the United Nations and domestic protesters complain about the program's legality.

"The Jonas Brothers are here," said US President Barack Obama, delivering a joke to the crowd at the White House Correspondents Association dinner in Washington, DC.

"Sasha and Malia [Obama's daughters] are huge fans, but boys, don't get any ideas," said the president, setting up his punchline. "Two words: Predator Drones. You will never see it coming." The crowd laughs.

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