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U.S.
Trump gives CIA power to launch drone strikes
By Jordi Bou
March 14, 2017 - President Donald Trump has given the CIA new authority to conduct drone attacks against suspected militants, reversing Barack Obama’s policy of limiting the spy agency’s paramilitary role. The new authority is sparking fears about accountability as CIA does not need to disclose drone strikes, or any resulting civilian casualties.