The truth about torture is out in the UK... and Obama is angry

It seems that the disclosure will "complicate" intelligence sharing between the US and the UK. At least one of these countries sometimes places human rights over expediency.

US to have aircraft spy on its citizens

Surveillance isn't just limited to the Internet and the NSA. Looks like the DHS is going to get in on the party as well by using satellites to monitor citizens. Awesome. Slashdot. Post. Also see Naomi Wolf's Ten Steps to Close Down an Open Society.

Team America, World Police

Looks like America's "Intellectual Property" laws extend beyond its borders. The US has convinced Australia to extradite a member of the warez group DrinkOrDie. He had never been to America, but now he faces up to 10 years in prison as he awaits his fate in a Virginia cell.

This represents an extraordinary extension of the US' legal authority over other countries, especially when it comes to protection of "Intellectual Property." This man should be tried in Australian courts (if not lauded as a hero). Unfortunately Team America, World Police, does not see it that way.